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kn1231's review against another edition
5.0
This was a beautiful and sexy story. I felt the connection between the leads, and was rooting for them very strongly throughout the whole book. This story has everything: romance, sexy scenes, angst, happiness, etc. I could not stop once I started it, and finished it in pretty much one sitting because I refused to stop. I liked this so much that I will be revisiting it for another run through in the coming weeks. Can’t wait to check out more from this author.
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
nicolang's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
3.75
zoefranka's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really loved the first half of this book but it kinda felt like there was too much going on in the second half. a lot of things only got mentioned once and then never again and I wished it would have less other stuff and more couple stuff. But I still really enjoyed this book
sarahthornton's review
I liked the film references but they became repetitive. The workplace relations were unrealistic, and the mental issues if the characters were heavy handed. No one was 'cured', which is refreshing, but the causes came quite late.
wren4777's review against another edition
3.0
In theory, this should have ticked so many of my boxes. But something about it just didn't land for me. I think it was because so many emotional and heavy plot points, like , weren't explored in the full depth a topic like that would warrant.
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5.0
i LOVED this book - the characters, the communication, the setting, EVERYTHING
angieinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I’m long overdue a review for this book, so here goes.
I discovered EJ Noyes this year. And what a find her books have been! And when I say I discovered her books, I mean I read every book she has published to date (except for Turbulence which is literally next in queue to read) over a 5-week span in January and February, which was completely satisfying but also phenomenally stupid because now I have to wait for more. Please publish more, EJ Noyes!
Gold, Noyes’ 3rd novel, tells the story of Aspen Archer, a skier who’s as well know for her accomplishments in alpine skiing as she is for the career-ending injury she sustained during an incredible Olympic race. Gold picks up several years after the incident at a ski resort in Australia (I didn’t even know there were ski resorts in Australia), where Aspen spends the “southern season” giving private lessons to amateur skiers, which is how she meets Cate, a fellow American vacationing in Australia with her daughter, Gemma.
Aspen and Cate fall pretty quickly for each other, but it feels quite organic rather than Insta-Love-y. But it is quick. After all, Cate is on vacation. But Aspen wants to try for more. And Cate does too, but can they make it work? Can they overlook the age gap (Cate is 9 years older than Aspen), work through the distance, confront their baggage and demons in order to find a way to make it work?
The strength of this novel is the chemistry between Cate and Aspen, followed closely by their sheer determination—each separately—to fight for what they each need. What I love about most of the Noyes books I’ve read is that her characters actually communicate. And that’s not to say there isn’t weeping or gnashing of teeth, but I’m never screaming at her characters to “just tell her how you feel already!” because her characters usually do. Conflict always resides in things that feel real and not just for reasons of drama or plot.
I also really loved every character I met in this book. The scenes between Gemma and Aspen are some of my favorites. But Stacey, Hayley, Danielle and Melissa, Phoebe, and even Rachel add a lot to the story. And my biggest complaint in this novel is that Hayley (Aspen’s sister) and Danielle and Melissa (Cate’s best friends), in particular, disappear at the end of the story. And normally I would blame this on a lack of epilogue, but the ending here is pretty perfect. I just I missed seeing them at least one more time, especially after the way things play out.
And am I the only one who thinks Noyes intentionally leaves the door open to a follow up on this story. Perhaps 10 years into the future? I really want it. Like, who do I have to contact to make this happen? EJ Noyes, please make this happen!
I discovered EJ Noyes this year. And what a find her books have been! And when I say I discovered her books, I mean I read every book she has published to date (except for Turbulence which is literally next in queue to read) over a 5-week span in January and February, which was completely satisfying but also phenomenally stupid because now I have to wait for more. Please publish more, EJ Noyes!
Gold, Noyes’ 3rd novel, tells the story of Aspen Archer, a skier who’s as well know for her accomplishments in alpine skiing as she is for the career-ending injury she sustained during an incredible Olympic race. Gold picks up several years after the incident at a ski resort in Australia (I didn’t even know there were ski resorts in Australia), where Aspen spends the “southern season” giving private lessons to amateur skiers, which is how she meets Cate, a fellow American vacationing in Australia with her daughter, Gemma.
Aspen and Cate fall pretty quickly for each other, but it feels quite organic rather than Insta-Love-y. But it is quick. After all, Cate is on vacation. But Aspen wants to try for more. And Cate does too, but can they make it work? Can they overlook the age gap (Cate is 9 years older than Aspen), work through the distance, confront their baggage and demons in order to find a way to make it work?
The strength of this novel is the chemistry between Cate and Aspen, followed closely by their sheer determination—each separately—to fight for what they each need. What I love about most of the Noyes books I’ve read is that her characters actually communicate. And that’s not to say there isn’t weeping or gnashing of teeth, but I’m never screaming at her characters to “just tell her how you feel already!” because her characters usually do. Conflict always resides in things that feel real and not just for reasons of drama or plot.
I also really loved every character I met in this book. The scenes between Gemma and Aspen are some of my favorites. But Stacey, Hayley, Danielle and Melissa, Phoebe, and even Rachel add a lot to the story. And my biggest complaint in this novel is that Hayley (Aspen’s sister) and Danielle and Melissa (Cate’s best friends), in particular, disappear at the end of the story. And normally I would blame this on a lack of epilogue, but the ending here is pretty perfect. I just I missed seeing them at least one more time, especially after the way things play out.
And am I the only one who thinks Noyes intentionally leaves the door open to a follow up on this story. Perhaps 10 years into the future? I really want it. Like, who do I have to contact to make this happen? EJ Noyes, please make this happen!