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rockchick's review against another edition
1.0
Insufferable "hero".
I don't believe the author knows much about the racing world.
I don't believe the author knows much about the racing world.
unstablebookhoarder's review against another edition
4.0
I had such a good time reading this book, I was basically kicking and screaming the whole time with all the romantic banter. A great book for anyone who loves fake dating, enemies to lovers, men on their knees, and the she fell first he fell harder trope.
The only reason it isn’t five stars is because you can definitely tell it is Wattpad quality with bad grammar and stereotypical characters. I didn’t feel it took too much away from the story though because, let’s face it, you picked up a book with the Wattpad logo on it, what did you expect. I also took away one star for the miscommunication trope which isn’t a bad thing I just personally don’t like that trope.
Overall, perfect book for a good time and to help you out of a reading slump.
The only reason it isn’t five stars is because you can definitely tell it is Wattpad quality with bad grammar and stereotypical characters. I didn’t feel it took too much away from the story though because, let’s face it, you picked up a book with the Wattpad logo on it, what did you expect. I also took away one star for the miscommunication trope which isn’t a bad thing I just personally don’t like that trope.
Overall, perfect book for a good time and to help you out of a reading slump.
madmax2742's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
lauren716's review against another edition
5.0
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allysunsun's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pretty good read following a Formula race driver and a member of his team. Dante is our driver, on his 7th and last seaon, Savannah is new to the auto sports world and secures a position on his team. Sparks and tension immediately fly. This book had so many tropes it was a romance lovers dream. I really liked how it played out and look forward to reading more from Tamara Lush soon!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!
beautynherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun read! With racing being one of my favourite sports to read about in fiction, this fake-dating, stubborn grumpy and sunshine was a fast-paced and awesome read
lilibetbombshell's review against another edition
3.0
As a lifelong fan of both car racing and romance novels, I really thought I’d enjoy this book a lot more than I did. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every Wattpad title I’ve reviewed in the past nine months or so, but this book really let me down in just about every way possible.
I don’t think I’ve read a contemporary romance novel like this where I was supposed to like the main male character and yet I couldn’t stand him at all. I found Dante utterly contemptible in a way that outstrips the hatred I feel for male main characters in other sports romances or in bully romances. He’s not only a stereotypical chauvinist (which is offensive in and of itself): he’s utterly stupid, too. Don’t get me started on Savannah, who’s supposed to be smart but crumples like a paper bag every time Dante winks at her. She has absolutely no backbone to speak of.
I don’t actually think I cared for almost any of the characters in this book. Don’t get me started on the American team owner from California who doesn’t speak like any corporate bigwig I’ve ever known would speak. I’m from California. Not even I speak with so many “dude”’s in my sentences.
The stereotypes are just so large and offensive in this book. The only thing that kept me going was the racing. I love racing. And the descriptions of that were pretty okay. The spice was all right. But if you’re looking to fall in love with the characters, this isn’t the book for you.
Thanks to Wattpad Books and NetGalley for early access to this title in exchange for a fair and honest review.
(This review was posted to NG before publication date. I have waited a week to post to GR & BB out of respect for publisher & author. I will not be publishing this review to social media.)
I don’t think I’ve read a contemporary romance novel like this where I was supposed to like the main male character and yet I couldn’t stand him at all. I found Dante utterly contemptible in a way that outstrips the hatred I feel for male main characters in other sports romances or in bully romances. He’s not only a stereotypical chauvinist (which is offensive in and of itself): he’s utterly stupid, too. Don’t get me started on Savannah, who’s supposed to be smart but crumples like a paper bag every time Dante winks at her. She has absolutely no backbone to speak of.
I don’t actually think I cared for almost any of the characters in this book. Don’t get me started on the American team owner from California who doesn’t speak like any corporate bigwig I’ve ever known would speak. I’m from California. Not even I speak with so many “dude”’s in my sentences.
The stereotypes are just so large and offensive in this book. The only thing that kept me going was the racing. I love racing. And the descriptions of that were pretty okay. The spice was all right. But if you’re looking to fall in love with the characters, this isn’t the book for you.
Thanks to Wattpad Books and NetGalley for early access to this title in exchange for a fair and honest review.
(This review was posted to NG before publication date. I have waited a week to post to GR & BB out of respect for publisher & author. I will not be publishing this review to social media.)
books_for_life3000's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
gretchenplz's review against another edition
1.0
Wanted to DNF 25% of the way in, forced myself to finish.
I was hoping this would be comparable to the The Dirty Air Series by Lauren Asher and I was sadly disappointed.
And I say this as someone who is a sucker for a "playboy turned good but only for one girl" trope.
1. Writing characters that speak broken English feels... racist.
2. Oh goody, a 23 year-old virgin FMC who is so incredibly oblivious to the obvious
3. Oh goody x2, a MMC who is just so incredibly dense
4. Horrible formatting
5. Horrible editing
6. Oh yeah, and age gap, miscommunication trope, and pointless trauma to justify bad behavior. Sigh.
I see why this was a Wattpad book.
I was hoping this would be comparable to the The Dirty Air Series by Lauren Asher and I was sadly disappointed.
And I say this as someone who is a sucker for a "playboy turned good but only for one girl" trope.
Spoiler
1. Writing characters that speak broken English feels... racist.
2. Oh goody, a 23 year-old virgin FMC who is so incredibly oblivious to the obvious
3. Oh goody x2, a MMC who is just so incredibly dense
4. Horrible formatting
5. Horrible editing
6. Oh yeah, and age gap, miscommunication trope, and pointless trauma to justify bad behavior. Sigh.
I see why this was a Wattpad book.