reader_taylor'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? Yes
4.0
I really liked this book. It was a fast, lighthearted read, which was exactly what I wanted. I enjoyed the focus on marine biology and the uniqueness of the college majors for the two main characters. This book taught me new things about animals. I liked the focus on family relationships. I appreciated how it felt like the two character's relationship wasn't going to work out. Normally there's not much of a third act for me. I didn't like Keaton's girlfriend at first, but later on in the book she grew on me and I ended up liking her a lot. I also like the focus on different economical backgrounds. I appreciated the discussion on homophobia. If you like Elle Kennedy's other books, you'll like this too.
mimmie_massie's review against another edition
5.0
As always when Sarina and Elle team up for a story,you already know it's going to be bomb.
And that's the case with this book too.Sometimes you don't know you are missing something or rather you need something until it hits you right and square in the face.Most often we run away from the challenge but not Keaton.His lack of 'not freaked out' scares me and makes me want to be more like him.
Luke on the other hand will push his mundane boundaries,I mean is the guy human or a vamp?He never lets anyone in and has a hard time asking or receiving help.
How fast can you read a book written by these authors?Cause for me,it's not possible to put it down!
The tension between these two characters is insane.They have the perfect balance ,get each other and Keaton knows how to meet Luke at the point where he needs him.Luke may not like it but that's his problem.
And that's the case with this book too.Sometimes you don't know you are missing something or rather you need something until it hits you right and square in the face.Most often we run away from the challenge but not Keaton.His lack of 'not freaked out' scares me and makes me want to be more like him.
Luke on the other hand will push his mundane boundaries,I mean is the guy human or a vamp?He never lets anyone in and has a hard time asking or receiving help.
How fast can you read a book written by these authors?Cause for me,it's not possible to put it down!
The tension between these two characters is insane.They have the perfect balance ,get each other and Keaton knows how to meet Luke at the point where he needs him.Luke may not like it but that's his problem.
taija's review against another edition
3.0
really nice characters but very little plot in my opinion. SMALL SPOILERS! the issues that came along around 75% into the book were kind of random and they made sense with the other characters but idk i felt it was not 100% fitting
saikox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.75
I really loved this book. The character development for the main characters was really good as well as the plot development. As one of my first spicy bxb books I read I would highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys this type of books and I will certainly be reading this book again soon
logan_singleton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
geo_ix's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this. These two really just write good books together. I don’t usually like my romances to be heavy on the comedy, so I don’t really go looking for it, but this had just enough angst to balance with the funny that I was constantly on edge with me emotions. I was either laughing or freaking out and I loved every minute of it. I think the only thing I would have liked more was his shit family either changing their ways or more worse outcome for them. I too have family members like his and that part of the story just bummed me out. I like the outcome with his family, I hated Judd he got worse every time he appeared, and even though there was something missing, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it, I read a good 80% in one sitting (homeschooling has stopped me reading as much & definitely reflects in the time books are on my ‘currently reading’ shelf)
myrvd's review against another edition
4.0
An easy. light, fast paced MM romance.
Since, I was in the mood for MM romance and have finished Him series already, this book is exactly what I needed.
And, [a:Sarina Bowen|7737308|Sarina Bowen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1601950386p2/7737308.jpg] & [a:Elle Kennedy|1935000|Elle Kennedy|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403918688p2/1935000.jpg] really know how to write.
Their writing style was good. The dual POV was great. The messaging part felt as a fresh breath, rather than just typical paragraph.
The characters felt believable. Luke was just so loveable, I wish I could give him a big warm hug.
If you haven't read Him series, I think that one is better than this one.
However, it's still a great distraction from life nonetheless.
“What was I ever thinking? I need this man. And even if being half a couple doesn’t come easily to me, I have to try. Nobody has ever gotten under my skin the way he does. Nobody has ever needed me the way he does.
Not one person.
It’s terrifying.
Still. I don't pull away yet, because the things I want are bigger than my fear.”
― Sarina Bowen, Top Secret
Since, I was in the mood for MM romance and have finished Him series already, this book is exactly what I needed.
And, [a:Sarina Bowen|7737308|Sarina Bowen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1601950386p2/7737308.jpg] & [a:Elle Kennedy|1935000|Elle Kennedy|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403918688p2/1935000.jpg] really know how to write.
Their writing style was good. The dual POV was great. The messaging part felt as a fresh breath, rather than just typical paragraph.
The characters felt believable. Luke was just so loveable, I wish I could give him a big warm hug.
If you haven't read Him series, I think that one is better than this one.
However, it's still a great distraction from life nonetheless.
“What was I ever thinking? I need this man. And even if being half a couple doesn’t come easily to me, I have to try. Nobody has ever gotten under my skin the way he does. Nobody has ever needed me the way he does.
Not one person.
It’s terrifying.
Still. I don't pull away yet, because the things I want are bigger than my fear.”
― Sarina Bowen, Top Secret