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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
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5/5
๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ(Spicy)
๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ถ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ง
๐๏ธ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ข๐ฏ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ & ๐๐ข๐น๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐ต๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ
I absolutely loved this story! I was drawn in from the very beginning. I love Janie, and can relate to her and her insecurities. Fox is a daddy, and Iโm here for it! How possessive he was over Janie, even if she irritated him. I loved the banter, and angst between them!!! Iโm in love with the whole Helโs crew, and canโt wait to read ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐ next
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- Age gap (17 years)
- Forbidden
- Best friendโs daughter
- Tattoo artist mmc
- Social media influencer fmc
- Tattoo shop
- Chronic illness rep
- Enemies to lovers
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Spicy
- HEA
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"Yep, I'm going to have to kill her."
Janie
When my father passed away, I assumed my grieving would be as simple as closing a book and starting another. Only, he had other plans.
Leaving me his beloved tattoo shop, Iโm stuck to figure out what exactly to do with it, all while being constantly reminded of him.
Selling it was the easiest option, but after hearing some of the artists elated at the idea because they swore Iโd ruin it if I took over, and reading the fine print of my fatherโs will, Iโm determined to prove them wrong.
The only problem is Fox.
Heโs arrogant, self-absorbed, and rudeโdoing everything in his power to show just how true their words would ring.
Unfortunately for him though, Iโve never been afraid of a challenge.
Janie
When my father passed away, I assumed my grieving would be as simple as closing a book and starting another. Only, he had other plans.
Leaving me his beloved tattoo shop, Iโm stuck to figure out what exactly to do with it, all while being constantly reminded of him.
Selling it was the easiest option, but after hearing some of the artists elated at the idea because they swore Iโd ruin it if I took over, and reading the fine print of my fatherโs will, Iโm determined to prove them wrong.
The only problem is Fox.
Heโs arrogant, self-absorbed, and rudeโdoing everything in his power to show just how true their words would ring.
Unfortunately for him though, Iโve never been afraid of a challenge.
Fox
Helโs Ink was supposed to be mine, but after my mentor passed away, I learned he had other plans in mind.
Leaving the shop to someone like Janie was a bad idea. Sure she may be able to make it look good on the surface, but there is more to running this place than social media posts and some paint. Weโre a family and sheโs not welcomed.
Only, the longer sheโs here, the harder itโs proving to believe my own words.
Sheโs too young for me, and far too complicated, but I canโt help but wonder what would happen if I just give in
Helโs Ink was supposed to be mine, but after my mentor passed away, I learned he had other plans in mind.
Leaving the shop to someone like Janie was a bad idea. Sure she may be able to make it look good on the surface, but there is more to running this place than social media posts and some paint. Weโre a family and sheโs not welcomed.
Only, the longer sheโs here, the harder itโs proving to believe my own words.
Sheโs too young for me, and far too complicated, but I canโt help but wonder what would happen if I just give in
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
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
This had all the tropes Iโm usually down for so I was really looking forward to reading the ARC.
The characters were likeable enough, but I ended up looking forward to the interactions with the side characters more than the main ones.
Fox is exactly the kind of MMC Iโm usually drawn to so was a bit disappointed with the indecisiveness of a grown ass man. I acknowledge trauma response was being depicted so that explains away some of it but it just annoyed me a bit.
Janie grew on me, even if I couldnโt relate to her choices, and again, indecision, I found myself not hating her. Loved the depiction of disability too, itโs refreshing to have a story with this included.
All in all, an enjoyable read that kept me coming back for more, so would recommend, but not one Iโm likely to read again.
Am definitely keen to read the other books in this series.
The characters were likeable enough, but I ended up looking forward to the interactions with the side characters more than the main ones.
Fox is exactly the kind of MMC Iโm usually drawn to so was a bit disappointed with the indecisiveness of a grown ass man. I acknowledge trauma response was being depicted so that explains away some of it but it just annoyed me a bit.
Janie grew on me, even if I couldnโt relate to her choices, and again, indecision, I found myself not hating her. Loved the depiction of disability too, itโs refreshing to have a story with this included.
All in all, an enjoyable read that kept me coming back for more, so would recommend, but not one Iโm likely to read again.
Am definitely keen to read the other books in this series.
funny
tense
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Fox by DJ Krimmer is book 1 in the Helโs Ink series and it was so good. If you love books about swoony heroโs, age gap, and enemies to lovers then you will love this book.
Janie grew up at Helโs Ink the tattoo shop her father Tony owned. Instead of following in her fatherโs footsteps she becomes a popular social media influencer. Fox has worked at Helโs Ink for more than two decades. He not only works for Tony but he is his mentor and friend.
Tony unexpectedly dies and leaves the shop to Janie who doesnโt want it. She is ready to sign it all over to Fox when she overhears a conversation that wasnโt meant for her. She then decides to show them thatโs she not just a girl who is on social media and decides not to sign the shop over.
My heart hurt reading what Fox experienced in his life and why he never wanted to be in a relationship. It was sad to read how Janie never felt good enough not knowing how proud her dad really was of her. Fox and Janieโs attraction to each other was so strong but both were keeping the other at arms distance. This book was so good!! I canโt wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Janie grew up at Helโs Ink the tattoo shop her father Tony owned. Instead of following in her fatherโs footsteps she becomes a popular social media influencer. Fox has worked at Helโs Ink for more than two decades. He not only works for Tony but he is his mentor and friend.
Tony unexpectedly dies and leaves the shop to Janie who doesnโt want it. She is ready to sign it all over to Fox when she overhears a conversation that wasnโt meant for her. She then decides to show them thatโs she not just a girl who is on social media and decides not to sign the shop over.
My heart hurt reading what Fox experienced in his life and why he never wanted to be in a relationship. It was sad to read how Janie never felt good enough not knowing how proud her dad really was of her. Fox and Janieโs attraction to each other was so strong but both were keeping the other at arms distance. This book was so good!! I canโt wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
I loved so much about this book. I'm obsessed with Fox and I want to be Janie. I loved both of their character development. The spice was phenomenal, too!
emotional
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:
Yes
I read Fox when it was originally released and absolutely adored the book. I will eat up an age gap and add enemies to lovers to that? Itโs an absolute delight to read. The special edition of Fox? Itโs even better than the original version.
Given the fact that itโs a DJ Krimmer book, the banter is already top notch. The banter between Fox and Janie is my favorite thing about their relationship.
I loved that we saw more of Janieโs father, Tony. I felt like as the reader I got to know him better. Previously we were told about interactions with Tony. In this version, we have flashbacks that show us how Tony was as a person.
I loved the bonus chapter that is included at the end of the book. Itโs exactly what I wanted and am so happy that it was included. ๐
I cannot wait to read the special editions of Atlas, Ash, Derek, and Stevie. I am excited to get to know the people of Helโs Ink again.
Given the fact that itโs a DJ Krimmer book, the banter is already top notch. The banter between Fox and Janie is my favorite thing about their relationship.
I loved that we saw more of Janieโs father, Tony. I felt like as the reader I got to know him better. Previously we were told about interactions with Tony. In this version, we have flashbacks that show us how Tony was as a person.
I loved the bonus chapter that is included at the end of the book. Itโs exactly what I wanted and am so happy that it was included. ๐
I cannot wait to read the special editions of Atlas, Ash, Derek, and Stevie. I am excited to get to know the people of Helโs Ink again.