esperodrigueez's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
3,25/5⭐️ iba sin expectativas y como siempre sin saberme la sinopsis.
Asique partiendo de esa base diré que por lo menos no es la misma trama repetitiva de siempre. I’ll give it that.
La protagonista no ha acabado de convencerme. El prota masculino sin embargo (quizá porque se lee más su punto de vista) me ha parecido más cercano. Se hace de rogar ESE punto en la historia pero si que era como lo critico y que se veía venir que lo dramático de la relación.
Para lo largo que es el libro se me ha hecho súper corto y ligero; se lee rapido.
Todo el tema del padre…en fin, escalofríos🤢
Y en verdad, intrigada por los libros de los otros dos personajes masculinos👀
Asique partiendo de esa base diré que por lo menos no es la misma trama repetitiva de siempre. I’ll give it that.
La protagonista no ha acabado de convencerme. El prota masculino sin embargo (quizá porque se lee más su punto de vista) me ha parecido más cercano. Se hace de rogar ESE punto en la historia pero si que era como lo critico y que se veía venir que lo dramático de la relación.
Para lo largo que es el libro se me ha hecho súper corto y ligero; se lee rapido.
Todo el tema del padre…en fin, escalofríos🤢
Y en verdad, intrigada por los libros de los otros dos personajes masculinos👀
carol_huff's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
this had some of my favorite tropes: childhood friends to lovers, the one, mutual pinning…
I loved how to the plot played it self out! it kept me on my toes and it wasn’t too obvious!
loved loved loved how deeply they felt for each other and how much the both went through to find their way back to each other.
also loved the groveling!
overall it was a very fulfilling story, and it made me happy at the end.
this was my fist book by the author and i really liked it.
I loved how to the plot played it self out! it kept me on my toes and it wasn’t too obvious!
loved loved loved how deeply they felt for each other and how much the both went through to find their way back to each other.
also loved the groveling!
overall it was a very fulfilling story, and it made me happy at the end.
this was my fist book by the author and i really liked it.
kdbourg22's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. It was just a wholesome story that gave me all the feels.
This is not a spicy read. I would consider it closer to a contemporary romance with one or two spicy scenes.
But I love the childhood friends reconnection. I love parental involvement that makes them lose their relationship. Most importantly, I love character growth. This has it all, plus more.
This is not a spicy read. I would consider it closer to a contemporary romance with one or two spicy scenes.
But I love the childhood friends reconnection. I love parental involvement that makes them lose their relationship. Most importantly, I love character growth. This has it all, plus more.
lugysuperfly's review
4.0
Quick read, entertaining, and straight to the point. I loved the premise of childhood sweethearts separated by class and an evil parent and meeting again as adults. This was cute but not entirely saccharine. Read it if you need a little romance fix to get out of a funk.
oladotun's review against another edition
3.0
I would give the book a 3.5-star rating, you know, it was alright, but I was expecting a bit more oomph. The confessions part? Meh, didn't really do much for me. Also, I hated that he had sex with her without revealing his true identity. Not cool, dude. Overall, I was kinda hoping for a juicier read, but hey, you win some, you lose some.
bellatrix's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Enemies to lovers done right!
I liked the past chapters and the slow-burn romance.
Though there were some issues, I think this author is worth checking out.
Enemies to lovers done right!
I liked the past chapters and the slow-burn romance.
Though there were some issues, I think this author is worth checking out.
candace623's review
4.0
A great story. Loved Arya and Christian. Arya is the privileged girl that grew up with rich parents but a mother that was checked out. Christian was the maid’s son that got in trouble and ended up making a good life for himself. The background built a fantastic plot and I loved the back and forth with Arya and Christian. Can’t wait for the next in this series.
lucy_qhuay's review
3.0
I think this is my least favourite L.J.Shen's book. The writing was still good, but the characters didn't do it for me, particularly the heroine. I don't even know if it's adequate to call her ridiculously naive or stupid. She and her family truly fucked up the hero's life. If I had been in his place I wouldn't have touched her with a ten-foot pole. Granted, he made mistakes as well, but as far as I'm concerned he was a choirboy.
Anyway, I'm still looking forward to the next books, especially Riggs's. Can't wait!