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kshertz's review against another edition
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? No
4.75
I am very biased with Chloe Liese. I absolutely love her and she can do no wrong with me. This sweet story is no exception. I fell in love with their enemies to lovers which was always love. It’s sweet to see Bea and Jaime show up now and then too from the first book in the series. Worth the read!
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Death, Mental illness, and Sexual content
daniellesharp's review against another edition
5.0
🌶️🌶️
Honestly, my favorite part of this was how we didn't focus on the family's reaction to finding out they were together. It was focused on them.
true enemies-to-lovers. no third act break up. excellent addition to the story. Excellent representation of ADHD.
Honestly, my favorite part of this was how we didn't focus on the family's reaction to finding out they were together. It was focused on them.
true enemies-to-lovers. no third act break up. excellent addition to the story. Excellent representation of ADHD.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
kirareadssometimes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
This book was a beautiful reminder that being neurodivergent or struggling with self care does not make you unlovable or unworthy of love. So thoughtfully and deeply well written with care and attention for each character and detail. A Chloe Liese staple. I related strongly to both MCs and in turn was thoroughly immersed in their stories and relationship. Chloe has written the most incredible men in this series so far. Perfect examples of the female gaze. I can’t wait to see who she writes for Juliet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Excrement, Ableism, Blood, Sexism, and Violence
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
I wanted to read this book because I loved Two Wrongs Make a Right. Bea and Jamie are still the best couple, but I loved Christopher and Kate’s story.
This book has two points of view. The first is Kate Wilmot. She is back home after traveling all over the world for the past few years. She has realized that she is the forgotten child, the younger sister and the wild child of the family – which isn’t her fault, it’s her ADHD. Her brain never shuts off. The second point of view is Christopher Petruchio. He lost his parents when he was younger due to a car accident and just wanted to feel loved. His next-door neighbours' family have practically adopted him and made sure he is truly loved. Kate and Christopher have been winding each other up since they were kids that it has now turned into a raging inferno that they can’t even be in the same house for thanksgiving. Their friends and families are pleading for peace between them, but Christopher is unconvinced that Kate would willing to forget the hate. But when a drunken Kate confesses, she’s only being hostile because she thought he hated her, Christopher vows to make peace with Kate once and for all. Kate is unsure whether she can trust the nemesis-turned-gentleman.
This dynamic is adorable, and I love a good ol’ enemies-to-lovers especially one by guilt. Again, like the first book in this series, I love the layers in these characters and the topics of mental health that she manages to portray so well. Also Kate feeling like the family disappointment and not wanting to feel like that is something I related to a bit too much. I missed Jules because of all the drama she went through in the first book. I wanted the three sisters to have their banter, I'm sick of missing one of the sisters, can they not be together all the time please?
I am gutted we never got a touch her and die scene especially during the paintball. Also, I was only slightly weirded out by the age gap and the fact that she used to pee on him when they were younger. Like I’m all for age-gap romances but this one just had a weird, I wanted to wait til you were legal aspect that just make me want to throw up a bit.
I am hoping that Jules still gets her HEA because I missed her in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Animal death
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, and Car accident
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Chloe Liese is exceptional at writing neurodiverse characters and frank bedroom talk. This one is perfect for fans of enemies to lovers, family angst, relationship communication (no third act breakup), and those looking for excellent ADHD, chronic migraine, mental health, and demisexual rep. It lacked a bit of sparkle in the banter for my tastes, but other readers seem to find it funnier than I did, so your mileage may vary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Excrement, and Injury/Injury detail
katebrownreads's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Chronic illness
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
kaykaysbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Thank you to Berkley & Chloe Liese for this advanced copy. Unfortunately I had to read this as a ghost, as I had passed away when I received it. It made going to the next page harder, but I'd do anything for Chloe. I really thought I couldn't love Chloe Liese books more than I already do, and then she went and wrote this and I was proven oh so wrong.
What to expect: ADHD rep & demisexuality rep (her), chronic migraines rep (him), childhood enemies to lovers, age gap (6 years), modern Taming of the Shrew retelling (10 Things I Hate About You meets Anne & Gilbert), Anthony "You Are The Bane of My Existence & the Object of All My Desires" Bridgeton Energy (reformed rake)
I gave this book 5 starts because 6 wasn't an option. Chloe writes so well and I love it. To watch these characters grow together and learn to love themselves as they are AND how to love each other feels so special, like you almost shouldn't be reading it. Their hate for each other is established in Bea's book (Two Wrongs Make A Right) and their banter does not disappoint!
When it comes to the sexual tension and spice in this book, Chloe knocks it out of the park. The whole time you're yelling at these two to just kiss already!! When they eventually get there, it's perfect. They're both so understanding of each others needs and it's so intimate and romantic that I was just blown away with how perfect it was. This book also has some of the hottest non-sex scenes I've ever read, and I will be never be over them, I GASPED multiple times throughout this book.
While Kate & Christopher together is everything, seeing them grow as individuals was a treat. The representation in this book was so well done. When it came to them talking to each other about these topics, I loved the open communications and willingness to listen and learn. That is so important in relationships, and Chloe does an excellent job of showing that.
Chloe also does an ensemble cast SO WELL. To get glimpses of Bea and Jamie throughout this book was such a freaking delight and I love them with all of my heart. In addition to them, I was thrilled to see how often friends from the first book were in this story. I think having that group of people established and there to welcome Kate back after she returned from her travels was SO IMPORTANT. If there weren't so many people ready to just easily bring her back into the fold, she would have had a much harder time with her relationship with Christopher.
The ending of this book is also 10/10
Spice: 3 - note that it is so intimate and lovely and just perfect
What to expect: ADHD rep & demisexuality rep (her), chronic migraines rep (him), childhood enemies to lovers, age gap (6 years), modern Taming of the Shrew retelling (10 Things I Hate About You meets Anne & Gilbert), Anthony "You Are The Bane of My Existence & the Object of All My Desires" Bridgeton Energy (reformed rake)
I gave this book 5 starts because 6 wasn't an option. Chloe writes so well and I love it. To watch these characters grow together and learn to love themselves as they are AND how to love each other feels so special, like you almost shouldn't be reading it. Their hate for each other is established in Bea's book (Two Wrongs Make A Right) and their banter does not disappoint!
When it comes to the sexual tension and spice in this book, Chloe knocks it out of the park. The whole time you're yelling at these two to just kiss already!! When they eventually get there, it's perfect. They're both so understanding of each others needs and it's so intimate and romantic that I was just blown away with how perfect it was. This book also has some of the hottest non-sex scenes I've ever read, and I will be never be over them, I GASPED multiple times throughout this book.
While Kate & Christopher together is everything, seeing them grow as individuals was a treat. The representation in this book was so well done. When it came to them talking to each other about these topics, I loved the open communications and willingness to listen and learn. That is so important in relationships, and Chloe does an excellent job of showing that.
Chloe also does an ensemble cast SO WELL. To get glimpses of Bea and Jamie throughout this book was such a freaking delight and I love them with all of my heart. In addition to them, I was thrilled to see how often friends from the first book were in this story. I think having that group of people established and there to welcome Kate back after she returned from her travels was SO IMPORTANT. If there weren't so many people ready to just easily bring her back into the fold, she would have had a much harder time with her relationship with Christopher.
The ending of this book is also 10/10
Spice: 3 - note that it is so intimate and lovely and just perfect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Death of parent
katiehasanxiety's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent
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