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witcheep's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Are you a sucker for second chance romances, working on oneself, and respecting the boundaries of others while in a work-in-progress relationship? Do you like wholesome families that are based both on blood and commitment? If the answer is yes, you'll eat this one up!
"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."
—Callahan
This book is a solid read that addresses many sensitive topics (addiction, trust issues, emotionally abusive parents ...) respectfully. The characters are well-rounded and multidimensional, and I'm glad we'll continue to get peeks into their lives even after this Dreamland Billionaires series, since they have cameos as side characters in Asher's newest series Lakefront Billionaires that takes place at the location of this book, Lake Wisteria.
This book is a solid read that addresses many sensitive topics (
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness, Vomit, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
karlapardo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Addiction, Miscarriage, and Drug use
obsessedfairies's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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, Addiction, and Grief
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Child abuse
amateur_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
4.25
My summary: It’s been six years since Cal let his demons and addiction problems push him away from Alana and his late grandfather’s summer house in Lake Wisteria. And six years ago, Alana was left brokenhearted by Cal and then thrust into unexpected single motherhood shortly after. Needless to say, she is not happy to find Cal at her doorstep of the house that she believes was deeded to her by his grandfather years ago. Instead, Cal announces he is there to sell her beloved home. It’s a term of Cal’s inheritance clause in his grandfather’s will—and he can’t let Alana know that his and his brother’s futures are riding on it. Forced to confront not only his one true love but also his addiction issues, Cal must reconcile his feelings for Alana with his required tasks from his grandfather. And Alana swore years ago that she would never again let herself fall under Cal’s spell again, despite his return reviving all her buried feelings and dreams.
My thoughts: Final Offer is the final book in the Dreamland Billionaires trilogy and follows Cal’s story. I enjoyed the aspect of Cal being best friends with Iris in Terms and Conditions and was eager to jump into this one. I already knew from the prior book that Cal has struggled with addiction for his entire adult life, so obviously that was a big component of the story. But his addiction was very much a Dreamland-esque fairy tale version of addiction, which I guess is fine in a lighthearted billionaire romance trilogy. I just felt like it was viewed a little too much through rose-tinted glasses in the plot. This book is very long and moved fairly slowly for me. That being said, I did really enjoy the character development of Alana and the reblossoming of love between her and Cal. I enjoyed the aspect of Cal and Cami’s relationship growing, although at times it felt like there were some big leaps there that weren’t fully developed in the book. The first book I read by Lauren Asher was Love Redesigned, which is so far my absolute favorite of hers, so I loved that this book spent so much time in Lake Wisteria with some character cameos and mentions in this book. Overall, at least 100 fewer pages would’ve really improved this book for me but I did enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage
thebookaddict's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Toen ik begon in het laatste deel van deze serie had ik enorm veel hoop! De andere boeken waren echt geweldig en stiekem was cal mijn favoriete broer dus het leukst werd voor het laatst bewaard! Dit verhaal had alles waar ik in een boek naar zoek: romance, spice, kinderen, humor en een onderliggend plot. Tijdens het lezen heb ik zoveel verschillende emoties ervaren dat het bijna beschamend was om dit boek te lezen als mensen erbij waren. Ik moest af en toe een traantje laten en ik heb zeker ook hardop gelachen. De schrijfwijze was heel goed, ondanks dat het een engels boek is ben ik erdoorheen gevlogen. Ik had niet eens meer door hoeveel tijd er verstreken was! Ik raad deze serie aan iedereen aan het is zeker weten één van mijn mijn favoriete series geworden!
Ik vind het heel jammer dat deze serie nu klaar is! Ik had er nog wel langer van kunnen genieten!
Ik vind het heel jammer dat deze serie nu klaar is! Ik had er nog wel langer van kunnen genieten!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Mental illness, Grief, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Infertility
marippe's review against another edition
4.25
I actually enjoyed how Cal's addiction was told in this book, I think it was able to explain him but also not excuse him. His addiction also doesn't go away, its a journey he'll continue to fight!
