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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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
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:
Complicated
Fake-dating √
Inter-racial relationships √
Pretty Women references √
This is my first book by Naima Simone, and it probably won't be my last.
There are a lot of things I liked and a lot I didn't. I loved Zora's siblings, their ride-or-die relationship, the be-there-at-the-drop-of-a-hat vibes. Cyrus was probably my favorite character, I just felt so bad for him throughout the entire book and loved his arc from finding out his girlfriend was cheating to learning to love himself and trust others in the end.
I honestly didn't like Zora and Cyrus's relationship, it was probably one of the only times where I'll say Zora doesn't deserve him. By the end, it fell flat and had a sudden ending that I wish had been fleshed out more.
Heated is the first in a series, and I look forward to reading more.
Thank you Montlake & Netgalley for the ARC!
AND I HATE ZORA'S PARENTS.
Inter-racial relationships √
Pretty Women references √
This is my first book by Naima Simone, and it probably won't be my last.
There are a lot of things I liked and a lot I didn't. I loved Zora's siblings, their ride-or-die relationship, the be-there-at-the-drop-of-a-hat vibes. Cyrus was probably my favorite character, I just felt so bad for him throughout the entire book and loved his arc from finding out his girlfriend was cheating to learning to love himself and trust others in the end.
I honestly didn't like Zora and Cyrus's relationship, it was probably one of the only times where I'll say Zora doesn't deserve him. By the end, it fell flat and had a sudden ending that I wish had been fleshed out more.
Heated is the first in a series, and I look forward to reading more.
Thank you Montlake & Netgalley for the ARC!
AND I HATE ZORA'S PARENTS.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
This is a steamy romance with a fun premise. I like the idea of a company built around assisting with breakups, and the twist that the founder ends up falling for one of the men she’s hired to break up with creates instant tension. I did feel like it felt a bit flat. I like Naima Simone’s writing, but her work is always on the hotter end of the spectrum and this is no different. I felt there was more emphasis on that than developing real substance to the relationship, and while I can see it working for others, it was a miss for me.
This is a steamy romance with a fun premise. I like the idea of a company built around assisting with breakups, and the twist that the founder ends up falling for one of the men she’s hired to break up with creates instant tension. I did feel like it felt a bit flat. I like Naima Simone’s writing, but her work is always on the hotter end of the spectrum and this is no different. I felt there was more emphasis on that than developing real substance to the relationship, and while I can see it working for others, it was a miss for me.
I really, really tried, but could not get into the story at all. I was pretty bored.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
ARC REVIEW
Blurb: Zora
I’m Denver’s unmatchmaker. Every city needs one.
Why? Because people break up—and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else’s mistake, I can’t believe it. He’s smart, successful, and sexy as hell.
When a chance encounter with Cyrus turns into something more, I can’t help but fall for him. Our chemistry is undeniable. But his ex used my company to send him that letter—and that’s a problem. Especially since he doesn’t know I own the company.
How can this possibly work? I know from experience that the riskiest ventures are the worthiest ones…but falling for Cyrus Hart may be my biggest gamble yet.
Cyrus
I’m a man with a plan—college, law school, a great career. So far, so good.
Until a stranger shows up on my doorstep and reads me a breakup letter from my girlfriend. My carefully laid plans unravel.
But then I meet someone new. It’s spontaneous. It’s electric. And it’s not according to plan.
I have no words for his book. I couldn't put it down once I started it. I absolutely loved it, and nothing to change about the book. THis is my first book from the author and I will be checking out more of their writing. I will recommend this to anyone.
Blurb: Zora
I’m Denver’s unmatchmaker. Every city needs one.
Why? Because people break up—and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else’s mistake, I can’t believe it. He’s smart, successful, and sexy as hell.
When a chance encounter with Cyrus turns into something more, I can’t help but fall for him. Our chemistry is undeniable. But his ex used my company to send him that letter—and that’s a problem. Especially since he doesn’t know I own the company.
How can this possibly work? I know from experience that the riskiest ventures are the worthiest ones…but falling for Cyrus Hart may be my biggest gamble yet.
Cyrus
I’m a man with a plan—college, law school, a great career. So far, so good.
Until a stranger shows up on my doorstep and reads me a breakup letter from my girlfriend. My carefully laid plans unravel.
But then I meet someone new. It’s spontaneous. It’s electric. And it’s not according to plan.
I have no words for his book. I couldn't put it down once I started it. I absolutely loved it, and nothing to change about the book. THis is my first book from the author and I will be checking out more of their writing. I will recommend this to anyone.
While I enjoyed parts of this novel such as the interracial relationship and the hero, I didn’t care for Zoe’s. I felt like she was manipulative and annoying. Additionally, the premise is far fetched and not realistic and the pacing is off. Also, the book is too long and it really drags in too many chapters. Lastly, I felt very little spark between Cyrus and Zora and felt let down by this novel.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.