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ajane928's review against another edition
2.0
I’ve liked several of her past books, but the first “meet-cute” was so flat and unlikable I couldn’t get past it. If I hadn’t read previous books of hers I would assume this was written almost entirely by chatgpt and breakup quotes on Pinterest.
jpsearcy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another amazing JT book. Loved how feisty Shay was! It was looking like it was a classic grumpy boss trope, but it was tagged as a morally gray. What bothered me about the story was while Cole kept talking about how horrible he was, nothing ever came out about him being bad at all. He literally uses his wealth and power to save women from abusive situations. Even to the end, with the accident, I was expecting it to be something dark behind it, maybe something from his past catching up with him. But nope. Just a random car accident.
chaotic_bells's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really liked it. Cole is so loveable and Shay is a pretty cool character.
Also, Cole is a pretty dark grey character, but way less creepy than Callum. He felt much lighter than his brother, despite his actions.
I loved getting his POV, I just wished we saw more of his darkness. It’s there, but it’s used more as his internal conflict about their romance, and with how soft he was, I just felt that his character was nearly too good. I wanted to see more of Cole relishing in those dark moments, living it, there are only some moments that show he doesn’t feel the remorse he should. I must be reading too many dark romances if this one didn’t quite hit that spot lol
I wish we got a story with Chelsea and Axel. I feel like it’d be amazing.
There was only one thing that really bothered me because it’s a pet peeve of mine, and the reason this is not 5 stars - in the beginning, but also in some chapters throughout the book, the chapters sometimes ends with some doomsday sentence, something that says everything was gonna end badly, etc. for me, it sort of kills the flow of the book, takes me out of the narrative and it doesn’t really add anything to the book. I feel like it’s trying to add tension, but just feels wrong. It’s a SMALL thing, I’m well aware, but like I said, it’s one of my pet peeves and I know I react a bit disproportionately about it.
Also, Cole is a pretty dark grey character, but way less creepy than Callum. He felt much lighter than his brother, despite his actions.
I loved getting his POV, I just wished we saw more of his darkness. It’s there, but it’s used more as his internal conflict about their romance, and with how soft he was, I just felt that his character was nearly too good. I wanted to see more of Cole relishing in those dark moments, living it, there are only some moments that show he doesn’t feel the remorse he should. I must be reading too many dark romances if this one didn’t quite hit that spot lol
I wish we got a story with Chelsea and Axel. I feel like it’d be amazing.
There was only one thing that really bothered me because it’s a pet peeve of mine, and the reason this is not 5 stars - in the beginning, but also in some chapters throughout the book, the chapters sometimes ends with some doomsday sentence, something that says everything was gonna end badly, etc. for me, it sort of kills the flow of the book, takes me out of the narrative and it doesn’t really add anything to the book. I feel like it’s trying to add tension, but just feels wrong. It’s a SMALL thing, I’m well aware, but like I said, it’s one of my pet peeves and I know I react a bit disproportionately about it.
felyn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anakinswifey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
dabuomar's review against another edition
2.0
I think this book is unfinished or was rushed or both because what the heck was that?
I was at the 3-star mark for most of the book because even before the mess that was the ending the book was mediocre. For 80% of the book, the plot wasn't anything special, the characters were a mess and everything was just so bland and so ill written. I can't describe it because I will take too long but it felt like the entire book had no direction or path so it was roaming uselessly. And then the accident happened and it felt like the author just wanted any climax point so she just slapped an accident there and voila something is now here but she didn't explore it and she didn't let us live the anguish of the characters she instead brushed over a life-threatening accident like it was nothing where the character was supposed to lose his life and instead lost a lot of integral functions.
This book feels like it was written on Wattpad by a newbie author.
I was at the 3-star mark for most of the book because even before the mess that was the ending the book was mediocre. For 80% of the book, the plot wasn't anything special, the characters were a mess and everything was just so bland and so ill written. I can't describe it because I will take too long but it felt like the entire book had no direction or path so it was roaming uselessly. And then the accident happened and it felt like the author just wanted any climax point so she just slapped an accident there and voila something is now here but she didn't explore it and she didn't let us live the anguish of the characters she instead brushed over a life-threatening accident like it was nothing where the character was supposed to lose his life and instead lost a lot of integral functions.
This book feels like it was written on Wattpad by a newbie author.
amberisalwaysreading86's review against another edition
5.0
It doesn’t matter what I have going on my life at any given time, if JT Geissinger releases a book, I’m going to stop everything to read it, because I know what lies in store for me:
• clever banter • Compelling characters
•meaningful friendships •laughter..followed closely by tearful moments
• Paragraphs that make me stop,think and ponder ..and wish I had come up with the genius phrasing myself.
Needless to say, this book was no different than my previous experiences with her writing.
Cole McCord is the type of male main character readers will flock to. He’s emotionally intelligent, reserved but sensitive, with a brilliant mind and unrivaled physical prowess. He takes care of problems before one even knows they exist. A hero and villain wrapped into one beautiful package.
Shay is quite possibly my favorite female main character… ever. She’s charming and sweet, emotionally available, even though she’s been on the receiving end of heartache. I love her optimism and take charge attitude. She doesn’t wait for someone to tell her what she needs, she discerns what she wants and takes it without reservation. Her zest for life was refreshing. I loved her feistiness and courageous spirit.
The chemistry between these characters was UNREAL . I sat with my mouth agog, wondering how on earth I was going to read without my retinas burning from the spice the pages of their story contained. Morally Grey all day, is what I say!
I absolutely look forward to the third and final McCord brother, Carter’s book.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5
• clever banter • Compelling characters
•meaningful friendships •laughter..followed closely by tearful moments
• Paragraphs that make me stop,think and ponder ..and wish I had come up with the genius phrasing myself.
Needless to say, this book was no different than my previous experiences with her writing.
Cole McCord is the type of male main character readers will flock to. He’s emotionally intelligent, reserved but sensitive, with a brilliant mind and unrivaled physical prowess. He takes care of problems before one even knows they exist. A hero and villain wrapped into one beautiful package.
Shay is quite possibly my favorite female main character… ever. She’s charming and sweet, emotionally available, even though she’s been on the receiving end of heartache. I love her optimism and take charge attitude. She doesn’t wait for someone to tell her what she needs, she discerns what she wants and takes it without reservation. Her zest for life was refreshing. I loved her feistiness and courageous spirit.
The chemistry between these characters was UNREAL . I sat with my mouth agog, wondering how on earth I was going to read without my retinas burning from the spice the pages of their story contained. Morally Grey all day, is what I say!
I absolutely look forward to the third and final McCord brother, Carter’s book.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5