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A review by selbs2004
Gold by E.J. Noyes
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Good God that ending was absolutely everything! I can say for certain that the ending of this book will always be at the back of my mind for a very long time.
There is something so beautiful about a romance that isn't afraid to be unabashedly intimate yet still agonizingly angsty.
The pace at the beginning was unique in a way that it allowed the characters to come together without guilt or shame. It's quick but undeniably purposeful and I absolutely loved it.
Aspen and Cate have really well-written chemistry, that seeped through the story. They spoke to each other like adults allowing for the romance to be filled with clear communication and closeness and it allowed for their love for one another to feel genuine.
I usually despis stories where one character decides what's best for both of them. But the way Noyes writes this trope felt so unparalleled. It was done in a way that integrated a good balance between the characters personalities and the understanding of their trauma that made their conflict and break-up feel organic and not for dramatic purposes. I didn't feel anger or frustration towards either of them because Noyes made it apparent to allow for both sides to shine through.
Aspen's character development is done really well too. The pace felt realistic and balanced perfectly between her own individual growth and the growth within her romantic relationship with Cate, my only wish is that we saw Cate have some time to heal from her PTSD through therapy as well, as my poor girl has really been through it 🥺
Aspen's relationship with Gemma felt wonderfully done too, but I wish the pace slowed down during scenes between them so we could've seen Gemma's trust grow more clearly for Aspen, but the scenes we did get was so emotional and beautiful and I'm happy Noyes took the time show us the honest ups and downs of integrating someone new into a single parent household.
What a book truly! Overall 4.75 rounded up. 7
There is something so beautiful about a romance that isn't afraid to be unabashedly intimate yet still agonizingly angsty.
The pace at the beginning was unique in a way that it allowed the characters to come together without guilt or shame. It's quick but undeniably purposeful and I absolutely loved it.
Aspen and Cate have really well-written chemistry, that seeped through the story. They spoke to each other like adults allowing for the romance to be filled with clear communication and closeness and it allowed for their love for one another to feel genuine.
I usually despis stories where one character decides what's best for both of them. But the way Noyes writes this trope felt so unparalleled. It was done in a way that integrated a good balance between the characters personalities and the understanding of their trauma that made their conflict and break-up feel organic and not for dramatic purposes. I didn't feel anger or frustration towards either of them because Noyes made it apparent to allow for both sides to shine through.
Aspen's character development is done really well too. The pace felt realistic and balanced perfectly between her own individual growth and the growth within her romantic relationship with Cate, my only wish is that we saw Cate have some time to heal from her PTSD through therapy as well, as my poor girl has really been through it 🥺
Aspen's relationship with Gemma felt wonderfully done too, but I wish the pace slowed down during scenes between them so we could've seen Gemma's trust grow more clearly for Aspen, but the scenes we did get was so emotional and beautiful and I'm happy Noyes took the time show us the honest ups and downs of integrating someone new into a single parent household.
What a book truly! Overall 4.75 rounded up. 7