Reviews

Friends Like Them by Aimee Nicole Walker

bookschaosnart's review against another edition

3.0

it wasn't suspense like the rest of the stories and i think that impacted my enjoyment. i didn't really feel any character development in place of the no mystery so it was just meh.

lovelyinnature's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

The epitome of love makes you better. I adore these two so fucking much. I will say it's a little harder to jump in as a standalone; but it's very contained to their relationship ,so if you love Tyler and Owen, it's perfect. It's again another long time coming friends to lovers story, though I may be more partially to this one. They just so tender to each other. They whole heartheartedly believe the world of each other and want to make each other happy. Watching them grow even more was beautiful, and I love their families. They really did find their soulmate and I'm just so happy. Keegan's minor roll in this was so lovely, plus Rueben, they're all really sweet friends. Also the end god I love them. I'm sad to leave this series behind after the next book but can't wait!

ayjayy's review

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

secret_librarian's review against another edition

4.0

Rating: 4
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, third person
Genre: contemporary romance, MM
Main tropes: friends to lovers, found family, hurt / comfort

I'd been eagerly waiting for Owen and Tyler's story! Even as side characters, it was easy to see how they might become more than best friends - all that chemistry and closeness... So good!

Owen had been in love with Tyler for years, and had pretty much accepted that his feelings were unrequited. They might have been basically attached at the hip, but Tyler was totally oblivious to how his best friend felt about him. However, with a little jealousy, a few comments from their friends, and some photo boot shenanigans, it didn't take Tyler long to catch on to the fact that he might feel more than friendly towards Owen...

I loved seeing them explore together, once Tyler caught up to his feelings, he was all in and they were clearly a couple that were meant to be together. So much sweetness and swoon! It wasn't all smooth sailing though, as both Owen and Tyler had things from their past that they needed to work through.

I really enjoyed seeing Owen and Tyler together, they had a lot of chemistry and a great connection after being friends for years. I liked how Owen had been pining, and the glimpses that were shown from that, it was a little bittersweet but definitely added another layer to their story.

Friends Like Them was a great low angst, sweet and swoony friends to lovers! Owen and Tyler made me smile a lot, they were so cute together and the trust and support they had for each other was fantastic. I'm so fond of this found family at Redemption Ridge, and I love seeing these men overcome their pasts and finding happiness!

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Thanks to Gay Romance Reviews for the opportunity to read and review this book. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

insatiablesuccubooks's review

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was a sweet friends to lovers but felt like it should have been a novella. There wasn't enough tension for my tastes. It made sense not to drag their get together out, given it was already stretched over 3 books, but it left the rest of the book feeling sort of plotless. There were too many spicy scenes in a row for me; it felt like a bi-awakening check list, and then the family issues just never really grabbed me for some reason.

The guys were sweet and I was excited to see them get together, but it just fell flat for me. I think the previous book having also been a long term friends in love finally get together plot might have taxed this author to give this one something more. I enjoyed the first two books, and felt lukewarm about the third and this, but I'm still going to give the next one a chance in the hopes the series picks back up!

bipolarreader's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

romanticread's review

5.0

Owen and Tyler have been inseparable since they met in prison. They’ve pretty much been two halves of a whole and we’ve just been waiting for them to finally realize that they were meant to be something more. They’ve always been supportive of each other so it’s a pretty easy transition to a loving, romantic relationship. While there wasn’t a lot of drama in the change, I loved this opportunity to understand their histories and how they got to this point.

I don’t know how Walker keeps giving us such great couples. I saw a few reviews that complained that not much happened or that there wasn’t a lot of angst. Maybe it’s because there was a lot of expectation about what would happen because it’s been hinted at in the previous stories. What we get is a smooth shift from friends to lovers and I’m all for it – I absolutely loved these two together.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

robinsease's review

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

cxcarlislevilas's review

emotional lighthearted

3.0

wonderingjay's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75