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pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Friend Zone
Friend Zone Series, Book 1
By: Nicole Blanchard
Narrated by: Allie Martina, Gideon Frost
Friends to lovers. I love this trope for the sheer reason that it's so easy to understand! After all, Charlie and Liam have been best friends for years! Nicole Blanchard tells their story as Charlie and Liam realize what they truly have. But how does it all happen? It all starts with one kiss. Now Liam is determined to win over Charlie's heart but will it be easy? Both are at different stages in the education and Charlie is not good with commitments. But her feelings for Liam are so strong! Is this the time she is ready? Blanchard takes us on a whirlwind of feelings, as these two navigate their new found relationship, their family drama and the art of communication! I found myself in love with this couple, rooting for their happy ending and wanting to push them along with their thoughts and plans! It just shows the investment that Blanchard got out of me as I was cheering for these two! Loved their journey.
Allie Martina and Gideon Frost tell the story with a fabulous narration. Martina is the emotional Charlie, as she comes out of her current relationship and finds true feelings. Each nuance lets her feelings out and made for a realistic character. Frost is a favorite, his smooth romantic voice coming through as Liam. I was captivated from the start. These two gave a fantastic performance.
Friend Zone Series, Book 1
By: Nicole Blanchard
Narrated by: Allie Martina, Gideon Frost
Friends to lovers. I love this trope for the sheer reason that it's so easy to understand! After all, Charlie and Liam have been best friends for years! Nicole Blanchard tells their story as Charlie and Liam realize what they truly have. But how does it all happen? It all starts with one kiss. Now Liam is determined to win over Charlie's heart but will it be easy? Both are at different stages in the education and Charlie is not good with commitments. But her feelings for Liam are so strong! Is this the time she is ready? Blanchard takes us on a whirlwind of feelings, as these two navigate their new found relationship, their family drama and the art of communication! I found myself in love with this couple, rooting for their happy ending and wanting to push them along with their thoughts and plans! It just shows the investment that Blanchard got out of me as I was cheering for these two! Loved their journey.
Allie Martina and Gideon Frost tell the story with a fabulous narration. Martina is the emotional Charlie, as she comes out of her current relationship and finds true feelings. Each nuance lets her feelings out and made for a realistic character. Frost is a favorite, his smooth romantic voice coming through as Liam. I was captivated from the start. These two gave a fantastic performance.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Best friends forever
Whoops, I did it again. I played with your heart...
Seems like Charlie is guilty of breaking a few hearts and yet, Liam never saw it coming. Best friends for 10+ years, Charlie and Liam are attached at the hip. Everyone can see them as a couple and yet they aren't.
One bad break up...
One impulsive decision...
One kiss to ruin all others...
It's tricky navigating the Friend Zone when you've obliterated the lines. Liam and Charlie need to learn to get past their hang ups so they can rock their happily ever after.
Sweet, sexy, and full of listy moments, Friend Zone is a smile inducing friends to lovers romance. Ms. Blanchard isn't done yet either. She set up the next two books quite nicely with the teasing glimpses at Charlie's other besties. I am excited to see Ember and Layla own their HEAs too.
Whoops, I did it again. I played with your heart...
Seems like Charlie is guilty of breaking a few hearts and yet, Liam never saw it coming. Best friends for 10+ years, Charlie and Liam are attached at the hip. Everyone can see them as a couple and yet they aren't.
One bad break up...
One impulsive decision...
One kiss to ruin all others...
It's tricky navigating the Friend Zone when you've obliterated the lines. Liam and Charlie need to learn to get past their hang ups so they can rock their happily ever after.
Sweet, sexy, and full of listy moments, Friend Zone is a smile inducing friends to lovers romance. Ms. Blanchard isn't done yet either. She set up the next two books quite nicely with the teasing glimpses at Charlie's other besties. I am excited to see Ember and Layla own their HEAs too.
caseroo7's review against another edition
3.0
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Friend Zone is my first book by Nicole Blanchard, but I am such a sucker for friends to lovers stories that I had to give this one a shot. While there were things I enjoyed about the story, this one ended up being just okay for me. I did like some of the secondary characters though, so I might read those as they are released.
Charlie and Liam have only ever been friends. But when Charlie breaks up with her latest boyfriend and finds herself in need of help, things with Liam begin to change. Suddenly needing a place to live, Liam offers to let her stay with him and both of them find themselves drawn to the other in a way they never have been before. Each of them knows they should fight it though, as they don’t want to ruin their friendship and both have plans as soon as school is done for them. But soon they are unable to avoid what is happening between them.
I struggled with the character here a bit. While I liked Charlie and Liam, I thought that they both acted a bit on the immature side sometimes, especially Charlie. I didn’t really feel a connection to them, and I didn’t feel a strong connection between them. I think part of that was that I felt they weren’t entirely developed characters, so everything was very on the surface for me and I was left wanting more. I didn’t get much of a romantic relationship between them, and it seemed like not a lot changed from friendship for them. I also wasn’t entirely sold on the chemistry and attraction between them. I just felt like there was something missing here and that had me feeling as though their transition from friends to more wasn’t 100% believable for me.
While I did think that there were some good moments here and that the characters had some good qualities, this one was just okay for me in the end. I found my attention wandering and I wasn’t invested in the HEA. I liked the characters and the secondary characters well enough, but this isn’t one that I will remember in the long run and I probably wouldn’t re-read it again in the future. I am interested in possibly reading more about Charlie’s friends, but I’m not sure that I will rush out to get them. I think that this story is one that a lot of readers will probably enjoy, especially if you are a fan of short and sweet NA books. If you are looking for something with more depth though, this one might not be for you.
