A review by symonnereads
On the Line by Naomi Loud

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Line cook/Server
Secret Relationship
He falls first
FWB
Pan Rep
Workplace Romance

This was my first Naomi Loud book and certainly will not be the last. I absolutely adored this book. 

While this book is a little darker and angstier than I'm used to for romance, it still hit all the spots for me as a romance reader. 

I enjoyed the plot in general and thought the tropes that were used were used well. Ozzy being a chef and having that whole Jeremy Allen White feel with his aesthetic was good seeing as I'm a fan of the TV show The Bear, so that was enjoyable. He was messy and also kinda gave JAW's character from Shameless with the family characters vibe. I love how down bad Ozzy was for the FMC, James aka Jimbo. I like that she recognized her privilege and the stereotype of the rich girl playing poor. I like how she was actively realizing and trying to undo and heal her trauma and years or training from her ex and her parents. I also liked the progression of their relationship and how that dynamic was portrayed realistically from the POV of someone dealing with emotional abuse and trauma. This story was a bit dark and trigger warnings should definitely be looked into if you are interested in reading but I feel everything was handled very well. The chemistry between the main couple was off the charts and the spice was plentiful and dirty and well written and definitely enjoyable.  The side characters were well written and well placed. I disliked her mother, father and ex, but you are supposed to, so, you do feel like you clearly know who the villains are in the story. 

Overall, a book that I sped through because it was so good and got me out of a slump. 
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