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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
It was okay. I do like a good friends to lovers and this one had a good dynamic going for that. However I really really really hate the miscommunication trope and this had a lot of it. If the entire problem of the book can be solved with a simple honest conversation, it definitely lowers my opinion of the book a lot.
medium-paced
hopeful
medium-paced
I have been wanting to read a book by Jennifer Armentrout and didn't realize she didn't just write fantasy until I was sent this book by the publisher.
This was a friends to lovers with forced proximity in a snow storm. I wanted to see more growth in the characters as there was a lot of lack of communication which isn't my favorite.
Thank you @read_bloom for a copy of the book.
This was a friends to lovers with forced proximity in a snow storm. I wanted to see more growth in the characters as there was a lot of lack of communication which isn't my favorite.
Thank you @read_bloom for a copy of the book.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
There were some things I loved about this and then some things I didn't like quite as much.
I usually am not a fan of friends to lovers because I never really feel the tension, but it was done so well here. There was some really nice tension from both sides, and when they finally acted on their feelings it was fantastic.
The plot was definitely solid. However, since they're isolated just the two of them in a cabin, there's not a lot going on besides them. You don't get a whole lot about their friends, family, history, etc so it makes the characters feel a little more flat. Third act breakup? I don't like. Some of the drama was definitely unnecessary.
Even with the things I didn't like this was a really cute book. The spice was spicing, the angst was there, and even with them being isolated I was definitely not bored. This is one of those books where you know it's going to be a cute time and it gets the job done. Absolutely something I'd read again.
I usually am not a fan of friends to lovers because I never really feel the tension, but it was done so well here. There was some really nice tension from both sides, and when they finally acted on their feelings it was fantastic.
The plot was definitely solid. However, since they're isolated just the two of them in a cabin, there's not a lot going on besides them. You don't get a whole lot about their friends, family, history, etc so it makes the characters feel a little more flat. Third act breakup? I don't like. Some of the drama was definitely unnecessary.
Even with the things I didn't like this was a really cute book. The spice was spicing, the angst was there, and even with them being isolated I was definitely not bored. This is one of those books where you know it's going to be a cute time and it gets the job done. Absolutely something I'd read again.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Frigid is the first book in what is bound to be an outstanding duology. It is a dual POV book that follows Sydney and Kyler, who are best friends. From the beginning, readers know that Sydney is in love with Kyler. But Kyler is a bit of a "player" and is not known to have relationships. Out of fear of ruining their friendship, Sydney decides to love quietly. Meanwhile, Kyler has Sydney on a pedestal where no one, including himself, is good enough for her. When they are trapped together at a ski resort and forced to wait out a snowstorm, sparks fly. Sydney and Kyler have to not only try to survive the storm and what lurks outside, but try to keep their friendship intact as sparks start to fly.
I am obsessed with this book. I normally do not like the friends-to-lovers trope because there is a lot of history that occurs before the book even starts. That is the case here, but despite it all, readers can see that they are clearly in love with each other. Yes, you are told at the beginning that Sydney loves Kyler, but it is believable, and in some ways, it feels like the most torturous slow burn. I also appreciated how the storyline was not just about their love story, but some things are going on as well. Readers are left in suspense waiting to see what is going to happen next and how the two will respond to it. One of these subplots is Sydney's anxiety, and how she responds to situations. I appreciated how Armentrout approached her anxiety and how it was never seen as there being anything wrong with it, and it was something that Kyler accepted without question. It's refreshing to see a character who has anxiety and can live with it, and people do not question it, but rather accept Sydney and her coping mechanisms, like showing up hours earlier than seemingly necessary. Overall, if you are a romance lover, a lover of friends to lovers, or obsessed with forced proximity, this book is for you. I promise you will not regret it.
Thank you to Bloom, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and NetGalley for giving me an eARC of Frigid in exchange for my honest review.
I am obsessed with this book. I normally do not like the friends-to-lovers trope because there is a lot of history that occurs before the book even starts. That is the case here, but despite it all, readers can see that they are clearly in love with each other. Yes, you are told at the beginning that Sydney loves Kyler, but it is believable, and in some ways, it feels like the most torturous slow burn. I also appreciated how the storyline was not just about their love story, but some things are going on as well. Readers are left in suspense waiting to see what is going to happen next and how the two will respond to it. One of these subplots is Sydney's anxiety, and how she responds to situations. I appreciated how Armentrout approached her anxiety and how it was never seen as there being anything wrong with it, and it was something that Kyler accepted without question. It's refreshing to see a character who has anxiety and can live with it, and people do not question it, but rather accept Sydney and her coping mechanisms, like showing up hours earlier than seemingly necessary. Overall, if you are a romance lover, a lover of friends to lovers, or obsessed with forced proximity, this book is for you. I promise you will not regret it.
Thank you to Bloom, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and NetGalley for giving me an eARC of Frigid in exchange for my honest review.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book felt like a hallmark movie, the plot was predictable, it was Christmas time and the best friends have both been secretly in love since childhood.
Cue Mr. “I’m not good enough for the girl” Kyler (which is not a good name by the way) who’s solution is to numb his feelings by sleeping with any girl who offers. When has that ever been a good idea? Then we have Sydney, who instead of speaking on her feelings decided it would be best to pine after her best friend and watch him sleep around BUT also allow him to push away guys who get close to her.
I know they were college kids but the characters felt really immature to me. It really felt like one honest conversation could have solved all of their problems.
The bad guy of the story was obvious from the beginning but I didn’t have a problem with that.
Overall I didn’t hate this book but I also didn’t love it. I’ve been a big JLA fan since I read From Blood and Ash and I’ve like everything fantasy from her but maybe her contemporary romance isn’t for me. If you’re into cute Christmas hallmark movies where the guy always gets the girl you’ll probably like this one.
Thank you Netgalley and SourcebooksBloombooks for the review copy!
Cue Mr. “I’m not good enough for the girl” Kyler (which is not a good name by the way) who’s solution is to numb his feelings by sleeping with any girl who offers. When has that ever been a good idea? Then we have Sydney, who instead of speaking on her feelings decided it would be best to pine after her best friend and watch him sleep around BUT also allow him to push away guys who get close to her.
I know they were college kids but the characters felt really immature to me. It really felt like one honest conversation could have solved all of their problems.
The bad guy of the story was obvious from the beginning but I didn’t have a problem with that.
Overall I didn’t hate this book but I also didn’t love it. I’ve been a big JLA fan since I read From Blood and Ash and I’ve like everything fantasy from her but maybe her contemporary romance isn’t for me. If you’re into cute Christmas hallmark movies where the guy always gets the girl you’ll probably like this one.
Thank you Netgalley and SourcebooksBloombooks for the review copy!