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A review by jess_read
The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This absolutely delivered on what the title promised. It’s a fun, clever enemies-to-lovers romance packed with sharp wit, strong personalities, and laugh out loud banter. The slow burn and yearning were chef’s kiss and kept me completely hooked. The writing style was playful and unique, though it took me a few chapters to fully get used to it. It’s definitely more character-driven than plot-heavy, with lots of dialogue, but it mostly worked thanks to the witty writing.
The world building felt a little vague and could use more depth. I wasn’t totally sure what time period the story was set in, and that lack of clarity made it harder to fully immerse myself. That said, the magic system was really cool and definitely has me curious to see where it goes. I also appreciated the glossary since there were quite a few unfamiliar terms.
The deofols were easily one of the highlights for me. They added a chaotic energy to the story, and I’m hoping we get more of them in the next book. I went in thinking this was a standalone, so the ending caught me off guard, but it sets things up nicely for the next book, and I can’t wait to see where the story goes. If you like clever, chaotic romantasy with great banter, you’ll probably enjoy this.
Thank you, NetGalley and Berkley, for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The world building felt a little vague and could use more depth. I wasn’t totally sure what time period the story was set in, and that lack of clarity made it harder to fully immerse myself. That said, the magic system was really cool and definitely has me curious to see where it goes. I also appreciated the glossary since there were quite a few unfamiliar terms.
The deofols were easily one of the highlights for me. They added a chaotic energy to the story, and I’m hoping we get more of them in the next book. I went in thinking this was a standalone, so the ending caught me off guard, but it sets things up nicely for the next book, and I can’t wait to see where the story goes. If you like clever, chaotic romantasy with great banter, you’ll probably enjoy this.
Thank you, NetGalley and Berkley, for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Murder