A review by monika_is_booked
Saving Face by J. Cherry

emotional funny inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

Shan Kas is faced with his friends losing their gym because it's not been doing well for a while now, he accepts a fight invite to help them out. But to get more visibility he needs a social media manager. Something Mari has next to no experience with but she throws her all into her new job even if the stoic, sometimes grumpy MMA fighter is hard to handle at the best of times. Soon sparks are flying when the forced proximity hits. How long until the inevitable is going to happen?
After reading and loving Pump Two last year I was very excited for Kas's and Mari's story and it was AMAZING! The tension between the two? The banter? Top tier and when they finally can't help themselves any more? 😮‍💨 
If you like slow burn romance with found family vibes, hilarious side characters, all the feels, MCs who go way back but never looked at each other like THAT, then you should pick up "Saving Face"!!