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zias's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Brady Kane is a tropes man and we love to see it. I am feral for second chance romances but this one didn’t really hit like others. However I still enjoyed the book! When Cal was still in active addiction and making mistakes I wanted to throw my kindle because I love him and wanted him to succeed. But he did in the end and it’s well deserved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
kriskelly'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Easily a 4.5 star read for me!! Wow, what a way to end this trilogy.
I appreciate how different this book is than the first two in this series. Cal is a totally different character with lots of depth. I really appreciated the way this book tackled addiction and how that impacts one’s life. I love how this book felt more centered around Cal’s growth rather than the relationship between him and Lana. While that still was central to the plot, it was refreshing to read about Cal’s personal journey and I felt more invested in that than the romance aspect.
I loved the single mom trope and how Alana was throughout the story. I think it was really special to read about and I loved her character!!
My reason for this not quite reaching 5 stars…it was SO GOD DAMN LONG LIKE ALMOST 600 PAGES HOLY HELL?? Normally I’d love that if I was super invested, but I felt like the story dragged at times unfortunately…
Even with my criticism I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would absolutely recommend this trilogy to any romance lovers!!! This was a great ending to the series I grew attached to this past week. Lots of love to you Lauren Asher!!
I appreciate how different this book is than the first two in this series. Cal is a totally different character with lots of depth. I really appreciated the way this book tackled addiction and how that impacts one’s life. I love how this book felt more centered around Cal’s growth rather than the relationship between him and Lana. While that still was central to the plot, it was refreshing to read about Cal’s personal journey and I felt more invested in that than the romance aspect.
I loved the single mom trope and how Alana was throughout the story. I think it was really special to read about and I loved her character!!
My reason for this not quite reaching 5 stars…it was SO GOD DAMN LONG LIKE ALMOST 600 PAGES HOLY HELL?? Normally I’d love that if I was super invested, but I felt like the story dragged at times unfortunately…
Even with my criticism I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would absolutely recommend this trilogy to any romance lovers!!! This was a great ending to the series I grew attached to this past week. Lots of love to you Lauren Asher!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
thebookaddict's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-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
5.0
Toen ik begon in het laatste deel van deze serie had ik enorm veel hoop! De andere boeken waren echt geweldig en stiekem was cal mijn favoriete broer dus het leukst werd voor het laatst bewaard! Dit verhaal had alles waar ik in een boek naar zoek: romance, spice, kinderen, humor en een onderliggend plot. Tijdens het lezen heb ik zoveel verschillende emoties ervaren dat het bijna beschamend was om dit boek te lezen als mensen erbij waren. Ik moest af en toe een traantje laten en ik heb zeker ook hardop gelachen. De schrijfwijze was heel goed, ondanks dat het een engels boek is ben ik erdoorheen gevlogen. Ik had niet eens meer door hoeveel tijd er verstreken was! Ik raad deze serie aan iedereen aan het is zeker weten één van mijn mijn favoriete series geworden!
Ik vind het heel jammer dat deze serie nu klaar is! Ik had er nog wel langer van kunnen genieten!
Ik vind het heel jammer dat deze serie nu klaar is! Ik had er nog wel langer van kunnen genieten!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
nutmegvotour's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-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
4.0
While not my favourite of the series I did enjoy this book and would recommend the series as a whole. The book is nothing outstanding but I had a good time listening to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bergha1998's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
3.75
So cute and very emotional. I still want to kill Seth Kane in case anyone is wondering. But I really liked Alana and finally getting Cal’s story. Also, the progression of Cami and Cal’s relationship was so dang cute. I’ll never get over it.
Second Chance Romance, 2 1/2 🔥
Second Chance Romance, 2 1/2 🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent
jamiejanae_6's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
itsaemily's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
I’d been putting off reading this one for a little bit because I wasn’t ready for the series to be over. But god was it such a beautiful conclusion. Cal’s story positively broke my heart. But watching him grow and change and become the best version of himself was so beautiful. I love a good second chance romance and this one was oh so satisfying!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
Minor: Emotional abuse
dani794's review against another edition
4.25
I actually enjoyed how Cal's addiction was told in this book, I think it was able to explain him but also not excuse him. His addiction also doesn't go away, its a journey he'll continue to fight!
I liked the narrative of him choosing sobriety for himself rather than just Lana, that was a really good touch.
I thought Cal and Lana were cute but the childhood friends to lovers kinda doesnt work if theres a 4 year gap, like Cal at 16 is in love with a 12 year old? I tried not to think of it too much.
Cami was cute, I actually was fond of her.
The townspeople were kinda funny but I wish they were a little more fleshed out.
Delilah and Violet - I don't really know who they are lol they're just there so Lana has people to talk to but they aren't really given distinct personalities.
The book was long and I agree it defintely could've been shorter, but it didn't particularly bother me. It made me laugh a few times. I liked when Cal was like "Yeah, that was totally persuasive. You got her B)" when he convinced absolutely nobody.
I thought Cal and Lana were cute but the childhood friends to lovers kinda doesnt work if theres a 4 year gap, like Cal at 16 is in love with a 12 year old? I tried not to think of it too much.
Cami was cute, I actually was fond of her.
The townspeople were kinda funny but I wish they were a little more fleshed out.
Delilah and Violet - I don't really know who they are lol they're just there so Lana has people to talk to but they aren't really given distinct personalities.
The book was long and I agree it defintely could've been shorter, but it didn't particularly bother me. It made me laugh a few times. I liked when Cal was like "Yeah, that was totally persuasive. You got her B)" when he convinced absolutely nobody.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Alcohol
leslie_nochez's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
It’s really cute but I think it’s important to read the first 2 books to get a better connection with the characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction
nursestern's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
The final in this series by Asher left little to be desired in a finale book. I loved Cal’s character development through the series and Lana’s character was sweet. The pay off for all of the main characters over the series completing their tasks was unexpected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Minor: Death and Death of parent