**ARC Provided by IndieSage PR**
Friend Zone is my first book by Nicole Blanchard, but I am such a sucker for friends to lovers stories that I had to give this one a shot. While there were things I enjoyed about the story, this one ended up being just okay for me. I did like some of the secondary characters though, so I might read those as they are released.
Charlie and Liam have only ever been friends. But when Charlie breaks up with her latest boyfriend and finds herself in need of help, things with Liam begin to change. Suddenly needing a place to live, Liam offers to let her stay with him and both of them find themselves drawn to the other in a way they never have been before. Each of them knows they should fight it though, as they don’t want to ruin their friendship and both have plans as soon as school is done for them. But soon they are unable to avoid what is happening between them.
I struggled with the character here a bit. While I liked Charlie and Liam, I thought that they both acted a bit on the immature side sometimes, especially Charlie. I didn’t really feel a connection to them, and I didn’t feel a strong connection between them. I think part of that was that I felt they weren’t entirely developed characters, so everything was very on the surface for me and I was left wanting more. I didn’t get much of a romantic relationship between them, and it seemed like not a lot changed from friendship for them. I also wasn’t entirely sold on the chemistry and attraction between them. I just felt like there was something missing here and that had me feeling as though their transition from friends to more wasn’t 100% believable for me.
While I did think that there were some good moments here and that the characters had some good qualities, this one was just okay for me in the end. I found my attention wandering and I wasn’t invested in the HEA. I liked the characters and the secondary characters well enough, but this isn’t one that I will remember in the long run and I probably wouldn’t re-read it again in the future. I am interested in possibly reading more about Charlie’s friends, but I’m not sure that I will rush out to get them. I think that this story is one that a lot of readers will probably enjoy, especially if you are a fan of short and sweet NA books. If you are looking for something with more depth though, this one might not be for you.
**ARC Provided by IndieSage PR**
ldooten's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay for me. The writing was okay, but it was hard for me to get into a first. It takes half the book before Liam and Charlie finally act on their feelings, and it did pick up after that. I liked Liam and Charlie together, they were good for each other. The story line about Liam's grandma was hard to read, because I've had family members go through that as well. I'm not sure how I feel about April coming back into the picture. I know forgiveness is good for yourself as well as the one you're forgiving, but I felt it happened too easily. She never really had to explain herself. And the new family thing? Not sure I could have gotten over that like Charlie did. The ending was sweet. I enjoyed the glimpse into the future. If you like YA stories, then I think you'd enjoy this one.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
cheekybookshenanigans's review against another edition
I did not like it. The writing was bad. The characters were 2 dimensional. There was no depth to the story.
pagesinkedinshadows's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
This was a fun & emotional story. It was a fast paced quick listen. Charlie & Liam’s chemistry is great.
lexee9'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
4.0
I really enjoyed this story! It was a fun read with good characters. It flowed well and I liked the progression from friend to more. Liam and Charlie have been best friends since they were little. Liam's family is pretty much Charlie's family. They have never really see each other as anything more than that until Liam reacts differently to the possible proposal from Charlie's almost ex. He then kisses her and it changes everything for the both of them. Neither are sure what to do or how to handle it so they decide to play it off some and go back to being friends. Only it's not that easy. Once that door was cracked they couldn't quite go back though it takes them a little bit of time to make that move. I enjoyed watching them come to that point and then the way they transitioned into being more. There years of friendship really made that work. The sex is explicit and blended into the story. It fits the characters and what's going on around them. I really enjoyed this story.
The narrators did a pretty good job with the story.
The narrators did a pretty good job with the story.
christilovesbooks_smut's review against another edition
3.0
So so
Charlie (Charlotte) & Liam are childhood friends and they are now in college. Charlie broke up with her boyfriend & he retaliated by flooding her apartment. Liam invites her to move in while her apartment is being repaired. Both of them are attracted to the other & after a month of living together, Liam kisses her. They decide to see where things head with each other. Liam feels guilty for applying to a college in CAnwhen Charlie plans on staying in FL. Charlie finds out that Liam is accepted at one his his college choices the day after she turned down a volunteer position out of the country because she didn’t want to leave him. They argue & Charlie rushes out. Liam goes to his parents a few weeks later & his grandma dies after listening to him & his dad arguing. Liam decides to take a smaller scholarship to a college in FL that is closer to Charlie & home as he didn’t want to leave her.
Charlie (Charlotte) & Liam are childhood friends and they are now in college. Charlie broke up with her boyfriend & he retaliated by flooding her apartment. Liam invites her to move in while her apartment is being repaired. Both of them are attracted to the other & after a month of living together, Liam kisses her. They decide to see where things head with each other. Liam feels guilty for applying to a college in CAnwhen Charlie plans on staying in FL. Charlie finds out that Liam is accepted at one his his college choices the day after she turned down a volunteer position out of the country because she didn’t want to leave him. They argue & Charlie rushes out. Liam goes to his parents a few weeks later & his grandma dies after listening to him & his dad arguing. Liam decides to take a smaller scholarship to a college in FL that is closer to Charlie & home as he didn’t want to leave her.
readingraven17's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book but there were quite a few continuity errors. But overall a good book. Steamy and sweet.