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kimmy0__0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Domestic abuse
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
kuroko's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
claire_fitzgibbon13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Violence and Pregnancy
serena_hien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy
courtneyreadss_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
T/W: Age gap, alcoholism, mention of abuse / DV
Third Read (01/03/23)
okayyyy third time reading this book! After careful deliberation, I can confidently state that it is a 3.75 star book. When itās good, itās great and when itās bad itās cringy. I love that each time I read this book I fall in love with the characters (pretty much everyone but Declan lmao) and see how much the care for one another. Are there aspects that could be improved? Definitely. But for a billionaire romance this one definitely follows a unique trope and always acknowledges Declanās problematic behavior.
Second read: 10/25/2022 (2.5 āļø/5)
Ok so this book was not that good :/. After I was done riding the booktok high I honestly say this book was meh at best. A lot of the scenes were designed to gain traction on social media and now that I see that it so CORNY. Declan is not endearing ā¦ AT ALL. Yes he does nice things at times but for the most part heās a selfish controlling ass who cannot communicate his feelings. Also the way he attacks Irises ONE insecurity??? I have a very hard time supporting characters that hit below the belt. If Iām being completely honest the whole argument was so overblown and felt ā¦ inauthentic?
Overall the pacing in the book was a bit fast and could use some improvement. That being said this is definitely one of the better books in the franchise.
Initial read: 02/25/2022
THIS BOOK?!?? INCREDIBLE. AMAZING. WONDERFUL.
First of all letās give it up for our black MC!!! Iris is funny, witty, confident, and takes no shit. Sheās an icon, sheās a legend and she is the moment. And Declan??? Ugh my grumpy king! Strong, Determined, a bit of an ass, and a fierce protector of those he loves.
Iris and Declan could not be any more different and thatās what makes them work so well. Iris is 24. Declan is 36. Iris is personable and friendly, Declan is brooding and anti-social. I have read a ton of books that have the grumpy sunshine trope but this is by far one of the best ones. Iām telling you as soon as I started reading this book I couldnāt put it down, itās REALLY THAT good.
Terms and conditions is endearing, sweet, funny, frustrating at times, and has more butterfly inducing moments that one can possibly deem safe in one book, but most importantly itās genuinely a love story. If you read Wattpad stories growing up I promise this books is everything you could want and more. I donāt believe in calling many books perfect but this oneās a close contender.
Tropes
Office romance - ā
Grumpy/Sunshine- ā
GUY FALLS FIRST- ā ā ā ā
Enemies to lovers- ā
HEALTY AND MATURE COMMUNICATION- ā ā ā (depends where youāre in the story tbh)
SLOW BURN- 100% ā
Thereās nothing else I can say except this book is genuinely so good. Take the dive and emerge yourself in Declan and Irisās story. I promise you wonāt regret it. If you like Colleen Hoover then youāre gonna love Lauren Asher.
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
li_bbrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I havenāt read a lot of books with the āI hate everyone but youā trope but boy Iām about to. The protectiveness Declan felt for Iris was so sweet, and honestly concerning at certain points, but I ate that shit up. Since true romance books are somewhat new to me, there are definitely things that pushed me out of my comfort zone in this book, as well as the first installment of the series. Lauren Asher just writes in a way that makes me comfortable reading romance (and all the things that come with it. wink wink, nudge nudge).
Declan and Irisās romance was just so freaking good. I also loved the exploration of learning disabilities and familial issues. It felt like these two both worked so hard for the other, and it really was worth it in the end. I canāt wait to read Calās story (bc heās my fave) and see one more - hopefully - happy ending.
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
culzean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
maxima5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Death of parent
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent