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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I really liked Ryan. He is such a good guy. Couldn't fully connect with Tess. I just felt like Ryan acted more mature than her at times, considering she's older than him by over 10 years.
I liked the appearances of the Price's in this book, and adored Ilmari's character progression.
I liked the appearances of the Price's in this book, and adored Ilmari's character progression.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
had a rly good time. obsessed with the ryan langley of the world & this book made me miss ilmari so damn bad, i want to reread the whole dang thing.
Love me a curvy, firecracker FMC and a pretty boy cinnamon roll.
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I wasn't sure how I would feel about moving away from the original core group but Emily Rath did such a good job of including them in the second book while completely moving the storyline over to Tess and Ryan. This isn't the typical age-gap romance. In fact, you hardly even realize it is an age-gap romance because it just isn't a focus or issue. I loved every piece of this book.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5 stars, maybe.
Honestly, I thought the book did a decent job providing insight into the angst of entering a new relationship after leaving a bad one up until the few chapters I would have left a better rating and review. Then it happened. Rath hinted at issues with Ryan and reading, but not until the last bit of the book did she include a dyslexia diagnosis. While I understand that it didn't have much to do with the story, it was his story, and how it was treated made me angry. My kiddo is dyslexic and struggles daily; there are many who grew up being embarrassed and ashamed of this particular learning disorder. However, this is not the world we live in currently. Rath did not describe those who suffer from dyslexia in a positive light. In Pucking Around, she highlighted polyamory and educated readers on it. I wish that had been done with dyslexia (as it is actually a neurological disorder). There was an opportunity to educate people while providing the story as she did in Pucking Around, but that opportunity wasn't seized.
Honestly, I thought the book did a decent job providing insight into the angst of entering a new relationship after leaving a bad one up until the few chapters I would have left a better rating and review. Then it happened. Rath hinted at issues with Ryan and reading, but not until the last bit of the book did she include a dyslexia diagnosis. While I understand that it didn't have much to do with the story, it was his story, and how it was treated made me angry. My kiddo is dyslexic and struggles daily; there are many who grew up being embarrassed and ashamed of this particular learning disorder. However, this is not the world we live in currently. Rath did not describe those who suffer from dyslexia in a positive light. In Pucking Around, she highlighted polyamory and educated readers on it. I wish that had been done with dyslexia (as it is actually a neurological disorder). There was an opportunity to educate people while providing the story as she did in Pucking Around, but that opportunity wasn't seized.
medium-paced
He can’t fucking read why would you propose to him with a banner in the sky