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lavendcr's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
★★★★
Thanks to Ally Williams, I was able to receive an ARC for her debut novel!
CONTENT WARNINGS: Explicit sexual content, foul language, a parent with advanced dementia, and the sexual assault of a side character.
I loved this book, it was such a fun time! I especially find books that focus on the MCs jobs to be very interesting, even though I don’t understand the half of it.
And oh my god, the bows! I was kicking my feet when he first picked up her bow and then returned it to her later. And then he continued to buy her more bows? AWWWEEEEE
I enjoyed how realistic the MCs were, both flawed but refreshing to say the least. Although, when Charlie first made his proposal, he gave me the ICK! But I can put it aside for the sake of him just being a book boyfriend (if this happened to me irl, I would grab my pepper spray and start running) c:
One of my favorite things about this book is how it focused on the friends-with-benefits aspect. It didn’t rely solely on the benefits part, but more on the friends part. They actually confided in each other about things in their daily lives (like friends actually do). I adored that about Charlie and Annabel. Although I will not lie, I would have loved more detailed spice (coming from a girlie who loves some chemistry)
It was a nice, cozy slice of life read. I was empathizing with all the characters (minus Layla–out the window) and it broke my heart to read about Charlie’s mom.
I enjoyed this book and will for sure be tuning in to the rest of the series c;
"You're not you without the things you love."
Thanks to Ally Williams, I was able to receive an ARC for her debut novel!
CONTENT WARNINGS: Explicit sexual content, foul language, a parent with advanced dementia, and the sexual assault of a side character.
I loved this book, it was such a fun time! I especially find books that focus on the MCs jobs to be very interesting, even though I don’t understand the half of it.
And oh my god, the bows! I was kicking my feet when he first picked up her bow and then returned it to her later. And then he continued to buy her more bows? AWWWEEEEE
I enjoyed how realistic the MCs were, both flawed but refreshing to say the least. Although, when Charlie first made his proposal, he gave me the ICK! But I can put it aside for the sake of him just being a book boyfriend (if this happened to me irl, I would grab my pepper spray and start running) c:
One of my favorite things about this book is how it focused on the friends-with-benefits aspect. It didn’t rely solely on the benefits part, but more on the friends part. They actually confided in each other about things in their daily lives (like friends actually do). I adored that about Charlie and Annabel. Although I will not lie, I would have loved more detailed spice (coming from a girlie who loves some chemistry)
It was a nice, cozy slice of life read. I was empathizing with all the characters (minus Layla–out the window) and it broke my heart to read about Charlie’s mom.
I enjoyed this book and will for sure be tuning in to the rest of the series c;
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Dementia, and Alcohol
cam0122's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ARC review! *Some spoilers ahead*
I really enjoyed the dual-POV of the book because it was nice to knoe what each character was going through/thinking/etc. in each scenario/period of time. I think it helped develop each character's individual story and plot, but I would have liked to get to know them a little better. I also feel like I didn't really get to watch the characters fall in love or receive any context for why they did aside from just sleeping together (and so frequently, at that).
That being said, I think the sexual scenes were rushed and not fully developed. At times, it was even confusing what was happening because the author seemed to shy away from details even though there's a content warning in the beginning of the book.
I enjoyed the fact that the MMC's mom had dementia and we got to see that representation and how that affected him, but her existence in the story was really inconsistent, and after the climax of the book, I don't think she was mentioned a single time.
While it did fall short for me personally, I would still recommend this book fo readers if this genre.
I really enjoyed the dual-POV of the book because it was nice to knoe what each character was going through/thinking/etc. in each scenario/period of time. I think it helped develop each character's individual story and plot, but I would have liked to get to know them a little better. I also feel like I didn't really get to watch the characters fall in love or receive any context for why they did aside from just sleeping together (and so frequently, at that).
That being said, I think the sexual scenes were rushed and not fully developed. At times, it was even confusing what was happening because the author seemed to shy away from details even though there's a content warning in the beginning of the book.
I enjoyed the fact that the MMC's mom had dementia and we got to see that representation and how that affected him, but her existence in the story was really inconsistent, and after the climax of the book, I don't think she was mentioned a single time.
While it did fall short for me personally, I would still recommend this book fo readers if this genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Dementia
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