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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I don't even know where to start. This book was everything. One of the best rivals/enemies to lovers I've ever read.
Maddox and Devon have known each other almost their entire lives having grown up in the same trailer park. They're rivals in motocross and they've just always hated each other.
It's not until Devon gets a brutal beating from his father and has no where to go except Maddox's doorstep that things start to change.
The sexual tension between these two was *chefs kiss.* Also the fact that they absolutely hated that they were attracted to each other but still couldn't stay away was executed perfectly. The spice scenes were
Maddox and Devon have known each other almost their entire lives having grown up in the same trailer park. They're rivals in motocross and they've just always hated each other.
It's not until Devon gets a brutal beating from his father and has no where to go except Maddox's doorstep that things start to change.
The sexual tension between these two was *chefs kiss.* Also the fact that they absolutely hated that they were attracted to each other but still couldn't stay away was executed perfectly. The spice scenes were
After reading this enemies to lovers MM debut, I can see why it quickly became a favorite among readers on BookTok and Bookstagram. Garron Park is the first in the duology that follows Devon and Maddox, two rivals in Motorcross that after a fateful night begin to see their relationship dynamic and feelings towards each other start to change.
First, the positives. I did enjoy the duration of the enemies to lovers, since it did keep to the nature of their issues with each other. Though I wouldn't necessarily say that they were "enemies" to each other, more rivals due to their competition against each other on and off the motorcross tracks, but I did appreciate that it was not some form of miscommunication regarding how they felt about each other, rather small things that built over time and both just didn't engage to get to know each other (though there are so many parallels that tie the both of them). I also enjoyed the angst - I know the trend is low angst, but I'm a Bollywood romantic - what is the purpose of love if you can't taste those tears? Also, I did appreciate the moments of humor that was scattered throughout the book.
The negatives were't too bad to take away from the overall enjoyment of the book, but it was interesting that the author made certain choices the way she did. First, we get it that for th enemies-to-lovers arc to work, the two MCs have to remind each other that they do hate each other. But I could've avoided the internal reminders that "I hate this person", especially whe you find out through the narrative not only had they been friends once upon a time, but the reason for their animosity (at least outside of the racetrack) is more because of the expecations around them and a frustration because of their shared situation.
There are a few other minor things that for me made the book hard for me to fully immerse myself in - but I think I might pick up the next book to see what happens next.
First, the positives. I did enjoy the duration of the enemies to lovers, since it did keep to the nature of their issues with each other. Though I wouldn't necessarily say that they were "enemies" to each other, more rivals due to their competition against each other on and off the motorcross tracks, but I did appreciate that it was not some form of miscommunication regarding how they felt about each other, rather small things that built over time and both just didn't engage to get to know each other (though there are so many parallels that tie the both of them). I also enjoyed the angst - I know the trend is low angst, but I'm a Bollywood romantic - what is the purpose of love if you can't taste those tears? Also, I did appreciate the moments of humor that was scattered throughout the book.
The negatives were't too bad to take away from the overall enjoyment of the book, but it was interesting that the author made certain choices the way she did. First, we get it that for th enemies-to-lovers arc to work, the two MCs have to remind each other that they do hate each other. But I could've avoided the internal reminders that "I hate this person", especially whe you find out through the narrative not only had they been friends once upon a time, but the reason for their animosity (at least outside of the racetrack) is more because of the expecations around them and a frustration because of their shared situation.
There are a few other minor things that for me made the book hard for me to fully immerse myself in - but I think I might pick up the next book to see what happens next.
An exciting slow burn of enemies to lovers with a pay off that keeps giving. It feels honest and raw with engaging characters.
dark
medium-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
Maddox & Devon
I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book with this kind of dynamic, or where both MCs are true underdogs or considered ‘poor’. I loved it. It’s way more relatable. I loved the way their dynamic worked too, it worked perfectly for them. Excited to see the next book!
I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book with this kind of dynamic, or where both MCs are true underdogs or considered ‘poor’. I loved it. It’s way more relatable. I loved the way their dynamic worked too, it worked perfectly for them. Excited to see the next book!
emotional
funny
tense
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
I read most of this book, but then got bored of the constant "fuck you" -comments and the childish fighting. Also, I guess I'm not just that into reading about trailor park issues.
I would love to read a book about Xavi and Nate, though. They seem far more entertaining than the other two knuckleheads.
I would love to read a book about Xavi and Nate, though. They seem far more entertaining than the other two knuckleheads.