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mardell's review against another edition
5.0
This is my absolutely favourite in the Reluctant Royals series, and not just because it's the only f/f.
Cole does such beautiful work with the structure, using timeslip to create a lovely layered portrait of both the central relationship and New York life. She always writes interesting women and Likotsi and Fabiola are no exception. It's a total pleasure to go on their quirky dates with them. The trip to NYC in pre-pandi times is a bonus.
Cole does such beautiful work with the structure, using timeslip to create a lovely layered portrait of both the central relationship and New York life. She always writes interesting women and Likotsi and Fabiola are no exception. It's a total pleasure to go on their quirky dates with them. The trip to NYC in pre-pandi times is a bonus.
sara11_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I love this cover and how the models have the look and personality of the characters in the story. I wanted a bit more of depth to the characters, especially Likotsi. I feel like the only reason I had a feel for her personality was because I knew her from previous books. I liked the non-chronological storytelling and thought it worked well for this shorter novella.
ihateprozac's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars! This was every cute as cute and fluffy as I wanted it to be. I wouldn't have minded a little more angst and a little more smut, but it was a gorgeous lil queer romance nonetheless.
Representation: queer black MC, bisexual black MC love interest
Representation: queer black MC, bisexual black MC love interest
jennc's review against another edition
5.0
Alyssa Cole has quickly become my go to author for romance - so not my normal genre. She writes with such skill and depth I think I’d love anything she wrote.
indiekay's review against another edition
4.0
This is a lovely novella! It's the first work I've read by Alyssa Cole and I'll definitely be reading the rest of the books in the Reluctant Royals series.
I really liked the format of this book, in which the book switches from the previous spring, when the two characters met, and the current winter, when the characters meet again. One character (Likotsi) POVs the current time chapters, and the other character (Fabiola) POVs the past chapters. I really liked this format! I really enjoy stories with switching POVs, and thought it was a great way to switch up the format.
I listened to this in audiobook format, and the narrator did a fantastic job.
I really liked the format of this book, in which the book switches from the previous spring, when the two characters met, and the current winter, when the characters meet again. One character (Likotsi) POVs the current time chapters, and the other character (Fabiola) POVs the past chapters. I really liked this format! I really enjoy stories with switching POVs, and thought it was a great way to switch up the format.
I listened to this in audiobook format, and the narrator did a fantastic job.
thelilbookwitch's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this little slice of a book so much, I'm almost mad it had to end so soon.
Alyssa Cole returns, and takes a slight detour from her usual escapist narratives to weave in some dour reality to this work, but still manages to keep things light and happy. I didn't feel like this book was a soap box, by any means, and I loved how fleshed out Fab was, even for such a short story. Likotsi and Fabiola's styles are gorgeous, and their love tender.
I was a little disappointed that there was only one real steamy scene, but given how much buildup Cole usually puts in to her other works, it was understandable.
For a perfect escapist read that worships NYC and its minuscule wonders, as well as love in all its forms, read this book.
Alyssa Cole returns, and takes a slight detour from her usual escapist narratives to weave in some dour reality to this work, but still manages to keep things light and happy. I didn't feel like this book was a soap box, by any means, and I loved how fleshed out Fab was, even for such a short story. Likotsi and Fabiola's styles are gorgeous, and their love tender.
I was a little disappointed that there was only one real steamy scene, but given how much buildup Cole usually puts in to her other works, it was understandable.
For a perfect escapist read that worships NYC and its minuscule wonders, as well as love in all its forms, read this book.
whoanelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
shema's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciated the representation. I also liked how dating apps and casual dating came into play. But like I said before, romance is probably not my genre even though I can appreciate it.