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caseroo7's review against another edition
2.0
This one pains me...but I was so disappointed in this book. This was definitely one of my most anticipated reads after loving the Off Balance series and Hush Hush, but there was just so much here that didn't work for me.
Despite me liking my books spicy, this one was all sex...no depth.
The characters felt cookie cutter and stolen from Lucia's previous books with little to no changes.
They were wishy washy and unrealistic, often changing their minds. They'd say one thing and then do the opposite within seconds.
The MM and FF mentions felt so random and out of place, with the purpose I guess being to turn each other on or appease readers looking for more diversity? (That is obviously how it felt to me and not the author's views/intentions I am sure)
Noah's reactions would've had me never talking to him again, let alone forgiving him so easily. I understand her brother and her were all they had, but if I was Vanessa it would have taken me forever to forgive him for the things he said/did.
I wanted to love Vanessa and Reed's story (brother's best friend, age-gap, he just got out of prison, she is a secret cam-girl...it had so much promise!), but all I ended up doing weas skimming to the end when I probably should have DNF'd.
Despite me liking my books spicy, this one was all sex...no depth.
The characters felt cookie cutter and stolen from Lucia's previous books with little to no changes.
They were wishy washy and unrealistic, often changing their minds. They'd say one thing and then do the opposite within seconds.
The MM and FF mentions felt so random and out of place, with the purpose I guess being to turn each other on or appease readers looking for more diversity? (That is obviously how it felt to me and not the author's views/intentions I am sure)
Noah's reactions would've had me never talking to him again, let alone forgiving him so easily. I understand her brother and her were all they had, but if I was Vanessa it would have taken me forever to forgive him for the things he said/did.
I wanted to love Vanessa and Reed's story (brother's best friend, age-gap, he just got out of prison, she is a secret cam-girl...it had so much promise!), but all I ended up doing weas skimming to the end when I probably should have DNF'd.
alexabyers's review
challenging
emotional
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? No
4.5
Reed and Vanessa
Reed is freshly out of prison for a crime he didn’t actually commit and is staying at Vanessa’s families cabin until he can support himself. Unknown to Vanessa though as she goes to the cabin on weekends to work her side hustle. At first they agree nothing can happen but then things do happen and it turns into friends with benefits until Vanessa’s brother finds out.
Reed is freshly out of prison for a crime he didn’t actually commit and is staying at Vanessa’s families cabin until he can support himself. Unknown to Vanessa though as she goes to the cabin on weekends to work her side hustle. At first they agree nothing can happen but then things do happen and it turns into friends with benefits until Vanessa’s brother finds out.
oleypoley's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
mylittlebiglibrary's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kerriecaldwell's review against another edition
5.0
I told you all I’d eat this up, and eat it up i did.
This book was a GREAT time.
It was spicy. It was forbidden. The burn was fast, and the angst was low and sometimes that is exactly what you need! It had laugh out loud moments. A sassy, boss of a FMC who owns her sexuality and showed no shame in it and brought her possessive, reluctant MMC to his knees, both literally and physically ;-)
I also loved Vanessa & Ivy’s friendship - Lucia writes the best “besties”.
If you want a feel-good book that will set your kindle on fire and make you feel empowered to be whoever you want without shame, read this.
This book was a GREAT time.
It was spicy. It was forbidden. The burn was fast, and the angst was low and sometimes that is exactly what you need! It had laugh out loud moments. A sassy, boss of a FMC who owns her sexuality and showed no shame in it and brought her possessive, reluctant MMC to his knees, both literally and physically ;-)
I also loved Vanessa & Ivy’s friendship - Lucia writes the best “besties”.
If you want a feel-good book that will set your kindle on fire and make you feel empowered to be whoever you want without shame, read this.
auc98's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jessmuldowney's review against another edition
3.0
It kills me to give Lucia Franco any rating less than five stars. She is one of my favorite spicy authors and most of the time her books are instant love for me. Tell Me What You Want was missing something that I can’t quite put my finger on. Part of me was relieved when the two main characters had good communication and there was no second act break up. However, there was nothing that made my heart sink or kept me on the edge of my seat. Overall, I did enjoy this book but it isn’t my favorite.
dakota1968's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
getbookedwith_ae's review against another edition
5.0
“Look at us. We’re friends with the very best kind of benefits.”
Tell Me What You Want was everything I wanted
Merged review:
“Look at us. We’re friends with the very best kind of benefits.”
Tell Me What You Want was everything I wanted
Tell Me What You Want was everything I wanted
Merged review:
“Look at us. We’re friends with the very best kind of benefits.”
Tell Me What You Want was everything I wanted