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raeganlarson's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
while this book was more of a slow burn it did talk about heavier topics towards the end which i feel like brought the characters together. i was glad the ending didn’t end in the couple getting engaged right away which usually happens but it was a good book i enjoyed reading
morgankwoods's review against another edition
3.75
Loved this book until the end. The last 75 pages really knocked it down for me.
openfaebooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
4.0
aliareadzz's review against another edition
3.0
3.85⭐️ Surprised by how much i enjoyed this book. Only downsides is as i kept getting closer to the end more conflicts were thrown in that I felt shouldn’t have been rushed. I love both of the main characters but Shane came off only focused on Diane physically which i didn’t fully enjoy but loved their banter still. Debating on if they will be end up being a 4⭐️ or staying the same.
lucialang's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
kbeers98's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
gracelyn's review
4.75
recommend: yes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
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This book had a nice flow and was overall a great read! Around the 3/4 mark, it felt like it was dragging a bit, but it quickly picked up, making that lull almost unnoticeable.
I really ended up liking Shane. He was such a nice guy—genuine and sincere. I was a bit unsure about Diana at first and worried she might be "too much," but she turned out to be a perfectly balanced character. I also loved how Diana does acknowledge that she did judge him as a fuckboy.
Elle Kennedy did a great job writing about domestic abuse. Diana's thought patterns felt incredibly realistic, reflecting what many people who have experienced abuse might go through.
I love the HOA meetings! They are my greatest pleasure! Diana removing Shane from the group chat was also my greatest entertainment!
P.S. Romance authors, let’s be realistic—a 9-inch and 10-inch dick is pushing it!
tropes
- fake dating
- enemies to lovers
- forced proximity
- friends with benefits
trigger(s)
- domestic abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse