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bookishkellyn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The week before the rest of the wedding guests arrive, Rome offers to be a human stress reliever for Janelle as she’s bogged down by the friction with her jealous sister. Rome’s motto is: “Whatever you need and want, whenever you need and want it.” As a high quality book boyfriend, he doesn’t disappoint in the infamous yacht scene (where they became a book club of two) or the snorkeling and room service scenes. He rides for her when she’s not there and even when she’s present and chooses not to speak up for herself. This book wasn’t just about finding love but also about creating boundaries and lived up to all the hype.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence and Sexual harassment
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was spicy 🌶️ but also had interwoven moments of sweetness and vulnerability between Rome & Janelle. I am not a fan of how long Janelle allowed Amerie to treat her the way she did not Arnold’s behavior during his moments too but the ending made up for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Gaslighting
behindherpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault
melaninreadss's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
michelle_my_belle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-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
This book was so well written! For being such a fast-paced romance the depth and character development was amazing. There are characters you'll love and root for as well as characters you'll just want to punch in the face. Rome was a swoon-worthy book boyfriend. Not only was their relationship so fun to watch, bu they were so good for each other. The way he helped Janelle to stand up for and prioritize herself! And the banter between all the characters was fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Drug use, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Infidelity
Minor: Cancer
silika's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Violence and Blood
lifeofmavsgirl's review against another edition
emotional
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
literaryintersections's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my favorite romances this year oh em gee this book blew me away. It’s hot and funny and the friend relationships are stellar. Janelle is fabulous, a plus size woman who knows her worth and that she’s gorgeous. And Rome - who loves her and wants to care for her. Rome who is the best book boyfriend I’ve ever read goodness. I absolutely loved this book, amerie and Arnold can kick rocks, and the mom too, and I can’t wait for Micah and Dani and evie and Jalen
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Such a fun, sexy read! A bit heavy on the instalust and family drama for my tastes, but it was very well handled. I really enjoyed reading Janelle's journey to putting herself first, and I appreciated that she didn't forgive her mom or sister by the end. Rome was a great hero who paid attention to all the little things!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Drug use
Minor: Misogyny, Infidelity, and Cancer
readsbyti's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
5.0
I. LOVE.D. THAT!!
When I tell you I have never wanted a fictional man to be real so bad than I have with Rome! He rented a damn yacht for Janelle just so she can read on the water!! and made sure she could swim with sea turtles when it wasn’t part of the itinerary but she wanted it All book boyfriends will forever pale in comparison to Rome Martin!
I really loved reading a book that had representation of a friendship group, often times the fmc seems to only have one friend or she gains a friend once she starts dating the mmc so it was refreshing that Janelle had an established and present friendship group. Evie is the best and I hope each girl gets a book (not you Amerie)
Now, listen if Amerie has 100 haters I am one, if she only has one hater it’s me, if she has no haters i must be dead. This woman raised such a visceral reaction in me, her and her mother (I refuse to acknowledge them as Janelle’s family), such an insecure cow and to be that way to her YOUNGER sister left a bad taste in my mouth, Janelle is better than me because I would’ve kept my word and not attended that wedding because i’m petty as fuck and both Amerie and Arnold did so wrong by my girl Janelle😤 The reasons? Whack, the “apologies”? Whack
When I tell you I have never wanted a fictional man to be real so bad than I have with Rome! He
I really loved reading a book that had representation of a friendship group, often times the fmc seems to only have one friend or she gains a friend once she starts dating the mmc so it was refreshing that Janelle had an established and present friendship group. Evie is the best and I hope each girl gets a book (not you Amerie)
Now, listen if Amerie has 100 haters I am one, if she only has one hater it’s me, if she has no haters i must be dead. This woman raised such a visceral reaction in me, her and her mother (I refuse to acknowledge them as Janelle’s family), such an insecure cow and to be that way to her YOUNGER sister left a bad taste in my mouth, Janelle is better than me because I would’ve kept my word and
Content Warnings
Minor: Gaslighting