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bookwormdean's review
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
4.5
j_readsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I also hate June Bugs!
Nate and Xavi's story. This story was quite a bit different than the previous two books.
Best friends to lovers, bi-awakening with quite a bit of humor in the story. Both Nate and Xavi were a little different than I thought they'd be after reading the first two books. But I still really enjoyed them, they were both a little goofy but so loving. They just want to care for others, like the big brothers they've always been.
Their story had less angst and less struggles caused by others, but they still struggled with their own emotions and new feelings.
Overall, a cute story to end the series.
Nate and Xavi's story. This story was quite a bit different than the previous two books.
Best friends to lovers, bi-awakening with quite a bit of humor in the story. Both Nate and Xavi were a little different than I thought they'd be after reading the first two books. But I still really enjoyed them, they were both a little goofy but so loving. They just want to care for others, like the big brothers they've always been.
Their story had less angst and less struggles caused by others, but they still struggled with their own emotions and new feelings.
Overall, a cute story to end the series.
karen_reads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kayetaz's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
2.3 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Format: ebook
"’Twenty-five-to-life, Nate,’ he whispered, hand in mine. ‘It starts now.’
And then…
Knock knock.”
Thanks. I hate it.
No. I didn’t hate it that much. Just a little bit.
Look, this was an objectively bad book. And it also contained a lot of things I subjectively hated.
First of all, way too many pop culture references. WAY too much Teen Wolf. And I fucking love Teen Wolf, so that’s saying a lot. Xavi and Nate were just so cringey, and sometimes it was in an endearing way but mostly they were awful and made me uncomfortable.
Nothing could have prepared me for the cockwarming scene. I’ve heard rumors for a long time but I was not ready for…that. That was a lot.
Also, I cannot tell you a single distinguishing factor about Xavi and Nate except that Xavi is Maddox’s brother and Nate is Devon’s. Otherwise I didn’t even know whose POV I was in because they were the same fucking person. Gun to my head, I could not tell you which one of them loved Teen Wolf and which one wanted the fridge. Maybe it’s the same person. I don’t know. No matter whose POV, I felt my brain melting the same amount.
I don’t remember the first two books being as dirty and disgusting as this book. I know they’re poor and the author is trying to really drive that home, but why the hell aren’t they washing underwear or cleaning mold off walls? I remember vague ick-ness but not the level of nausea-inducing grossness this book had.
WHY WERE THEY ALWAYS WEARING SOCKS DURING SEX? RED FLAG.
I don’t know, fam. Honestly I put off reading this book sooo much, I don’t think I’ve been on TikTok nearly as much as I was this week just trying to avoid reading this. And yet I can’t seem to bring myself to rate lower than two stars because I still feel slightly sentimental over these dumb characters. And I can’t believe I’m gonna spend $20 buying the special edition of this book but I am. I’ll do my clown makeup for when it arrives.
I’m just glad it’s over.
justnic83's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book has me laughing nonstop. Xavi and Nate were too lovable! They will stick with me.
cjbailey98's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
razmitaz's review against another edition
3.0
Firstly, I was given the opportunity to read this book as an ARC and I am immensely appreciative.
My review:
I know this has already been stated but this is a reminder if you would like to continue in Garron Park. This book is set up entirely different from the previous books and is a friends to lovers story. I think my biggest take away was that the relationship felt rushed in the beginning because it started where Lot 62 was ending so with that we knew both characters feelings. This to me caused the momentum to die down and I lost my interest a few times.
I really enjoy Nordikas writing and the humor she adds in her books but this one made me feel like I was still reading about just side characters even though they are in the forefront and the main characters.
2.5 raised to 3
My review:
I know this has already been stated but this is a reminder if you would like to continue in Garron Park. This book is set up entirely different from the previous books and is a friends to lovers story. I think my biggest take away was that the relationship felt rushed in the beginning because it started where Lot 62 was ending so with that we knew both characters feelings. This to me caused the momentum to die down and I lost my interest a few times.
I really enjoy Nordikas writing and the humor she adds in her books but this one made me feel like I was still reading about just side characters even though they are in the forefront and the main characters.
2.5 raised to 3