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dolores_madil's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
I definitely loved this one just like the first one thought this was definitely heavy on the sex and it is hooottt. I love how the characters grow because of each other but not necessary because they interfere for each other and are willing to let each other keep growing so they can continue to be and keep an healthy relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, and Cursing
allygator's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow. Talk about a fun, sexy romance novel. From the very first page of this, I loved the protagonists and their stories. I fell in love with how stubborn and goal-oriented they were, and how conflicted they were. I loved how both of them were ambitious as hell. I loved the way that despite all their differences, they still communicated fairly well and did their best to understand each other. I loved how much they loved each other.
I'm going to be real, I've read very few sexy novels. The last one I read was Call Me by Your Name, which I despise (for reasons beyond the sex -- but we don't need to get into that). I was really nervous to start this, especially when it got smutty about 50 pages in. However, I was never uncomfortable with the sex in this, which I think is really a testament to the author and how amazing she wrote everything. Every sexual interaction Gabe and Michelle had always felt entirely consensual. Despite other problems they had, they always were great at communicating what they wanted and needed in bed, and if the other person was going too far. It was refreshing to read. Also, no weird words for penis were used. That was nice.
This was a little slower paced than the other romance novels I've read, but it wasn't really a hindrance to my enjoyment.
Not a perfect romance novel, but a really solid read -- I'll definitely be picking up the other books in this series!
I'm going to be real, I've read very few sexy novels. The last one I read was Call Me by Your Name, which I despise (for reasons beyond the sex -- but we don't need to get into that). I was really nervous to start this, especially when it got smutty about 50 pages in. However, I was never uncomfortable with the sex in this, which I think is really a testament to the author and how amazing she wrote everything. Every sexual interaction Gabe and Michelle had always felt entirely consensual. Despite other problems they had, they always were great at communicating what they wanted and needed in bed, and if the other person was going too far. It was refreshing to read. Also, no weird words for penis were used. That was nice.
This was a little slower paced than the other romance novels I've read, but it wasn't really a hindrance to my enjoyment.
Not a perfect romance novel, but a really solid read -- I'll definitely be picking up the other books in this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Mental illness
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