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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I just couldn't get on with this book, despite all of the 5-star reviews and the amazon bestseller acclaim.
The start wasn't too bad but it was a bit flat for me. The plot was essentially over by the 50% point and then it devolved into sex scene after sex scene. Usually wouldn't mind this if there was some plot going on as well, but there wasn't anything.
I didn't mind Leo and Mary. The supporting friends were okay, but because they all had their own books they were all perfect, lovely, supportive folk so a bit boring to be honest.
The sort of subplot towards the 70/75% point seemed a bit forced for the sake of creating an obstacle.
I don't think I'll be going out to read the rest of the series, as it just wasn't for me.
The start wasn't too bad but it was a bit flat for me. The plot was essentially over by the 50% point and then it devolved into sex scene after sex scene. Usually wouldn't mind this if there was some plot going on as well, but there wasn't anything.
I didn't mind Leo and Mary. The supporting friends were okay, but because they all had their own books they were all perfect, lovely, supportive folk so a bit boring to be honest.
The sort of subplot towards the 70/75% point seemed a bit forced for the sake of creating an obstacle.
I don't think I'll be going out to read the rest of the series, as it just wasn't for me.
Mary is the strongest person I know bc this man had me on my KNEES since he was introduced.
Nothing compares to a steamy Kandi Steiner book
Nothing compares to a steamy Kandi Steiner book
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
very cute
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Great second chance, enemies to lovers story! I love it when a girl transforms herself into a better version of herself, never letting go of her real essence. Mary Silver was overweight, emo, and pimply when she was in high school. She mostly hid in her room gaming Halo with online friends, until she started gaming with the Leo Hernandez, football star in her high school. They were great online friends but when they met in person it was a disaster and she hated him afterwards. Years later, in college, Leo is in North Boston U playing football and Mary is his neighbor. He’s obsessed with her but she hates him, and he has no idea why.
Most of this book is spent in the misunderstanding that Mary hates Leo because he rejected her when they met in person. Leo lives with a hole in his heart for the girl who ghosted him in high school. It’s crazy to live under a delusion to finally learn that reality is different. We get to live a lot of angsty foreplay, witty insulting banter between both. The chemistry is strong but Leo can’t get rid of his cocky attitude and Mary is stuck to her grudges.
Both are wonderful persons. I loved Leo’s attachment to his mother, the respect he has for her, and his love for tostones! I loved the scene where he prepares them, exactly how they should be done, and with garlic sauce, my favorite. I loved all his Spanish phrases. Likewise I hurt for Mary’s issues with her mother who seems to be a constant nagging and scolding presence.
I love how the author develops their love story as she gets them to know each other and overthrow their barriers first, before the truth comes out. I love how Mary managed her image, from the pimply teenager to the curvy bombshell she currently is. She went for her dream to be a tattoo artist even against her parents wishes and lived apart to sustain her goals.
Lovely story and lovely characters, great finale for this series, with all of the characters making short appearances through the book!
Most of this book is spent in the misunderstanding that Mary hates Leo because he rejected her when they met in person. Leo lives with a hole in his heart for the girl who ghosted him in high school. It’s crazy to live under a delusion to finally learn that reality is different. We get to live a lot of angsty foreplay, witty insulting banter between both. The chemistry is strong but Leo can’t get rid of his cocky attitude and Mary is stuck to her grudges.
Both are wonderful persons. I loved Leo’s attachment to his mother, the respect he has for her, and his love for tostones! I loved the scene where he prepares them, exactly how they should be done, and with garlic sauce, my favorite. I loved all his Spanish phrases. Likewise I hurt for Mary’s issues with her mother who seems to be a constant nagging and scolding presence.
I love how the author develops their love story as she gets them to know each other and overthrow their barriers first, before the truth comes out. I love how Mary managed her image, from the pimply teenager to the curvy bombshell she currently is. She went for her dream to be a tattoo artist even against her parents wishes and lived apart to sustain her goals.
Lovely story and lovely characters, great finale for this series, with all of the characters making short appearances through the book!