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A review by cluckieduck
Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Another solid series opener from the wild & wacky mind of Lily Mayne!
Seriously, I am amazed at the variety of worlds and characters that she's come up with thus far because (and unless I'm just not a very observant reader lol) there is so littler crossover between them. Each is unique and equally gripping in their own ways, and the Goliaths of Wrestling is no different.
Taylor (human MMC, lone narrator) + Holt (monster MMC) are two of the sweetest, funniest little love-muffins who must be protected at all costs. Seriously. Their meet-cute is hilariously embarrassing, and the fact that it all centres around Taylor's ennui is just icing on the cake (pun intended 😉).
"Um." I tried to let out a carefree chuckle, but it was a touch shrill and hysterical. "So, you're gonna laugh about this, but-"
"I don't want to laugh tonight." He waved an elegant, long-fingered hand and leaned back in his seat, the leather creaking. "I want to feel that sense of dread specific to a man who has just realised that the crushing grind of his daily life will inevitably leave him an empty husk."
Well, wasn't that a fresh slap of reality right in the f*ucking face.
They have amazing chemistry and their drunken hi-jinx were highly entertaining. Just when I think I couldn't be more smitten with their developing relationship, they also go off antiquing, partake in some skinny dipping, and *gasp* sexily iron some underwear 😂. While they were both older MCs (late 30s), I did feel they came across a tad on the younger side. But then again, I'm also in my late 30s and definitely don't always feel like an 'adult' so who am I to judge!
Now don't come at me for this but...this bordered on almost too much sex. I know, I know. Someone who pretty much exclusively reads romance + erotica shouldn't really be complaining about such a thing, but Lily shines in her world developing and I think a little more focus on expanding the plot would have been more beneficial to the story. I also missed the dual narration like her previous releases and would have liked to read some of Holt's POV. That's just a me thing though - it doesn't detract from the overall storytelling.
The cast of supporting characters is delightful and I can't wait to see what future couples are going to receive a book. Very much looking forward to book 2 after the included sneak peek too!
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Seriously, I am amazed at the variety of worlds and characters that she's come up with thus far because (and unless I'm just not a very observant reader lol) there is so littler crossover between them. Each is unique and equally gripping in their own ways, and the Goliaths of Wrestling is no different.
Taylor (human MMC, lone narrator) + Holt (monster MMC) are two of the sweetest, funniest little love-muffins who must be protected at all costs. Seriously. Their meet-cute is hilariously embarrassing, and the fact that it all centres around Taylor's ennui is just icing on the cake (pun intended 😉).
"Um." I tried to let out a carefree chuckle, but it was a touch shrill and hysterical. "So, you're gonna laugh about this, but-"
"I don't want to laugh tonight." He waved an elegant, long-fingered hand and leaned back in his seat, the leather creaking. "I want to feel that sense of dread specific to a man who has just realised that the crushing grind of his daily life will inevitably leave him an empty husk."
Well, wasn't that a fresh slap of reality right in the f*ucking face.
They have amazing chemistry and their drunken hi-jinx were highly entertaining. Just when I think I couldn't be more smitten with their developing relationship, they also go off antiquing, partake in some skinny dipping, and *gasp* sexily iron some underwear 😂. While they were both older MCs (late 30s), I did feel they came across a tad on the younger side. But then again, I'm also in my late 30s and definitely don't always feel like an 'adult' so who am I to judge!
Now don't come at me for this but...this bordered on almost too much sex. I know, I know. Someone who pretty much exclusively reads romance + erotica shouldn't really be complaining about such a thing, but Lily shines in her world developing and I think a little more focus on expanding the plot would have been more beneficial to the story. I also missed the dual narration like her previous releases and would have liked to read some of Holt's POV. That's just a me thing though - it doesn't detract from the overall storytelling.
The cast of supporting characters is delightful and I can't wait to see what future couples are going to receive a book. Very much looking forward to book 2 after the included sneak peek too!
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Eating disorder, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders