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pastamore's review
4.0
Fin brusque et plutôt incomplète
Trame totalement imprévisible
Thème dur de la maladie
Trame totalement imprévisible
Thème dur de la maladie
smitch29's review
4.0
4.5
Wow, this was absolutely not what I was expecting. I thought I was in for a simple story, that had a unique beginning that bled into an unoriginal plot. I imagined that this would just be another story with a down on her luck heroine falling for the rich, alpha-male hero. I was rather incorrect. Theo was definitely rich, and even had alpha tendencies, but his character was a lot more complicated than I anticipated. Felicity is where the real surprises showed up. I won't spoil the book, but she came across as a girl with a bad past, that chose to be strong by hiding her pain and sticking to herself while she spent her days working hard. Her only interactions are with her best friends Cleo and Mark, but that's only really because she lives with them. It takes a huge leap of courage for her to get involved with Theo and really escape from the bubble she had created for herself. They both tend to be cold and damaged from rough childhoods, so even after they've ventured into a friends-with-benefits relationship, they have to decide if it is worth it to face their fears and try a real relationship.
It was really the ending that blew me away. If I would've fallen in love with the rest a of the book, into that obsessive kind of book-love, this would definitely have been a full count rating, but it just barely fell shy. The book really picked up its pace in the moment that I thought the book might be ending. In a way, it did end at that spot, or at least the tone everything as it had been was certainly rocked as everything changed. Even then, things kept changing. I think the author did a beautiful and intriguing job with writing this book. The writer mentioned that it was influenced by real life events, and I can only imagine how flabbergasting it would be in real life, but it certainly explains where all the originality came from. I was thoroughly surprised with how the book finished, and I can't really give the ending enough compliments. It highlighted a big area of society that I think is going to be one the next big topics in American culture. Just Bravo J.J. McAvoy.
Wow, this was absolutely not what I was expecting. I thought I was in for a simple story, that had a unique beginning that bled into an unoriginal plot. I imagined that this would just be another story with a down on her luck heroine falling for the rich, alpha-male hero. I was rather incorrect. Theo was definitely rich, and even had alpha tendencies, but his character was a lot more complicated than I anticipated. Felicity is where the real surprises showed up. I won't spoil the book, but she came across as a girl with a bad past, that chose to be strong by hiding her pain and sticking to herself while she spent her days working hard. Her only interactions are with her best friends Cleo and Mark, but that's only really because she lives with them. It takes a huge leap of courage for her to get involved with Theo and really escape from the bubble she had created for herself. They both tend to be cold and damaged from rough childhoods, so even after they've ventured into a friends-with-benefits relationship, they have to decide if it is worth it to face their fears and try a real relationship.
It was really the ending that blew me away. If I would've fallen in love with the rest a of the book, into that obsessive kind of book-love, this would definitely have been a full count rating, but it just barely fell shy. The book really picked up its pace in the moment that I thought the book might be ending. In a way, it did end at that spot, or at least the tone everything as it had been was certainly rocked as everything changed. Even then, things kept changing. I think the author did a beautiful and intriguing job with writing this book. The writer mentioned that it was influenced by real life events, and I can only imagine how flabbergasting it would be in real life, but it certainly explains where all the originality came from. I was thoroughly surprised with how the book finished, and I can't really give the ending enough compliments. It highlighted a big area of society that I think is going to be one the next big topics in American culture. Just Bravo J.J. McAvoy.
rlp78's review
5.0
I was not expecting this book. I love the author and went into the book blind. I'm so glad I did. I was completely not expecting the way this story unfolded. Really well written story about something that isn't ever a subject you see in a romance. I can't wait to see what the author brings us next!
jennifermarie119's review against another edition
4.0
Once I picked this book up I was immediately hooked. Felicity and Theo had crazy hot chemistry from the moment they met and I love how he always stuck by her. I was not ready for the twist and turns this book brought and I couldn’t put it down because I had to know what happened. Overall I really enjoyed this book.
sinagaraw's review against another edition
4.0
i saw this one on my newsletter and i just passed it by then one of my GR friend recommend it to me.
And I don't regret reading it.
My first book of J.J. McAvoy and it was good.
Lots of hot stuff and surprises.
Twist and turns and you'll just mutter holy shit
And I don't regret reading it.
My first book of J.J. McAvoy and it was good.
Lots of hot stuff and surprises.
Twist and turns and you'll just mutter holy shit
mrvm's review against another edition
5.0
This book is one of the few books that will get a five star rating from me! I read this book thinking it would be the typical romance but it was so much more.
The chemistry between the characters was amazing and I loved how deep and real they were with their issues and facing them. I was taken by surprise by all of the twists that happened in the book. Even though they happened right after another and all around the last 80% of the book it story didn't seem rushed. This book had me feeling a wide range of emotions, I laughed, I got angry, I cried (a lot), I fell in love. I hope that we get a book about Arty, because I would love to find out what happens to him and to see that the family issues are resolved.
The chemistry between the characters was amazing and I loved how deep and real they were with their issues and facing them. I was taken by surprise by all of the twists that happened in the book. Even though they happened right after another and all around the last 80% of the book it story didn't seem rushed. This book had me feeling a wide range of emotions, I laughed, I got angry, I cried (a lot), I fell in love. I hope that we get a book about Arty, because I would love to find out what happens to him and to see that the family issues are resolved.
p3tal's review against another edition
1.0
I struggled to get through after 20%. I might have given it three stars until the first plot twist. After that the book was ruined for me. It felt like everything leading up to it was a lie. It made me start to question my whole sanity and that I didn't not like. I occasionally enjoy books that play with your mind but this wasn't one of them.
ralique's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting. Was really surprised by the plot twist (mostly that her roommates weren't real)
mary_05's review against another edition
5.0
*5 'Sugar Baby' stars*
This is the second book I've read by this author and once again I'm completely blown away. I went into this book blind, with only the synopsis to guide me. At first glance the synopsis was not exactly what I find myself drawn to, but I threw caution to the wind and decided why not. I loved Black Rainbow so I was pretty sure that JJ McAvoy was a good author and an amazing storyteller, and after reading Sugar Baby Beautiful I now know for a fact that she a great author.
Sugar Baby Beautiful was beyond mind blowing. I loved every minute of it and all the shocking moments that left me gasping and begging for more. I started this booking thinking I was reading about this thing, that ended up being something completely different from what I thought. Only for that theory to then be turned on it's head. I have not read anything from an author the likes JJ McAvoy, words that pull you in so deeply and makes you think. The only way I can describe this reading experience is that it's like you are constantly spinning. Being completely thrown into constant delirium with an overwhelming adrenaline rush.
This book touches on some very powerful topics that are often forgotten about when it comes to societal norms. It was not at all what I thought it was going to be and I'm so glad I picked it up. I don't want to write anything that can be seen as a spoiler. All you need to know is that Sugar Baby Beautiful is a lot more that you think it is, and definitely a lot more than I bargained for. After this there is no doubt in my mind that JJ McAvoy has now become and automatic read for me.
This is the second book I've read by this author and once again I'm completely blown away. I went into this book blind, with only the synopsis to guide me. At first glance the synopsis was not exactly what I find myself drawn to, but I threw caution to the wind and decided why not. I loved Black Rainbow so I was pretty sure that JJ McAvoy was a good author and an amazing storyteller, and after reading Sugar Baby Beautiful I now know for a fact that she a great author.
Sugar Baby Beautiful was beyond mind blowing. I loved every minute of it and all the shocking moments that left me gasping and begging for more. I started this booking thinking I was reading about this thing, that ended up being something completely different from what I thought. Only for that theory to then be turned on it's head. I have not read anything from an author the likes JJ McAvoy, words that pull you in so deeply and makes you think. The only way I can describe this reading experience is that it's like you are constantly spinning. Being completely thrown into constant delirium with an overwhelming adrenaline rush.
This book touches on some very powerful topics that are often forgotten about when it comes to societal norms. It was not at all what I thought it was going to be and I'm so glad I picked it up. I don't want to write anything that can be seen as a spoiler. All you need to know is that Sugar Baby Beautiful is a lot more that you think it is, and definitely a lot more than I bargained for. After this there is no doubt in my mind that JJ McAvoy has now become and automatic read for me.
bronsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This book surprised me!! When I first started I was wondering if it was going to be a dnf , but after a few chapters I was intrigued and then when I thought it was just going to be a typical love story like so many I have read before BAM a twist that changed everything. I love it when that happens in a book and I had absolutely no idea the story was going to go that way , so refreshing to be blindsided like that!! All I can say is if you are not sure about this book at the start stick with it and you won't be disappointed!!
This book surprised me!! When I first started I was wondering if it was going to be a dnf , but after a few chapters I was intrigued and then when I thought it was just going to be a typical love story like so many I have read before BAM a twist that changed everything. I love it when that happens in a book and I had absolutely no idea the story was going to go that way , so refreshing to be blindsided like that!! All I can say is if you are not sure about this book at the start stick with it and you won't be disappointed!!