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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I loved this book! I loved the characters and their interactions. I did not love the audio book narrator though.
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
this was a great romance story but i really did NOT like this audiobook to be honest. the way noah’s character was voiced so roughly made me thrown off at scenes that are meant to be romantic and passionate. completely void of any sense of acting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Bullying
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is a great pallet cleanser read! It's short and sweet, and it was a good enemies to lovers romance. I loved the character development towards the end for both Sage and Noah. The way they both stood up to their families and set boundaries was great to read. I felt proud of them both! While it was a cute story, it never really had me hooked and I didn't really feel connected to the characters. I think i would have preferred to see them independent of each other more.
I’m going to try to get my hands on a physical or kindle copy of this, because I think the narrators (audiobook version) are what ruined it.
The narrator for Noah sounded like she was constantly out of breath or trying/failing to sound sultry 24/7 (was panting the entire time) while somehow also sounding like The Boulder from Avatar the Last Airbender.
The narrator for Sage was much better but when she narrated Noah’s dialogue, it was like a mix between Marge Simpson and a surfer gym-bro…. Which was weird and off-putting.
The story was good so I kept trying to push through but my head genuinely hurts from listening to this. If these descriptions don’t sound like your vibe, please give the book a fighting chance and read the ebook/physical book. The audio version is not it.
The narrator for Noah sounded like she was constantly out of breath or trying/failing to sound sultry 24/7 (was panting the entire time) while somehow also sounding like The Boulder from Avatar the Last Airbender.
The narrator for Sage was much better but when she narrated Noah’s dialogue, it was like a mix between Marge Simpson and a surfer gym-bro…. Which was weird and off-putting.
The story was good so I kept trying to push through but my head genuinely hurts from listening to this. If these descriptions don’t sound like your vibe, please give the book a fighting chance and read the ebook/physical book. The audio version is not it.
Outdrawn is the kind of sapphic rivals-to-lovers story that doesn’t rely on toxic drama or manufactured miscommunication. It thrives on emotional depth, creative intimacy, and genuine growth.
Noah and Sage are competitive, talented artists with a complicated history and a shared drive that constantly pulls them into each other’s orbit. Their banter is sharp, the sexual tension slow-burning and satisfying, and when things finally tip into heat, it’s passionate, tender, and refreshingly mutual. Full of enthusiastic consent and emotional connection.
Both characters carry heavy baggage. Sage has a financially dependent and emotionally fraught family, while Noah is weighed down by deep-rooted insecurities from being nitpicked and underestimated. Watching them unpack that weight together while navigating career highs and lows made this story feel grounded in real life. The rivalries, family pressures, insecurities, and breakthroughs all felt earned.
The narration in the audiobook was not my favorite. POV shifts between characters also meant vocal shifts for each of the main and side characters, which could be a bit disjointing. It felt like a school teacher reading to the class as the audible breathing between sentences was noticeable and the cadence was as if reading aloud rather than natural dialogue. Still, the emotional beats came through strong enough that it didn’t detract too much from the overall experience except during the spicy scenes. I couldn’t help but hear Noah’s voice from Sage’s POV as one of Marge Simpson’s sisters.
This is a story of ambition, art, anxiety, and the slow discovery that love doesn’t have to cost you your identity. It can help you grow into the best version of yourself without being codependent. I loved this and highly recommend this book (not the audiobook) to fans of rivals-to-lovers, artistic sapphics, and romance arcs with heart and healing.
Noah and Sage are competitive, talented artists with a complicated history and a shared drive that constantly pulls them into each other’s orbit. Their banter is sharp, the sexual tension slow-burning and satisfying, and when things finally tip into heat, it’s passionate, tender, and refreshingly mutual. Full of enthusiastic consent and emotional connection.
Both characters carry heavy baggage. Sage has a financially dependent and emotionally fraught family, while Noah is weighed down by deep-rooted insecurities from being nitpicked and underestimated. Watching them unpack that weight together while navigating career highs and lows made this story feel grounded in real life. The rivalries, family pressures, insecurities, and breakthroughs all felt earned.
The narration in the audiobook was not my favorite. POV shifts between characters also meant vocal shifts for each of the main and side characters, which could be a bit disjointing. It felt like a school teacher reading to the class as the audible breathing between sentences was noticeable and the cadence was as if reading aloud rather than natural dialogue. Still, the emotional beats came through strong enough that it didn’t detract too much from the overall experience except during the spicy scenes. I couldn’t help but hear Noah’s voice from Sage’s POV as one of Marge Simpson’s sisters.
This is a story of ambition, art, anxiety, and the slow discovery that love doesn’t have to cost you your identity. It can help you grow into the best version of yourself without being codependent. I loved this and highly recommend this book (not the audiobook) to fans of rivals-to-lovers, artistic sapphics, and romance arcs with heart and healing.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
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
You know what this was cute and spicy and for a romance I enjoyed it. But it’s still a genre I don’t love despite trying so hard to find something I would like