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emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was not what I was expecting at all - but I totally loved it! This sweet and spicy rom-com started out with an adorable meet-cute in a grocery store aisle and only got better from there. Down the Aisle's MMC is a morally gray mafia boss, but I wouldn't consider this a mafia romance. This book is great for fans of insta-love and obsessive MMCs who would do anything for the woman and family they love. Eliza's backstory was heartbreaking and I loved seeing her open up and gain her confidence back throughout this story. While mostly predictable, it was still a fun read, and I'll be interested to read future books in the series.
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Please make sure to check out the TWs before reading if you have any sensitivities.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a beautiful and heartbreaking debut story from Alise Monroe! If you like a second chance romance with childhood friends, you will love this one! Normally I don't love dual timelines, but I really enjoyed the use of it in this case. Along with the dual POV, it gave us so much insight into Thea and Cary's relationship and really fleshed out their characters. These two were meant to be, even if life did their best to pull them apart. Seeing their journey over the years felt authentic and earned and I was so invested in their story. Their chemistry was off the charts and definitely left me wanting more! The ending felt a touch rushed to me, but as it's the beginning of a series, I'm hoping to see more of it fleshed out in future books. Kudos on a fantastic debut novel!
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes