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A review by bookish_wife16
North King's Unexpected Inevitability by A.E. Valdez
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Firstly, I want to thank the author for allowing me to read and review this advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
Secondly, I am amazed and grateful that I am able to witness an author who writes a black love story authentically. She showcases that all black romance is not toxic. Black women can be loved and are loved by Black men. Thank you, Mrs. Valdez, for your pen!!
Now to my review.. I promise I won't spoil anything....
My Northie. I knew that he was going to take the crown out of these brothers. I loved Winter with his arrogance and Snow with his grumpiness. But baby boy North was a whole level above. There are things that I knew that would be part of his personality, but it was the unknown things that made me fall in love with him even deeper.
North King had a vulnerability about him that was appealing yet heartbreaking to witness. We learn many things about him during his therapy sessions that are both healing and therapeutic to self as a reader. These sessions were not only healing to him, but to myself as well. I could connect to him in ways and I loved that. North also love to have control in all situations. As you dig deeper into the person that North is, you understand what all this means. You understand how he loves. This was beautiful to see develop and unfold as you embark the journey.
Aspen was my favorite FMC in the Kings series. She was quick witted and smart. She knew a lot of random things that may not mean anything until it does. I loved that about her. But what was also captivating to watch was her self doubt turning into confidence. She was a master of a lot of things, and she was a prime example of how people will try to fit you in a box but you don't and won't fit. I loved how she explored what she wanted but stayed authentically who she was.
The relationship between North and Aspen was my favorite. Their bond was unbreakable, and they'd go to war for each other—something I absolutely loved. Valdez have this amazing superpower in the way she writes friends-to-lovers stories that leave you grinning from ear to ear, full of warm, fuzzy feelings. I adored how they supported each other, their playful banter, and the constant encouragement they gave one another. Honestly, the list of things I loved about their dynamic could go on and on.
I highly recommend this book and can't wait to get my hands on the physical copy so that I can annotate and tab all of my favorite quotes. This book was over 700 pages, but the flow was so easy that you don't realize you read that many pages. This is how you develop a story. Well done.
Secondly, I am amazed and grateful that I am able to witness an author who writes a black love story authentically. She showcases that all black romance is not toxic. Black women can be loved and are loved by Black men. Thank you, Mrs. Valdez, for your pen!!
Now to my review.. I promise I won't spoil anything....
My Northie. I knew that he was going to take the crown out of these brothers. I loved Winter with his arrogance and Snow with his grumpiness. But baby boy North was a whole level above. There are things that I knew that would be part of his personality, but it was the unknown things that made me fall in love with him even deeper.
North King had a vulnerability about him that was appealing yet heartbreaking to witness. We learn many things about him during his therapy sessions that are both healing and therapeutic to self as a reader. These sessions were not only healing to him, but to myself as well. I could connect to him in ways and I loved that. North also love to have control in all situations. As you dig deeper into the person that North is, you understand what all this means. You understand how he loves. This was beautiful to see develop and unfold as you embark the journey.
Aspen was my favorite FMC in the Kings series. She was quick witted and smart. She knew a lot of random things that may not mean anything until it does. I loved that about her. But what was also captivating to watch was her self doubt turning into confidence. She was a master of a lot of things, and she was a prime example of how people will try to fit you in a box but you don't and won't fit. I loved how she explored what she wanted but stayed authentically who she was.
The relationship between North and Aspen was my favorite. Their bond was unbreakable, and they'd go to war for each other—something I absolutely loved. Valdez have this amazing superpower in the way she writes friends-to-lovers stories that leave you grinning from ear to ear, full of warm, fuzzy feelings. I adored how they supported each other, their playful banter, and the constant encouragement they gave one another. Honestly, the list of things I loved about their dynamic could go on and on.
I highly recommend this book and can't wait to get my hands on the physical copy so that I can annotate and tab all of my favorite quotes. This book was over 700 pages, but the flow was so easy that you don't realize you read that many pages. This is how you develop a story. Well done.