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1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
I ship #rale
-This story is about an intense connection/relationship between two people that are caught in the middle of seriously big secrets, power and control.
-Roman and Hale have an instant attraction mixed with strong adversarial hate vibes.
Their chemistry is crazy HOT
-This story is about an intense connection/relationship between two people that are caught in the middle of seriously big secrets, power and control.
-Roman and Hale have an instant attraction mixed with strong adversarial hate vibes.
Their chemistry is crazy HOT
bookswithjen's review
5.0
OMGGGG!!!!!
You know i didnt know what i was expecting going into thia book. And part of me was like ehh another office romance but holy balls it was soo much more then that.
Roman is literally a big teddy bear and Hale is like most orphans closed off with walls so high that make him cold and distant. I loved absolutely every second of this book I started at 12pm and finished it just now ran to see if book two was out but it looks like its not and i might have cried a little omg!!
There were parts where i was shocked and had my hand over my mouth but continued reading
You know i didnt know what i was expecting going into thia book. And part of me was like ehh another office romance but holy balls it was soo much more then that.
Roman is literally a big teddy bear and Hale is like most orphans closed off with walls so high that make him cold and distant. I loved absolutely every second of this book I started at 12pm and finished it just now ran to see if book two was out but it looks like its not and i might have cried a little omg!!
There were parts where i was shocked and had my hand over my mouth but continued reading
ashleybartonsbff's review
5.0
this is what hollow boys would’ve been if hollow boys was good
i’m so mad this series wasn’t finished i need to know more about kaede and his mystery girl fr!! and also i need their dads to like die?? please!!!!
i’m so mad this series wasn’t finished i need to know more about kaede and his mystery girl fr!! and also i need their dads to like die?? please!!!!
kristinab1985's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
plumu's review
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sofia2605's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gemsj3's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
a_hooman's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
readsomemorekatie's review
4.0
This is book one in the Enclave Series it picks up right after the end of After the Rain Falls. This is an entirely different series than the River of Rain Duet, but you are introduced to Roman in that series, (plus it's fucking great) so you should read it first in my opinion but technically do not have to.
I have to say that I was not a Roman fan in After the Rain Falls. I just felt like he was a shit stirrer who was trying to wedge himself in the middle of true love. He had a lot of redeeming to do in my eyes and dammit if he didn't do it. The Roman in this book was witty and funny and just aggressive enough to keep Hale on his toes which is exactly what that beautiful, buttoned up asshole needed. The two of them were just like they described each other, fire and ice, and the push and pull between them was delicious. The banter was top notch and there were tons of literal laugh out loud moments for me.
That same push and pull also made for electric chemistry between the two of them. Once a few walls came down, there was no holding back.
If you are looking for some non-stop M/M steam, look no further than Roman and Hale. Their ship name, Rale, is beyond accurate. So. Much. Fucking. I'm surprised these two were even able to walk around at all in this book. The steam is Katie approved.
The secret society aspect of the book is really only in the last 20% or so but remember this is only book one! I have no doubt that CE is going to lead us down the very dark rabbit hole that is the Enclave. There are a few things that are purposely planted in this book that make me very excited to read the rest of the series.
On a more personal note, this is my very first ARC review. I've been asked a few other times but always politely decline because I get scared of not liking the book and having to battle my conscience when writing a review. After reading the River of Rain Duet I had every faith in Chelsea's writing that I would love this book and requested an arc as soon as sign ups were open. She didn't let me down. This is a great first book in this series that has only made me curious about the other assholes that are going to have to redeem themselves in the following books (I'm looking at you Hollis!). Also, I made it to 97% in the book before I cried so I'm going to pat myself on the back for that.
Now I'm off to take out all of the cussing in this for Amazon. =)
I have to say that I was not a Roman fan in After the Rain Falls. I just felt like he was a shit stirrer who was trying to wedge himself in the middle of true love. He had a lot of redeeming to do in my eyes and dammit if he didn't do it. The Roman in this book was witty and funny and just aggressive enough to keep Hale on his toes which is exactly what that beautiful, buttoned up asshole needed. The two of them were just like they described each other, fire and ice, and the push and pull between them was delicious. The banter was top notch and there were tons of literal laugh out loud moments for me.
That same push and pull also made for electric chemistry between the two of them. Once a few walls came down, there was no holding back.
If you are looking for some non-stop M/M steam, look no further than Roman and Hale. Their ship name, Rale, is beyond accurate. So. Much. Fucking. I'm surprised these two were even able to walk around at all in this book. The steam is Katie approved.
The secret society aspect of the book is really only in the last 20% or so but remember this is only book one! I have no doubt that CE is going to lead us down the very dark rabbit hole that is the Enclave. There are a few things that are purposely planted in this book that make me very excited to read the rest of the series.
On a more personal note, this is my very first ARC review. I've been asked a few other times but always politely decline because I get scared of not liking the book and having to battle my conscience when writing a review. After reading the River of Rain Duet I had every faith in Chelsea's writing that I would love this book and requested an arc as soon as sign ups were open. She didn't let me down. This is a great first book in this series that has only made me curious about the other assholes that are going to have to redeem themselves in the following books (I'm looking at you Hollis!). Also, I made it to 97% in the book before I cried so I'm going to pat myself on the back for that.
Now I'm off to take out all of the cussing in this for Amazon. =)
caseroo7's review
5.0
After first meeting Roman in the River of Rain duet, I knew that he had a lot of ground to make up but I just had this feeling about him. CE Ricci definitely proved me right too, because I loved him and Hale!
There was so much more to Roman than you first see and honestly he had me hooked right from the beginning and feeling so much for him and all that he'd been through. I loved seeing him and Hale get to know one another and how things progressed between them. These two were meant for one another, and seeing the progress Roman made from how he was in the River of Rain duet was just so satisfying. He really grew here and Hale was such a big part of that.
I can't wait to see more of these two as the Enclave series continues. This world is intricate and intense, and shaping up to be a fantastic series. I know I sound like CE Ricci's newest super-fan, but honestly I am! Her books are so good and I can't get enough of her writing! I can't recommend this one enough, and while it can be read without reading the River of Rain duet, I would definitely start there because those books are amazing and you get a little back story on Roman and Enclave.
There was so much more to Roman than you first see and honestly he had me hooked right from the beginning and feeling so much for him and all that he'd been through. I loved seeing him and Hale get to know one another and how things progressed between them. These two were meant for one another, and seeing the progress Roman made from how he was in the River of Rain duet was just so satisfying. He really grew here and Hale was such a big part of that.
I can't wait to see more of these two as the Enclave series continues. This world is intricate and intense, and shaping up to be a fantastic series. I know I sound like CE Ricci's newest super-fan, but honestly I am! Her books are so good and I can't get enough of her writing! I can't recommend this one enough, and while it can be read without reading the River of Rain duet, I would definitely start there because those books are amazing and you get a little back story on Roman and Enclave.