tiffyofthemonts's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book in the way I love some of my most favorite books, the ones that strike me hard and make me feel like I'm looking at a picture of myself in the mirror. So much of what I believe and want from life, love, and relationships is captured in this book and through its characters.
As overbearing and overwrought as Dominique and Jaime might be at times, I respect them both a hell of a lot and I see bits and pieces of myself and my insecurities in them, too. The story is dark and a little bit sad, particularly when compared to The Chocolate Thief, and there's holes in the plot, and the dialogue goes off the rails at times, and how many times do we have to revisit the same conversations?, but still, The Chocolate Touch leaves me feeling hopeful and pensive and wondering if there's a world in which a love like that could really exist.
As overbearing and overwrought as Dominique and Jaime might be at times, I respect them both a hell of a lot and I see bits and pieces of myself and my insecurities in them, too. The story is dark and a little bit sad, particularly when compared to The Chocolate Thief, and there's holes in the plot, and the dialogue goes off the rails at times, and how many times do we have to revisit the same conversations?, but still, The Chocolate Touch leaves me feeling hopeful and pensive and wondering if there's a world in which a love like that could really exist.
amberfrost's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism
brokenrecord's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I think this is my favorite one yet in this series??? I wasn't expecting that, and this doesn't seem to be most people's favorite, but man, something about it really got to me! I saw some complaints about instalove, and while I totally understand where that's coming from, it really didn't bother me here, and normally I'm against the slightest hint of instalove/instalust. I think it's partially because I felt like they really got to know each other inside and out despite the short time frame. I was really shocked near the end when
I really loved both characters so much, and their relationship dynamic was so interesting to me, and not something I feel like I see very often? I liked that both of them thought the other was only interested in them for sex and was basically willing to take whatever they could get out of the relationship; it was a nice change to have them both be kind of insecure about themselves and their relationship. AND THEY TALKED THROUGH THEIR ISSUES, AND THERE WAS NO POINTLESS MELODRAMA!!! Man, I just loved how there really was no major conflict between them. Like, they would argue about things occasionally, but there was not a single time when they had a big enough argument that they wouldn't speak for several days or would avoid each other. I thought for sure when
So yeah, this was wonderful!!! I just love how Laura Florand writes romance, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one!!!
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they were talking about having only dated for like 10 days before getting engaged, because it just felt like they had known each other and been together so much longer. I do almost wish they hadn't even mentioned how long they had technically been dating since I definitely wasn't keeping track of it myself, and it just didn't FEEL that short. But like I said, even with their relationship going so quickly, it still didn't really detract from the story for me. And it does help that they acknowledged how fast it was and were a little concerned about it themselves, and ended up planning on being engaged for at least a year or two before actually getting married.I really loved both characters so much, and their relationship dynamic was so interesting to me, and not something I feel like I see very often? I liked that both of them thought the other was only interested in them for sex and was basically willing to take whatever they could get out of the relationship; it was a nice change to have them both be kind of insecure about themselves and their relationship. AND THEY TALKED THROUGH THEIR ISSUES, AND THERE WAS NO POINTLESS MELODRAMA!!! Man, I just loved how there really was no major conflict between them. Like, they would argue about things occasionally, but there was not a single time when they had a big enough argument that they wouldn't speak for several days or would avoid each other. I thought for sure when
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Dominique found out that Jaime was a Corey that it would cause at least a couple days of him being angry at her, or that they would have a huge fight with him being upset with her for not being honest. And yeah, he was a little upset, but he still went to her family dinner with her! Which, speaking of, THE COREY FAMILY DINNER WAS THE ACTUAL GREATEST THING EVER. I WAS DYING THE ENTIRE TIME, especially Sylvain and Dominique basically forming a truce and becoming unexpected allies!!!! So great!!!!So yeah, this was wonderful!!! I just love how Laura Florand writes romance, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one!!!
burcu_1's review against another edition
The way the male lead thinks and talks about women is so atrocious at times and I’m feeling very iffy about how many times he mentioned how thin and absolutely skinny and bony the female lead is during the first chapter
payal_reads_alot's review against another edition
3.0
It was still sweet and fun to read, but not as well done as the chocolate thief. The dark parts of the characters didn't give them enough depth to counter for the lack of chemistry between them.
sonni89's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars, probably. Oh man, I just enjoy Laura Florand's writing so much, and this was no exception. I loved both Jaime and Dominique, for entirely different reasons, and I loved the so much; possibly my favorite scene in the book. BOYS. RICH PEOPLE. Just, everything. Yeah, their relationship developed SUPER FAST (maybe too fast), but it was oh so enjoyable to watch it unfold. And the one thing I just really like about Florand's books is that anytime there is danger of ~drama coming up and ~destroying a relationship, the characters just TALK ABOUT IT and come away from it a stronger unit than before, and I just tremendously enjoy that.
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Corey family dinnereteniamagnum's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I don't have words to describe how much. The emotions just grab you and don't let go.
clonazine's review against another edition
5.0
Se ve que lo había leído en mi adolescencia y recuerdo que no me había gustado nada, ahora me cansé de subrayar frases, 5 estrellas le queda corto, maravilloso, sublime, tan bien escrito, tan romántico, personajes tan complejos, tan reales. Me enamoré de todo, del principio a fin lo leí con una sonrisa en la cara, una caricia al alma. No me alcanzan las palabras para explicar lo mucho que amé este libro. Me declaro fan de la autora y es de lejos me atrevo a decir, por más que tengo muchos otros favoritos de este año.... EL MEJOR ROMANCE DEL 2021. Imprescindible para las fans del género, esto es lo mejor de lo mejor, sobre todo lo recomiendo a las que como yo están podridas de romances mediocres con protagonistas inmaduros.
Laura SOS GRANDE!!!
Laura SOS GRANDE!!!