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A review by readsbyholliex
On Guard by Denise Stone, Kels Stone
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I absolutely devoured this. Good girl x Bad Boy? Hollywood Actress X Olympic Fencer? Give me 14 of them right now.
Seriously though, Reese and Dante’s story had everything. The ins and outs of their worlds, plus the deep inside look of how it really takes its toll on a person. What starts out with snippy banter and untrusting looks, between them turns into working together, team work, and most of all trust. Not only do they seem to see one another behind the walls they carefully have up, but they see behind the persona’s they’re supposed to be too. Reading about Reese fully embracing who she is and what she wants was so refreshing, especially when everyone just seems to want women to stand in line and listen. Dante realizing what his real passion was and what he really wants while also realizing what he no longer does was also very heartwarming. As always with a Kels & Denise book, my favorite thing of all? Communication, and the fear of being vulnerable with someone, but doing it anyway.
Seriously though, Reese and Dante’s story had everything. The ins and outs of their worlds, plus the deep inside look of how it really takes its toll on a person. What starts out with snippy banter and untrusting looks, between them turns into working together, team work, and most of all trust. Not only do they seem to see one another behind the walls they carefully have up, but they see behind the persona’s they’re supposed to be too. Reading about Reese fully embracing who she is and what she wants was so refreshing, especially when everyone just seems to want women to stand in line and listen. Dante realizing what his real passion was and what he really wants while also realizing what he no longer does was also very heartwarming. As always with a Kels & Denise book, my favorite thing of all? Communication, and the fear of being vulnerable with someone, but doing it anyway.