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A review by gillyreads
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
I decided to read this because even though I thought the first book wasn’t that great I wanted to see where he author went with the premise. There were definitely better elements to this but Liv and Mack were both so annoying in the first book it took a bit to get into. And similarly to the first book all the emotional development happened at the end.
The plot line about sexual harassment had some good parts, but Liv was so judgemental of the women who’d be assaulted. She’s kind of called out on it but whole way it was handled made it seem like maybe the author kind of agreed with her but thought she should have been more tactful. Liv also responds horrifically to finding out Mack’s traumatic secret which was so gross when she should have been supporting she made it all about her.
I did really like the way the book club support each other and that they’re also trying to challenge toxic masculinity not just figure out how to romance their wives. I especially found the scene with the crying and hugging very moving. I think the concept of this series actually would have worked a look better if it focuses more on the fact what these guys need is more deep and meaningful relationships including friendship.
The plot line about sexual harassment had some good parts, but Liv was so judgemental of the women who’d be assaulted. She’s kind of called out on it but whole way it was handled made it seem like maybe the author kind of agreed with her but thought she should have been more tactful. Liv also responds horrifically to finding out Mack’s traumatic secret which was so gross when she should have been supporting she made it all about her.
I did really like the way the book club support each other and that they’re also trying to challenge toxic masculinity not just figure out how to romance their wives. I especially found the scene with the crying and hugging very moving. I think the concept of this series actually would have worked a look better if it focuses more on the fact what these guys need is more deep and meaningful relationships including friendship.