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readwithmeags's review against another edition
5.0
Every time I write a review for a Lola King book, I cannot help but obsess over how genius this woman is.
My hesitation when it comes to trilogies following the same couple is that I am going to get bored with them. Well boredom did not even cross my mind when it came to Jamie and Jake's story.
Since this is book 2, I will keep this review short and sweet in order to avoid spoilers. But you guys!! You need to pick up this trilogy. It is amazing and I am already reading book 3 because I simply cannot put the Stoneview Stories series down!!
My hesitation when it comes to trilogies following the same couple is that I am going to get bored with them. Well boredom did not even cross my mind when it came to Jamie and Jake's story.
Since this is book 2, I will keep this review short and sweet in order to avoid spoilers. But you guys!! You need to pick up this trilogy. It is amazing and I am already reading book 3 because I simply cannot put the Stoneview Stories series down!!
sincity_bookworm's review
5.0
Song: Happiest Year by Jaymes Young
"How I managed to live my whole life without her in it until this year is a fucking enigma."
COME ON! The first 50% of the book had a ton of angst. I mean, of course it did. The first book ended on a gnarly cliffhanger. I was thinking "cool.... got it. I'm vibin with the vibe." Then I got smacked around a little and knocked to the ground. Shit came out of nowhere for me. Shit literally hit the fan and I felt myself die a little.
"I'm not about to let go of the only person who makes me feel something after years of being ingrained it was forbidden to do so."
Gah... Jake. Jake and Jamie. They're both so broken that they don't know what to do with each other. And it kills me. There's something about two people who love each other and just can't at the same time that does something to me. It's a weird gut wrenching feeling where I just want them to love each other and have that happy ending they all deserve.
"I want to keep her like this forever and protect her from the big bad world outside. The problem is, who's going to protect her from me?"
There's no much else I can say without giving away anything. But gah. I love Rose. I love Jake. I love Nate.... I love them all. I want to hug them a little and stroke their hair while they fall asleep. Like a weirdo. Also, I'm a quotes person. This book has lots of highlights from me. The quotes I included were my favorite.
"You are so infatuated with Jake...." I can hear the smile in his voice when he talks again. "...and he will inevitably break your heart."
"How I managed to live my whole life without her in it until this year is a fucking enigma."
COME ON! The first 50% of the book had a ton of angst. I mean, of course it did. The first book ended on a gnarly cliffhanger. I was thinking "cool.... got it. I'm vibin with the vibe." Then I got smacked around a little and knocked to the ground. Shit came out of nowhere for me. Shit literally hit the fan and I felt myself die a little.
"I'm not about to let go of the only person who makes me feel something after years of being ingrained it was forbidden to do so."
Gah... Jake. Jake and Jamie. They're both so broken that they don't know what to do with each other. And it kills me. There's something about two people who love each other and just can't at the same time that does something to me. It's a weird gut wrenching feeling where I just want them to love each other and have that happy ending they all deserve.
"I want to keep her like this forever and protect her from the big bad world outside. The problem is, who's going to protect her from me?"
There's no much else I can say without giving away anything. But gah. I love Rose. I love Jake. I love Nate.... I love them all. I want to hug them a little and stroke their hair while they fall asleep. Like a weirdo. Also, I'm a quotes person. This book has lots of highlights from me. The quotes I included were my favorite.
"You are so infatuated with Jake...." I can hear the smile in his voice when he talks again. "...and he will inevitably break your heart."
willowisp79's review
4.0
This picked u right where the first book left us, so we find Jamie facing the results of her decision.
I want this to be spoiler free so I'll try to just give some of my thoughts!!
This felt a much longer read than "Giving In". Not sure if that's just me! I think I felt this due to the increased level of in depth involvement we had here rather than the initial intro quickfire in the first book. Being the second book it has the big responsibility to get a lot of the story happening now out, explaining pasts and trying to set up for book three as well! And altho it can be quite hefty, we learn a massive amount on the White siblings that helps explain a few things.
There is a very noticeable difference of character personality changes. Some for the better, some not. And just when you think you've got one character and their personality sorted... They go and change it suddenly... breaking hearts in the book and out!
The one thing I was a little sad about was the disappearance of Jamie's quirks. When we first met her she was a little spifure, stood up to Jake, made her opinions be heard. Her curiosity seems to vanish too. And any more searching for her lost brother seems to screech to a halt. I understand in relationships people can change clightly and the couple find each others grooves. But Jake not only dominates in the bedroom, but also everywhere else! And there are plenty of examples that show where Jamie says that she wants to leave somewhere but Jake doesn't. So they don't and terrible consequences occur affecting everyone.
Jake is getting more dominant with Jamie and seems to be introducing small aspects of BDSM into their play. Mostly just tying up Jamie's hands, spanking and orgasm control. I'm not sure why but I expect rougher or perhaps less consensual sex - especially when he has one of his anger attacks.... BUT there's been none to Dard and he's never been violent yo her.
The story is still a mystery to me with what happens but that's how I love it!! The story is building really well with great characters that you both love and hate. It's easy to relate to them, not the situation like Mafia but certainly feelings!
I'm expecting the next and final book to be pretty action packed considering the way it was left, and especially with what Jake and Rose have to face as soon as we open it! Can't wait!
And what a cliffhanger!!!!! Its a two parter!!! So double the *gasp* and double the waiting patiently (cough!!)
I received a copy of the ebook in return for an honest review
I want this to be spoiler free so I'll try to just give some of my thoughts!!
This felt a much longer read than "Giving In". Not sure if that's just me! I think I felt this due to the increased level of in depth involvement we had here rather than the initial intro quickfire in the first book. Being the second book it has the big responsibility to get a lot of the story happening now out, explaining pasts and trying to set up for book three as well! And altho it can be quite hefty, we learn a massive amount on the White siblings that helps explain a few things.
There is a very noticeable difference of character personality changes. Some for the better, some not. And just when you think you've got one character and their personality sorted... They go and change it suddenly... breaking hearts in the book and out!
The one thing I was a little sad about was the disappearance of Jamie's quirks. When we first met her she was a little spifure, stood up to Jake, made her opinions be heard. Her curiosity seems to vanish too. And any more searching for her lost brother seems to screech to a halt. I understand in relationships people can change clightly and the couple find each others grooves. But Jake not only dominates in the bedroom, but also everywhere else! And there are plenty of examples that show where Jamie says that she wants to leave somewhere but Jake doesn't. So they don't and terrible consequences occur affecting everyone.
Jake is getting more dominant with Jamie and seems to be introducing small aspects of BDSM into their play. Mostly just tying up Jamie's hands, spanking and orgasm control. I'm not sure why but I expect rougher or perhaps less consensual sex - especially when he has one of his anger attacks.... BUT there's been none to Dard and he's never been violent yo her.
The story is still a mystery to me with what happens but that's how I love it!! The story is building really well with great characters that you both love and hate. It's easy to relate to them, not the situation like Mafia but certainly feelings!
I'm expecting the next and final book to be pretty action packed considering the way it was left, and especially with what Jake and Rose have to face as soon as we open it! Can't wait!
And what a cliffhanger!!!!! Its a two parter!!! So double the *gasp* and double the waiting patiently (cough!!)
I received a copy of the ebook in return for an honest review
violetteh65's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jreadsdarkromance's review against another edition
5.0
Holy &$*$&*&$^&@*!!!! What was that ending!?!?
jamiehogenbirk's review against another edition
4.0
*whole series review*
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I wanna start off by saying that this trilogy deserves so much more attention! i am obsessed with the whole world in this book and all the characters are so fascinating and i somehow love and hate all of them at the same time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I wanna start off by saying that this trilogy deserves so much more attention! i am obsessed with the whole world in this book and all the characters are so fascinating and i somehow love and hate all of them at the same time
everybloghasitsdays's review against another edition
5.0
Holy smokes, this is one of my top books of the year. I freaking loved it! There’s so many twists and turns throughout this book that left me feeling almost every emotion going. I loved Jake & Rose’s loyalty to one another, and seeing Sam go through a constant battle of falling in line or defending Rose. Nathan… what are you playing at?! I know there’s gotta be more to why he’s doing what he’s doing, but I’m unsure at this point, that whatever the reason is, it’ll justify his actions. There’s so much character development in this book and I’m all for it. We get lots of answers after the cliff hanger at the end of book 1 and then, BOOM! Another cliffy gets thrown into the mix at the end of the book, leaving your head wanting to explode