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A review by miras_booverse
Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When I started the book, I wasn't in the mood for that kind of story at all. I wanted something darker and crazier, which made it difficult for me to get into the book and feel it from the beginning. But once that happened, the plot immediately engulfed me, so that I didn't want to stop reading, but just wanted to absorb Knox and Avery's story more and more.
He looks like an advertisement for bad boys, and everything inside of me screams, sign me the hell up.
The writing style is light and quick to read, while at the same time not superficial, but presents the reader with information about the characters and the environment not by simply telling it, but by action, which I liked from the very first chapter. I was very impressed by the glossary of terminology at the beginning with the names of the various tricks in both freestyle motocross and gymnastics, because it showed me that the author has done her research and understands the things she writes about.
"That's a dangerous thing to say to me, princess." He lowers his voice. "I'd have you bent over my bike so fast you wouldn't know which way was up."
His words make heat pool low in my stomach and my breath cathes in my throat. "I'm not sure I'd mind that so much. In fact, I think I'd like it very much."
The initial communication between Avery and Knox managed to arouse my interest and start a curious relationship between the two. Although they were constantly bickering, their interactions are natural and very pleasant to follow. Their story is so interesting, not because it is something new or different, but because it is presented in a great way. And they are both very sweet together.
Unfortunately, their erotic scenes are not very well written. I felt like it was raced through them so that they could go away faster and so we don’t spend a lot of time on them. However, the sexual tension and chemistry that the main characters have is felt extremely strongly and clearly, even despite the lack of good erotica.
"You want to watch me pretend to ride a motorcycle?" I ask.
He leans toward me and whispers, "I'd rather have you on the back of mine again, but this will do for now."
The dynamics are constant and absolutely great - every action is logical and is in its place, which I really liked. There were no boring moments and this left me very pleasantly impressed.
The climax is good, although it is not very strong and not full of action. I just immediately knew when I got into it, which for this story specifically, suited perfectly.
The ending is very cute and makes me want to reach for other books by the author because I think I would like them.
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Rating: 4.5/5
~~~This book was provided to me by Valentine PR for my honest opinion.~~~
He looks like an advertisement for bad boys, and everything inside of me screams, sign me the hell up.
The writing style is light and quick to read, while at the same time not superficial, but presents the reader with information about the characters and the environment not by simply telling it, but by action, which I liked from the very first chapter. I was very impressed by the glossary of terminology at the beginning with the names of the various tricks in both freestyle motocross and gymnastics, because it showed me that the author has done her research and understands the things she writes about.
"That's a dangerous thing to say to me, princess." He lowers his voice. "I'd have you bent over my bike so fast you wouldn't know which way was up."
His words make heat pool low in my stomach and my breath cathes in my throat. "I'm not sure I'd mind that so much. In fact, I think I'd like it very much."
The initial communication between Avery and Knox managed to arouse my interest and start a curious relationship between the two. Although they were constantly bickering, their interactions are natural and very pleasant to follow. Their story is so interesting, not because it is something new or different, but because it is presented in a great way. And they are both very sweet together.
Unfortunately, their erotic scenes are not very well written. I felt like it was raced through them so that they could go away faster and so we don’t spend a lot of time on them. However, the sexual tension and chemistry that the main characters have is felt extremely strongly and clearly, even despite the lack of good erotica.
"You want to watch me pretend to ride a motorcycle?" I ask.
He leans toward me and whispers, "I'd rather have you on the back of mine again, but this will do for now."
The dynamics are constant and absolutely great - every action is logical and is in its place, which I really liked. There were no boring moments and this left me very pleasantly impressed.
The climax is good, although it is not very strong and not full of action. I just immediately knew when I got into it, which for this story specifically, suited perfectly.
The ending is very cute and makes me want to reach for other books by the author because I think I would like them.
~~~
Rating: 4.5/5
~~~This book was provided to me by Valentine PR for my honest opinion.~~~