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randinicole_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Anxiety. This series is going to give me hella anxiety.
5 ⭐️ 3
5 ⭐️ 3
lisadarlin's review against another edition
5.0
Ummm...
The writing is fantastic. The plot is intriguing. Kova is a monster, who gives no fks about anyone apparently. Ria needs therapy and parents who love her.
And the age gap is just all bad...
The writing is fantastic. The plot is intriguing. Kova is a monster, who gives no fks about anyone apparently. Ria needs therapy and parents who love her.
And the age gap is just all bad...
double_n's review against another edition
1.0
I hate him, but he’s so hot.
We shouldn’t do this, but let’s do it anyway.
That is the whole plot of the book.
We shouldn’t do this, but let’s do it anyway.
That is the whole plot of the book.
littlegirlbigbook's review against another edition
4.0
4.25⭐️ this was thrilling. I think that’s the best way to describe it. This romance is not for everyone so please either go into with an open mind or knowing what it is. That being said, it was amazing. While the fmc can come off as annoying and immature I know it’s all for a purpose to show growth and character development. The romance was amazing and Kova is to die for. The ending absolutely threw me and I’m downloading book 2 as a type.
anja_prettylittlesmutreads's review against another edition
5.0
The way my jaw is on the floor. This book was so crazy but I ate it the fuck up
audiobookconfessions's review against another edition
4.0
This story is definitely Forbidden and Taboo but so realistic that you know it could really happen like this is reality. I enjoyed this book and the climax at the end leaves you begging for more.
Narration was absolutely phenomenal!
Narration was absolutely phenomenal!
amanda_lee's review against another edition
2.0
I adore taboo romance. I also adore age gaps. The hero twice the heroine's age? Sign me up! Teacher/student relationship? Heck yes! Controversial book? Yea please! Those are some of my favourite things, so this should be right up my alley right? Nope.
Before I go off, let me say what I liked. The level of detail that Lucia Franco gave about gymnasts. A couple of the side characters (Hayden). Adrianna's believable (at first) crush on her new coach. And Sarah Puckett's perfect narration.
'I couldn't help myself' is not reason to ignore the law. He's 32 and she's 15, she cannot consent. Pushing the envelope and limits is different than blatantly ignoring (and misquoting) the law.
I can forgive a lot in books if I feel that they really are meant for each other. Soulmates. But I didn't even feel that, they have nothing in common. I don't feel their connection or sense any chemistry.
Kova has a serious girlfriend. He's good-looking and successful but is lusting over this 15 year old girl. AND blaming her!
“I did no such thing, it was all you. You pursued me every chance you got and you know it. A man can only take so much before he loses his fucking mind and caves.”
Come on, you're an adult and she's 15. Keep it in your pants for a couple more years.
Then he comes up with this gem.
“I will tell you right now that if you get pregnant and it somehow comes back to me, I will deny it until the day I die,”
Says the man who can't be bothered to wear a condom. I mean wow. Just wow.
Another big problem I have is Adrianna wants to go to the Olympics but her skills don't measure up to those around her. While she's training, she never excels at anything.
Before I go off, let me say what I liked. The level of detail that Lucia Franco gave about gymnasts. A couple of the side characters (Hayden). Adrianna's believable (at first) crush on her new coach. And Sarah Puckett's perfect narration.
'I couldn't help myself' is not reason to ignore the law. He's 32 and she's 15, she cannot consent. Pushing the envelope and limits is different than blatantly ignoring (and misquoting) the law.
I can forgive a lot in books if I feel that they really are meant for each other. Soulmates. But I didn't even feel that, they have nothing in common. I don't feel their connection or sense any chemistry.
Kova has a serious girlfriend. He's good-looking and successful but is lusting over this 15 year old girl. AND blaming her!
“I did no such thing, it was all you. You pursued me every chance you got and you know it. A man can only take so much before he loses his fucking mind and caves.”
Come on, you're an adult and she's 15. Keep it in your pants for a couple more years.
Then he comes up with this gem.
“I will tell you right now that if you get pregnant and it somehow comes back to me, I will deny it until the day I die,”
Says the man who can't be bothered to wear a condom
Spoiler
Even though his mother died from HIV related complications.Another big problem I have is Adrianna wants to go to the Olympics but her skills don't measure up to those around her. While she's training, she never excels at anything.
bluebottoms12's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed it and honestly she piss me off but like I’m remembering that she’s 17 so she gets some grace