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sarahyjackson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? No
5.0
Fake dating spicy lessons really Giana’ed my Jones. Clay’ed my Johnson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abandonment
meowrie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Super sexy safety Cory wants to make his ex jealous. Cutesy wallflower PR girl Giana wants the attention of a guitar playing hottie. So they fake date until Giana confesses she's a virgin and wants sex lessons. Then the good times roll.
This was a fun, easy, fast read that was sexy, cute, funny and endearing. The main characters and the supporting characters were all likeable, and the villains were well done too. The third act breakup was kinda messy but I don't care much for those as a whole anyway. Otherwise, I quite liked this one. This was my first book by this author and I will probably read the rest of the series as well.
I picked this one up because I liked the cover. Another point advocating for hotties on book covers, not childish illustrations.
This was a fun, easy, fast read that was sexy, cute, funny and endearing. The main characters and the supporting characters were all likeable, and the villains were well done too. The third act breakup was kinda messy but I don't care much for those as a whole anyway. Otherwise, I quite liked this one. This was my first book by this author and I will probably read the rest of the series as well.
I picked this one up because I liked the cover. Another point advocating for hotties on book covers, not childish illustrations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
paoitz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Gaslighting
emrosenq's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism
things100's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
They were so cute and the real life issues this book touched on as well just made it that much better
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Abandonment
idesofjaim's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lemme say this: as someone who does not often get into romance novels and also at 19 had someone be my first to get it out of the way… if I could rewrite history, this is how I would have it go down. 1000%.
I wish we could have seen more dedicated moments of their emotional connection but damn were the steamy scenes good. I have to laugh at how Giana was basically a natural but hey, good for her. I won’t lie, though, I cringed a bit at the ending with the scene Clay pulled. Was it corny and cute? Sure. But it was still cringe. I love them though, it really wasn’t hard to root for them.
<Spoiler>I was VERY concerned for a moment there when G went to Shawn’s house. I get that we’re not supposed to like him, that really he’s the “smooth-talking player” type or whatever that everyone thinks Clay is, but I thought that scene was going to turn out different. I hate that it took G saying she had a boyfriend to snap him out of it yet at least it didn’t go the direction I thought it might for a second. Frankly it would have not fit into the book at all imo so I’m glad my fears did not become reality.</Spoiler>
I wish we could have seen more dedicated moments of their emotional connection but damn were the steamy scenes good. I have to laugh at how Giana was basically a natural but hey, good for her. I won’t lie, though, I cringed a bit at the ending with the scene Clay pulled. Was it corny and cute? Sure. But it was still cringe. I love them though, it really wasn’t hard to root for them.
<Spoiler>I was VERY concerned for a moment there when G went to Shawn’s house. I get that we’re not supposed to like him, that really he’s the “smooth-talking player” type or whatever that everyone thinks Clay is, but I thought that scene was going to turn out different. I hate that it took G saying she had a boyfriend to snap him out of it yet at least it didn’t go the direction I thought it might for a second. Frankly it would have not fit into the book at all imo so I’m glad my fears did not become reality.</Spoiler>
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
plutotea's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
chelsearose's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug use
anaya_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It kind of reminded me of The Deal but a bit different. Clay is now a standard. He was so sweet and j absolutely loved how both of them had their own internal issues. I could definitely relate to both of them. Also I love how a found family trope is growing in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse