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A review by what_karla_reads
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4/5 stars
3.5/5 spice
So basically, the grumpiest of grumps that insists on never falling in love meets his match and can't help becoming obsessed. Loved these characters and the entire family dynamic.
Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town vibes
Single "mom"
Older MCs (mid 30s/40s)
Obsessed hero
Alphahole MC
Found family
She falls first/he falls harder
Dual POV
Naomi is very relatable, with a heart full of gold. She's just so easy to like. I completely understood all her fears of parenthood and wanting to do her best. I understood that she felt unworthy and unwanted, but I did want to see her find a little more of her confidence. Knox was the quintessential grumpy alphahole that you can't help being drawn to. Maybe it's that wounded soul vibe that is like catnip to a natural caregiver/problem solver. Every interaction he had with Naomi was both electrifying and funny. I loved all the shenanigans they went through... especially their first encounter. And the chemistry they had was off the charts hot. Lots of spice and fun times.
Overall, it is a drama filled, funny, small-town, grumpy/sunshine romance that delivers with a satisfying HEA. It was a little long in my opinion, but I think getting the extra moments with side characters was worth it. Really added to the found family aspect of the story... especially in the end. I highly recommend this book for fans of small town romances with a sexy, grumpy, alphahole MC.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Domestic abuse, gun violence/injury, child abandonment, kidnapping, drug abuse, death of parent/grandparent, emotional abuse, gaslighting, explicit sexual content, explicit language
3.5/5 spice
So basically, the grumpiest of grumps that insists on never falling in love meets his match and can't help becoming obsessed. Loved these characters and the entire family dynamic.
Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town vibes
Single "mom"
Older MCs (mid 30s/40s)
Obsessed hero
Alphahole MC
Found family
She falls first/he falls harder
Dual POV
Naomi is very relatable, with a heart full of gold. She's just so easy to like. I completely understood all her fears of parenthood and wanting to do her best. I understood that she felt unworthy and unwanted, but I did want to see her find a little more of her confidence. Knox was the quintessential grumpy alphahole that you can't help being drawn to. Maybe it's that wounded soul vibe that is like catnip to a natural caregiver/problem solver. Every interaction he had with Naomi was both electrifying and funny. I loved all the shenanigans they went through... especially their first encounter. And the chemistry they had was off the charts hot. Lots of spice and fun times.
Overall, it is a drama filled, funny, small-town, grumpy/sunshine romance that delivers with a satisfying HEA. It was a little long in my opinion, but I think getting the extra moments with side characters was worth it. Really added to the found family aspect of the story... especially in the end. I highly recommend this book for fans of small town romances with a sexy, grumpy, alphahole MC.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Domestic abuse, gun violence/injury, child abandonment, kidnapping, drug abuse, death of parent/grandparent, emotional abuse, gaslighting, explicit sexual content, explicit language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Gun violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Infertility, Addiction, and Domestic abuse