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cydneyhumphrey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Block Shot wasn't my favorite Kennedy Ryan book to be honest, but I still really enjoyed the overall plot and characters.
I found Banner to be spineless and weak at various points of the story. It was difficult for me to understand—and subsequently empathize with—someone who was so incredibly intelligent choosing to let Jared steamroll her, push aside her relationship (I honestly don't mind a cheating trope—sue me—but sister, fight back!). I didn't like that she was written to be fat but constantly working to shed weight and feeling subconscious about her desirability to ~someone like Jared~ that clashed with the strong, intelligent person she was in every other part of her life. This was published in 2018, but even then I feel like Weight Watchers was out-of-season and everyone switched to tummy tea by then? Anyway. I don't like seeing diet culture or a character with a clear eating disorder—but not calling it that—in romance novels.
Jared was a pretty generic I-Am-Rich-White-Man-So-I-Refuse-To-Be-Nice BUT there was an asterisk that said *but I'm nice to YOU* when it came to Banner, which I liked. It was odd to like him more than I liked Banner, but that's where I arrived by the end.
I adored Zo and I'm glad he turned out okay! I also loved seeing Iris, August, and Sarai so much.
4 ⭐️s
3.5 🌶️
I found Banner to be spineless and weak at various points of the story. It was difficult for me to understand—and subsequently empathize with—someone who was so incredibly intelligent choosing to let Jared steamroll her, push aside her relationship (I honestly don't mind a cheating trope—sue me—but sister, fight back!). I didn't like that she was written to be fat but constantly working to shed weight and feeling subconscious about her desirability to ~someone like Jared~ that clashed with the strong, intelligent person she was in every other part of her life. This was published in 2018, but even then I feel like Weight Watchers was out-of-season and everyone switched to tummy tea by then? Anyway. I don't like seeing diet culture or a character with a clear eating disorder—but not calling it that—in romance novels.
Jared was a pretty generic I-Am-Rich-White-Man-So-I-Refuse-To-Be-Nice BUT there was an asterisk that said *but I'm nice to YOU* when it came to Banner, which I liked. It was odd to like him more than I liked Banner, but that's where I arrived by the end.
I adored Zo and I'm glad he turned out okay! I also loved seeing Iris, August, and Sarai so much.
4 ⭐️s
3.5 🌶️
inessova's review against another edition
DNF @60%
It started so well, both characters were likable, the premise was promising, but it went downhill the more I read. There was no chemistry, no love.
Characters - 1/5
Plot - 3/5
Writing - 4/5
Pace - 4/5
Angst - 1/5
It started so well, both characters were likable, the premise was promising, but it went downhill the more I read. There was no chemistry, no love.
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And cheating on your boyfriend/best friend because of lust is unforgivable for meCharacters - 1/5
Plot - 3/5
Writing - 4/5
Pace - 4/5
Angst - 1/5
tatata's review
If I had continued this book I would have gained new insecurities bc the fmc has a lot of body image issues and I think I would have adapted them.
gabymck's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Loved 2nd book more than the first. Guilty!!!!
kjreading's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cathriiine's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
readingtheclimax's review
4.5
The tension. The spice. The confidence.
Ugh I loved this book but definitely wasn’t expecting it.
I love that our MFC was a thick girlie because we don’t get representation about it and also show the truth with it when it comes to self image.
I loved that Jared loved himself and couldn’t get enough of our thick Latina queen and that he kept saying how they were equals.. never belittling her or making it as if he was better than.
Although there was some miscommunication I didn’t mind it. I loved Jared’s unrelenting determination to get his girl.
Am I the only one that doesn’t mind a cheating trope WHEN it’s the two main characters getting together…. I eat that shit up!! lol
Ugh I loved this book but definitely wasn’t expecting it.
I love that our MFC was a thick girlie because we don’t get representation about it and also show the truth with it when it comes to self image.
I loved that Jared loved himself and couldn’t get enough of our thick Latina queen and that he kept saying how they were equals.. never belittling her or making it as if he was better than.
Although there was some miscommunication I didn’t mind it. I loved Jared’s unrelenting determination to get his girl.
Am I the only one that doesn’t mind a cheating trope WHEN it’s the two main characters getting together…. I eat that shit up!! lol