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A review by keyro
Rival by Penelope Douglas
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I enjoyed this being a dual POV book in comparison to Bully + Until You. It somewhat closed/meshed their stories well.
Unfortunately I listened via audiobook and did not enjoy the reader as she was the same reader to voice for tate.
The spice was detailed and not rushed. in my opinion, way spicier than Bully & Until You.
Something about the plot has me at 2 stars and it’s simply the agonizing “enemies to lovers” trope used in this book, although not necessarily enemies but more “complicated”. it still felt similar to jared and tate. Felt like the characters could have gone a different path to show their disdain.
Spoiler: the pregnant at 16 cliché was “alright” it added to her story but married at 18???? I draw the line..
Personally, i’m not too fond of step-siblings trope but i’m glad she continued to clarify that they weren’t close in a siblings way and didn’t grow up together
Spoiler: the ending felt rushed (revealing her ab0rtion and her mom trying to fk maddoc) it was never thoroughly discussed/dissected
Bully 2/5
Until You 3/5
Rival 2/5
Unfortunately I listened via audiobook and did not enjoy the reader as she was the same reader to voice for tate.
The spice was detailed and not rushed. in my opinion, way spicier than Bully & Until You.
Something about the plot has me at 2 stars and it’s simply the agonizing “enemies to lovers” trope used in this book, although not necessarily enemies but more “complicated”. it still felt similar to jared and tate. Felt like the characters could have gone a different path to show their disdain.
Spoiler: the pregnant at 16 cliché was “alright” it added to her story but married at 18???? I draw the line..
Personally, i’m not too fond of step-siblings trope but i’m glad she continued to clarify that they weren’t close in a siblings way and didn’t grow up together
Spoiler: the ending felt rushed (revealing her ab0rtion and her mom trying to fk maddoc) it was never thoroughly discussed/dissected
Bully 2/5
Until You 3/5
Rival 2/5