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A review by readingwithfefe
Say My Name by Ashley James
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1st person/dual pov
Spice: 4.5/5
For starters - if you like dirty talk then run grab this book ASAP! The things coming out of Mateo’s mouth are dripping with seduction!
Anyway, I enjoyed his book so dang much. The way Mateo and Travis first meet is awkward, to say the least. 🙈 You could say they don’t exactly hit it off in the beginning - or really for a lot of the book haha -but even when Travis is fuming in aggravation and Mateo is riling him up more than ever, you can tell there is something there between them no matter how much they try to ignore it. I love that they are so different from each other with personalities that sometimes feel like they’re on opposite ends of the spectrum yet at their core are very similar.
Travis is one of those characters you become attached to instantly. He is incredibly sweet, loyal, and just wants to see the good in people instead of the bad. He is the kind of character you want to protect and if they get hurt you do as well. Mateo is the character you don't necessarily want to like at first but kind of can't help that you do. The way he acts towards everyone else versus the way he truly thinks and feels in his inner monologue leaves you wishing everyone could just see what you see in him. So many times I just wanted to jump into the scene and demand Travis look a little bit closer so that he would realize who Mateo really was below the surface. Although I can't lie, the fact that Mateo kept that side of himself hidden away and even enjoyed getting under Travis' skin certainly made their entire relationship incredibly entertaining lol! As much as I adore Travis there's just something about the way that Mateo is one big walking contradiction and full of surprises that made me enjoy his character a little bit more.
As I pointed out earlier if you want some good spice and lots of dirty talk Mateo is your guy. The way Ashley handled their intimate scenes ranks pretty high on some of my favorites. The passion and lust were there but still had this thread of tenderness and respect flowing between them. It felt like deep down they truly trusted each other even when they weren't sure that they should. I loved how there were moments where you could feel the anxiety coming from one or both of them yet even if they were "enemies" they were so attentive to each other and worked through it together. When I say my face stayed sore from all the smiling at those tender little moments! It was so worth it because reading this book just gave me this happy fuzzy feeling as I witnessed two people discover what they both deserved from life.
I highly recommend it if you're looking for a story that will leave you grinning with lots of steamy moments!
Spice: 4.5/5
For starters - if you like dirty talk then run grab this book ASAP! The things coming out of Mateo’s mouth are dripping with seduction!
Anyway, I enjoyed his book so dang much. The way Mateo and Travis first meet is awkward, to say the least. 🙈 You could say they don’t exactly hit it off in the beginning - or really for a lot of the book haha -but even when Travis is fuming in aggravation and Mateo is riling him up more than ever, you can tell there is something there between them no matter how much they try to ignore it. I love that they are so different from each other with personalities that sometimes feel like they’re on opposite ends of the spectrum yet at their core are very similar.
Travis is one of those characters you become attached to instantly. He is incredibly sweet, loyal, and just wants to see the good in people instead of the bad. He is the kind of character you want to protect and if they get hurt you do as well. Mateo is the character you don't necessarily want to like at first but kind of can't help that you do. The way he acts towards everyone else versus the way he truly thinks and feels in his inner monologue leaves you wishing everyone could just see what you see in him. So many times I just wanted to jump into the scene and demand Travis look a little bit closer so that he would realize who Mateo really was below the surface. Although I can't lie, the fact that Mateo kept that side of himself hidden away and even enjoyed getting under Travis' skin certainly made their entire relationship incredibly entertaining lol! As much as I adore Travis there's just something about the way that Mateo is one big walking contradiction and full of surprises that made me enjoy his character a little bit more.
As I pointed out earlier if you want some good spice and lots of dirty talk Mateo is your guy. The way Ashley handled their intimate scenes ranks pretty high on some of my favorites. The passion and lust were there but still had this thread of tenderness and respect flowing between them. It felt like deep down they truly trusted each other even when they weren't sure that they should. I loved how there were moments where you could feel the anxiety coming from one or both of them yet even if they were "enemies" they were so attentive to each other and worked through it together. When I say my face stayed sore from all the smiling at those tender little moments! It was so worth it because reading this book just gave me this happy fuzzy feeling as I witnessed two people discover what they both deserved from life.
I highly recommend it if you're looking for a story that will leave you grinning with lots of steamy moments!