rutatheythem's review against another edition
3.0
Too insta-lovey for me, but I liked that the body positivity was written well.
wellactjoally's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
Hot bodyguard novella. Weird stalker. Quick love story.
minxnel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
tessa_b's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chroniclesofabookreader's review against another edition
4.0
Closer was a short and sweet love story between a bodyguard and the supermodel he's tasked with protecting. This trope is always an attractive one and I enjoyed the premise as it played out in this novella. Their progression from strangers to something more had a nice pace and the small bit of mystery added a great layer to what started their connection. My only want was wishing the hero's POV was included as it would've rounded out the story more completely since he was hard to get a good read on, but aside from that it was a fun, quick read and a great little jump back into the Stage Dive family.
**Received an early copy via the author; this had no bearing on my opinions**
**Received an early copy via the author; this had no bearing on my opinions**
bookdrgn's review against another edition
5.0
It takes the mention of one character from the Stage Dive series before I’m right back in their world.
Mae is a new character to the series, a plus size model who has a dangerous stalker.
Enter Ziggy Thayer, bodyguard.
This book is told from Mae’s pov and she’s an enjoyable character. Funny, capable, not self-deprecating about being plus size. It’s refreshing when plus size characters are in books and it’s not all about their weight, or their opinion on their weight which isn’t his opinion on her weight, you know how it goes.
She doesn’t need him to make her feel sexy and that’s one of the things I love about Kylie Scott’s work.
The other Stage Dive characters make an appearance (even Martha, who I still struggle to like and don’t think is good enough for Sam) here and there which really brings you back to Portland and to this zany group of individuals.
A highlight for me was Mae telling her ex off, the universe knows how badly I’d love to do that to mine.
The chemistry between Mae and Ziggy is portrayed in her interpretation of his glances, volcanic glances and snippets of others noticing him watching her. The wrap up of her stalker happens quickly and without much fanfare or injury to Mae, which serves as a catalyst for Ziggy expressing how he feels to Mae. I would have liked to see more or their relationship after the first night, but I adore this world and would live in it if possible.
The only unanswered question I have is what did Mal do to get banned from the gym?
Mae is a new character to the series, a plus size model who has a dangerous stalker.
Enter Ziggy Thayer, bodyguard.
This book is told from Mae’s pov and she’s an enjoyable character. Funny, capable, not self-deprecating about being plus size. It’s refreshing when plus size characters are in books and it’s not all about their weight, or their opinion on their weight which isn’t his opinion on her weight, you know how it goes.
She doesn’t need him to make her feel sexy and that’s one of the things I love about Kylie Scott’s work.
The other Stage Dive characters make an appearance (even Martha, who I still struggle to like and don’t think is good enough for Sam) here and there which really brings you back to Portland and to this zany group of individuals.
A highlight for me was Mae telling her ex off, the universe knows how badly I’d love to do that to mine.
The chemistry between Mae and Ziggy is portrayed in her interpretation of his glances, volcanic glances and snippets of others noticing him watching her. The wrap up of her stalker happens quickly and without much fanfare or injury to Mae, which serves as a catalyst for Ziggy expressing how he feels to Mae. I would have liked to see more or their relationship after the first night, but I adore this world and would live in it if possible.
The only unanswered question I have is what did Mal do to get banned from the gym?