A review by dinoqueenreads
Streams and Schemes by Rebecca Kinkade

5.0

 <b><i><u>please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers</b></i></u>

<i><u>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. </i></u>

<b>HEA:</b> yes with extended epilogue short stories when you sign up for Rebecca’s newsletter!

<b>spice:</b> tons of open-door spicy scenes

<b>TWs:</b> attempted SA, slut shaming, misogyny, sexism, racism, neglectful/emotionally abusive parents, death of a parent (off page), cheating (not MCs), narcissistic parent, mentions of suicide (not MCs, off page), divorce, assault

TW Note: there is no cheating between the MCs but the FMC is a camgirl and continues her work after starting a relationship with the (very supportive) MMC

<b>standalone:</b> yes, but there’s definitely potential for some follow up books in the same universe (pretty please Rebecca Kincade??)

<b>final thoughts</b>: HOLY MOLY!!! What a ride! This was such a great story filled with plenty of plot and tons of great spicy scenes. I love the sex positivity from the MCs and most of the supporting characters, the dynamics between the MCs once they finally get out of their heads and <i>just go for it</i>, and the character growth.

This book (and its extended epilogues both within the book and from the newsletter!) has some of the hottest spicy scenes I’ve read and goes through an EXTENSIVE kink list that were all really well done.

This was my first book from Rebecca Kinkade and I can’t wait to read more from her. Great mix of plot and smut, easy to read, medium-to-fast paced

 

read this book if you love

😬 angst 

🏝️ forced proximity 

🧠 “it’s always been you” 

☠️ “touch her and die” 

💞 neighbors-to-lovers 

🔀 opposites attract 

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family 

😳 forbidden lovers 

🤫 hidden secrets 

🥰 nicknames 

😂 romcom 

⛓️ BDSM 

🤩 curvy FMC