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havenotreadinyears 's review for:
Gloves Off
by Stephanie Archer
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I personally find marriage of convenience storylines either a hit or miss in the way they are written, no inbetween. This one is a hit for me. Did they take a little long to talk about their preconceived notions about either other? Sure. But I didn't mind and it didn't make me uncomfortable like other books might. Their tension and banter was written well and the Duett narration brought it to live amazingly.
And for once, I actually did hope that the woman would change her name to the guys' name. I usually don't care for all the marriage and kids HEA, they feel forced to me, written way too often. But as Georgia said herself, she doesn't like what her well known family name stands for and she does really like his family. So it surprised me that that wasn't something she ended up doing (maybe surprise him with for their wedding)
And for once, I actually did hope that the woman would change her name to the guys' name. I usually don't care for all the marriage and kids HEA, they feel forced to me, written way too often. But as Georgia said herself, she doesn't like what her well known family name stands for and she does really like his family. So it surprised me that that wasn't something she ended up doing (maybe surprise him with for their wedding)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Medical content
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment