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A review by allingoodtime
Kane by Sawyer Bennett
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
From my first read of this book as an ebook Sep 2020:
Gotta love a good friends-to-lovers story. What makes this one extra touching is that the story doesn’t have one of the characters holding a candle for the other over years and years. While Kane and Mollie definitely have chemistry, even before they start their romantic/sexual relationship, they have both tamped down any feelings that aren’t strictly friendship. So there’s none of the typical unrequited love and uneven distribution of feelings in this story, and I loved it.
There was a bit of time when I thought Mollie might make some bad decisions and not share things with Kane. But, for the most part, these two are very open with their communication. At least up to a certain point. I’m sure that comes from the many years of being best friends and confidantes.
When things started to crumble in this relationship, I got so mad at Mollie. Yet I also somehow understand her position. Then I got mad at Kane, although I totally saw things from his position even better. It was a tug-of-war of my feelings and I just wanted these two to work it all out and be happy.
As always, I adore the group of players and their significant others in this series. With some newcomers and others who have been biding their time on the periphery, I can only imagine there are many more stories to come and many more opportunities to catch up with this crew.
Update after reading audiobook Feb 2025:
Although I loved this story, I don't feel I loved it as much this time around as I did the first time. Honestly, I think it was the female narrator that didn't work for me here. She did a great job with the female voices, but not as great with the male voices. Overall it's still a great read, I'd just suggest going with the written edition first if that's an option for you.
Gotta love a good friends-to-lovers story. What makes this one extra touching is that the story doesn’t have one of the characters holding a candle for the other over years and years. While Kane and Mollie definitely have chemistry, even before they start their romantic/sexual relationship, they have both tamped down any feelings that aren’t strictly friendship. So there’s none of the typical unrequited love and uneven distribution of feelings in this story, and I loved it.
There was a bit of time when I thought Mollie might make some bad decisions and not share things with Kane. But, for the most part, these two are very open with their communication. At least up to a certain point. I’m sure that comes from the many years of being best friends and confidantes.
When things started to crumble in this relationship, I got so mad at Mollie. Yet I also somehow understand her position. Then I got mad at Kane, although I totally saw things from his position even better. It was a tug-of-war of my feelings and I just wanted these two to work it all out and be happy.
As always, I adore the group of players and their significant others in this series. With some newcomers and others who have been biding their time on the periphery, I can only imagine there are many more stories to come and many more opportunities to catch up with this crew.
Update after reading audiobook Feb 2025:
Although I loved this story, I don't feel I loved it as much this time around as I did the first time. Honestly, I think it was the female narrator that didn't work for me here. She did a great job with the female voices, but not as great with the male voices. Overall it's still a great read, I'd just suggest going with the written edition first if that's an option for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Minor: Violence