I liked the narrative of him choosing sobriety for himself rather than just Lana, that was a really good touch.
I thought Cal and Lana were cute but the childhood friends to lovers kinda doesnt work if theres a 4 year gap, like Cal at 16 is in love with a 12 year old? I tried not to think of it too much.
Cami was cute, I actually was fond of her.
The townspeople were kinda funny but I wish they were a little more fleshed out.
Delilah and Violet - I don't really know who they are lol they're just there so Lana has people to talk to but they aren't really given distinct personalities.
The book was long and I agree it defintely could've been shorter, but it didn't particularly bother me. It made me laugh a few times. I liked when Cal was like "Yeah, that was totally persuasive. You got her B)" when he convinced absolutely nobody.
I thought Cal and Lana were cute but the childhood friends to lovers kinda doesnt work if theres a 4 year gap, like Cal at 16 is in love with a 12 year old? I tried not to think of it too much.
Cami was cute, I actually was fond of her.
The townspeople were kinda funny but I wish they were a little more fleshed out.
Delilah and Violet - I don't really know who they are lol they're just there so Lana has people to talk to but they aren't really given distinct personalities.
The book was long and I agree it defintely could've been shorter, but it didn't particularly bother me. It made me laugh a few times. I liked when Cal was like "Yeah, that was totally persuasive. You got her B)" when he convinced absolutely nobody.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Alcohol
neverlandpages4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
5.0
This one has the small town and second chance trope which are also two of my favorites and I loved it so much!
The first two books almost made me believe in true love, Final Offer convinced me that there IS true love out there.
Cal struggled with his addiction and I was feeling bad for him the entire time. He ends up going to rehab to get another chance with Lana but I think it’s good that it emphasizes the importance of getting better for yourself before anyone else. Although he did it for their relationship, he also knew how much HE needed it.
The ending was everything I needed and more all 3 couples were together with their children and it felt like one big family 🥹
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Drug use, and Cancer
jessreadseverything's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Death and Miscarriage
marygg3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
I knew this would be my favorite one!
Cal is everything and we must protect him at all costs.
The smut? Top tier, God level, 5🌶 hot!
The struggle that Cal had to go through? Oh my God! So much growth, so much hardship, so much strength.
Lana got on my nerves sometimes when she kept assuming the worst, but I do see where she's coming from. My boy didn't make it easy on her.
Cami is the best thing that ever happened to this world.
The other two brothers are beautiful and I lived for their cameos, Iris is a goddess and Zahra deserves all the good things in this world. Plus, puppy-eyed Rowan and Declan have my heart.
The conclusion to everything with Seth was beyond satisfactory.
I'd never read something with the single-parent trope before and now nothing will ever compare.
The banter, the sweetness, the heart-wrenching moments that had me kicking and crying and giggling like and idiot.
Let's just say, this book gave me life. Will read everything Lauren Asher graces this world by writing. At this point, I'd expect to have hearts in my eyes at the sight of her grocery shopping list.
Cal is everything and we must protect him at all costs.
The smut? Top tier, God level, 5🌶 hot!
The struggle that Cal had to go through? Oh my God! So much growth, so much hardship, so much strength.
Lana got on my nerves sometimes when she kept assuming the worst, but I do see where she's coming from. My boy didn't make it easy on her.
Cami is the best thing that ever happened to this world.
The other two brothers are beautiful and I lived for their cameos, Iris is a goddess and Zahra deserves all the good things in this world. Plus, puppy-eyed Rowan and Declan have my heart.
The conclusion to everything with Seth was beyond satisfactory.
I'd never read something with the single-parent trope before and now nothing will ever compare.
The banter, the sweetness, the heart-wrenching moments that had me kicking and crying and giggling like and idiot.
Let's just say, this book gave me life. Will read everything Lauren Asher graces this world by writing. At this point, I'd expect to have hearts in my eyes at the sight of her grocery shopping list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage