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auggiejean's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.25
Definitely not my favorite and I likely will not be rereading. To be fair I think reading it in audiobook format played into my lack of enjoyment. There were multiple repetitive moments that if I’d been reading a physical copy I would have simply skimmed or skipped. But there was only so fast I could listen before I couldn’t understand.
I wanted to enjoy this one and I was able to enjoy about the first 20% of it. But I think it dragged on longer than it should have. I wish it had been more novella length.
The dynamics between the main couple got boring quickly. I think there was meant to be some “enemies” to lovers vibes with the second chance romance, but I think too much information is given to make their dynamic make sense or be enjoyable for me. And their relationship definitely suffered from some of the formulaic tendencies of the romance genre, in my opinion. I think the world building that’s slowly worked in was interesting, but I really felt like I needed more of it before the end to be interested in reading further into the series. I often found myself significantly more interested in friends and family of the main couple than the couple themselves.
Essentially my rating boils down to the story being too predictable (I knew the ending, as well as many upcoming plot points, within 3 chapters and then felt like I was trudging through the rest), overly formulaic/trope-heavy, and heavy handed in use of pop culture references.
I wanted to enjoy this one and I was able to enjoy about the first 20% of it. But I think it dragged on longer than it should have. I wish it had been more novella length.
The dynamics between the main couple got boring quickly. I think there was meant to be some “enemies” to lovers vibes with the second chance romance, but I think too much information is given to make their dynamic make sense or be enjoyable for me. And their relationship definitely suffered from some of the formulaic tendencies of the romance genre, in my opinion. I think the world building that’s slowly worked in was interesting, but I really felt like I needed more of it before the end to be interested in reading further into the series. I often found myself significantly more interested in friends and family of the main couple than the couple themselves.
Essentially my rating boils down to the story being too predictable (I knew the ending, as well as many upcoming plot points, within 3 chapters and then felt like I was trudging through the rest), overly formulaic/trope-heavy, and heavy handed in use of pop culture references.
Moderate: Car accident, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Car accidentkbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
This was fun, sexy, flirty, and delightful. SUCH a wonderful read full of personality emotion and strength. This was a joy to read and right when I was wanting a shifter book too! I need more!
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Bullying, Sexual content, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment
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