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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
A romance between two teachers, kind of a slight adversaries to lovers story, not quite enemies. Rose's cherished World History classes are given to Martin Krause when he joins the faculty. Even if it wasn't Martin's intentions and he doesn't know what exactly he's walking into he tries to remain friendly towards Rose even though she's giving serious ice queen vibes.
Then Rose meets Martin's daughter and the ice begins to crack and thaw and he sees the woman underneath, both of them are deeply scarred from their previous relationships. Will they choose to risk their hearts and allow themselves to be vulnerable for the chance of love?
There's so many things I loved about this book. I had read Spoiler Alert earlier this year and it didn't really hit that hard in spite of me being a big nerd, but this romance about two teachers in their 40's was just chef's kiss.
First off, the chemistry they had, for being both history teachers, yep jokes, is amazing and they seemed to fit in each other's lives perfectly. Also, the sex scenes were wholesome and REAL. There was a lot of sex positivity and safe sex practices. Martin and Rose voiced their wants and needs, communicating what each other needed to find pleasure with their partner. This was absolutely amazing! Usually in romance novels the sex is perfect, passionate and everyone orgasms from the slightest thing. Seeing a couple communicate their needs and work towards pleasure together was so refreshing.
I can't wait to read more from this series. It was fairly quick coming in at under 300 pages. If you've read Spoiler Alert, but didn't really jive with it, pick this up.
Then Rose meets Martin's daughter and the ice begins to crack and thaw and he sees the woman underneath, both of them are deeply scarred from their previous relationships. Will they choose to risk their hearts and allow themselves to be vulnerable for the chance of love?
There's so many things I loved about this book. I had read Spoiler Alert earlier this year and it didn't really hit that hard in spite of me being a big nerd, but this romance about two teachers in their 40's was just chef's kiss.
First off, the chemistry they had, for being both history teachers, yep jokes, is amazing and they seemed to fit in each other's lives perfectly. Also, the sex scenes were wholesome and REAL. There was a lot of sex positivity and safe sex practices. Martin and Rose voiced their wants and needs, communicating what each other needed to find pleasure with their partner. This was absolutely amazing! Usually in romance novels the sex is perfect, passionate and everyone orgasms from the slightest thing. Seeing a couple communicate their needs and work towards pleasure together was so refreshing.
I can't wait to read more from this series. It was fairly quick coming in at under 300 pages. If you've read Spoiler Alert, but didn't really jive with it, pick this up.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is a charming slow burn romance and both characters were mature and likeable.
It follows Rose and Martin who are both teachers, and their work life and friendship as it develops into something more.
Rose was definitely the strong main character that I enjoy and Martin was a soft love interest. I liked the portrayal of a 40 something couple, and a plus size woman.
I like that they had emotional baggage and even the sex scene was realistic, a lot more than with other romance novels. I even appreciated the themes of consent and positive communication, the conflict was also realistic which I prefer.
There was in my opinion way too much info about the US education system, about marking and AP classes - as someone from the UK this bored me and interrupted the flow of the story.
3.5* as I didn’t feel any real emotional attachment to the character but liked the themes and there were representations of characters we don’t often see in contemporary romance.
It follows Rose and Martin who are both teachers, and their work life and friendship as it develops into something more.
Rose was definitely the strong main character that I enjoy and Martin was a soft love interest. I liked the portrayal of a 40 something couple, and a plus size woman.
I like that they had emotional baggage and even the sex scene was realistic, a lot more than with other romance novels. I even appreciated the themes of consent and positive communication, the conflict was also realistic which I prefer.
There was in my opinion way too much info about the US education system, about marking and AP classes - as someone from the UK this bored me and interrupted the flow of the story.
3.5* as I didn’t feel any real emotional attachment to the character but liked the themes and there were representations of characters we don’t often see in contemporary romance.
The cover is too cartoonish(—and that’s the latest edition). It is a big turn-off that made me contemplate whether the purchase was worth it.
I love Rose and Martin overall, but I kept having to re-read scenes to try to make sense of conflicts. This also unfortunately sex scenes—the flow and pacing were like jump-cuts. So many actions/motivations are a bit jumbled.
But I kept reading and would revisit this story, so there’s that.
I love Rose and Martin overall, but I kept having to re-read scenes to try to make sense of conflicts. This also unfortunately sex scenes—the flow and pacing were like jump-cuts. So many actions/motivations are a bit jumbled.
But I kept reading and would revisit this story, so there’s that.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Sexual harassment
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book had so much potential, and I really wanted to like it. But unfortunately, I just could not buy into the two main characters and their connection. There was just something missing to bring them together in a believable way. Further, I felt like Olivia Dade just tried to cover too much social ground here. None of the “issues” were fully fleshed out. If she had chosen just one less topic to cover, and taken that time to instead flesh out something else, this book could have been better.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Teach Me was a solid romance with great tension, characters with emotionally-rich backstories, and writing that kept me turning the pages. Maybe it was me but I found the last 25% or so of the story lost a lot of the tension present from the rest of the book, which was a bummer. Overall I still enjoyed this and will definitely pick up more romances in this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes