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A review by readfrenzy
Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen
5.0
Playing with Fire shows off the softer — but no less angsty — side of L.J. Shen’s writing. Her stories frequently feature alphaholes — truly despicable men of privilege that you hate to love. This book isn’t about bored little rich bullies. It’s about misunderstood misfits, about loss, and rising above one’s demons.
Grace and West are both damaged college students but they carry their scars differently. I felt every one of Grace’s insecurities and the burden of her responsibilities. West might be a bad boy but he’s not cruel. My heart ached for him, even before I fully understood the source of his immense pain. There’s a complexity to these characters and I couldn’t help but admire their grit. Their love is sweet and invigorating.
I enjoyed all the scenes in the taco truck, and man, do I want a taco and a margarita slushie right now! Grace’s easy friendship with her 90’s-loving bestie is so fun. I also liked the relationship between West and his loyal best friend Easton.
It was easy to get sucked into this inspiring story. Quite a satisfying read.
Recommended for fans of:
Bad boys
Damaged characters
Underground fighting
College romance
Food trucks
Grace and West are both damaged college students but they carry their scars differently. I felt every one of Grace’s insecurities and the burden of her responsibilities. West might be a bad boy but he’s not cruel. My heart ached for him, even before I fully understood the source of his immense pain. There’s a complexity to these characters and I couldn’t help but admire their grit. Their love is sweet and invigorating.
I enjoyed all the scenes in the taco truck, and man, do I want a taco and a margarita slushie right now! Grace’s easy friendship with her 90’s-loving bestie is so fun. I also liked the relationship between West and his loyal best friend Easton.
It was easy to get sucked into this inspiring story. Quite a satisfying read.
Recommended for fans of:
Bad boys
Damaged characters
Underground fighting
College romance
Food trucks