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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
This was the book that introduced me to E.J. Noyes and I have to say I have been consuming her books ever since.
Sapphic Romance is my go to cleanse palette between fantasy books and I struggle to find stories with people that aren't 20 years old.
Sapphic Romance is my go to cleanse palette between fantasy books and I struggle to find stories with people that aren't 20 years old.
This book was really good. I’ve enjoyed both E.J. Noyes books I’ve read even though I don’t particularly like reading books told from one person’s point of view. This book was great though.
I had slight issues with keeping myself invested in the book but I’m completely willing to put that down to a focus issue I was having in general. The book was amazing, and I absolutely love Aspen.
The author did a very good job, at least from my perspective (note: I know nothing about serious injuries in sports or the mental health issues that and other events can cause a person to have) at portraying the pain that Aspen felt, even years after her injury. Not just physical pain either.
The situations that arose between the two characters was well-explained to where a reader could understand why certain characters made the decisions that they did. The author also gave the characters time to discuss their problems with each other instead of the issue either disappearing or lingering in the air at the end of the book.
Also, the side characters were amazing, and I loved Cate’s daughter.
This book is great. It has great characters, drama that made sense within the story being told, and a resolution that felt like it rounded off the characters and the issues they had dealt with through the book.
I had slight issues with keeping myself invested in the book but I’m completely willing to put that down to a focus issue I was having in general. The book was amazing, and I absolutely love Aspen.
The author did a very good job, at least from my perspective (note: I know nothing about serious injuries in sports or the mental health issues that and other events can cause a person to have) at portraying the pain that Aspen felt, even years after her injury. Not just physical pain either.
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At one point Cate even calls out that Aspen hadn’t been properly taking care of herself and seemed to be punishing herself by forcing her to deal with the pain. Also, the author didn’t spend too much time on Aspen’s previous drug addiction, nor did she make that a factor that led to Cate leaving her.The situations that arose between the two characters was well-explained to where a reader could understand why certain characters made the decisions that they did. The author also gave the characters time to discuss their problems with each other instead of the issue either disappearing or lingering in the air at the end of the book.
Also, the side characters were amazing, and I loved Cate’s daughter.
This book is great. It has great characters, drama that made sense within the story being told, and a resolution that felt like it rounded off the characters and the issues they had dealt with through the book.
3.25. This was fine overall but I always struggle with romances that do not have a dual POV. I just found myself disconnected from Kate as a character.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really like the way E.J. Noyes writes. It's unique and that's why I love every book she writes. This one is not different.
Aspen is an amazing character. She’s just a sweetheart and the story is from her point of view, her struggles, her pain, and how she overcame everything and started to love herself despite everything that happened in her past.
Cate is a single mother and comes with baggage and a past of abusive relationship, and when they both find each other they just click. Her daughter Gem is a caring and really smart kid and to be honest I find myself wanting to know more about her.
I highly recommend this book. Noye's book are just wonderful
Aspen is an amazing character. She’s just a sweetheart and the story is from her point of view, her struggles, her pain, and how she overcame everything and started to love herself despite everything that happened in her past.
Cate is a single mother and comes with baggage and a past of abusive relationship, and when they both find each other they just click. Her daughter Gem is a caring and really smart kid and to be honest I find myself wanting to know more about her.
I highly recommend this book. Noye's book are just wonderful
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
THANK YOU! Finally, a book where both of the main characters are kind and passionate. Lately, I've been constantly bombarded with angry leads. Normally, the conflict is directly relating to that said anger and this book - it's a reprieve.
The first person write was, at first, difficult to get used to. Mainly, I'd miss the perspective of the other woman. However, EJ Noyes created an incredibly observant main character. The sex scenes were drool-worthy. The detail and vividness of Noyes' writing is uncanny. Sometimes I had to shut my Kindle when reading because I felt I was intruding on a scene so passionate and realistic that I might disturb the characters. I loved both Aspen and Cate. Gemma was a treat. Highly recommend this book.
The first person write was, at first, difficult to get used to. Mainly, I'd miss the perspective of the other woman. However, EJ Noyes created an incredibly observant main character. The sex scenes were drool-worthy. The detail and vividness of Noyes' writing is uncanny. Sometimes I had to shut my Kindle when reading because I felt I was intruding on a scene so passionate and realistic that I might disturb the characters. I loved both Aspen and Cate. Gemma was a treat. Highly recommend this book.