Reviews with content warning for Sexual assault - First Love, Take Two

M/F, contemporary romance, second chance, forced proximity

Props to this book for getting me out of a short reading rut and back in the romance reading game.

The forced proximity premise is very... forced. As in, it really doesn't make much sense. He's super rich and is building a million dollar house but he also is crashing with her friend even though they broke up 6 years ago? If you can suspend your need for any type of realistic scene setting you are rewarded with plenty of pining, family drama, child-of-immigrants pressure, and a variety of mental health-related self care.

Preeti is juggling a lot internally so I wanted to be empathetic but I still found myself being like: lady, USE YOUR WORDS.

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izzyf16's review

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5.0

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nicolesreadingbooks's review

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emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I am a sucker for second chance romances and this book did not disappoint. Preeti and Daniel's relationship evolves and strengthens over time, with the both of them learning from their past mistakes that caused the end of their relationship and Preeti deciding to take a stand for herself because she is strong enough. She recognises that some events of the past were not her fault, but due to toxic family members and social circle, but she also recognises that she made mistakes and owns up to them, not letting herself fall into the same traps. Honestly, one of my favourite characters I love her so much!

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Ok I feel like someone should say it but how sadistic does my boi Daniel have to be to build the dream house he designed with (or maybe even for) the love of his life even when his heart was broken by her literally 6 years ago!?! I genuinely can't imagine LIVING in a house I had envisioned with the love of my life without that person. IDK Daniel is another breed of yearning.

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zombiezami's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.25

This was a pretty down-to-earth romance. I liked that this was about repairing an old love, which I feel like I don't see that much in romance. I also liked how the third act conflict wasn't annoying and was more about the leads working together as a team to resolve a conflict, rather than miscommunicating and fighting. The male romantic lead felt a little too perfect. I think the author forgot to give him a flaw of any significance, other than maybe jumping to conclusions. In any case, gave me nice feelings. Would recommend.

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idkwhatimdoingg's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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faduma's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring

4.0

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