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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
Original review at Gabic Reads. eARC received from Netgalley and Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review.
The tension and silent yearning between Phoebe and Rocky continues in this high stakes sequel to Dishonestly Yours. The chemistry between these two is amazingly well written and you can practically hear it sizzling as you read. I also enjoyed getting to see more of our ensemble cast and get to know them outside of our glimpses to past jobs.
I did get confused at some points and there were time jumps that I felt were abrupt or too long (one of them is 3 months long). I also felt like the writing was not as strong as in Dishonestly Yours.
I really love this story of found family and deception. If you love fake dating with a twist (Phoebe is fake dating Jake, not our MMC Rocky) and sizzling tension, this book is definitely for you.
medium-paced
thank you berkley & netgalley for the arc ᥫ᭡
i really wanted to love this book but it sadly fell flat to my expectations. the first half of the bool had me sold, it had me laughing, smiling & genuinely enjoying everything about the book. i really enjoyed the mystery & the little side plots we had & i enjoyed the family dynamics between all the characters but there is just something missing that i can’t put my finger on.
i really enjoyed Phoebe & Rocky’s relationship in the first book but in this one were my least favorites, i found every other character more interesting then them. they had so many sex scenes that i was tired by the first one & skimmed the rest. i also didn’t find myself enjoying the flashbacks as much as i did in the first book. i ultimately don’t have a super strong connection to the characters, i like them but i’m not obsessed with them.
i feel this book has a pacing issue, the first 50% had me hooked then the last 50% had me bored most of the time. i truly believe if this book had more than the two pov’s it would have made for a stronger book. i’m still interested in continuing this series & seeing how it goes.
i really wanted to love this book but it sadly fell flat to my expectations. the first half of the bool had me sold, it had me laughing, smiling & genuinely enjoying everything about the book. i really enjoyed the mystery & the little side plots we had & i enjoyed the family dynamics between all the characters but there is just something missing that i can’t put my finger on.
i really enjoyed Phoebe & Rocky’s relationship in the first book but in this one were my least favorites, i found every other character more interesting then them. they had so many sex scenes that i was tired by the first one & skimmed the rest. i also didn’t find myself enjoying the flashbacks as much as i did in the first book. i ultimately don’t have a super strong connection to the characters, i like them but i’m not obsessed with them.
i feel this book has a pacing issue, the first 50% had me hooked then the last 50% had me bored most of the time. i truly believe if this book had more than the two pov’s it would have made for a stronger book. i’m still interested in continuing this series & seeing how it goes.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
There’s just something about KBR writing that is like opening something sacred.
Phoebe and Rocky’s relationship is like a cosmic explosion. It’s full of tension, banter, spice, and it’s awe inspiring.
Their connection is so deep and strong that through every moment it was as if they were tethered and it was beautiful to watch a love so consuming
…
And then the book rose like the tide till it took me under. The end has me pulling my hair, screaming into the abyss, running around in circles.
Oh my GOD
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, Alcohol
OH. MY. F-ING. GOD. this book exceeded EVERY expectation I had. I screamed, laughed, cried and swooned and I am so speechless at the ending!!! This was such an insane ride and I can’t for everyone to read this book. Updated review to come closer to release but KBR, this was such a true masterpiece. And ty ty ty Berkley for the arc
adventurous
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:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Destructively Mine truly blew me away!!! I was already hooked on this story after book 1, but my love for these characters reached a whole new level after finishing this! The fire between Rocky and Pheobe was INSANE and the tension between them had my heart racing. I loved their banter and how they basically used it as foreplay 🤭🔥 THE PLOT!!!! The plot of this book kept getting more and more intricate as time went on and I was at the edge of my seat and gasping at each reveal.
I highly recommend listening to the audiobook!!!
I highly recommend listening to the audiobook!!!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
fire on fire by sam smith (for phoeberocky)
mind games by sickick
okay i get why kbr wanted to write about con artists like its the perfect set up for whatever this mixed up trope is …fake exes but actually in love??? mixed with fake dating!! the forbidden love and angst !!!
hotter stakes, secrets, and smut !!!!
this book actually reads like a spiderweb which is genius of kbr but confusing for me especially with the past flashbacks mixed into the present timeline. just all part of the theme of the web they weave
the found family trope thriving in this one and ugh phoeberocky's chemistry is truly volcanic!! there is another couple that is revealed in this book that i am LIVING FORR!!!
this series is so different from what kbr has written and i am OBSESSED give me moreeee
fire on fire by sam smith (for phoeberocky)
mind games by sickick
okay i get why kbr wanted to write about con artists like its the perfect set up for whatever this mixed up trope is …fake exes but actually in love??? mixed with fake dating!! the forbidden love and angst !!!
hotter stakes, secrets, and smut !!!!
this book actually reads like a spiderweb which is genius of kbr but confusing for me especially with the past flashbacks mixed into the present timeline. just all part of the theme of the web they weave
the found family trope thriving in this one and ugh phoeberocky's chemistry is truly volcanic!! there is another couple that is revealed in this book that i am LIVING FORR!!!
this series is so different from what kbr has written and i am OBSESSED give me moreeee