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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
considering this is one of the dumbest titles to a book i have ever seen this was so good. i am in love with this series. usually i hate other man/ other woman tropes but this was just done so well josh was so perfect. the only thing that bothered me was how fucking idiotic she was when it came to Somalia. like how are you going to travel to a country that multiple people have told you are dangerous without doing any research and then being upset when he wanted her to leave. that made me very annoyed like you are dumb and the fact that you’re in a country where people are constantly being attacked and you made it about you and your relationship? cringe!!!!! but other than that i loved it and they were so cute. the chemistry and the story in general was so sweet and i can’t wait to read the next one.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow burn enemies to lovers??? I’m into it. I’ll say the Somalia storyline was a little uncomfy (it was giving white savior) but that’s truly my only critique.
3.5 ⭐️
The relationship & romance were great. I loved first half especially, when they were in Hawaii. The way Somalia was used as a plot device was off-putting.
The relationship & romance were great. I loved first half especially, when they were in Hawaii. The way Somalia was used as a plot device was off-putting.
♾️/⭐️
It’s honestly insane that I read the other three books in this series and skipped this one because I thought I wouldn’t like it only to come back months later and have it be my favorite book of the series. Josh was so so perfect and the absolute embodiment of soft love and small everyday gestures meaning so much more. And Drew? My poor baby god I just want to hug her she deserved so much better from life and i’m so happy her and Josh ended up together :,)
It’s honestly insane that I read the other three books in this series and skipped this one because I thought I wouldn’t like it only to come back months later and have it be my favorite book of the series. Josh was so so perfect and the absolute embodiment of soft love and small everyday gestures meaning so much more. And Drew? My poor baby god I just want to hug her she deserved so much better from life and i’m so happy her and Josh ended up together :,)
what kind of name is six though…
Maybe I’m partial to him because my husband is also named josh but josh is soooo good.
This book took us on a healing journey with drew and we got to see her grow into a beautiful person who stands up for herself. I absolutely loved it.
Maybe I’m partial to him because my husband is also named josh but josh is soooo good.
This book took us on a healing journey with drew and we got to see her grow into a beautiful person who stands up for herself. I absolutely loved it.
i wish this had a cutesy cartoon cover instead of a shirtless guy but the banter and the characters and the slow burn made it worth it
Ex boyfriend’s brother trope with forced proximity
A pop star and a doctor. Drew is invited to a family vacation in Hawaii with the Baileys. Her ex, Six, invited her in hope to rekindle their relationship. When she was first introduced to their family, the other Bailey brother, Joshua said some offensive words about her. Since this, she has thought of him as an enemy. While on vacation with him, she realizes he is not who he seemed to be. Chemistry develops between the two, and she realizes she may have bee with the wrong Bailey brother.
This gave me unhoneymooners vibes in the beginning. I loved the subtle banter between Josh and Drew. This book involved some deep topics that I wasn’t expecting. Drew deals with some tough things and had a rough childhood. She also struggles with being a celebrity, and she’s bossed around by her manager. The little element of action involve with Josh working as a relief doctor in Somalia was fun. The spice was also a plus.
This gave me unhoneymooners vibes in the beginning. I loved the subtle banter between Josh and Drew. This book involved some deep topics that I wasn’t expecting. Drew deals with some tough things and had a rough childhood. She also struggles with being a celebrity, and she’s bossed around by her manager. The little element of action involve with Josh working as a relief doctor in Somalia was fun. The spice was also a plus.
I've been in a reading slump so I picked up the Devils series for some mindless smutty fun and this book delivered on neither front. Whilst I did enjoy some aspects of Drew and Josh's relationship, I couldn't move past the distasteful "jokes" about Hawaiians and starving children to downright disrespectful depictions of Somalia.
PSA to white authors : Don't use poor African countries as a backdrop for your subplot if you are not going to provide any nuance or compassion. Josh was a white saviour who criticized his family for being overindulgent and frequently mentioned in his inner monologue that It (the large buffets during breakfast and fancy hotels) could help the starving kids in Somalia .That statement alone, I have no problems with but it appeared as though his sole reason for doing humanitarian work was to piss off his father rather than it being a genuine passion which just adds to the whole saviour complex he had going on.
Another issue I had with this book was the framing of Drew's trauma . Throughout the book we see her struggling to leave her abusive manager (who would forcibly give her cocaine to be "on" during press tours and concerts) as well as her dealing with her past trauma and present toxic family .Seeing as this was a major point of the plot of you would expect some mentions of therapy , healing or fucking introspection or SOMETHING but nooooo ,according to this book you can essentially be cured by having the have trauma thrust out of you .
O' Roark's writing style is easy to read and get through , (which is how I finished this in a day) but I am not fond of the slight gender essentialism as well as her use of the words "male" or "female" when "man" or 'woman" would be more appropriate but that's just my personal preference
Overall, this wasn't the worst book I've ever read but it was one of those books that get worse the more you think about it
PSA to white authors : Don't use poor African countries as a backdrop for your subplot if you are not going to provide any nuance or compassion. Josh was a white saviour who criticized his family for being overindulgent and frequently mentioned in his inner monologue that It (the large buffets during breakfast and fancy hotels) could help the starving kids in Somalia .That statement alone, I have no problems with but it appeared as though his sole reason for doing humanitarian work was to piss off his father rather than it being a genuine passion which just adds to the whole saviour complex he had going on.
Another issue I had with this book was the framing of Drew's trauma . Throughout the book we see her struggling to leave her abusive manager (who would forcibly give her cocaine to be "on" during press tours and concerts) as well as her dealing with her past trauma and present toxic family .Seeing as this was a major point of the plot of you would expect some mentions of therapy , healing or fucking introspection or SOMETHING but nooooo ,according to this book you can essentially be cured by having the have trauma thrust out of you .
O' Roark's writing style is easy to read and get through , (which is how I finished this in a day) but I am not fond of the slight gender essentialism as well as her use of the words "male" or "female" when "man" or 'woman" would be more appropriate but that's just my personal preference
Overall, this wasn't the worst book I've ever read but it was one of those books that get worse the more you think about it