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lilwisptalks's Reviews (70)
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I absolutely loved this story.
Cole and Em had me wanting to slap each of them throughout this story, with their push and pull. 🙄
Both of them had doubts about the other actually wanting to be with them, which was heartbreaking.
Watching two strong men break for the love of their life. Fighting against not only their own thoughts but emotions. Hit you right in the heart.
Neither wants to relinquish control of their emotions but something about being with each other just pulls their walls down.
Their weaknesses as daunting as they are mean nothing to either if they can’t be with each other
My heart did go out to Matteo. Watching his world shatter after finding out his best friend loves his dad was painful to read.
His bond with Em and Cole has changed dramatically and won’t ever be the same. No matter how much either of them hope things will go back to normal
His bond with Em and Cole has changed dramatically and won’t ever be the same. No matter how much either of them hope things will go back to normal
This book was beautifully written. The emotion you feel throughout will definitely stay on your mind even after you finish it.
And that reveal on Chapter 41. My GOD 😱.
This one is just out but I need to know who book 2 is gonna be about.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Claimed by the Band is an amazing book. With a great plot and character development. Jordon having to hide who she really is because of what her family is and did to her is heart breaking but watching her strength grow through the entire book was beautiful.
Even when she was trying to distance herself from the very people that started to cause the very foundations she built to protect herself, to crack.
I thought I’d have loved this book more than I did. The characters and story were great and I loved watching Jordon’s journey with her own acceptance and that she was worthy for the people in her life. In having a pack that actually cares for her and wants to protect her from the very people that hurt her.
My issue with this book was the amount of errors I found in it. I understand that not everything can be caught even after it’s published and even with the ones I found it didn’t take anything away from the story or characters.
The problem I had was certain moments I had to stop and re-read the same paragraph/sentence to make sure I picked it up right.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This audiobook wasn’t like what I expected.
The constant pausing between certain scenes and paragraphs. Had me checking to make sure I hadn’t paused it.
Parts of the recording also felt like the narrator was moving away from the mic as certain scenes were loud and quiet at times.
The story is amazing and I will always love it but unfortunately the audiobook in my opinion just didn’t work.
The constant pausing between certain scenes and paragraphs. Had me checking to make sure I hadn’t paused it.
Parts of the recording also felt like the narrator was moving away from the mic as certain scenes were loud and quiet at times.
The story is amazing and I will always love it but unfortunately the audiobook in my opinion just didn’t work.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I’m normally a duet, full cast kind of audiobook listener. On rare occasions I can listen to others but I mainly stick with them especially when I’m doing an immersive reading session.
Anyway, I absolutely adored this audiobook. I loved the way each narrator was able to bring the characters to life.
The story flowed effortlessly and each character was narrated beautifully.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
I had originally DNF’d this book a few years ago and didn’t think I’d read it again but I surprised myself.
After going back and forth between different hockey romances, I was led back to this one again and again. So instead of ignoring it and just letting it stay on my DNF list, I decided to give it another try. And I’m so glad I did.
I loved this story.
Rachel and her guys were amazing to read. I loved their growth throughout the book and how supportive each of them were when exploring different aspects of their relationship. Each of them revealed parts of their past that would make anyone’s heart ache.
I would’ve loved a little more from some of the characters than I got but I’m not mad by it. My heart went out to Jake and Caleb toward the end of the book during that particular game. I hated seeing Jake hurt and broken over something he felt he was responsible for.
Thankfully Caleb managed to help him realise that what’s done is done and no amount of wishing will change what happened. Finally the confession is made and goodness was it worth it. I loved everything about it.
Ilmari letting not only Rachel but Caleb and Jake into his life was beautiful and added even more depth to his character. Especially when they all decided to give their relationship a go.
This story had me drawn in from the first few chapters. There were moments I wanted to slap some of the side characters as well as the main characters. One character I wouldn’t get sick of slapping is Avery. Goodness, I absolutely hate everything about him.
All in it was a fun, enjoyable read. Although I will say it took me almost a week to finish this book because of the length of it.
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medium-paced
This duet was amazingly done. Both narrators knew exactly how to bring out the emotions of the characters in a way that had you gripped from the moment the first sentence was spoken.
I read this book when it first released, getting through it in less than 2 days. I loved every moment of this story and this re-read just solidified that love. Both characters have their own secrets and trauma. Something they both slowly work through.
These narrators delivered exactly what I hoped to hear when this audiobook was announced.
I read this book when it first released, getting through it in less than 2 days. I loved every moment of this story and this re-read just solidified that love. Both characters have their own secrets and trauma. Something they both slowly work through.
These narrators delivered exactly what I hoped to hear when this audiobook was announced.
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This audiobook was amazingly done. I loved how the narrator not only managed to bring the main characters but also the side characters to life.
Each emotion the authors had put in this book was delivered throughout. Especially after the break up scene. Goodness, I could feel their heart ache just from the narrator's voice. He not only gave these characters life but personality.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Ash and Gin’s story was both painful and beautiful to read.
Both men carry heavy trauma so deep it might as well be scorched across their souls. What both of them have been through would be enough to break even the most mentally stable person.
At first neither trust the other which is understandable. Both have been hurt by those that were meant to protect and care for them.
Through the story their connection soon develops into something neither of them could have predicted or stopped no matter how hard they tried to fight it.
Watching both these men slowly open themselves up and share parts of themselves they never would with others was beautiful and the way they handled the others darkest moments spoke volumes for the love they had for each other.
The steam and action in this had me on the edge of my seat so many times I’m surprised I was still breathing at the end of it.
My heart broke when they broke up especially after the confession. Goodness, the heartache I felt from Ash almost had my heart stopping. Then watching Gin fall apart because he wanted to protect his family even if it cost him the very person he had fallen in love with. God, my heart was ready to shatter.
Benito appearing at his brother's side and explaining why he did what he did all those years ago to him made me want to scream and slap him. He may have been protecting Gin from doing something terrible to himself but it left scars on him that not even time could heal.
The rescue was action packed and ohh the revenge was sweet. Each of them deserved everything they got for hurting both of them.
This story was angsty, heartbreaking, action packed and contained an endless amount of steam.