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A False Start by Elsie Silver

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edithp_peony20's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

3 estrellas en Goodreads 
3.25 en Storygraph. 

Un comienzo en falso comienza dos años después de los sucesos del tercer libro, llevándonos de la mano de Nadia Dalca, hermana menor de Stefan. Nadia es conocida por ser una coqueta y sumamenta rebelde chica, una de las tantas razones por las que termina besando a un extraño en el baño de un mugroso bar. Sin embargo, el hombre al que besó es nada más y nada menos que el mejor amigo de su hermano, Griffin Sinclair, un huraño que vive apartado de la civilización.  

Griffin, es catorce años mayor que Nadia ya a pesar de eso, es difícil mantenerse apartado, dos años han pasado y para ambos ese beso ha sido el catalizador de todo lo que está por venir.  

Este libro lo puedo resumir como: tensión sexual acumulada, egos heridos, traumas sin resolver.  
Nadia por un lado, vivió desde joven violencia doméstica, así como abandono de parte de sus padres y hermano, es por eso que se la pasa en chico y chico. Por otra parte, tiene 21 años, lo que ciertamente hace que no sea un personaje sumamente maduro y es que todo el problema comienza porque su ego está herido, ya que Griffin se negó a darle un segundo beso. 

 A pesar de todo eso, al final llegué a quererla, me gusta mucho el trope de amor prohibido, así que en esa parte no pongo peros, además me recordaba un poco (sólo un poco, porqué creo que Ada era más madura que Nadia) a la dinámica de Out of the Gate y yo amé esa historia.  

Griffin por otro lado, se nos dijo desde un inicio que era un ex atleta alcohólico, así que la verdad no entendía muy bien cuál era su oscuro secreto, pero terminó siendo una esposa y siendo sumamente honesta, pensé que sería un hijo, ya que él dijo en ciertas ocasiones que era muy... bueno, loco.  

Al final me gustó, pero definitivamente no es mi favorito. 

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amateur_bookworm's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

My summary:
Nadia is 19 and her life is finally starting to come together. She’s recently moved in with her older brother after growing up with an abusive dad and she just got accepted into a veterinary tech program. Out at a bar, she ends up sharing a searing kiss with a stranger. A stranger who turns out to be Griffin, her brother’s one true friend. Griffin has his own demons from the past and usually keeps to himself. While the attraction between Nadia and Griffin is there, so is their baggage from their respective pasts. 

My thoughts:
I enjoyed this book a lot. And the more I sit and think about it, the more I like it. I read this pretty quick. Both Nadia and Griffin really tugged on my heartstrings and I really wanted to see them make this work. It kept me turning the pages, that’s for sure. I think it’s a sweet ending to the Gold Rush Ranch series. (I definitely went back to read Powerless for the chapters that Jasper and Sloane were visiting. And, wow, this cottage sees some action.)

Also. Pour over coffee is delicious. The jokes about the complicated coffee had me laughing—but, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. My goal when I’m retired is to be Griffin’s mom making single cups of pour over coffee for everyone for an hour. 

Elsie Silver has quickly become one of my favorite authors. And mostly I’m really sad that I’ve finished all of Elsie Silver’s books that she’s written to date. I love her writing style so much. I can’t wait for Wild Eyes to be out in September. 

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hjb_128's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.0


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carla20's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0


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yoohanna's review against another edition

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emotional relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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ambercunningham's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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5.0


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booksnbrooches's review against another edition

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medium-paced

5.0

I loved it. An age-gape romance that truly makes the relationship feel genuine. Grif and Nadia are lifelong partners. ❤️

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dkgreads's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I am such a fan of this series and these characters! I loved Griffin and totally want to be like Nadia when I grow up. She’s so strong and determined!

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julieokrzesik's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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