A review by amandacoyne
Shameless King by Maya Hughes

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Thinking somewhere in the 3.25-3.5 range but rounding down. I think my enjoyment level decreased just because it took me so long to finish it more than it actually being a bad book. There were times I was obsessed with this book and didn’t want to put it down then times I couldn’t care less and didn’t even want to pick it up. Which I blame on just me being busy-leading to this taking months to finish. It suffered from just my mood reading tendencies so I do feel bad. I think if I would have just read it in a week to two weeks it would have been a 4 star read for me. 

Loved everything about Mak and Declan both individually and together. Mak’s struggle with perfectionism really hit home especially in the sense of wanting to get into med school

(or maybe she doesn’t want that now? I’m confused with that. I knew she was just doing it because it was her brother’s dream not hers/our of guilt and the story left off with her wanting to live for herself and she’s happy she has time to figure out what she wants. So is it medicine? I have no idea. I’m hoping the series helps clear that up).

Declan’s struggles with money are relatable and wanting to help his mom was so sweet.

Fuck his dad glad he isn’t trying to prove himself to him anymore.

They had such great chemistry though like WOW! Loved the banter. Loved how much they (especially Declan) loved the other and how it changed them both in such good ways. I only wish they would have realized just how similar they are-they had soulmatism energy but I don’t think it went deep enough for it. I would have loved if it went just a tad deeper than it did. But proud of their growth as individuals and as a couple. 

CAN’T WAIT FOR HEATH’S BOOK THOUGH I’M IN LOVE WITH HIM ALREADY!!!