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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
Really enjoyed this but didn't love when Jae told him to go and he just listened. Seemed contrived to add some drama at the end of the book
4.5⭐
This is one of those books I'll never forget. Raphael and Jae ❤️.
I'm a big fan of the celebrity rock star or pop star trope, especially when it's a forbidden romance like this one. The synopsis had everything to please me... And it delivered.
I know little or nothing about Kpop or Korean culture, and I enjoyed discovering this universe, even though I would have liked to learn more. I regret that we didn't get Jae's point of view more often, especially in the beginning. 3 or 4 chapters were way too few, and I feel like I don't know much about him compared to Raphael.
The physical descriptions of Jae are not at all those of characters usually found in MM romances, often written for women, where the two men are mostly heterosexual-like. The earrings, the silver or pink hair, the tight clothes, we're definitely not on my male ideal! I even wonder how a straight guy like Raphael could be so attracted to Jae at first sight. But that's what I loved! That instant attraction. The dreams, the thoughts, the obsession with him. The willingness to try anything to have an experience with someone you barely know. I like people who act and take responsibility, so I liked Raphael.
It was harder to get attached to Jae without really having his point of view, but I found him very touching. I loved that he was open with Raphael and his intentions at the beginning.
I wanted to hug him to comfort him when he was scared.
I was a little concerned about the cheating part with Raphael's girlfriend Camille, but obviously the author wanted everything to work out for everyone, and even though the credibility of the situation is questionable, I tolerated it.
There was a lot of alcohol and drugs (cocaine), which I don't like at all, although fortunately the characters here don't seem to be really addicted to them. But it still makes me uncomfortable.
The pot twist at the end came out of nowhere and disappointed me a bit, but the epilogue was really cute and all's well in the best of all possible worlds, so in the end I'm not sorry it happened. I finished the book with a smile on my face.
I also would have liked to have seen the discussion between Mason and Raphael after the revelation. I thought it was a shame that it was never mentioned, even though the subject of homophobia between them comes up several times in the book.
This was a very good discovery of this author, with a book that will stay with me for a long time, and with characters that I'll always think of when I see Kpop stars in the future.
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4,5⭐
Ce livre fait parti des livres que je n'oublierai, je pense, jamais. Raphael et Jae ❤️.
Je suis une grande amateur du trope rockstar ou popstar entre célébrités surtout quand c'est une romance interdite comme ici. Le résumé avait tout pour me plaire... Et a tenu ses promesses.
Je ne connais rien ou presque de la Kpop ou de la culture coréenne et j'ai aimé découvrir cet univers même si j'aurais aimé en apprendre encore plus. Je regrette qu'on ait pas eu le point de vue de Jae plus souvent pour ca, surtout au début. 3 ou 4 chapitres, c'était beaucoup trop peu et j'ai l'impression de peu le connaître comparé à Raphael.
Les descriptions physiques faites de Jae ne sont pas du tout celles de personnages qu'on trouve habituellement dans les romances MM plutôt écrites pour les femmes, où les deux hommes sont le plus souvent des heteros-like. Les boucles d'oreilles, les cheveux argentés ou roses, les vêtements serrés c'est sur qu'on est pas du tout sur mon idéal masculin ! Je me demande même comment un hétéro comme Raphael peut être autant attiré par Jae dès le premier regard. Mais, c'est justement ce que j'ai adoré ! Cette attirance immédiate. Ces rêves, ces pensées, cette obsession pour lui. Le fait de vouloir tout tenter pour vivre une expérience avec une personne qu'on ne connait à peine. J'aime les gens qui agissent et assument donc j'ai aimé Raphael.
C'était plus difficile de s'attacher à Jae sans avoir vraiment son point de vue mais je l'ai trouvé très touchant. J'ai adoré qu'il soit cash au début avec Raphael et ses intentions. J'ai eu envie de lui faire un câlin pour le réconforter quand il était terrifié.
Je redoutais un peu la partie tromperie avec la copine de Raphael, Camille, mais clairement l'autrice a voulu que tout se passe bien pour tout le monde, et meme si pour la crédibilité de la situation, on repassera, j'ai tout de même toléré ça.
Il y avait beaucoup d'alcool et de drogue (cocaïne) ce que je n'aime pas du tout même si ici, les personnages ne semblent pas vraiment accro, et heureusement. Mais ça me met toujours mal à l'aise.
Le pot twist sorti de nulle part à la fin m'a un peu déçu sur le coup, mais l'épilogue était vraiment très mignon en mode tout va bien dans le meilleur des mondes, donc finalement je ne regrette pas que cela ait eu lieu. J'ai terminé ce livre le sourire aux lèvres.
Aussi j'aurais bien aimé avoir la discussion entre Mason et Raphael post révélation. J'ai trouvé dommage que ce ne soit jamais mentionné alors que le sujet de l'homophobie est abordé entre eux plusieurs fois dans le livre.
C'était une très bonne découverte de cette autrice avec ce livre qui va me marquer longtemps et avec des personnages pour qui j'aurais toujours une pensée en voyant des stars de Kpop à l'avenir.
This is one of those books I'll never forget. Raphael and Jae ❤️.
I'm a big fan of the celebrity rock star or pop star trope, especially when it's a forbidden romance like this one. The synopsis had everything to please me... And it delivered.
I know little or nothing about Kpop or Korean culture, and I enjoyed discovering this universe, even though I would have liked to learn more. I regret that we didn't get Jae's point of view more often, especially in the beginning. 3 or 4 chapters were way too few, and I feel like I don't know much about him compared to Raphael.
The physical descriptions of Jae are not at all those of characters usually found in MM romances, often written for women, where the two men are mostly heterosexual-like. The earrings, the silver or pink hair, the tight clothes, we're definitely not on my male ideal! I even wonder how a straight guy like Raphael could be so attracted to Jae at first sight. But that's what I loved! That instant attraction. The dreams, the thoughts, the obsession with him. The willingness to try anything to have an experience with someone you barely know. I like people who act and take responsibility, so I liked Raphael.
It was harder to get attached to Jae without really having his point of view, but I found him very touching. I loved that he was open with Raphael and his intentions at the beginning.
I wanted to hug him to comfort him when he was scared.
I was a little concerned about the cheating part with Raphael's girlfriend Camille, but obviously the author wanted everything to work out for everyone, and even though the credibility of the situation is questionable, I tolerated it.
There was a lot of alcohol and drugs (cocaine), which I don't like at all, although fortunately the characters here don't seem to be really addicted to them. But it still makes me uncomfortable.
The pot twist at the end came out of nowhere and disappointed me a bit, but the epilogue was really cute and all's well in the best of all possible worlds, so in the end I'm not sorry it happened. I finished the book with a smile on my face.
I also would have liked to have seen the discussion between Mason and Raphael after the revelation. I thought it was a shame that it was never mentioned, even though the subject of homophobia between them comes up several times in the book.
This was a very good discovery of this author, with a book that will stay with me for a long time, and with characters that I'll always think of when I see Kpop stars in the future.
______________
4,5⭐
Ce livre fait parti des livres que je n'oublierai, je pense, jamais. Raphael et Jae ❤️.
Je suis une grande amateur du trope rockstar ou popstar entre célébrités surtout quand c'est une romance interdite comme ici. Le résumé avait tout pour me plaire... Et a tenu ses promesses.
Je ne connais rien ou presque de la Kpop ou de la culture coréenne et j'ai aimé découvrir cet univers même si j'aurais aimé en apprendre encore plus. Je regrette qu'on ait pas eu le point de vue de Jae plus souvent pour ca, surtout au début. 3 ou 4 chapitres, c'était beaucoup trop peu et j'ai l'impression de peu le connaître comparé à Raphael.
Les descriptions physiques faites de Jae ne sont pas du tout celles de personnages qu'on trouve habituellement dans les romances MM plutôt écrites pour les femmes, où les deux hommes sont le plus souvent des heteros-like. Les boucles d'oreilles, les cheveux argentés ou roses, les vêtements serrés c'est sur qu'on est pas du tout sur mon idéal masculin ! Je me demande même comment un hétéro comme Raphael peut être autant attiré par Jae dès le premier regard. Mais, c'est justement ce que j'ai adoré ! Cette attirance immédiate. Ces rêves, ces pensées, cette obsession pour lui. Le fait de vouloir tout tenter pour vivre une expérience avec une personne qu'on ne connait à peine. J'aime les gens qui agissent et assument donc j'ai aimé Raphael.
