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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
As with any E.J. Noyes book, the story was incredibly well written, that is never up for debate.
However, Gold's storyline was excessively unrealistic for my taste. There's a difference between suspending disbelief and what this book demands of its reader.
However, Gold's storyline was excessively unrealistic for my taste. There's a difference between suspending disbelief and what this book demands of its reader.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Not going to rate this one.
On one hand, this is a typically very good E. J. Noyes sapphic/Lesfic romance, with an excellent Abby Craden audiobook. (Abby does a really sexy low pitched voice for the butchish POV character. Yum.)
In the other hand; I wasn’t comfortable with the disability representation on my first trip through this book, in 2020.
I re-listened to the story in 2023, because I’m trying to decide if I want to read the sequel _Schuss_. (Verdict: Borrow it from the library, if it becomes available.)
I can say in 2023 that this book flunks the Fries test for Disability representation. The MC is a sad solo crip, the only openly disabled character in the book. And her disabilities are (in effect) eradicated by fictionally effective interventions; sought after the scolding of her Medical Professional love interest. Yuck.
The book also has a squirrelly attitude toward chronic pain and personal autonomy.
On one hand, this is a typically very good E. J. Noyes sapphic/Lesfic romance, with an excellent Abby Craden audiobook. (Abby does a really sexy low pitched voice for the butchish POV character. Yum.)
In the other hand; I wasn’t comfortable with the disability representation on my first trip through this book, in 2020.
I re-listened to the story in 2023, because I’m trying to decide if I want to read the sequel _Schuss_. (Verdict: Borrow it from the library, if it becomes available.)
I can say in 2023 that this book flunks the Fries test for Disability representation. The MC is a sad solo crip, the only openly disabled character in the book. And her disabilities are (in effect) eradicated by fictionally effective interventions; sought after the scolding of her Medical Professional love interest. Yuck.
The book also has a squirrelly attitude toward chronic pain and personal autonomy.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Decent. Skimmed a bit here and there because yes, you’re getting your shit together until you see Cate again.
Decent spice; this strap on scene walked so Iris Kelly could run.
Decent spice; this strap on scene walked so Iris Kelly could run.
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
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this book and mostly enjoyed the narrator. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and the story drew me in.
E.J. Noyes is a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed [b:Turbulence|36280337|Turbulence|E.J. Noyes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1506016300l/36280337._SX50_.jpg|57940665] but was turned off by [b:Alone|43196427|Alone|E.J. Noyes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1550722886l/43196427._SX50_.jpg|67026801], with its creepy and unethical love interest. So I went into Gold with low expectations, and was pleasantly surprised. The plot revolves around the need to heal oneself, both physically and psychically, before one can be there for others. Recommended if you're in the mood for a sweet, fairly low-angst romance.
And, bonus points for no typos (albeit a handful of misplaced modifiers scattered about).
And, bonus points for no typos (albeit a handful of misplaced modifiers scattered about).
3.5 this was good, just wasn’t great and i found the timeline to be a bit weird, but! i am sooo excited to read about Gemma and Stacey so i’ll probably end up loving that :)