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annick's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
This surprised me in many good ways. The writing was sensual and drew me in, without being cliched. The spice was not over the top or bam bam bam. There were moments of tenderness and adjustments and communication . It’s a significant improvement on the cliched age-gap erotica for the male gaze (older MMC, young inexperienced barely legal FMC)
This is definitely a series and writer. I will see more of.
It’s a good example of Erotic Romance. There is plot here and character drama. The sex scenes fit into the story line.
It’s very likely that I will want to reread this which is why I gave it 4 stars
Things I disliked would want to be different:
- two dimensional nature of Preston.
- Set up for the third break up. Yes the 19/20yo FMC was acting immaturely because she is still learning adult relations and navigating those you break up with.
- their age gap relationship could have added more interaction and sincere drama if it had been revealed sooner to the mum and others.
- the weird judgy narrative around the neighbour.
- the lack of other female characters who aren’t foils for the MCs.
This is definitely a series and writer. I will see more of.
It’s a good example of Erotic Romance. There is plot here and character drama. The sex scenes fit into the story line.
It’s very likely that I will want to reread this which is why I gave it 4 stars
Things I disliked would want to be different:
- two dimensional nature of Preston.
- Set up for the third break up. Yes the 19/20yo FMC was acting immaturely because she is still learning adult relations and navigating those you break up with.
- their age gap relationship could have added more interaction and sincere drama if it had been revealed sooner to the mum and others.
- the weird judgy narrative around the neighbour.
- the lack of other female characters who aren’t foils for the MCs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rchulin1'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Okay so this book is very similar to Penelope Douglas’ Birthday girl. The difference is that this book is not a slow burn it’s rather fast paced at times and the story goes right in the spice is VERY good however that’s like 90% of the book there’s mostly only spicey scenes I would have liked more date scenes like the bedroom scenes would be detailed but the other scenes felt very rushed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
autumnwitch14's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Adult/minor relationship depending on your country's laws (she's 19)riella_reads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fast fun time, I just wish there was a little more emotional depth shown between the characters, or even alternating POV's.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail