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noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
 Content Warnings: sexual content, toxic relationships, toxic friendships, and emotional cheating.
Okay look...I started reading this because I saw a quote from like the 3rd or 4th book...and you know me...I love to immerse myself into entire worlds. Even saying that I knew this book wasn't for me, which is why I'm not giving a rating to my review.
In general I don't read books where someone hooked up with one sibling and then immediately start a relationship with another one. When it's in a fantasy and it's an arranged marriage where the two who are engaged never meet and a sibling steps into the wedding...I LOVE that shit...but it's rare for me to like the premise in a contemporary novel.
Knowing this premise wasn't for me I was still initially intrigued by the friendship between the two main characters and wanted to see how it would play out in their marriage. The emotional back and forth within themselves and then with each other...quickly became grating...I'm surprised my eyes didn't stay in a rolled position tbh.
Although this one definitely grated on my nerves I am excited to read book two and hope that I enjoy it and can continue with the series.Â
Okay look...I started reading this because I saw a quote from like the 3rd or 4th book...and you know me...I love to immerse myself into entire worlds. Even saying that I knew this book wasn't for me, which is why I'm not giving a rating to my review.
In general I don't read books where someone hooked up with one sibling and then immediately start a relationship with another one. When it's in a fantasy and it's an arranged marriage where the two who are engaged never meet and a sibling steps into the wedding...I LOVE that shit...but it's rare for me to like the premise in a contemporary novel.
Knowing this premise wasn't for me I was still initially intrigued by the friendship between the two main characters and wanted to see how it would play out in their marriage. The emotional back and forth within themselves and then with each other...quickly became grating...I'm surprised my eyes didn't stay in a rolled position tbh.
Although this one definitely grated on my nerves I am excited to read book two and hope that I enjoy it and can continue with the series.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
mercurialrush's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
— 3.75 ☆
Genuinely enjoyed this one. I love a good angsty arranged marriage. There are several things that stop this from being a full 4 stars. One, I don't like pitting women against each other, especially if it involves sisters. I know this is a reality for many people, but sibling relationships are very special to me and I don't like seeing terrible family dynamics.
One of the things that I wrote in my annotations was: "Grow some balls, Ares."Â
His indecision was frankly frustrating, and while I liked the angst that it brought, it got extremely annoying and he started pissing me off. His groveling was definitely something, but I hate grand public displays, so I didn't like it.Â
Things I did like:
- <b> Third Act Break Up: </b> I'm quite ambivalent to third act break ups. They don't annoy me, but I do roll my eyes every once in a while. I liked it in this one though.Â
- <b> The Smut: </b> Enough said.Â
- <b> Raven and Sierra (and Alanna): </b> I love women!
Things I didn't like:
- <b> Hannah </b>: An okay antagonist. I found her a little annoying, which I guess is the point? Again, I don't like pitting sisters against each other.Â
- <b> Character Depth </b>: There definitely was an attempt. Hannah's past sickness and how it affected her and her family, Raven's struggle with food and overworking herself, and Ares's overall one-dimensional character. So many characters have the potential to be greater than they were. I wish there was more focus on developing that.
Genuinely enjoyed this one. I love a good angsty arranged marriage. There are several things that stop this from being a full 4 stars. One, I don't like pitting women against each other, especially if it involves sisters. I know this is a reality for many people, but sibling relationships are very special to me and I don't like seeing terrible family dynamics.
One of the things that I wrote in my annotations was: "Grow some balls, Ares."Â
His indecision was frankly frustrating, and while I liked the angst that it brought, it got extremely annoying and he started pissing me off. His groveling was definitely something, but I hate grand public displays, so I didn't like it.Â
Things I did like:
- <b> Third Act Break Up: </b> I'm quite ambivalent to third act break ups. They don't annoy me, but I do roll my eyes every once in a while. I liked it in this one though.Â
- <b> The Smut: </b> Enough said.Â
- <b> Raven and Sierra (and Alanna): </b> I love women!
Things I didn't like:
- <b> Hannah </b>: An okay antagonist. I found her a little annoying, which I guess is the point? Again, I don't like pitting sisters against each other.Â
- <b> Character Depth </b>: There definitely was an attempt. Hannah's past sickness and how it affected her and her family, Raven's struggle with food and overworking herself, and Ares's overall one-dimensional character. So many characters have the potential to be greater than they were. I wish there was more focus on developing that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment and Eating disorder
megcarrick's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse
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