kotashomelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death and Infidelity
gnlee26's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
it was good i actually really liked the story, i just didn’t know i liked the story until about 60% of the way in. i really liked arya she was feisty and likes to take things head on, but she was also really naïve and spent so long denying literally everything that was right in front of her and i wasn’t a super fan of that. i also liked christian to an extent he definitely had his moments but it was only moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Grief, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Child death
tatiannaskye's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Wow I loved every minute of this book and it brought me back to my early Wattpad days!!! The emotions that I felt were intense in all the best ways! The story omg was amazing and made me want to throw my phone into the wall but again in a good way! I would definitely read this book again especially if I am feeling down or in a slump!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Really just some smut not much, the tiniest amountsamisreadinq's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this one!!! I loved Christian and Arya. As a law student I loved reading from a lawyer. But did gotta dock a star because literally everything that happens in this book is unethical as a lawyer. However, I looked past that. Obviously it’s a fictional story not real lawyer is doing this. At least I hope so.
Just made me laugh because so many times I’d be like no you cannot do that Christian, it’s unethical. 😂😂
I felt so bad for Christian his childhood was fucked. Poor kid. It’s so sad because both Christian and Arya had shitty parents but come from completely different backgrounds and circumstances.
I loved the side characters we got to see. Like Jillian, Riggs and Arsene. However, Claire and Conrad you both are dogs…
As always the writing was really great, plot super faced past and easy to read. I really loved this one.
Just made me laugh because so many times I’d be like no you cannot do that Christian, it’s unethical. 😂😂
I felt so bad for Christian his childhood was fucked. Poor kid. It’s so sad because both Christian and Arya had shitty parents but come from completely different backgrounds and circumstances.
I loved the side characters we got to see. Like Jillian, Riggs and Arsene. However, Claire and Conrad you both are dogs…
As always the writing was really great, plot super faced past and easy to read. I really loved this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment
jtbooklover's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is truly a life story. Both good and bad things happen and everything is not always as it seems. Christian and Arya are two sides of the same coin from very different worlds. Both are head strong and sassy. In typical LJ style I've been blown away again. Read it. You'll love it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
readswithmt's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.
3.75/5
L.J. Shen did it again! Another really easy read with a good story line and a sprinkle of spice.
I really liked the dual POV and timeline which added really well to the story and the character development of this book. Arya was badass and I love that about her 👏🏽.
This book centred well from a plot POV and it was one of my favourite tropes - enemies to lovers. With a sprinkle of revenge in there!
I wasn’t super obsessed with this book and that’s maybe because I couldn’t fully connect with the characters and that’s why my rating is at 3.75 instead of a little higher. I tend to rate books higher when I’m in love with the characters too.
This is a book I flew through and if you’re looking for something easy to read this is one I’d recommend. I’d also recommend looking up trigger warnings too.
3.75/5
L.J. Shen did it again! Another really easy read with a good story line and a sprinkle of spice.
I really liked the dual POV and timeline which added really well to the story and the character development of this book. Arya was badass and I love that about her 👏🏽.
This book centred well from a plot POV and it was one of my favourite tropes - enemies to lovers. With a sprinkle of revenge in there!
I wasn’t super obsessed with this book and that’s maybe because I couldn’t fully connect with the characters and that’s why my rating is at 3.75 instead of a little higher. I tend to rate books higher when I’m in love with the characters too.
This is a book I flew through and if you’re looking for something easy to read this is one I’d recommend. I’d also recommend looking up trigger warnings too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
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