parkerwood11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
novelistdienne's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars I'm just gonna show the majority of my reaction/thoughts to this story.
With the plot and myself for enjoying this plot.
THat Toe scene
I guess it's a good thing he's 18 cause I'm getting Mary Kay Letourneau teas.
With the plot and myself for enjoying this plot.
THat Toe scene
I guess it's a good thing he's 18 cause I'm getting Mary Kay Letourneau teas.
yeriwithaj_'s review against another edition
5.0
A teacher, a student, a forbidden relationship.
"So... truth or dare?"
"Dare," I teased.
I dare you to look me in the eye and tell me you don't have feelings for me."
I'd originally read this as part of an anthology. I loved it then and I love this version even more now.
No toe hair. A keeper.
The story itself was everything. Well-written, fast-paced, sexy, funny, sweet (yes, I said 'sweet').
It was the perfect taboo love story. Ms. L.J. Shen managed to make this all very believable, she made her characters come to life.
Made me wish I was Mel, 'cause come on, who doesn't want a whole chunk of Jaime, he's demanding, he's rough, he's hot, he's ALPHA.
This story is the prequel to LJ's brand new series called Sinners of Saint, with (cue dreamy sigh) Vicious (I can't get over this man) being book 1. You do NOT have to read these in order but in my honest opinion, you should.
I cannot wait for the rest of the HotHoles.
P.S. If LJ is writing it, I'm reading it. This lady knows what the f__k she's doing!
"So... truth or dare?"
"Dare," I teased.
I dare you to look me in the eye and tell me you don't have feelings for me."
I'd originally read this as part of an anthology. I loved it then and I love this version even more now.
No toe hair. A keeper.
The story itself was everything. Well-written, fast-paced, sexy, funny, sweet (yes, I said 'sweet').
It was the perfect taboo love story. Ms. L.J. Shen managed to make this all very believable, she made her characters come to life.
Made me wish I was Mel, 'cause come on, who doesn't want a whole chunk of Jaime, he's demanding, he's rough, he's hot, he's ALPHA.
This story is the prequel to LJ's brand new series called Sinners of Saint, with (cue dreamy sigh) Vicious (I can't get over this man) being book 1. You do NOT have to read these in order but in my honest opinion, you should.
I cannot wait for the rest of the HotHoles.
P.S. If LJ is writing it, I'm reading it. This lady knows what the f__k she's doing!
lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
5.0
I wish this had been a full length novel, because I sure would have loved a bit more development on this forbidden love story.
I loved Jaime and how, even though he was still a sexy beast, he also seemed to be the gentlest and sweetest of the HotHoles. I loved him, how he determinedly pursued Melody and especially how he saw right away it was way more than sex between them. I liked Melody and how thorn she was between different wants and needs. I'm glad she found someone to love, because her loneliness was palpable. On to the next one!
caffine_and_spice's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn’t sure about this going into it but I am VERY sure having read it
cupcake207848's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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
This book was definitely something and my first sign to stop reading. This book would be the premise, but I didn’t listen to that voice in my head, telling me that it wasn’t gonna be good and I read it. In a day. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting it to be definitely was not considered a good book under almost any standards.
gemmalouise1988's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This is a prequel novella to the Saints and Sinners Series and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't expect much from novellas as they are usually pretty much insta love but I did enjoy this and now can't wait to read Vicious, he sounds like he's gonna be fun to read!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This is a prequel novella to the Saints and Sinners Series and I was pleasantly surprised. I don't expect much from novellas as they are usually pretty much insta love but I did enjoy this and now can't wait to read Vicious, he sounds like he's gonna be fun to read!!
yessikachu's review against another edition
i cannot tell you why i was compelled to read this. i can tell you it was the worst decision i have ever made and i can tell you to proceed with caution or better yet, turn around and walk away 🥰