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anna_may's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
thatperson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Torture
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Dementia
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
4.5 ⭐️ for this delicious slow burn, sunshine x grump romance from the Queen of slow burn romance, Mariana Zapata! I’m actually pretty new to Zapata’s work having only read From Lukov With Love last year (it was recommended to me for the 12 reading challenge) and I absolutely loved it so was super excited to check out her newest book.
And I have to say, I really enjoyed it and all the intriguing superhero goodness. I do have to say though that it is a pretty chunky book (at over 600 pages!) so if you’re new to slow burn romance or not a huge fan of slow burns you might not enjoy this one. Especially as the romance really only ramps up in the last 100 pages. That being said I really enjoyed the premise and thought the development of friendship (and trust) between Gracie and Alex (the grump) was really well explored and (to me at least) definitely made sense given both of their past experiences. And Gracie’s interactions with Alex (and later on meme era of his family) were really entertaining—especially her first interaction with his sister!
If you loved The Incredibles growing up or superhero-esque shows like Heroes (the one with Hayden Panettiere) then you’re probably gonna enjoy this.
And I have to say, I really enjoyed it and all the intriguing superhero goodness. I do have to say though that it is a pretty chunky book (at over 600 pages!) so if you’re new to slow burn romance or not a huge fan of slow burns you might not enjoy this one. Especially as the romance really only ramps up in the last 100 pages. That being said I really enjoyed the premise and thought the development of friendship (and trust) between Gracie and Alex (the grump) was really well explored and (to me at least) definitely made sense given both of their past experiences. And Gracie’s interactions with Alex (and later on meme era of his family) were really entertaining—especially her first interaction with his sister!
If you loved The Incredibles growing up or superhero-esque shows like Heroes (the one with Hayden Panettiere) then you’re probably gonna enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Torture and Injury/Injury detail
avery_hutchinson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so so much. The plot, the character interactions, the world it was set it was literally perfect
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Kidnapping
fritopie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Kidnapping
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent
mslori's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
The slow burn I didn't realize I needed? I usually can't finish slow burns, they don't keep my attention, but this had enough other plot lines going that it kept me going, like I couldn't put the thing down.
My biggest issue was just how pretty/hot his whole family was, and how often it was mentioned, that got old.
My biggest issue was just how pretty/hot his whole family was, and how often it was mentioned, that got old.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Death
sonial's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
triple_m's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
MZ does it again. I devoured this book.
I’ve read a handful of MZ books and the superhero aspect of this book is so new and different for her and it made the read really unique and fun, while still maintaining all of the great staples of a MZ book (grumpy guy, aggressively slow burn, insanely long).
This was a bit grittier and darker than the other MZ books I’ve read but I wouldn’t describe it as dark.
Alex is borderline mean in the beginning and I was worried I wouldn’t come around to him but of course I came around by the end. Gracie was the standout though, she was just absolutely delightful and such a strong, likable character.
I really loved that Gracie was a virgin but it’s not important to the plot and she’s not seen as more desirable or naive because of it.
Edit: Changing my score from a 4.5 to a 4. The more I think about why Alex was so resistant and distant in the first place doesn’t add up to me, like he wasted so much time, and for what? Still a great read though.
I’ve read a handful of MZ books and the superhero aspect of this book is so new and different for her and it made the read really unique and fun, while still maintaining all of the great staples of a MZ book (grumpy guy, aggressively slow burn, insanely long).
This was a bit grittier and darker than the other MZ books I’ve read but I wouldn’t describe it as dark.
Alex is borderline mean in the beginning and I was worried I wouldn’t come around to him but of course I came around by the end. Gracie was the standout though, she was just absolutely delightful and such a strong, likable character.
I really loved that Gracie was a virgin but it’s not important to the plot and she’s not seen as more desirable or naive because of it.
Edit: Changing my score from a 4.5 to a 4. The more I think about why Alex was so resistant and distant in the first place doesn’t add up to me, like he wasted so much time, and for what? Still a great read though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Vomit, and Kidnapping
martamae77's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
lotte5322's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dementia and Abandonment