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erinremen's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
A fun, sexy, provocative read with all the feels!
shanrobertson's review against another edition
i liked it but i liked bastard and player more
secaldwell20's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jamiedencklau's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked Max and Sara! This book and their relationship was really cute! I found myself really rooting for them through their stubbornness about not having a real relationship. This book had a lot more emotion than I was anticipating and was great to read! I love when I get to watch a couple slowly fall for each other while trying to convince themselves that it’s only temporary.
My favorite part was the third act conflict. Not because I particularly liked what broke them up (because I didn’t), but because of how much emotion I felt in the scene in the apartment (iykyk), which I would definitely include quotes of here if they weren’t major spoilers!
Does this book hold up in 2024? Not really, but if you suspend your disbelief, it’s great!
My favorite part was the third act conflict. Not because I particularly liked what broke them up (because I didn’t), but because of how much emotion I felt in the scene in the apartment (iykyk), which I would definitely include quotes of here if they weren’t major spoilers!
Does this book hold up in 2024? Not really, but if you suspend your disbelief, it’s great!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
literarybutterfly's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful Stranger was a bit shocking for me compared to Beautiful Bastard with all the public sex scenes. I'm not a huge fan of friends-with-benefits to lovers but I did enjoy the dynamic between Max and Sara. With that said, I didn't like all the parts of the book that referenced Sara's ex. I tend to not like romance stories where one person has just gotten out of a relationship, especially when there's a lot of unresolved trauma. Overall, I was pretty entertained with this one.
lacecarol's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0