trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review
5.0
Julia still writes the rock star romance like no one else. Here we are thinking Adam is this sort of wild rock boy star who just plays at life and pushes everyone's limits in his own way that you think of him as that annoying younger brother that you love anyway. He's got his kinks and he's comfortable in his skin. But we also learn he's got a heart hidden away. Enter Addie his next-door neighbor and the friendship that blooms is, well, adorable. But then things happen and Adam's lost his Baddie and he's got to face some truths. Here's where Julia brought out the real Adam and he was SO MUCH MORE. He's become one of my all-time favorite rockstars that Julia has created. I think it was because he had to work for it, and I mean work for it. Addie was way underestimated by the people in her life and when she decided to put her foot down it was the hammer. I loved her! They so deserved their HEA and the whole tone of this book was unique. I have really enjoyed The Seasons Change series by Julia because it has had quite a bit of variety in the stories and the characters have been unique and quite memorable. Bravo Julia! You are still my queen of the rockstar romance!
pascale1234's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
glavreads's review
5.0
I’ve been waiting for Adam’s book since Built to Fall and I’m in love with him and Addie.
Adelaide is the daughter of Saul Goodman, aka record label owner for The Seasons Change. When he moves her into an apartment building, Adam Wainwright just so happens to be her neighbor. The two form an unlikely but close friendship and over time, they become the most important people in each other’s lives. But they’re just friends… sure, and I’m the first man to walk on the moon.
I’m obsessed with Addie and Adam. I love when everyone can see what they can’t and their connection was undeniable. There was so much spice and I love how Adam took on a sort of shmex coach role for Addie and gave her a safe place to explore her desires. And, I will always love a hero who refused to give up after he’s messed up. The best.
doyouevenread's review
5.0
I am an absolute fiend for a friend to lovers story. And just when I think I can’t live a Julia Wolf story more she writes the next one…. Adam is my new favorite!!! What a damn cinnamon roll and I AM HERE FOR IT!!! ADAAAAAAMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
romanceunraveled's review
5.0
If I could give this book more than 5 STARS I would. I was captivated from the beginning. Adam Wainwright is everything I wanted him to be, yet nothing I ever expected. Not only that, but the story itself was just so beautifully executed. Friends-to-lovers at it's absolute best. It doesn't happen to me often, but as I was reading this book I could feel what these two characters were feeling. Adam may have been a complete f*ck boy in previous books, but there is so much underneath the surface of this man. It just took him finding his bloom in Adelaide for his true self to shine. They were everything the other needed in their lives and they crossed paths with each other at exactly the right time.
This book will definitely be on my top reads list for this year and it's definitely jumped into my top 3 of Julia Wolf's books.
This book will definitely be on my top reads list for this year and it's definitely jumped into my top 3 of Julia Wolf's books.
bene_lassus's review
4.0
I have been waiting for Adam’s story since I met him in Built to fall and OMG I am not disappointed !
This is the third book of Julia Wolf’s The Seasons Change series and Adam and Adelaide ‘s journey from best friends to friends with “almost” benefits to lovers is truly one of the best I have read.
But the road to marital bliss is a rocky one : how can you tell your best friend that friendship is not enough ?
It was already heartbreaking to see Adelaide lying to Adam because of feelings she thought were unrequited but seeing Adam lying to himself about the nature of his own feelings was so much worse !
But Adam is a complicated guy and I truly think that it had to be this way : Adelaide needed to become his world before she could become his love.
Like always, Julia Wolf tells us a story full of emotions with wonderful characters that I highly recommend.
This is the third book of Julia Wolf’s The Seasons Change series and Adam and Adelaide ‘s journey from best friends to friends with “almost” benefits to lovers is truly one of the best I have read.
But the road to marital bliss is a rocky one : how can you tell your best friend that friendship is not enough ?
It was already heartbreaking to see Adelaide lying to Adam because of feelings she thought were unrequited but seeing Adam lying to himself about the nature of his own feelings was so much worse !
