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Until Him
by Cora Rose
This premise was pretty nasty and non-consensual. Theo basically blackmails Logan into having sex with him in return for tutoring sessions Logan desperately needs. And when they actually get to all their manipulated sexual deeds, Theo is harsh and cold; it gave me the creeps.
Luckily, though, this was mostly only a problem in the first half of the book, but still.. They definitely had a very rocky start, which made it difficult for me to get into the romance.
Nonetheless, I did think that this book got a little better over time and the characters became a little less annoying, but I still can’t say I ever became a big fan. My feelings on this book went from “ew” to “mwah” and eventually even ended on “mhm”, but I never actually got to a point of love or genuine investment. I ended up feeling ambivalent towards the whole thing, which isn’t awful but definitely isn’t great either.
This relationship actually reminded me a lot of Luke and Elliot (from Cora’s previous book), which is not a good thing in my opinion. Their dynamic was very similar with Logan just following Theo around like a brainless puppy, willing to do everything for him, while Theo is not giving him anything other than the cold shoulder or the occasional cruel words. It pissed me off a lot and also made it very hard for me ship these two.
However, I do have to admit that Logan was never quite as stupid as Luke, and Theo was never quite as mean as Elliot, but still… Logan needed to learn some self-respect, while Theo genuinely needed to grow up and just get a grip. It was embarrassing for both of them.
I think the best part about this whole book was the excitement I felt for Landon and Finn’s relationship. Their dynamic was so lovely and so cute, and I have to say I am very much looking forward to reading their story in the next book!
However, if their book turns out to be a disappointment as well, then I think I might actually be done with this author for a while. As it is now, I still have faith and am hoping that some of her books just need a better premise with better characters. After all, I know she can get it right; she’s done it before with other books. Fingers crossed!
Recommendation: If you read this author's previous series and were a huge fan of “Whit” and “Luke”, then I think you might love this book, because there are many similarities with those two stories. However, if you are more like me, and only really loved “Sem” and/or “Emery”, then I think this book will most likely be a bust for you too.
Luckily, though, this was mostly only a problem in the first half of the book, but still.. They definitely had a very rocky start, which made it difficult for me to get into the romance.
Nonetheless, I did think that this book got a little better over time and the characters became a little less annoying, but I still can’t say I ever became a big fan. My feelings on this book went from “ew” to “mwah” and eventually even ended on “mhm”, but I never actually got to a point of love or genuine investment. I ended up feeling ambivalent towards the whole thing, which isn’t awful but definitely isn’t great either.
This relationship actually reminded me a lot of Luke and Elliot (from Cora’s previous book), which is not a good thing in my opinion. Their dynamic was very similar with Logan just following Theo around like a brainless puppy, willing to do everything for him, while Theo is not giving him anything other than the cold shoulder or the occasional cruel words. It pissed me off a lot and also made it very hard for me ship these two.
However, I do have to admit that Logan was never quite as stupid as Luke, and Theo was never quite as mean as Elliot, but still… Logan needed to learn some self-respect, while Theo genuinely needed to grow up and just get a grip. It was embarrassing for both of them.
I think the best part about this whole book was the excitement I felt for Landon and Finn’s relationship. Their dynamic was so lovely and so cute, and I have to say I am very much looking forward to reading their story in the next book!
However, if their book turns out to be a disappointment as well, then I think I might actually be done with this author for a while. As it is now, I still have faith and am hoping that some of her books just need a better premise with better characters. After all, I know she can get it right; she’s done it before with other books. Fingers crossed!
Recommendation: If you read this author's previous series and were a huge fan of “Whit” and “Luke”, then I think you might love this book, because there are many similarities with those two stories. However, if you are more like me, and only really loved “Sem” and/or “Emery”, then I think this book will most likely be a bust for you too.