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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
tense
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
I mean obviously I'm going to love it because I'm obsessed with all of Chloe Liese's books (and especially my beloved Bergman series). This one had a special place in my heart though. I was just obsessed with Oliver's sunshiny-ness. And Gavin was so sweet and grumpy but with such a sweet guarded heart underneath.
Chloe has such a way with her characters that make them so real it's hard to remember that they live in the pages of books and are not actually my friends
Chloe has such a way with her characters that make them so real it's hard to remember that they live in the pages of books and are not actually my friends
this was really cute! i don’t think it’ll be memorable which is why it isn’t getting 3 stars (:
Everything For You: ★ ★ ★ . 7 5
Chloe Liese (Bergman Brothers, #5)
“You’re the fucking sunrise of my heart, love.”
Oliver Bergman has never gotten along with his new co-captain, Gavin Hayes, but he doesn't ever let that dim his sunny disposition. Until, of course, they're thrown into one bed, their limits are tested, and everything implodes in true Bergman fashion.
Everyone knows how much I adore the Bergman brothers, or really anything written by [a:Chloe Liese|18859163|Chloe Liese|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1642640407p2/18859163.jpg]–a profoundly talented author with a penchant for writing heartwarming and humor stories that have a beautiful amount of representation. Every single Bergman sibling has held a special place in my heart, so I was really excited to get into Oliver's story.
Oliver's basically sunshine personified with his colorful outfits and incandescent smile, while Gavin is cold and aloof pretty much the whole time. Their relationship is sweet and it's nice to see the way Gavin softens around Oliver, even though he's pretty much always been hard for him. I think the way they always get on each other's nerves was really amusing and I enjoyed their prank wars.
I will say, there was a lot of telling rather than showing in this book. I think in almost every other book, the main couple has a lot more screen-time/you can see their relationship develop a lot more than you do with Oliver & Gavin. Just something to keep in mind when compared to the other books!
There's so many good tropes in this one: grumpy/sunshine, one bed, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, age gap, sports romance, and a good amount of mental health & chronic pain representation as well.
The Bergman Brothers is a series that feels like home and I will always love them (my man Axel will forever & always be my #1). So excited for what's to come!
Chloe Liese (Bergman Brothers, #5)
“You’re the fucking sunrise of my heart, love.”
Oliver Bergman has never gotten along with his new co-captain, Gavin Hayes, but he doesn't ever let that dim his sunny disposition. Until, of course, they're thrown into one bed, their limits are tested, and everything implodes in true Bergman fashion.
Everyone knows how much I adore the Bergman brothers, or really anything written by [a:Chloe Liese|18859163|Chloe Liese|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1642640407p2/18859163.jpg]–a profoundly talented author with a penchant for writing heartwarming and humor stories that have a beautiful amount of representation. Every single Bergman sibling has held a special place in my heart, so I was really excited to get into Oliver's story.
Oliver's basically sunshine personified with his colorful outfits and incandescent smile, while Gavin is cold and aloof pretty much the whole time. Their relationship is sweet and it's nice to see the way Gavin softens around Oliver, even though he's pretty much always been hard for him. I think the way they always get on each other's nerves was really amusing and I enjoyed their prank wars.
I will say, there was a lot of telling rather than showing in this book. I think in almost every other book, the main couple has a lot more screen-time/you can see their relationship develop a lot more than you do with Oliver & Gavin. Just something to keep in mind when compared to the other books!
There's so many good tropes in this one: grumpy/sunshine, one bed, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, age gap, sports romance, and a good amount of mental health & chronic pain representation as well.
The Bergman Brothers is a series that feels like home and I will always love them (my man Axel will forever & always be my #1). So excited for what's to come!
I actually did genuinely enjoy Oliver and Gavin's love story. It wasn't necessarily my favourite but I actually quite enjoyed their dynamic. They were genuinely such a funny duo and were definitely the kind of grumpy-sunshine couple I can get behind. Oliver was just a ball of rainbow energy. He was just so sweet and infectious. Gavin was grumpy but not pushed so far that he became an arsehole. I loved their chemistry too, I rooted for them.
I think the reason this book is rated lowest in the series is because it took some time for me to get into it, unlike the others. I also think that there were too many Bergman family sightings. Don't get me wrong, I love the Bergmans but in this book I found myself getting slightly annoyed each time they would pop up. It's nice to know how the other couples have progressed but I would have preferred if it was mentioned and not necessarily shown what happened with each couple. The only Bergman family scene I genuinely enjoyed was when Gavin babysat Linnea. And the Axel-Rooney vow renewal scene because they're my favourite Bergman couple. I never thought I would feel this way because I love the family, after all I wouldn't be going through the entire series if I didn't but I think that I'm kind over their constant meddling and popping up randomly and frequently. A scene or two is enough for me. I found myself skimming through parts with them. I think it's a huge reason Rooney and Axel's story is my favourite: it was 95% Rooney and Axel and 5% Bergmans.
I also found myself having to suspend disbelief a few times and at times things came off as slightly preachy. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and can't wait for Viggo and Ziggy's books.
I think the reason this book is rated lowest in the series is because it took some time for me to get into it, unlike the others. I also think that there were too many Bergman family sightings. Don't get me wrong, I love the Bergmans but in this book I found myself getting slightly annoyed each time they would pop up. It's nice to know how the other couples have progressed but I would have preferred if it was mentioned and not necessarily shown what happened with each couple. The only Bergman family scene I genuinely enjoyed was when Gavin babysat Linnea. And the Axel-Rooney vow renewal scene because they're my favourite Bergman couple. I never thought I would feel this way because I love the family, after all I wouldn't be going through the entire series if I didn't but I think that I'm kind over their constant meddling and popping up randomly and frequently. A scene or two is enough for me. I found myself skimming through parts with them. I think it's a huge reason Rooney and Axel's story is my favourite: it was 95% Rooney and Axel and 5% Bergmans.
I also found myself having to suspend disbelief a few times and at times things came off as slightly preachy. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and can't wait for Viggo and Ziggy's books.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
An enemies to lovers with the first two years of their feud missing, due to a four year time jump, makes little sense. We missed out on seeing the build of their relationship because of that.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one or the few times I loved dual POV. Why? Because it showed two PEOPLE, and not just alternate chapters of "God I wanna bang so bad, but in the last two chapters of this book we're going to say I have feelings too". This book addressed real problems and mental barriers for personal development and relationship building. However, I do think some of the spicy scenes felt forced, like a puzzle piece put in the wrong place (particularly the last spice scene) but they were great regardless
Definitely recommend this book for love-scorned romantics who get their hearts rebroken everytime they pick up a romance book. This one's for you
Definitely recommend this book for love-scorned romantics who get their hearts rebroken everytime they pick up a romance book. This one's for you
This was the exact combination of Red White & Royal Blue and Kulti