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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Ni confirmo ni desmiento que las cinco estrellas se deban a que este libro era justamente lo que quería leer. No puedo decir si es un buen o mal libro (además de que eso es subjetivo para cada quien) precisamente por eso, pero a mí me encantó absolutamente todo. Se lee rápido, hay tensión, hay drama y para mí el spicy simplemente ha sido de los mejores en alguna que otra escena. Lo leí traducido de aquella manera y algunas referencias en el sexo me hacían gracia de lo ridículas que sonaban, pero tampoco fue algo que sirviese para disminuir mi opinión respecto al libro. Especial mención a los capítulos 28 y 33.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Could not put it down. Very devil wears prada-esque. Thankfully enough to notice it but not so much that it was obnoxious. Still very much its own story.
omg such a struggle
WHY do so many books at the moment start strong and then quickly decline into the most boring stories literally ever?? first 50 ish percent was fine - i was intrigued by the story and where it was going, and enjoyed the slower pacing and slow burn of Ally and Dom's relationship. then all of a sudden by like 60% i was like huh... i'm actually SO bored. i actually struggled to even get through the last few hundred pages and ended up skimming like the whole thing.
actually such a shame because this book had potential and i was genuinely hyped for an office romance with enemies to lovers vibe but it just didn't hit :( perhaps my own fault i'm not sure i wasn't in the right mindset during the latter half of the book but i ended up just wanting it done and to read something else, and then i got infuriated because it was like 500+ pages long which is just too long for any romance tbh
WHY do so many books at the moment start strong and then quickly decline into the most boring stories literally ever?? first 50 ish percent was fine - i was intrigued by the story and where it was going, and enjoyed the slower pacing and slow burn of Ally and Dom's relationship. then all of a sudden by like 60% i was like huh... i'm actually SO bored. i actually struggled to even get through the last few hundred pages and ended up skimming like the whole thing.
actually such a shame because this book had potential and i was genuinely hyped for an office romance with enemies to lovers vibe but it just didn't hit :( perhaps my own fault i'm not sure i wasn't in the right mindset during the latter half of the book but i ended up just wanting it done and to read something else, and then i got infuriated because it was like 500+ pages long which is just too long for any romance tbh
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book did not need to be over 500 pages long.
Dominic and Ally are both the most immature late 30s/40s year olds I’ve ever read about.
Also Ally is a stronger woman than me because if I was the one during that third act breakup I would’ve seriously blown a gasket. No forgiveness left
Dominic and Ally are both the most immature late 30s/40s year olds I’ve ever read about.
Also Ally is a stronger woman than me because if I was the one during that third act breakup I would’ve seriously blown a gasket. No forgiveness left
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
By a Thread has all the classic tropes that romance readers love enemies to lovers workplace tension a broody billionaire and a strong yet struggling heroine. Ally is a hardworking woman juggling multiple jobs while caring for her father with dementia. Dominic is the grumpy creative director with major control issues and emotional baggage from his toxic father. Their chemistry is undeniable and the banter between them is sharp and fun
There are definitely moments that shine. Ally’s sass and resilience are easy to root for and Dom’s slow realization that he wants to be better than the man he grew up fearing gives his character some depth. Him connecting through email near the end was one of the more charming parts of the story and there is no denying the passion between them.
But the book also felt overwhelming at times. The drama just kept coming and some of it bordered on the unbelievable. The strip club scene, the constant push and pull, and the repeated self sabotage made their relationship feel more chaotic than romantic. Dom’s emotional immaturity and Ally’s refusal to accept help even when she clearly needed it were frustrating.
It is a messy slow burn with lots of emotional weight and complicated characters. While it did have a satisfying ending the journey to get there sometimes felt more exhausting than enjoyable. If you like your romances intense angsty and full of fire this one might be for you. Personally I wanted more balance and less chaos.
There are definitely moments that shine. Ally’s sass and resilience are easy to root for and Dom’s slow realization that he wants to be better than the man he grew up fearing gives his character some depth. Him connecting through email near the end was one of the more charming parts of the story and there is no denying the passion between them.
But the book also felt overwhelming at times. The drama just kept coming and some of it bordered on the unbelievable. The strip club scene, the constant push and pull, and the repeated self sabotage made their relationship feel more chaotic than romantic. Dom’s emotional immaturity and Ally’s refusal to accept help even when she clearly needed it were frustrating.
It is a messy slow burn with lots of emotional weight and complicated characters. While it did have a satisfying ending the journey to get there sometimes felt more exhausting than enjoyable. If you like your romances intense angsty and full of fire this one might be for you. Personally I wanted more balance and less chaos.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Dementia, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy
Really 3.5/5 ⭐️
Who acts like this..? But also I finished it so apparently it wasn’t all that bad.
Who acts like this..? But also I finished it so apparently it wasn’t all that bad.
emotional
fast-paced
i’m gonna be honest, not a big fan of the fact that they were in their 40’s, they were literally almost my parents ages. i just imagined them as late 20’s and mid thirties instead which suited me just fine.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes