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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow! I listened to the audiobook and it flew by. I didn’t want it to end and was relieved that there was a second book.
This book has some of the most intense chemistry that I’ve ever listened to.
I can’t wait for Lot 62!
This book has some of the most intense chemistry that I’ve ever listened to.
I can’t wait for Lot 62!
Dieses Buch war nichts für mich. Die beiden Hauptcharaktere waren einfach nur nervig und dumm. Ihre grundlose Feindseligkeit und Rivalität war so ermüdend – besonders, weil es bis zum Ende so blieb. Die Epilog-Szene fand ich einfach nur absurd und, ehrlich gesagt, auch verletzend. Die "Lektion", die Maddox Devon erteilen wollte, war wirklich unter der Gürtellinie. Ja, Devon hat die Frage vielleicht nicht direkt gestellt, aber er hat das Thema angesprochen – und es gehören immer zwei zum Tango. Man muss nicht alles erzwingen oder jemanden dazu bringen, alles explizit auszusprechen.
Der dumme Plot-Twist mit dem Vater hat einfach nur genervt – dass der nur für ein Jahr ins Gefängnis geht? Ich weiß, dass es nur als Aufhänger für das nächste Buch gedacht war, aber es wirkte wirklich billig.
Der dumme Plot-Twist mit dem Vater hat einfach nur genervt – dass der nur für ein Jahr ins Gefängnis geht? Ich weiß, dass es nur als Aufhänger für das nächste Buch gedacht war, aber es wirkte wirklich billig.
English:
This book just wasn’t for me. The two main characters were simply annoying and dumb. Their pointless hostility and rivalry were exhausting—especially because it never improved. I found the epilogue scene absolutely absurd and, honestly, even hurtful. The “lesson” Maddox wanted to teach Devon was really low. Sure, Devon might not have asked the question directly, but he brought it up—and it always takes two to tango. You don’t need to force someone to say everything outright.
The dumb plot twist with the father was just frustrating—he only goes to prison for a year? I get that it was just meant to set up the next book, but it felt really cheap.
This book just wasn’t for me. The two main characters were simply annoying and dumb. Their pointless hostility and rivalry were exhausting—especially because it never improved. I found the epilogue scene absolutely absurd and, honestly, even hurtful. The “lesson” Maddox wanted to teach Devon was really low. Sure, Devon might not have asked the question directly, but he brought it up—and it always takes two to tango. You don’t need to force someone to say everything outright.
The dumb plot twist with the father was just frustrating—he only goes to prison for a year? I get that it was just meant to set up the next book, but it felt really cheap.
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
-- 4.25 stars --
Ohh, this was unexpected! I really enjoyed the story, the characters and their dynamic. There was no boring part in it and I devoured the book in 2 days. The development of their relationship, the thoughts and concerns of Maddox and Devon and the storyline involving garron park and their shitty lives with abusive dads worked fine for me. This is truly a enemies-to-lovers story, where the enemy and competitiveness aspect stays strong till the end and the love language are flying fists and the obsession over each other.
It's not a top tier deep story at all and the actions of these two sometimes don't fit to their age and made me cringe a bit - but well, what should I say - I was entertained, nevertheless! Expect a semi-light reading experience where the tropes hover in a mid range, but don't pull you in a deep state of feelings and emotions (at least for me, but I'm a sucker for strong angsty stories, my threshold might be distinctly higher :D). The same goes for the smut - on some points I missed a proper "foreplay" or build up and more emotions, but it was hot and I enjoyed them too.
Overall I'm looking forward to the second book and how the story continues. There are still things unsolved and things unsaid, which builds a great suspense for more.
My tropes and rating
- angst 3/5 - for me still a low-to-mid angst, the depth is not strong enough
- enemies to "lovers" 4/5 - they both are true heart rivals till the end :)
- hurt/comfort 3/5
- physical love language 4/5 - fists are flying, chests are being shoved... but for good ;))
Ohh, this was unexpected! I really enjoyed the story, the characters and their dynamic. There was no boring part in it and I devoured the book in 2 days. The development of their relationship, the thoughts and concerns of Maddox and Devon and the storyline involving garron park and their shitty lives with abusive dads worked fine for me. This is truly a enemies-to-lovers story, where the enemy and competitiveness aspect stays strong till the end and the love language are flying fists and the obsession over each other.
It's not a top tier deep story at all and the actions of these two sometimes don't fit to their age and made me cringe a bit - but well, what should I say - I was entertained, nevertheless! Expect a semi-light reading experience where the tropes hover in a mid range, but don't pull you in a deep state of feelings and emotions (at least for me, but I'm a sucker for strong angsty stories, my threshold might be distinctly higher :D). The same goes for the smut - on some points I missed a proper "foreplay" or build up and more emotions, but it was hot and I enjoyed them too.
Overall I'm looking forward to the second book and how the story continues. There are still things unsolved and things unsaid, which builds a great suspense for more.
My tropes and rating
- angst 3/5 - for me still a low-to-mid angst, the depth is not strong enough
- enemies to "lovers" 4/5 - they both are true heart rivals till the end :)
- hurt/comfort 3/5
- physical love language 4/5 - fists are flying, chests are being shoved... but for good ;))
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-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:
Yes
DNF @ 69%
Enemies to lovers is one of my favourite tropes but it’s so difficult to find it written well.
I dislike angst , rivalry and animosity without much substance or logic, it just tends to turn the story into some form of high school drama.
This particular book didn’t work for me mainly because the MCs are 25, so by no means highschoolers but their behaviour certainly doesn’t reflect that.
There seems to be plenty opportunity for depth here, particularly given that the entire story is based on the characters surrounding , upbringing etc but I feel that the author has given up the opportunity to really explore this in favour of just throwing lots of pointless aggressions around . A little disappointing.
Enemies to lovers is one of my favourite tropes but it’s so difficult to find it written well.
I dislike angst , rivalry and animosity without much substance or logic, it just tends to turn the story into some form of high school drama.
This particular book didn’t work for me mainly because the MCs are 25, so by no means highschoolers but their behaviour certainly doesn’t reflect that.
There seems to be plenty opportunity for depth here, particularly given that the entire story is based on the characters surrounding , upbringing etc but I feel that the author has given up the opportunity to really explore this in favour of just throwing lots of pointless aggressions around . A little disappointing.
I think I loved this? Rated it 4 stars but couldn’t get them off my mind so I had to go back and add half a star.