But Adam is a complicated guy and I truly think that it had to be this way : Adelaide needed to become his world before she could become his love.
Like always, Julia Wolf tells us a story full of emotions with wonderful characters that I highly recommend.
thismomreadsbooks's review
5.0
I have been so excited for Adam’s book since we first me him in Built To Fall (a great standalone age gap, boss/assistant, rockstar romance, you should also check out). His story was worth the wait!
Adam, the band’s lead guitarist has a reputation throughout the series, but I loved how we are able to see so much more of his personality in the book! He really is a loyal and caring and getting glimpses of his past gave great insight. He has a lot of layers and has to learn to get out of his own way. I wanted to be mad at Adam at times, but there is just something about him! He really can be sweet if a little daft sometimes, and worked hard to so how much Adelaide meant to him.
Adelaide was so wonderful, she is the daughter of Saul Goodman, the owner of the record label The Seasons Change is signed and Adam’s new neighbour. Your heart broke for her as more about what she was dealing with was revealed, specifically her family life and relationship with her father. She had a lot to over come and dreams but she also needed to hear some hard truths to give her the final push to know she true strength and worth, I loved watching her flourish and follow her passion.
I loved these two together, they have an instant connection, to which they both agree is strictly platonic (until it’s not…) and quickly become the best of friends. They brought out great qualities in each other, and also provide a safe space to be open and be themselves. I really enjoyed all the support and understanding they showed. I loved watching as they got to know each other develop an even stronger connection. The strength they found in themselves while thriving in their friendship was beautiful!
Once the two of them understood and admitted to themselves and each other what they were really feelings they were an unstoppable duo! The grovelling Adam did, was awesome!
I absolutely loved their story and the two of them together! So much emotion, I laughed lots, my heart broke a couple times, there was some anger, and shaking of my head, but these two together…fire!
4.5 ⭐️
Adam, the band’s lead guitarist has a reputation throughout the series, but I loved how we are able to see so much more of his personality in the book! He really is a loyal and caring and getting glimpses of his past gave great insight. He has a lot of layers and has to learn to get out of his own way. I wanted to be mad at Adam at times, but there is just something about him! He really can be sweet if a little daft sometimes, and worked hard to so how much Adelaide meant to him.
Adelaide was so wonderful, she is the daughter of Saul Goodman, the owner of the record label The Seasons Change is signed and Adam’s new neighbour. Your heart broke for her as more about what she was dealing with was revealed, specifically her family life and relationship with her father. She had a lot to over come and dreams but she also needed to hear some hard truths to give her the final push to know she true strength and worth, I loved watching her flourish and follow her passion.
I loved these two together, they have an instant connection, to which they both agree is strictly platonic (until it’s not…) and quickly become the best of friends. They brought out great qualities in each other, and also provide a safe space to be open and be themselves. I really enjoyed all the support and understanding they showed. I loved watching as they got to know each other develop an even stronger connection. The strength they found in themselves while thriving in their friendship was beautiful!
Once the two of them understood and admitted to themselves and each other what they were really feelings they were an unstoppable duo! The grovelling Adam did, was awesome!
I absolutely loved their story and the two of them together! So much emotion, I laughed lots, my heart broke a couple times, there was some anger, and shaking of my head, but these two together…fire!
4.5 ⭐️
awhetstine's review
5.0
Adam and Baddie
And Julia has done it again. Given us characters you love so unexpectedly. I love how Julia gives you these squishy moments that you just grab on to. Every time i read one of her rocker books I say it's my favorite....so...now Adam and Baddie have that title.
"The words weren’t there yet, but she was in the music."
And Julia has done it again. Given us characters you love so unexpectedly. I love how Julia gives you these squishy moments that you just grab on to. Every time i read one of her rocker books I say it's my favorite....so...now Adam and Baddie have that title.
"The words weren’t there yet, but she was in the music."