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Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thanks to Forever Publishing and NeGallery for this ARC. Can't get Enough is the HIGHLY anticipated final book of the Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan. This last book follows Hendrix, a woman with goals, dreams, ambitions, and who is also facing her toughest challenge caring for an aging parent. Maverick Bell is a charming billionaire that will ALWAYS find ways to get what he wants, enter Hendrix.
Let me start by saying that I am so sad I am saying goodbye to the girls from Skyland. Kennedy has created a world in which you don't only fall in love with the romance of her books, but also have no other option but to root for the individual characters's growth and development. I adored Hendrix in the first 2 books, and in her own story at times I could relate to her. Her determination and her goal getting mind will always be so powerful to me. The sad realities of taking care of aging parents that have deteriorating conditions like Alzheimer's was very well fleshed out and researched. Something that Kennedy does AMAZINGLY in all her books. When it comes to the mmc, Maverick was charming and very sexy. His chemistry with Hendrix was palpable and I honestly think they were perfect for each other. I swooned, cried and laugh while reading so that in itself is a win in my household.
With all that being said, the reason this book doesn't rank higher for me, is that I had some issues with the pacing and how the story played out. First (and without getting into any spoilers), I really don't like how Hendrix and Mav meet. Don't get me wrong, the meet-cute itself was not my problem, it was the situation around them. I understand that it gave the book the "forbidden" aspect but like it was mentioned several times in the book, they were grown adults that were free to do as they pleased. Idk I would've been better without the whole "ex" storyline. Their relationship to me had some pacing problems, at time "too fast" and in others "too slow". They barely had time together and yet it was too fast?. Idk if I am making sense but that is how I felt while reading. I wanted to see more of them growing and getting to know each other in ways were physical and sexual chemistry wasn't in the forefront. While it has its moments of character development and beautiful representations of grief and chronic ilness, It just didn't have the heart that the first 2 books in the series had, and I wanted more for my Girl Hendrix.
Still, like I mentioned before, I am going to miss them all. Seeing everyone together made my heart happy. I love everyone and their happy endings. Loved the consistency between all the books when it came to real female friendships, true soulmates and companions. I will miss you girls.
Thanks again for the E-ARC.
Let me start by saying that I am so sad I am saying goodbye to the girls from Skyland. Kennedy has created a world in which you don't only fall in love with the romance of her books, but also have no other option but to root for the individual characters's growth and development. I adored Hendrix in the first 2 books, and in her own story at times I could relate to her. Her determination and her goal getting mind will always be so powerful to me. The sad realities of taking care of aging parents that have deteriorating conditions like Alzheimer's was very well fleshed out and researched. Something that Kennedy does AMAZINGLY in all her books. When it comes to the mmc, Maverick was charming and very sexy. His chemistry with Hendrix was palpable and I honestly think they were perfect for each other. I swooned, cried and laugh while reading so that in itself is a win in my household.
With all that being said, the reason this book doesn't rank higher for me, is that I had some issues with the pacing and how the story played out. First (and without getting into any spoilers), I really don't like how Hendrix and Mav meet. Don't get me wrong, the meet-cute itself was not my problem, it was the situation around them. I understand that it gave the book the "forbidden" aspect but like it was mentioned several times in the book, they were grown adults that were free to do as they pleased. Idk I would've been better without the whole "ex" storyline. Their relationship to me had some pacing problems, at time "too fast" and in others "too slow". They barely had time together and yet it was too fast?. Idk if I am making sense but that is how I felt while reading. I wanted to see more of them growing and getting to know each other in ways were physical and sexual chemistry wasn't in the forefront. While it has its moments of character development and beautiful representations of grief and chronic ilness, It just didn't have the heart that the first 2 books in the series had, and I wanted more for my Girl Hendrix.
Still, like I mentioned before, I am going to miss them all. Seeing everyone together made my heart happy. I love everyone and their happy endings. Loved the consistency between all the books when it came to real female friendships, true soulmates and companions. I will miss you girls.
Thanks again for the E-ARC.
Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.75
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
3.5
3 or 3.5 I still don't know!
I have mixed feelings about this one. While I liked the "ensemble" cast and there were moments that I laughed and cry, the story felt kinda boring? The last 25% picked up again it was just the middle that felt a bit redundant to me.
Still I am glad I gave it a chance, and I did like how it had "open ending." Idk I was just expecting way more.
I have mixed feelings about this one. While I liked the "ensemble" cast and there were moments that I laughed and cry, the story felt kinda boring? The last 25% picked up again it was just the middle that felt a bit redundant to me.
Still I am glad I gave it a chance, and I did like how it had "open ending." Idk I was just expecting way more.
Yours, Forever by Leonor Soliz
3.5
3.5 - 3.75
I liked this one way more than I did the first one! The cozy vibes were there and a cinnamon roll mmc was what i needed!!!!! The narrators of this audiobook were also way better than the first one! Can’t wait to keep reading the series
I liked this one way more than I did the first one! The cozy vibes were there and a cinnamon roll mmc was what i needed!!!!! The narrators of this audiobook were also way better than the first one! Can’t wait to keep reading the series