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Tell Me How You Hate Me by Cali Melle
4.0
The minute I started reading this book, from the very first scene to the end, I was totally and simply hooked.
The relationship between the two main characters is deep and complex. From rivals and enemies who also share an intense connection, it was fascinating to witness.
The fact that they end up having to work together and be partners on the ice added an extra layer of interest to the story, making it even more gripping. Watching their relationship evolve around their partnership was hypnotizing. Their push and pull was so enticing and made me want to read more and more.
The drama in this book was everything and absolutely absorbing. I wished we could have more insight into their individual stories, to understand more why they’re so reluctant to commitment, why they don’t believe in love and why they’re unable to trust each other with their hearts.
The story was so gripping, it was a pain to stop reading and it’s everything I wanted from this book.
Hopefully, there's a story coming for Austin and Brynn because I'll definitely read it!
The Plot Twist by Victoria Walters
3.5
I loved the first half of this second chance romance A LOT. This is my 2nd favorite trope and it checked everything on the list. Baad break-up. Heartbreak. 6 years time jump. They’re not over each other. Sexual tension. It was amazing.
But going into the second half, my attention wasn’t caught any more. I was bored most of the time and also a little weirded out by the writing, even if I can’t explain why.
Overall, it was very sweet, and if you’re looking for a second chance romance set in Autumn-London that will talk a lot about books, then you can go for it.
But going into the second half, my attention wasn’t caught any more. I was bored most of the time and also a little weirded out by the writing, even if I can’t explain why.
Overall, it was very sweet, and if you’re looking for a second chance romance set in Autumn-London that will talk a lot about books, then you can go for it.
Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher
5.0
I already devoured and adored book 1 [Love Redesigned] and I easily fell in love with our favorite billionaires a second time.
Lauren Asher's writing is amazing in conveying all sorts of emotions, but I have to admit that she did a particularly good job on her main characters and their personal stories.
Rafael and Ellie both have very difficult pasts, hard childhoods, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and very hard shells to crack. Seeing them improve, open up and move on the path of acceptance and healing was beautiful and one of the things I adored in this story, even beyond the romance.
Well, I won’t lie, the romance is, of course, amazing as well. The chemistry between the characters was already explosive in Love Redesigned and book 2 delivers what we expected: a top-tier slow-burn between a single dad and his son's nanny. Their relationship builds as the walls protecting their hearts crumble and it was beautiful to read. Also, I love Nico so much, I would fight bare-hands for this child.
Bonus: a soft ending, extended by a whole bunch of bonus chapters and epilogues that give us a glimpse of life 'after' the happy ending.
NB: I switched between digital and audio for this book and the narrators did such a great job with this duet. The parts in Spanish were just perfect.
Crown of Light and Shadows by G.K. DeRosa
3.0
🇺🇸Listen, I hate when people do this and start comparing one book to another because I deeply believe that everything has been created and invented already and each author is doing their best with the last crumbs left. BUT. This was Fourth Wing if Xaden had been a professor and not another student. Too many similarities that made my eyebrows go up and my eyes roll.
And it’s a shame because the characters were great, the tension between them was amazing and I loved the fact that their relationship is forbidden. Also, the ending was great and I’m curious about what happens next so I’ll definitely pick up the next book. Hopefully, it’ll be more original.
🇫🇷Écoutez, je déteste quand les gens font ça et commencent à comparer un livre à un autre parce que je crois profondément que tout a déjà été créé et inventé et que chaque auteur fait de son mieux avec les dernières miettes restantes.
MAIS ce roman, c’était Fourth Wing si Xaden avait été un professeur et non un étudiant. C’est tout, je l’ai dit.
Et c'est dommage parce que les personnages étaient géniaux, la tension entre eux était incroyable et j'ai adoré le fait que leur relation était interdite. Aussi, la fin était super et je suis curieuse de savoir ce qui se passe ensuite donc je vais certainement lire le prochain livre. Espérons qu'il sera plus original.
And it’s a shame because the characters were great, the tension between them was amazing and I loved the fact that their relationship is forbidden. Also, the ending was great and I’m curious about what happens next so I’ll definitely pick up the next book. Hopefully, it’ll be more original.
🇫🇷Écoutez, je déteste quand les gens font ça et commencent à comparer un livre à un autre parce que je crois profondément que tout a déjà été créé et inventé et que chaque auteur fait de son mieux avec les dernières miettes restantes.
MAIS ce roman, c’était Fourth Wing si Xaden avait été un professeur et non un étudiant. C’est tout, je l’ai dit.
Et c'est dommage parce que les personnages étaient géniaux, la tension entre eux était incroyable et j'ai adoré le fait que leur relation était interdite. Aussi, la fin était super et je suis curieuse de savoir ce qui se passe ensuite donc je vais certainement lire le prochain livre. Espérons qu'il sera plus original.