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Truly, Madly, Deeply
by L.J. Shen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my first read by this author. I will say that I didn't love it, nor did I hate it. I really liked the concept and the story. I really enjoyed the MMC and his broody, a-hole "charm." I liked the quirky nature of the MFC, but I found myself wanting to shake her into reality. HE LOVES YOU, LADY!!!!
Cal and Row were sort of high school sweethearts. Cal was best friends with Row's sister. Cal had a crush. More than a crush, and Row knew she had his heart. After a series of events, Cal wants to lose her V card and of course Row is the one. Caught by their best friend/sister ruins everything.
Now Cal and Row are back in their sleepy little town. Cal is still searching for herself and Row is a big wig, Gordon Ramsey type chef, making millions. Through lots of awkwardness, angry exchanges and crazy banter, the two are reconnected and trying to figure things out.
Jealousy, enemies, anxiety and mishaps continue with the two, adding in best friends, sisters, coworkers and moms. It's a wild tug of war. They both want to give their hearts but also desperately want to protect themselves.
There is an HEA, but it's not easy to get there.
Some of the scenes were over the top, eye rolling and snarfing. There is a book 2 due out in April 2025 but we don't know who it is yet...I have some hopes.
Story: 3.5/5 ✨✨✨.⭐
Spice: 3.5/5 🍆🍆🍆.🌶️
Characters: 4/5 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Banter: 4/5 😏😏😏😏
Cal and Row were sort of high school sweethearts. Cal was best friends with Row's sister. Cal had a crush. More than a crush, and Row knew she had his heart. After a series of events, Cal wants to lose her V card and of course Row is the one. Caught by their best friend/sister ruins everything.
Now Cal and Row are back in their sleepy little town. Cal is still searching for herself and Row is a big wig, Gordon Ramsey type chef, making millions. Through lots of awkwardness, angry exchanges and crazy banter, the two are reconnected and trying to figure things out.
Jealousy, enemies, anxiety and mishaps continue with the two, adding in best friends, sisters, coworkers and moms. It's a wild tug of war. They both want to give their hearts but also desperately want to protect themselves.
There is an HEA, but it's not easy to get there.
Some of the scenes were over the top, eye rolling and snarfing. There is a book 2 due out in April 2025 but we don't know who it is yet...I have some hopes.
Story: 3.5/5 ✨✨✨.⭐
Spice: 3.5/5 🍆🍆🍆.🌶️
Characters: 4/5 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Banter: 4/5 😏😏😏😏
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent