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This book really thrives on its cuteness and light-hearted vibe. It has some humour sprinkled in there as well, which is always something I appreciate.
However, there is also a more serious tone with one of the main characters going through a mid-life crisis at 28. This was handled fairly well and actually served as a great secondary plot to the romance.
Both Kai and Gray are likeable characters, and their initial friendship already seemed incredibly strong. They were truly there for each other, especially Gray for Kai.
Their transition into being more than friends was incredibly slow-burn, which I loved. Subsequently, it was a bit disappointing that once they got together, it felt like it all went quite fast with many skips in time and without much detail. The story basically went from very in-depth to slightly superficial. This could have definitely been done better and thus, I liked the beginning and middle of the novel a lot more than the end.
I'm a bit unsure of my exact stance on this novel as it was entirely enjoyable, but I'm not sure if the emotional side of it was intense and developed enough for my liking.
The overall storyline was exactly my cup of tea and there's not much I can pin-point I didn't like about it, yet something about the execution made me not be as in love with this novel as I could have been.
So yea, this is definitely a read I would recommend because of its high entertainment factor, but not something that'll go down as one of my favourites or anything. It was good, not amazing.
However, there is also a more serious tone with one of the main characters going through a mid-life crisis at 28. This was handled fairly well and actually served as a great secondary plot to the romance.
Both Kai and Gray are likeable characters, and their initial friendship already seemed incredibly strong. They were truly there for each other, especially Gray for Kai.
Their transition into being more than friends was incredibly slow-burn, which I loved. Subsequently, it was a bit disappointing that once they got together, it felt like it all went quite fast with many skips in time and without much detail. The story basically went from very in-depth to slightly superficial. This could have definitely been done better and thus, I liked the beginning and middle of the novel a lot more than the end.
I'm a bit unsure of my exact stance on this novel as it was entirely enjoyable, but I'm not sure if the emotional side of it was intense and developed enough for my liking.
The overall storyline was exactly my cup of tea and there's not much I can pin-point I didn't like about it, yet something about the execution made me not be as in love with this novel as I could have been.
So yea, this is definitely a read I would recommend because of its high entertainment factor, but not something that'll go down as one of my favourites or anything. It was good, not amazing.
Why, oh, why, oh, why??? Why did Fitz have to be so incredibly frustrating?
This was a very entertaining read which definitely had potential, but, unfortunately, I cannot say that I truly liked it.
The reason for this is one person, and one person only: Colin Fitzgerald. This man got on my damn nerves and he just simply did not deserve Summer. He did not appreciate her, he even looked down on her, and he was entirely unreasonable. He could not make up his damn mind, which also made him the biggest hypocrite ever: he hated Summer's supposed "drama", but the only drama between them ever came from Fitz's utter inability to be a normal or decent person. God, he was a douche.
Anyway, like I said, this novel did entertain me as it surely had plenty of things I liked: Summer was a nice and fun main character, Brenna and Miller were both awesome side characters (funny too), and Hunter seemed very sweet.
Honestly, I freaking wish Summer would have ended up with Hunter instead of the douche. I mean, why the hell didn't she? I get that we hardly got to read about any of their interactions, but even so, he was so much better. I don't get Summer's choice, I really don't. I also just feel really bad for him with how everything turned out. Nothing ever really gets resolved for him and he doesn't deserve the shitty situation he's in now.
Long story short, this novel had its upsides and its downsides, but I think the downsides weighed a bit more heavily for me. I just couldn't look past Fitz's douchiness, which, in result, also ruined the romance for me. Add to that the complete absence of a side plot and you're left with some entertaining scenes, but otherwise merely empty feelings and an annoying male main character.
This was a very entertaining read which definitely had potential, but, unfortunately, I cannot say that I truly liked it.
The reason for this is one person, and one person only: Colin Fitzgerald. This man got on my damn nerves and he just simply did not deserve Summer. He did not appreciate her, he even looked down on her, and he was entirely unreasonable. He could not make up his damn mind, which also made him the biggest hypocrite ever: he hated Summer's supposed "drama", but the only drama between them ever came from Fitz's utter inability to be a normal or decent person. God, he was a douche.
Anyway, like I said, this novel did entertain me as it surely had plenty of things I liked: Summer was a nice and fun main character, Brenna and Miller were both awesome side characters (funny too), and Hunter seemed very sweet.
Honestly, I freaking wish Summer would have ended up with Hunter instead of the douche. I mean, why the hell didn't she? I get that we hardly got to read about any of their interactions, but even so, he was so much better. I don't get Summer's choice, I really don't. I also just feel really bad for him with how everything turned out. Nothing ever really gets resolved for him and he doesn't deserve the shitty situation he's in now.
Long story short, this novel had its upsides and its downsides, but I think the downsides weighed a bit more heavily for me. I just couldn't look past Fitz's douchiness, which, in result, also ruined the romance for me. Add to that the complete absence of a side plot and you're left with some entertaining scenes, but otherwise merely empty feelings and an annoying male main character.
After this book my patience with this series is starting to wear dangerously thin. It is so frustrating, because the idea of these books has so much potential, but it's simply just not working out the way it is supposed to.
I feel like this author has a certain writing style that just isn't for me; in particular the way she describes her surroundings in such flowery and endless prose, but there's also a lack of true emotion in her writing. She seems to be quite unable to ever truly grip me. I am interested in what she's writing, but it’s quite slow going and I also just don't really.. care.
I don't know if that sounds like it makes sense, but I basically mean to say that these books spark my curiosity, but not any love or liking for what I'm reading about. It's leaving me a bit cold.
This is not all due to the writing style though, it is also due to the complete lack of characterization of her characters. And it's not even that I don't like them, but they're just so flat and empty.
Take Alec, Isabel, Luke and Magnus, for example: all four of them are characters I objectively like and want to care about, but they are just so incredibly under-developed that I simply cannot.
Now when it comes to Jace and Simon, it's a bit different. I feel like they have definitely gotten enough 'screentime' to establish some sort of well-rounded personality, yet I also don't feel anything for them. Before this particular book I didn't even think I liked Simon, but I feel like he definitely had some sort of character-development within this book, which is good.
These characters are not all static, they do change for the better, almost all of them do. Which is why it's even more sad that it's written in such an emotionless manner, not captivating me in any way.
Sadly, and most importantly, when it comes to Clary, I do not only believe that she's a flat character, I also just don't like her. She definitely suffers from the main character syndrome. She is so bland and whiny, and I just cannot for the life of me understand why people care so much about her. And since most of this series is about people doing stuff for her and, well, just her in general (seeing how she's the main character and all), it makes me even more detached from the story. I simply don't care about her or what happens to her. Sorry, not sorry.
All these issues are not new to the series; they were already there from the beginning with City of Bones. Yet, I did not fault it so much for it then, because I figured it was just because the world-building and relationships needed to be established. I figured the emotions would come later.
I feel like these things are normal for a start of a series, but it's not normal to still be in that stage when it's the third book. It should have gotten better by now, yet is hasn't.
I'm not sure I still have hope for this series, or if maybe this author just isn't for me. Then again, I've heard that her other series are so much better, and the next book to read in this universe would be Clockwork Angel, which is not actually part of 'The Mortal Instruments' series.
I might continue with that one, I'll think about it. It seems like a bit of a waste to have gotten through these books and then not read the ones people actually love the most.
I feel like this author has a certain writing style that just isn't for me; in particular the way she describes her surroundings in such flowery and endless prose, but there's also a lack of true emotion in her writing. She seems to be quite unable to ever truly grip me. I am interested in what she's writing, but it’s quite slow going and I also just don't really.. care.
I don't know if that sounds like it makes sense, but I basically mean to say that these books spark my curiosity, but not any love or liking for what I'm reading about. It's leaving me a bit cold.
This is not all due to the writing style though, it is also due to the complete lack of characterization of her characters. And it's not even that I don't like them, but they're just so flat and empty.
Take Alec, Isabel, Luke and Magnus, for example: all four of them are characters I objectively like and want to care about, but they are just so incredibly under-developed that I simply cannot.
Now when it comes to Jace and Simon, it's a bit different. I feel like they have definitely gotten enough 'screentime' to establish some sort of well-rounded personality, yet I also don't feel anything for them. Before this particular book I didn't even think I liked Simon, but I feel like he definitely had some sort of character-development within this book, which is good.
These characters are not all static, they do change for the better, almost all of them do. Which is why it's even more sad that it's written in such an emotionless manner, not captivating me in any way.
Sadly, and most importantly, when it comes to Clary, I do not only believe that she's a flat character, I also just don't like her. She definitely suffers from the main character syndrome. She is so bland and whiny, and I just cannot for the life of me understand why people care so much about her. And since most of this series is about people doing stuff for her and, well, just her in general (seeing how she's the main character and all), it makes me even more detached from the story. I simply don't care about her or what happens to her. Sorry, not sorry.
All these issues are not new to the series; they were already there from the beginning with City of Bones. Yet, I did not fault it so much for it then, because I figured it was just because the world-building and relationships needed to be established. I figured the emotions would come later.
I feel like these things are normal for a start of a series, but it's not normal to still be in that stage when it's the third book. It should have gotten better by now, yet is hasn't.
I'm not sure I still have hope for this series, or if maybe this author just isn't for me. Then again, I've heard that her other series are so much better, and the next book to read in this universe would be Clockwork Angel, which is not actually part of 'The Mortal Instruments' series.
I might continue with that one, I'll think about it. It seems like a bit of a waste to have gotten through these books and then not read the ones people actually love the most.
Let me first say that I love Magnus and Alec together. They're my favorite couple in 'The Mortal Instruments' series without a doubt. However, I am sad to say that nothing really happens in this particular novella.
Even though a lot of the story focuses on Magnus' feelings for Alec, it was more telling than showing. This is completely different from The Course of True Love and First Dates, as we actually got to see Magnus and Alec interact with each other in that novella, which was adorable.
Now, I don't mean to suggest that I didn't think Magnus' inner musings about his slight obsession with Alec weren't adorable too, but it was simply kind of boring because that's all they were: musings.
Basically, this novella could have used a bit more of a plot, and preferably one not concerning a random demon being summoned for a random lady, who I do not give a single fuck about.
To be honest, I am a bit disappointed that one of the few times this author actually focuses on this amazing couple, it is filled with such empty content. I had higher hopes for it.
Even though a lot of the story focuses on Magnus' feelings for Alec, it was more telling than showing. This is completely different from The Course of True Love and First Dates, as we actually got to see Magnus and Alec interact with each other in that novella, which was adorable.
Now, I don't mean to suggest that I didn't think Magnus' inner musings about his slight obsession with Alec weren't adorable too, but it was simply kind of boring because that's all they were: musings.
Basically, this novella could have used a bit more of a plot, and preferably one not concerning a random demon being summoned for a random lady, who I do not give a single fuck about.
To be honest, I am a bit disappointed that one of the few times this author actually focuses on this amazing couple, it is filled with such empty content. I had higher hopes for it.
This book is quite alright. It's very fluffy and definitely has its sweet moments, but there is just something missing for me.
Even though I enjoyed this novel, I wasn't fully invested. I didn't feel an emotional connection to the characters or the story. That's not to say the concept isn't cute or the character's aren't nice, because they are. I would even say Ren and Cole have some definite chemistry between them.
Yet, everything all remains rather surface level. There is no tension, drama or anything thrilling. Of course it's cute that everything is so smooth sailing, but then again, it can also be rather boring.
Frustratingly, Ren and Cole claim to have this very deep bond, specifically through this anonymous dating app they're on, but I never really saw that. To me, all they really had was banter and sexual chemistry.
Later on, I did start to see more of that deep bond coming from Cole as he was very supportive of Ren, and pushed him in all the right ways, which ultimately made him my favourite of the two.
Anyway, long story short, there's not much special about this novel, but there is also not much wrong with it.
I think this is one of those books where your enjoyment depends a lot on the mood you're in. I mean, if you're looking for something angsty and filled with emotions, then this is definitely not the right read for you at the moment.
Even though I enjoyed this novel, I wasn't fully invested. I didn't feel an emotional connection to the characters or the story. That's not to say the concept isn't cute or the character's aren't nice, because they are. I would even say Ren and Cole have some definite chemistry between them.
Yet, everything all remains rather surface level. There is no tension, drama or anything thrilling. Of course it's cute that everything is so smooth sailing, but then again, it can also be rather boring.
Frustratingly, Ren and Cole claim to have this very deep bond, specifically through this anonymous dating app they're on, but I never really saw that. To me, all they really had was banter and sexual chemistry.
Later on, I did start to see more of that deep bond coming from Cole as he was very supportive of Ren, and pushed him in all the right ways, which ultimately made him my favourite of the two.
Anyway, long story short, there's not much special about this novel, but there is also not much wrong with it.
I think this is one of those books where your enjoyment depends a lot on the mood you're in. I mean, if you're looking for something angsty and filled with emotions, then this is definitely not the right read for you at the moment.
Am I even supposed to really have an opinion on this?
This was incredibly short and basically completely useless. Not to mention, the very small amount of content it did have was boring and even kind of weird. Not cute, not sexy, just weird.
This was incredibly short and basically completely useless. Not to mention, the very small amount of content it did have was boring and even kind of weird. Not cute, not sexy, just weird.
➛First read: October 2021 | ★4.5 stars
➛Second read: March 2025 | ★3.0 stars
EDIT after my re-read:
Sometimes it’s truly best to just… let memories stay memories. I’m almost a little sad about having had the rug pulled from under me (by myself, I suppose, so I can’t even blame anyone) when it comes to this book. I genuinely thought this was the most romantic, sweetest, dreamiest book when I first read it, which is also how I have remembered it ever since. What turns out to be the truth, though, is that this was mediocre at best.
The writing was juvenile and a little shallow, and the same thing can be said about the characters and their relationship. There was little to no depth here with hardly any real or meaningful connection to be found. Just… a bunch of slightly childish interactions centered around their fake-dating scheme, nothing more. And even during those interactions I wasn’t even that sold about their match-up; I remembered Adam as someone who was insanely obsessed with Olive and who would do anything for her despite his grumpy and rude exterior towards others, but he was actually quite… mild. He was never mean to her (or anyone else, actually), but it’s also not like he was going above and beyond to be making a good impression on her and stealing her heart. He was actually pretty neutral and flat in most of their interactions. Not at all what I had been expecting based on my (apparently false) memories in which he was supposed to be desperate to win her love as he’d been obsessed with her for years. I honestly wasn’t getting that vibe from him at all. I hate to say it, but they were kind of just giving me nothing.
Oh well, I guess it’s all almost funny as I always truly thought this was Ali’s best book, but now it turns out it’s actually my least favourite. How the turntables…
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Awwww, this was so freaking CUTE! It honestly made me feel all mushy inside. I was constantly smiling throughout this entire novel.
To be fair, how could I possibly not love it? Adam is such a dreamboat and Olive is truly an incredibly likable main character. Their match-up felt very natural and well-suited. I love the whole grumpy/sunshine trope, and Adam definitely delivered on the ‘grump’ front. What I loved most about it though, was how sweet and caring he was towards Olive. You can genuinely tell how much he loved her. It made my heart flutter. Seriously, it fluttered.
I can only imagine how much I would have swooned reading Adam's POV. Not that I minded only reading Olive's as she was super entertaining and lovely, but still... Just IMAGINE his POV. *sigh*
The side characters contributed nicely to the story as well and I really liked Malcolm and Holden.
I also really loved the overall plotline. It was interesting and flowed well. The setting was quite original and fun.
Anyway, there were some things that could have been executed a bit better. Especially near the end, things started to slack a little bit. I would have loved to see some of the later situations and emotions explored more in detail, since they sometimes felt a bit empty or out of the blue. Some actions and miscommunications also seemed kind of stupid for no reason other than to further the plot or create drama.
However, these issues didn't diminish the general love I felt for this novel and these characters, so I'm not going to dwell on it. This was just an absolute blast to read and I simply adored it.
➛Second read: March 2025 | ★3.0 stars
EDIT after my re-read:
Sometimes it’s truly best to just… let memories stay memories. I’m almost a little sad about having had the rug pulled from under me (by myself, I suppose, so I can’t even blame anyone) when it comes to this book. I genuinely thought this was the most romantic, sweetest, dreamiest book when I first read it, which is also how I have remembered it ever since. What turns out to be the truth, though, is that this was mediocre at best.
The writing was juvenile and a little shallow, and the same thing can be said about the characters and their relationship. There was little to no depth here with hardly any real or meaningful connection to be found. Just… a bunch of slightly childish interactions centered around their fake-dating scheme, nothing more. And even during those interactions I wasn’t even that sold about their match-up; I remembered Adam as someone who was insanely obsessed with Olive and who would do anything for her despite his grumpy and rude exterior towards others, but he was actually quite… mild. He was never mean to her (or anyone else, actually), but it’s also not like he was going above and beyond to be making a good impression on her and stealing her heart. He was actually pretty neutral and flat in most of their interactions. Not at all what I had been expecting based on my (apparently false) memories in which he was supposed to be desperate to win her love as he’d been obsessed with her for years. I honestly wasn’t getting that vibe from him at all. I hate to say it, but they were kind of just giving me nothing.
Oh well, I guess it’s all almost funny as I always truly thought this was Ali’s best book, but now it turns out it’s actually my least favourite. How the turntables…
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Awwww, this was so freaking CUTE! It honestly made me feel all mushy inside. I was constantly smiling throughout this entire novel.
To be fair, how could I possibly not love it? Adam is such a dreamboat and Olive is truly an incredibly likable main character. Their match-up felt very natural and well-suited. I love the whole grumpy/sunshine trope, and Adam definitely delivered on the ‘grump’ front. What I loved most about it though, was how sweet and caring he was towards Olive. You can genuinely tell how much he loved her. It made my heart flutter. Seriously, it fluttered.
I can only imagine how much I would have swooned reading Adam's POV. Not that I minded only reading Olive's as she was super entertaining and lovely, but still... Just IMAGINE his POV. *sigh*
The side characters contributed nicely to the story as well and I really liked Malcolm and Holden.
I also really loved the overall plotline. It was interesting and flowed well. The setting was quite original and fun.
Anyway, there were some things that could have been executed a bit better. Especially near the end, things started to slack a little bit. I would have loved to see some of the later situations and emotions explored more in detail, since they sometimes felt a bit empty or out of the blue. Some actions and miscommunications also seemed kind of stupid for no reason other than to further the plot or create drama.
However, these issues didn't diminish the general love I felt for this novel and these characters, so I'm not going to dwell on it. This was just an absolute blast to read and I simply adored it.
This did not really do it for me.
The grotesque and unethical nature of this essay's proposal is meant to shock people into altering their perspective or igniting change, but it kind of left me cold. I understand the thought behind the essay and I respect it for trying to accomplish change, especially when putting the text in its original time period, but I don't think it really accomplishes anything. It can too easily be shoved under the rug as ridiculous, weird and unnecessary. It did not set me to think, even though that was obviously its intent.
I was also not the biggest fan of the writing style. The whole thing is obviously meant to be satire content wise, and I think the writing style could have played with that a bit more. It felt a bit stiff and could have been more humorous.
And if it was not going to follow the humour route, it could have at least tried to convey more emotion or spark any type of feelings in me. Now, it did neither.
All in all, I appreciate the thought, but this severely lacks in its execution. It's a no from me.
The grotesque and unethical nature of this essay's proposal is meant to shock people into altering their perspective or igniting change, but it kind of left me cold. I understand the thought behind the essay and I respect it for trying to accomplish change, especially when putting the text in its original time period, but I don't think it really accomplishes anything. It can too easily be shoved under the rug as ridiculous, weird and unnecessary. It did not set me to think, even though that was obviously its intent.
I was also not the biggest fan of the writing style. The whole thing is obviously meant to be satire content wise, and I think the writing style could have played with that a bit more. It felt a bit stiff and could have been more humorous.
And if it was not going to follow the humour route, it could have at least tried to convey more emotion or spark any type of feelings in me. Now, it did neither.
All in all, I appreciate the thought, but this severely lacks in its execution. It's a no from me.
This book is what I would describe as just a whole bunch of adorableness in the form of Charlie Winshaw. He is sweet, caring, honest, loving and loyal, but he also deals with OCD, generalized anxiety and panic attacks. In other words, he is not your standard main character, yet he is so inexplicably adorable, it makes you wonder why there aren’t more characters like him. I genuinely love Charlie and I am obsessed with the love he has for Dev. It was so intense, so complete and so real. He fell for Dev in a very natural and believable way. He also refused to let go: the minute he decided he loved Dev, he was willing to fight for him. Do anything just to make him happy and be with him. It was swoon-worthy to the max.
My love for Dev, the other main character, does not run as deeply as the one I have for Charlie, but I do understand where his more unlikable behaviour comes from. Dev has clinical depression, has obvious issues with emotional intimacy and is scared of abandonment, which can sometimes lead him to act out against and pull back from Charlie. I do believe, however, that his love for Charlie was very real, and although it wasn't as committed and longingly as Charlie's love for him was, Dev was still able to help, respect and understand Charlie in so many ways no one else had before. Their relationship has a great foundation and it was very cute to see their friendship turn into a romance.
Apart from these interesting and different love interests, the side characters were all very likable as well: Dev and Charlie's friends are so supportive, and I really appreciated them. I even grew to like the ex-boyfriend, who I thought was such a douche at the beginning. Truly, I think everyone in this book (aside from one person in particular) was humanized in a way that they felt like real and caring characters.
The setting of this rom-com is very entertaining as it centres around a Bachelor-type reality program where the star falls for his producer. Of course this means they cannot truly be together and thus, cue a lot of pining for each other. It was awesome. I do like that the story did not wait until the end for them to get together though, but rather have them be together in secret for a while, as it makes their relationship more believable and not a spur of the moment thing.
Then again, that is also why I was so disappointed with the ending as I feel it kind of ruined their whole perfect love story (and also all of Dev’s friendships). Gaping plot-holes aside, the ending was such an anti-climax. It cheapened Dev and Charlie's love and made it seem like they just as well could have not ended up together. It might be realistic, but that's not what I'm looking for in a rom-com: I want romance, I want true love, and it’s frustrating because this entire book was exactly that, aside from that ending. So yea, I was a bit disappointed about that, but I'm just going to ignore it and fangirl over the rest of the story and mainly over Charlie freaking Winshaw: Such. A. Cutie.
My love for Dev, the other main character, does not run as deeply as the one I have for Charlie, but I do understand where his more unlikable behaviour comes from. Dev has clinical depression, has obvious issues with emotional intimacy and is scared of abandonment, which can sometimes lead him to act out against and pull back from Charlie. I do believe, however, that his love for Charlie was very real, and although it wasn't as committed and longingly as Charlie's love for him was, Dev was still able to help, respect and understand Charlie in so many ways no one else had before. Their relationship has a great foundation and it was very cute to see their friendship turn into a romance.
Apart from these interesting and different love interests, the side characters were all very likable as well: Dev and Charlie's friends are so supportive, and I really appreciated them. I even grew to like the ex-boyfriend, who I thought was such a douche at the beginning. Truly, I think everyone in this book (aside from one person in particular) was humanized in a way that they felt like real and caring characters.
The setting of this rom-com is very entertaining as it centres around a Bachelor-type reality program where the star falls for his producer. Of course this means they cannot truly be together and thus, cue a lot of pining for each other. It was awesome. I do like that the story did not wait until the end for them to get together though, but rather have them be together in secret for a while, as it makes their relationship more believable and not a spur of the moment thing.
Then again, that is also why I was so disappointed with the ending as I feel it kind of ruined their whole perfect love story (and also all of Dev’s friendships). Gaping plot-holes aside, the ending was such an anti-climax. It cheapened Dev and Charlie's love and made it seem like they just as well could have not ended up together. It might be realistic, but that's not what I'm looking for in a rom-com: I want romance, I want true love, and it’s frustrating because this entire book was exactly that, aside from that ending. So yea, I was a bit disappointed about that, but I'm just going to ignore it and fangirl over the rest of the story and mainly over Charlie freaking Winshaw: Such. A. Cutie.
Holy Hell.. This book genuinely frustrated me to no end. I kind of despised everything about it, even though it had the potential to be everything I love. I mean, taking this plot and set-up at face value, I thought I was going to really like it. However, the actual book itself managed to execute everything so horribly and so annoyingly, that there was no way I could even enjoy it.
I think what bothered me most about this book were the characters and their absolute lack of a connection. Both of the love interests had an unlikable personality to begin with, but sometimes it’s possible for two arseholes to still create some chemistry. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case in this situation. All these two had was a long history and even that history does not get explored at all. There weren’t any loving or sweet moments between them. Why and if these two even really liked each other? Who the Hell knows. I would grow pretty damn sick of the other person if I were either of them. After all, Blue was such an undeciding dumbass, while Kelly was so incredibly entitled and demanding. So much so, I don't think there is even one moment where Kelly is in a mood other than angry or cranky.
Their whole story was honestly just boring. I found myself pushing to read further just to be done with it. There were also absolutely no stand-out moments: not a single one. It was bad from start to finish. I am just glad to be done with it, and I have absolutely zero intentions of ever reading the sequel.
I think what bothered me most about this book were the characters and their absolute lack of a connection. Both of the love interests had an unlikable personality to begin with, but sometimes it’s possible for two arseholes to still create some chemistry. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case in this situation. All these two had was a long history and even that history does not get explored at all. There weren’t any loving or sweet moments between them. Why and if these two even really liked each other? Who the Hell knows. I would grow pretty damn sick of the other person if I were either of them. After all, Blue was such an undeciding dumbass, while Kelly was so incredibly entitled and demanding. So much so, I don't think there is even one moment where Kelly is in a mood other than angry or cranky.
Their whole story was honestly just boring. I found myself pushing to read further just to be done with it. There were also absolutely no stand-out moments: not a single one. It was bad from start to finish. I am just glad to be done with it, and I have absolutely zero intentions of ever reading the sequel.