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sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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
I just knew that Sloane and Lucian were going to be my favorite couple in this series and this book did not disappoint! It was so fun being able to see their relationship evolve throughout the book. The flashbacks really added depth to the characters journeys. Sloane and Lucian have red hot chemistry. This was a well thought out childhood friends to enemies to friends with benefits to lovers story. The arc of Lucian was truly *chef’s kiss* He is a mix of broody protective and secretly sweet and caring. The continuation of the plot surrounding the crime boss added an element of suspense that had you turning the page for more. I will say this book had no business being this long! While I enjoyed the story it could have been edited down from the almost 600 pages. Despite that I did enjoy this book and would recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy
redempta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Murder
nightgoesblack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Death of parent
kat7794's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Cancer
andremay's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Cancer
zoevjester's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was so excited for Sloane and Lucian's story, with so much tension and back story between then shown in the previous two books, I was so interested to know their past and where their book would go.
I whole-heartedly believe their story, their romance and their past trauma and trust issues. They both hurt each other and they emotionally have their journey together throughout the book - it's not rushed, it's not forced, it's very layered and detailed and it all makes sense to me.
Their love story? It went neighbours-childhood friends-bestfriends-enemies-archenemies-nemesis-enemies-neighbours-friends-lovers and it was delicious!
The only thing that was a let down for me was the main plot thread of Anthony Hugo. I thought it would be more threatening, more tension, more compelling, but you meet him and then two chapters later it's all wrapped. I would have enjoyed seeing that thread through for another 100 pages or so, so it felt fleshed out and a solid send off, but that might be just my opinion.
Overall, really enjoyed this whole series. It's very rereadable and I'll find physical copies down the line. I love the Knockemout trilogy. Well done, Lucy Score.
I whole-heartedly believe their story, their romance and their past trauma and trust issues. They both hurt each other and they emotionally have their journey together throughout the book - it's not rushed, it's not forced, it's very layered and detailed and it all makes sense to me.
Their love story? It went neighbours-childhood friends-bestfriends-enemies-archenemies-nemesis-enemies-neighbours-friends-lovers and it was delicious!
The only thing that was a let down for me was the main plot thread of Anthony Hugo. I thought it would be more threatening, more tension, more compelling,
Overall, really enjoyed this whole series. It's very rereadable and I'll find physical copies down the line. I love the Knockemout trilogy. Well done, Lucy Score.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Physical abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
rachelshubin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The fans of this book are split 50-50. Those who love the entire series, and those who have strictly been waiting for Lucian’s story. I’m from the latter group and while I wouldn’t say I am disappointed with this book, I definitely don’t think it was the story Lucian and Sloane deserved. I’ve read several reviews saying the same, mostly because the story was dragged on for 600 pages and it was trying to be both a romance story but also a thriller with several side stories going on - and that just didn’t work for me as a reader. Not every side character needs a name and a back story! At one point during reading, I started focusing on what could be cut to make the story move along faster.
What I loved was seeing Lucian and Sloane’s high school past most of all and how it led them to become the adults they were. For me, that was the highlight. Two words: cherry tree. The epilogue was fine and everything was neatly wrapped up and ended.
Overall this book packed a lot in 600 pages and I’m exhausted from reading it honestly haha. It was a solid 250 pages too long and I don’t think I will continue to read Lucy Score’s books from here on out. I just don’t click with her writing style, especially writing in the past tense. I’m pretty sure none of the conversations in this book would pass the Bechdel test.
Sloane’s borderline obsessive behavior about finding a husband and starting a family felt excessively annoying because it was one of her most important focuses but also took away from the idea of being a powerful, single badass that she was in book one and two.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Sourcebooks for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
What I loved was seeing Lucian and Sloane’s high school past most of all and how it led them to become the adults they were. For me, that was the highlight. Two words: cherry tree. The epilogue was fine and everything was neatly wrapped up and ended.
Overall this book packed a lot in 600 pages and I’m exhausted from reading it honestly haha. It was a solid 250 pages too long and I don’t think I will continue to read Lucy Score’s books from here on out. I just don’t click with her writing style, especially writing in the past tense. I’m pretty sure none of the conversations in this book would pass the Bechdel test.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Sourcebooks for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder