paigedobereading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Spicy and fun! We love a good enemies to lovers grumpy/sunshine!
rachelclouse's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
catgiven94's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
2.0
booksmelreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
i didn’t love the first few chapters of this book, the writing just felt a little weird, sort of wattpad-esque. however, the more i read the more i enjoyed. the tension between rowan and zahra was SO intense and i especially enjoyed seeing from both perspectives (aka zahra thinking rowan is just this serious unfeeling business man while he is going absolutely FERAL over her in his perspective)
the character development was good but i really felt like the climax of the book was rushed. it felt like all the drama happened and was subsequently resolved within like 20 pages or so which kind of threw me off.
the biggest thing i found i didn’t like about this book was the authors lack of “show don’t tell”, i felt like so many things were explicitly stated instead of being incorporated into the story which just really took me out of the book and interrupted my immersion into the plot.
i’m not going to sit here and act like rowan didn’t have me gasping aloud, smacking my kindle into my face and blushing but the writing throughout the book just wasn’t my favourite i guess. overall a pretty good read and i will be reading the rest of the series!
i didn’t love the first few chapters of this book, the writing just felt a little weird, sort of wattpad-esque. however, the more i read the more i enjoyed. the tension between rowan and zahra was SO intense and i especially enjoyed seeing from both perspectives (aka zahra thinking rowan is just this serious unfeeling business man while he is going absolutely FERAL over her in his perspective)
the character development was good but i really felt like the climax of the book was rushed. it felt like all the drama happened and was subsequently resolved within like 20 pages or so which kind of threw me off.
the biggest thing i found i didn’t like about this book was the authors lack of “show don’t tell”, i felt like so many things were explicitly stated instead of being incorporated into the story which just really took me out of the book and interrupted my immersion into the plot.
i’m not going to sit here and act like rowan didn’t have me gasping aloud, smacking my kindle into my face and blushing but the writing throughout the book just wasn’t my favourite i guess. overall a pretty good read and i will be reading the rest of the series!
legoergosum's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.25
lizziesreads_'s review
4.0
4.5/5 stars
I really really enjoyed this book. Rowan has taken my heart and crushed it and put it back together. Him and Zahra are literally living my childhood dream. I love seeing how they grow together and how her dreams come true while he helps her make her dreams come true. He let her in when he let no one in and she didn't pity him she was just there for him and I absolutely adored that. I loved this book so much and can't wait to continue on with the series
I really really enjoyed this book. Rowan has taken my heart and crushed it and put it back together. Him and Zahra are literally living my childhood dream. I love seeing how they grow together and how her dreams come true while he helps her make her dreams come true. He let her in when he let no one in and she didn't pity him she was just there for him and I absolutely adored that. I loved this book so much and can't wait to continue on with the series
tdubsreads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
haileywilliamson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
5.0
justgrace's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Wow, this book did not disappoint! So interesting and fun and unexpectedly sweet at moments.