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A review by the_love_librarian
Love at First Spite by Alexandra Warren
medium-paced
3.5
Love at First Spite is one of the author's earlier books. Neither Maxwell or Nori were looking for love. Nori was looking for a good time at a lounge, but was not impressed. Maxwell, the owner of the lounge, is a perfectionist and couldn't let her leave without figuring out what she didn't like. This leads to a night of talking, laughter, and a surprising connection that leaves them both wanting more. Despite her reservations about love and how fast things seem to be moving, Nori can't ignore the signs that Maxwell may indeed be the one to finally capture her heart.
I understood the chemistry between Nori and Maxwell, but it also felt rushed and underdeveloped. Though it was supposed to follow a love at first "sight" storyline, I think they spent more time trying to convince Nori to give the relationship a try than to actually be together. A lot of their intimate time spent together (both in and out of the bedroom) seemed to happen off page and we were told about it more than shown it.
I know this being one of the author's earlier works adds to what I felt was lacking, which is fine, because I've read some of her later works and they've all been great reads, which just shows me this author's writing just needed time to develop!
SN - the family drama was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time lmaooo, I loved Nori's mother
TROPES: love at first "sight", black romance, opposites attract, family drama, he says "i love you" first
I understood the chemistry between Nori and Maxwell, but it also felt rushed and underdeveloped. Though it was supposed to follow a love at first "sight" storyline, I think they spent more time trying to convince Nori to give the relationship a try than to actually be together. A lot of their intimate time spent together (both in and out of the bedroom) seemed to happen off page and we were told about it more than shown it.
I know this being one of the author's earlier works adds to what I felt was lacking, which is fine, because I've read some of her later works and they've all been great reads, which just shows me this author's writing just needed time to develop!
SN - the family drama was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time lmaooo, I loved Nori's mother
TROPES: love at first "sight", black romance, opposites attract, family drama, he says "i love you" first