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A review by rahanahava
Caught Up by Navessa Allen
dark
funny
tense
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
4.0
Loved it
While I loved Lights Out (I would protect Josh and Fred with my life), Caught Up gave me the dark romance I was craving from the start. I loved both books, but for very different reasons.
Junior and Lauren are the definition of “it’s always been you.” They’re so hot together, and they’re exactly what the other needs. The way they fight their connection only makes it that much more satisfying when they finally give in.
Junior supporting Lauren in everything she does without trying to change her? Massive green flag. He’s a total teddy bear wrapped in a grizzly’s body. The fact that he’s literally been her #1 fan from the beginning (even in secret) was the exact softness his character needed.
These two go through it in this book. There’s real sh!t and serious growth. Junior’s family dynamic? Complete dumpster fire,b ut watching him, Lauren, Ally, and Josh team up was one of my favorite parts of the whole story.
Again, Lights Out was great, but it leaned more romcom for me. Caught Up is the grittier mafia romance I was hoping for, and now with those teasers for Book 3? I’m so ready for what’s next.
And of course, Teddy Hamilton and Jason June slayed the narration. They brought these characters to life so perfectly—I didn’t want it to end.
While I loved Lights Out (I would protect Josh and Fred with my life), Caught Up gave me the dark romance I was craving from the start. I loved both books, but for very different reasons.
Junior and Lauren are the definition of “it’s always been you.” They’re so hot together, and they’re exactly what the other needs. The way they fight their connection only makes it that much more satisfying when they finally give in.
Junior supporting Lauren in everything she does without trying to change her? Massive green flag. He’s a total teddy bear wrapped in a grizzly’s body. The fact that he’s literally been her #1 fan from the beginning (even in secret) was the exact softness his character needed.
These two go through it in this book. There’s real sh!t and serious growth. Junior’s family dynamic? Complete dumpster fire,b ut watching him, Lauren, Ally, and Josh team up was one of my favorite parts of the whole story.
Again, Lights Out was great, but it leaned more romcom for me. Caught Up is the grittier mafia romance I was hoping for, and now with those teasers for Book 3? I’m so ready for what’s next.
And of course, Teddy Hamilton and Jason June slayed the narration. They brought these characters to life so perfectly—I didn’t want it to end.