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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
dark
funny
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:
Complicated
The concept of this whole book sounded great and I was really excited to read it. Sadly this book was not it for me. This book follows a famous soccer player and a woman who comes back to her vacation house. I was enjoying the beginning of this book but then I slowly began to not enjoy it. The pacing was okay and I enjoyed the setting but the storyline was not so great. There wasn’t much conflict in this book that kept me hooked with the story. The only reason I kept on going was to find out what happened to the sister. This book is told from dual povs which was great but I wish I enjoyed the characters.
Victoria is the FMC of this book who goes to England. She wasn’t a bad character but I just felt I didn’t know anything about her so I couldn’t build a connection with her. Then there is Xavier is the famous soccer player. It was the same with him and he felt more as a side character than anything. There are a couple of side characters but none who were important or I thought was special in this book. The book is steamy but I couldn’t feel the chemistry between the couple. There was just too many sex scenes which was like 60-70% of the book which I wouldn’t mind but the writing was okay and the characters.
The ending I didn’t truly care for and I found out another book is coming out. There wasn’t a cliffhanger and I don’t know where the story with the MCs are heading so we will see.
Victoria is the FMC of this book who goes to England. She wasn’t a bad character but I just felt I didn’t know anything about her so I couldn’t build a connection with her. Then there is Xavier is the famous soccer player. It was the same with him and he felt more as a side character than anything. There are a couple of side characters but none who were important or I thought was special in this book. The book is steamy but I couldn’t feel the chemistry between the couple. There was just too many sex scenes which was like 60-70% of the book which I wouldn’t mind but the writing was okay and the characters.
The ending I didn’t truly care for and I found out another book is coming out. There wasn’t a cliffhanger and I don’t know where the story with the MCs are heading so we will see.
First off, I was not expecting the book I read based off the description. Yes it was a soccer romance book but there were several heavy subjects that I wasn’t aware of. I really hope the author will add a TW in the description or at the beginning of the book for future readers. Honestly, the plot started out good but got weirder and weirder as it went on. To the point where I couldn’t get into the story because of how completely unbelievable it was. I’m still irritated about the last 50 or so pages and how ridiculous the plot was. Also, I was not expecting a bdsm relationship and think that should be made a little more clear to readers before they decide to read this book. Overall it was a good book but not sure if I’ll continue the series.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an ARC to review.
TW:
Sexual Assault
Suicide
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an ARC to review.
TW:
Sexual Assault
Suicide
Thanks for the ARC, I truly enjoyed the opportunity to read this book.
TW: Suicide, SA, grief
I can't lie, this wasn't so great. I gave it two stars just because it IS well written, it had a lot of potential and the author clearly knows her way with words. BUT it doesn't fix everything, like the instant love/relationship with never any tension in it. Also, if you remove all the smut, the book would be about 50 pages long. Not my cup of tea but I'm sure others would enjoy, as it is, again, very well written. The love interest, Xavier, feels super shallow, I can't find him any personality apart from being angry and loving his girl.
The sister storyline and the diary entries were a great addition, I loved those parts. I would love to have storylines like these in more romance novels, it adds some depth and suspens. Cool idea.
+ unresolved plotline at the end
TW: Suicide, SA, grief
I can't lie, this wasn't so great. I gave it two stars just because it IS well written, it had a lot of potential and the author clearly knows her way with words. BUT it doesn't fix everything, like the instant love/relationship with never any tension in it. Also, if you remove all the smut, the book would be about 50 pages long. Not my cup of tea but I'm sure others would enjoy, as it is, again, very well written. The love interest, Xavier, feels super shallow, I can't find him any personality apart from being angry and loving his girl.
The sister storyline and the diary entries were a great addition, I loved those parts. I would love to have storylines like these in more romance novels, it adds some depth and suspens. Cool idea.
+ unresolved plotline at the end
Oh my this book was spicy, and I LOVED IT! Both of the main characters have trauma from their teenage years, and are working through it together now. If you love a good romance, with a little bit of mystery in it, this is the book. I can't wait for the next one to see what happens next with the story of Victoria and Xavier.
I thought I reviewed this book already? Nvm, i wasn’t expecting it to be this good? I really loved and enjoyed it. The insta-lust didn’t fazed me here because it wasn’t annoying, sort of made sense, and that was okay. There’s a little element of mystery int it too. But the sex scenes were so hot. I thought it’s going to be a standalone, but nah there’s another book coming..
Overall, I really enjoyed it, as i wasn’t expecting lmao
Overall, I really enjoyed it, as i wasn’t expecting lmao
I’ll start by saying thank you to NetGalley and Couture Writer LLC, for an advanced copy of this book!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
It’s not very often that I’m intrigued in the first 10 pages of a book, but this one did that for me! It sucked me in, and I felt like I had to keep reading. I didn’t want to put it down. Dual POV, it’s spicy, chapters that aren’t too long. The main characters are perfect, and have a great story. I loved this book. I’m excited that there are more coming, there are so many unanswered questions!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
It’s not very often that I’m intrigued in the first 10 pages of a book, but this one did that for me! It sucked me in, and I felt like I had to keep reading. I didn’t want to put it down. Dual POV, it’s spicy, chapters that aren’t too long. The main characters are perfect, and have a great story. I loved this book. I’m excited that there are more coming, there are so many unanswered questions!
Dnf, just didn’t make me want to finish after reading the sample