C'était plus difficile de s'attacher à Jae sans avoir vraiment son point de vue mais je l'ai trouvé très touchant. J'ai adoré qu'il soit cash au début avec Raphael et ses intentions. J'ai eu envie de lui faire un câlin pour le réconforter quand il était terrifié.
Je redoutais un peu la partie tromperie avec la copine de Raphael, Camille, mais clairement l'autrice a voulu que tout se passe bien pour tout le monde, et meme si pour la crédibilité de la situation, on repassera, j'ai tout de même toléré ça.
Il y avait beaucoup d'alcool et de drogue (cocaïne) ce que je n'aime pas du tout même si ici, les personnages ne semblent pas vraiment accro, et heureusement. Mais ça me met toujours mal à l'aise.
Le pot twist sorti de nulle part à la fin m'a un peu déçu sur le coup, mais l'épilogue était vraiment très mignon en mode tout va bien dans le meilleur des mondes, donc finalement je ne regrette pas que cela ait eu lieu. J'ai terminé ce livre le sourire aux lèvres.
Aussi j'aurais bien aimé avoir la discussion entre Mason et Raphael post révélation. J'ai trouvé dommage que ce ne soit jamais mentionné alors que le sujet de l'homophobie est abordé entre eux plusieurs fois dans le livre.
C'était une très bonne découverte de cette autrice avec ce livre qui va me marquer longtemps et avec des personnages pour qui j'aurais toujours une pensée en voyant des stars de Kpop à l'avenir.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
reflective
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
emotional
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
i enjoyed this book a smidge more than i thought i would considering it has tropes i don't like.
i enjoy both characters, raphael and jae, separately, but there's something lacking for me when it comes to their relationship. i'm not sure if i wasn't really feeling the non sexual chemistry and i sort of wish there would have been a longer pursuit on raphael's part rather than just the pining and then immediately sleeping together once they had the chance. i feel like we're sort of told they have a connection rather than showing us that they do. the smut was nice and i wish we would have gotten to experience some role reversal.
i don't like the ending. it's over done in mlm romance especially when it comes to these sort of stories. the only reason i even rated this book this high is because i enjoyed the angst. i'm a sucker for angst.
i enjoy both characters, raphael and jae, separately, but there's something lacking for me when it comes to their relationship. i'm not sure if i wasn't really feeling the non sexual chemistry and i sort of wish there would have been a longer pursuit on raphael's part rather than just the pining and then immediately sleeping together once they had the chance. i feel like we're sort of told they have a connection rather than showing us that they do. the smut was nice and i wish we would have gotten to experience some role reversal.
i don't like the ending. it's over done in mlm romance especially when it comes to these sort of stories. the only reason i even rated this book this high is because i enjoyed the angst. i'm a sucker for angst.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading through this. I am actually a huge fan of K-Pop, so I was excited to a see a K-Pop Idol romance novel.
There are definitely some extremely recognizable similarities between Jaehyun and a real K-Pop idol I adore, but, as the author mentioned in her acknowledgements, she was inspired by many idols and I could definitely see what she meant.
Raphael and Jaehyun's relationship was very sweet and beautiful. Honestly, I loved Rapha waxing poetic about Jae because I would've done the same and him slowly figuring himself out throughout the course of the book was definitely realistic, in my personal opinion. Though, I obviously don't agree with how he went about it (i.e. the cheating trope).
How Scarlett Drake described the idol industry through Jae's reluctance to openly be with Raphael only scratches the surface, but at least it's accurate, which I applaud. And he says in the epilogueabout how he won't marry Raphael while others in his country cannot really makes me appreciate him.
Overall, this was a wonderful story and I would gladly reread it.
There are definitely some extremely recognizable similarities between Jaehyun and a real K-Pop idol I adore, but, as the author mentioned in her acknowledgements, she was inspired by many idols and I could definitely see what she meant.
Raphael and Jaehyun's relationship was very sweet and beautiful. Honestly, I loved Rapha waxing poetic about Jae because I would've done the same and him slowly figuring himself out throughout the course of the book was definitely realistic, in my personal opinion. Though, I obviously don't agree with how he went about it (i.e. the cheating trope).
How Scarlett Drake described the idol industry through Jae's reluctance to openly be with Raphael only scratches the surface, but at least it's accurate, which I applaud. And he says in the epilogue
Overall, this was a wonderful story and I would gladly reread it.