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the_love_librarian's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
Love at First Spite is one of the author's earlier books. Neither Maxwell or Nori were looking for love. Nori was looking for a good time at a lounge, but was not impressed. Maxwell, the owner of the lounge, is a perfectionist and couldn't let her leave without figuring out what she didn't like. This leads to a night of talking, laughter, and a surprising connection that leaves them both wanting more. Despite her reservations about love and how fast things seem to be moving, Nori can't ignore the signs that Maxwell may indeed be the one to finally capture her heart.
I understood the chemistry between Nori and Maxwell, but it also felt rushed and underdeveloped. Though it was supposed to follow a love at first "sight" storyline, I think they spent more time trying to convince Nori to give the relationship a try than to actually be together. A lot of their intimate time spent together (both in and out of the bedroom) seemed to happen off page and we were told about it more than shown it.
I know this being one of the author's earlier works adds to what I felt was lacking, which is fine, because I've read some of her later works and they've all been great reads, which just shows me this author's writing just needed time to develop!
SN - the family drama was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time lmaooo, I loved Nori's mother
TROPES: love at first "sight", black romance, opposites attract, family drama, he says "i love you" first
I understood the chemistry between Nori and Maxwell, but it also felt rushed and underdeveloped. Though it was supposed to follow a love at first "sight" storyline, I think they spent more time trying to convince Nori to give the relationship a try than to actually be together. A lot of their intimate time spent together (both in and out of the bedroom) seemed to happen off page and we were told about it more than shown it.
I know this being one of the author's earlier works adds to what I felt was lacking, which is fine, because I've read some of her later works and they've all been great reads, which just shows me this author's writing just needed time to develop!
SN - the family drama was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time lmaooo, I loved Nori's mother
TROPES: love at first "sight", black romance, opposites attract, family drama, he says "i love you" first
sidneysays's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.75
turtleberry's review
5.0
Nice
Nori is a trip.
Maxwell was clearly head over heels day one.
This story was so cute. I enjoyed their back and forth.
Nori is a trip.
Maxwell was clearly head over heels day one.
This story was so cute. I enjoyed their back and forth.
pennedbykdb's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Max and Nori’s “new normal” is so beautiful!! 🥰🥰
Alexandra Warren is out here serving black love, amazing family dynamics and a whole lotta laughs and good times!
I enjoyed seeing the dynamic of the guy falling first and the girl running for the hills and having to be dragged kicking and screaming to the door of love. And a lil bit of old family feuds and grudges being thrown in for a lil razzle, dazzle was an added bonus. Love at First Spite was lit!
Alexandra Warren is out here serving black love, amazing family dynamics and a whole lotta laughs and good times!
I enjoyed seeing the dynamic of the guy falling first and the girl running for the hills and having to be dragged kicking and screaming to the door of love. And a lil bit of old family feuds and grudges being thrown in for a lil razzle, dazzle was an added bonus. Love at First Spite was lit!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
minareadss's review
2.0
This author does fun dialogue and banter between characters so well. The beginning of this had me ready to declare a new favorite author. But the rest? Whew chile. Nori and her flip flopping personality. As a matter of fact both their personalities didn’t seem stable, like the author wanted to have a quirky confident girl and a shy stiff dude but that didn’t mesh with her narrative so she had them switch it up so damn much i had whiplash.
Messy Ass Maxwell, with the corny plot twists that throughly turned me off Maxwell completely as a character and love interest. Nori always making concessions for Maxwell, despite some clear as day red flags from his past. Nori with her “why me out of every other woman” yet she’s so confident and self assured so her insecurities weren’t well explored and just seemed shoehorned in to make things more complicated than need be.
The alicia and lisa drama...The drama between the parents and all that other unnecessary shit. And the resolution??? Everyone telling Nori she was overreacting??? IM SOOOOO IRKED. I absolutely adored the first 20-30 percent of this story and the author took everything allllllll the way left. I cannot believe....I’ll be back to make this more coherent later maybe
Ps. I’ll probably try something else from her because I really enjoy her writing style and the dialogue but this narrative whew baby, this was not it! (For me at least) but I’m definitely willing to try again. Someday
Messy Ass Maxwell, with the corny plot twists that throughly turned me off Maxwell completely as a character and love interest. Nori always making concessions for Maxwell, despite some clear as day red flags from his past. Nori with her “why me out of every other woman” yet she’s so confident and self assured so her insecurities weren’t well explored and just seemed shoehorned in to make things more complicated than need be.
The alicia and lisa drama...The drama between the parents and all that other unnecessary shit. And the resolution??? Everyone telling Nori she was overreacting??? IM SOOOOO IRKED. I absolutely adored the first 20-30 percent of this story and the author took everything allllllll the way left. I cannot believe....I’ll be back to make this more coherent later maybe
Ps. I’ll probably try something else from her because I really enjoy her writing style and the dialogue but this narrative whew baby, this was not it! (For me at least) but I’m definitely willing to try again. Someday
alwaysfullybooked's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
Really enjoyed the banter and chemistry though why their ahe wasn't stated at all throughout the book was strange as well as the fact we never meet Nori's father.