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mylastromancenovel's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.5
My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
Reading Order: Interconnected standalones. You should probably read book 2 first, but you could read this one first. It just spoils some things in the second book.
General Thoughts: I don't read a ton of novellas, but this is a novella at it's best. It felt full and rich and added to the story. I had been wanting to read Reggie's story, and so I'm so glad we got it. I loved all the diversity and representation in this one--disability, neurodivergency, multiple cultures, and more.
This was a cute, fun, fast-paced read. I loved this one. Both the characters were exceptionally well crafted. I loved seeing how their brains worked. It also doesn't ruin other characters in prior books, which is also a plus for me. Loved it!
Spice Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥 It was there.
Romantic Tropes
-dual romance
-contemporary romance
-novella
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Reading Order: Interconnected standalones. You should probably read book 2 first, but you could read this one first. It just spoils some things in the second book.
General Thoughts: I don't read a ton of novellas, but this is a novella at it's best. It felt full and rich and added to the story. I had been wanting to read Reggie's story, and so I'm so glad we got it. I loved all the diversity and representation in this one--disability, neurodivergency, multiple cultures, and more.
This was a cute, fun, fast-paced read. I loved this one. Both the characters were exceptionally well crafted. I loved seeing how their brains worked. It also doesn't ruin other characters in prior books, which is also a plus for me. Loved it!
Spice Meter: ❤️🔥❤️🔥 It was there.
Romantic Tropes
-dual romance
-contemporary romance
-novella
-
You can also find me on Insta @mylastromancenovel.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
Loved this. 2 main characters who are nerds. One with a physical disability and one with a mental disability. Reading this deepened my belief that "disability" is such a stupid word. One more way people are "othered". I loved how Alyssa Cole worked through this concept in this, way too short, novella. It stands out in the Reluctant Royals series as being more realistic. Would have liked to see more of Reggie's and her twin Portia's (star of [b: A Duke by Default|35564582|A Duke by Default (Reluctant Royals, #2)|Alyssa Cole|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1516640638l/35564582._SY75_.jpg|56993493] ) relationship with their parents because that was an interesting dynamic. I stan Alyssa Cole. I do.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
Loved this. 2 main characters who are nerds. One with a physical disability and one with a mental disability. Reading this deepened my belief that "disability" is such a stupid word. One more way people are "othered". I loved how Alyssa Cole worked through this concept in this, way too short, novella. It stands out in the Reluctant Royals series as being more realistic. Would have liked to see more of Reggie's and her twin Portia's (sta
herskullinabook's review against another edition
4.0
I overall enjoyed the story of Reggie and Gus. I loved how both were POC and of different backgrounds both ethically and financially. As someone who is in a interracial relationship it is important for me to see that represent in stories. I loved the relationship that these two formed throughout the story. Because this is a novella the relationship as well as the story was very fast pace. For me I wish the story was longer as well as I would’ve liked to see how the project turned out seeing as it was apart of the plot. All in all if you looking for a cute romance I would definitely recommend this book.
enbyfinley's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
topy_loving_books's review against another edition
3.5
Loved her crushing on his voice for years and them falling for each through screens first. The fact he's the one saying "I love you first" and not pressuring her to do the same. Them geeking about escape rooms based on a tv show.
Reggie being a kick-ass entrepreneur with an armada of wheelchairs, all with bad ass names. And the fact she lives in a old-style colonial house.
And Gustave is an adorable autistic man who struggle with the social aspects. But I struggled with his name which is an old fashion french surname so it was quite a turn of for the MMC. But loved to have an Asian hero.
Reggie has ataxia, which means she has poor muscle control that causes clumsy voluntary movements. Causing difficulty with walking and balance, hand coordination, speech. So she uses a wheelchair and has medical therapy and medication to help her with ataxia. I appreciate learning about that, as I never heard of it before. It's good to make us realise that not everybody using a wheelchair is paralysed. But other factors may implied.
I which the story was longer to give more time to the characters to really talk about their own struggle. And to have more time to know each other IRL. Also I would have love them to meet her family. I'm definitely curious about the book dedicated to Reggie's twin sister and her silver fox Scottish duke...
Reggie being a kick-ass entrepreneur with an armada of wheelchairs, all with bad ass names. And the fact she lives in a old-style colonial house.
And Gustave is an adorable autistic man who struggle with the social aspects. But I struggled with his name which is an old fashion french surname so it was quite a turn of for the MMC. But loved to have an Asian hero.
Reggie has ataxia, which means she has poor muscle control that causes clumsy voluntary movements. Causing difficulty with walking and balance, hand coordination, speech. So she uses a wheelchair and has medical therapy and medication to help her with ataxia. I appreciate learning about that, as I never heard of it before. It's good to make us realise that not everybody using a wheelchair is paralysed. But other factors may implied.
I which the story was longer to give more time to the characters to really talk about their own struggle. And to have more time to know each other IRL. Also I would have love them to meet her family. I'm definitely curious about the book dedicated to Reggie's twin sister and her silver fox Scottish duke...
corrieroe's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Bullying
corvingreene's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
I loved Reggie and Gus! I wish this had been a full-length book, but I loved the great disability and wheelchair user rep, as well as neurodivergent rep. So far this was my favorite of the series.
shannonigans322's review
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? It's complicated
4.0
With the acquisition of several new sister counties' library cards, I was finally able to complete this Alyssa Cole series and I absolutely loved it! The inclusion, the realness, the absolutely adorable infatuation...I wanted more from this couple, but this novella is wonderful.