nicolewhopickedthisbook's review
I put this book down and read another book to give this one a break and I came to the conclusion that I have no interest in continuing with this book. It's hard for me to say that about a Kennedy Ryan book because I have loved and adored the three others I've read from her thus far, but I just cannot stand the cheating in this book. I typically don't mind cheating in a book if the person one of the love interests is in a relationship with is a terrible person or they're abusive, but Zo is an amazing guy and does not deserve what happened to him.
Banner and Jared knew each other in college and had a falling out. Ten years pass before they interact again and Banner is in a committed relationship with a man named Zo. When Jared comes back into her life, he is DETERMINED to get her back and doesn't take no for an answer... quite literally, there are multiple times Banner says "No" or "Stop" but Jared pushed until he wears her down and eventually gives in on two separate sexual encounters before she comes clean with Zo. That same day/night, Jared comes over, refuses to leave, and they end up sleeping together, just sleeping though. That's when I stopped. I do not care how these two get their happily ever after. Jared is almost a completely different person from the one we met in book one, it's almost jarring. That being said, the cheating aspect might not bother you, but combine that with Jared's behavior and complete lack of respect for anyone but what he wants... that's where I draw the line.
Banner and Jared knew each other in college and had a falling out. Ten years pass before they interact again and Banner is in a committed relationship with a man named Zo. When Jared comes back into her life, he is DETERMINED to get her back and doesn't take no for an answer... quite literally, there are multiple times Banner says "No" or "Stop" but Jared pushed until he wears her down and eventually gives in on two separate sexual encounters before she comes clean with Zo. That same day/night, Jared comes over, refuses to leave, and they end up sleeping together, just sleeping though. That's when I stopped. I do not care how these two get their happily ever after. Jared is almost a completely different person from the one we met in book one, it's almost jarring. That being said, the cheating aspect might not bother you, but combine that with Jared's behavior and complete lack of respect for anyone but what he wants... that's where I draw the line.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Fatphobia
Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt
andycob's review
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
Minor: Suicide attempt and Toxic relationship
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