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jujudepamplemousse's review against another edition
2.0
I kind of liked the interaction between Drew and Trent even thought I found it a tiny bit too angsty to my taste in the middle part of the novel. However, I really couldn’t get into the car racing which was an important part of this book. In the first chapters, the car racing description was so cliché that it made me laugh. I’m pretty sure that racing drivers are too focused when driving for shouting because of adrenaline rush ! Also the street racing in which Drew and Trent took part were totally irresponsibles and should not have been romanticized.
I’ve started reading the second and last book about Drew and Trent ([b:#Rev|29633229|#Rev (GearShark, #2)|Cambria Hebert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1459132152l/29633229._SY75_.jpg|49015243]) but the pacing was really bad and I ended up DNFing the book at 25%.
I’ve started reading the second and last book about Drew and Trent ([b:#Rev|29633229|#Rev (GearShark, #2)|Cambria Hebert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1459132152l/29633229._SY75_.jpg|49015243]) but the pacing was really bad and I ended up DNFing the book at 25%.
aeden016's review against another edition
It felt like I was reading book 2 of a series or like I started the book a few chapters in
ireniam's review against another edition
3.0
No estuvo mal pero todas las informaciones sobre carros y carreras no me importaban, admito que no es un tema de mi interés.
El romance estuvo bien, no me gustó tanto como esperaba.
Lo peor de todo, que no lo dice en ninguna parte de la sinopsis, es que termina en un cliffhanger, uno estilo "Continuará" :|
Un libro romántico de 500 páginas y pico que termina en un cliffhanger. Bueno, este no me atrapó lo suficiente como para yo embarcarme en una serie de libros, así que aquí los dejo.
Lo recomiendo? Si, solo avisando que este es solo la primera parte y si quieres la historia completa pues prepárate para leer una serie
El romance estuvo bien, no me gustó tanto como esperaba.
Lo peor de todo, que no lo dice en ninguna parte de la sinopsis, es que termina en un cliffhanger, uno estilo "Continuará" :|
Un libro romántico de 500 páginas y pico que termina en un cliffhanger. Bueno, este no me atrapó lo suficiente como para yo embarcarme en una serie de libros, así que aquí los dejo.
Lo recomiendo? Si, solo avisando que este es solo la primera parte y si quieres la historia completa pues prepárate para leer una serie
shintaf's review against another edition
4.0
i don't have anything to say. i love this. im not expecting anything from this one, but in the end it hits me lol im still stunned.
ltcreads40's review against another edition
4.0
Love is love...
Love is love and it's horrible to think we still live in a world where people don't see that. The path in which Drew and Trent found their love was beautiful and I can't wait to continue their story in the next book of the series.
Love is love and it's horrible to think we still live in a world where people don't see that. The path in which Drew and Trent found their love was beautiful and I can't wait to continue their story in the next book of the series.
deea13bts's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first book by Cambria Hebert. I liked it. It was a really nice friends to lovers story.
eileen9898's review against another edition
3.0
this review talks about #junkie and #rev)
I don't really know how to rate these books because there are things I like and things I don't.
First, the slut shaming. Women who are quick to jump into sex, even tho the main guys are also involved, are sluts. The casual way, in which the guys talk about women, how complicated they are, superficial and in need of protection, is really starting to bother me. This book is written by a woman writing about men. I don't know if this reflects on her personal views on women or if this is how she thinks men view women. Either way I'm concerned.
I think the books try to tackle toxic masculinity and praise vulnerability in some instances, but the glorification of solving problems with your fists defeats that goal a little. It doesn't equate to the amount of mentions that they are "alpha males". The territorial and possessive behaviour, that is written as sexy and healthy.
Regarding the writing, the spoken language and the inner monologues of the characters are completely out of sync. They speak very plainly, not overly descriptive and they get to the point quickly. But the inner monologues are dripping in flowery metaphors, over the top comparisons and sweet nothings. I know not everyone says everything they think but this is just ridiculous.
Also the amount of unnecessary repetitions are making me wonder who edited these books. Every couple of pages the characters go into long rants about loving each other, how difficult everything is and how horny they make each other. It's the same shit every time. The themes are caught in loops. Once everything about love and homophobia and sex is mentioned, it goes directly back to love and everything starts again.
On the contrary, the whole racing aspect I really enjoy because you don't read about that really. It's more a focus in book one than in book 2, that was more focused on the relationship. But what I read I found to be interesting.
Aside from all the alpha bullshit, I love how dedicated the guys are to each other from the beginning. Their loyalty is to each other is never questioned and there are no cheating side plots. Once it's clear to them how much they like each other, all sexuality questionings is out the window, which I liked. Drew in particular doesn't care about labels, just that he loves Trent and that's enough for him. That was a rather refreshing take in the queer new adult/adult romances I've read. Usually the questioning part makes up over half of the plot.
What I can't deny tho is how invested I was from page one. These books are by no means short and even despite the repetitive nature, they never dragged. I read book one in a day and listened to the audiobook of the second in 3 days. The characters are dynamic and well fleshed out and you root for them from the beginning. It may sound like the negative outways the good, but I liked reading / listening to them and enjoyed myself. If you don't care about my negative points, I definitely recommend them.
I don't really know how to rate these books because there are things I like and things I don't.
First, the slut shaming. Women who are quick to jump into sex, even tho the main guys are also involved, are sluts. The casual way, in which the guys talk about women, how complicated they are, superficial and in need of protection, is really starting to bother me. This book is written by a woman writing about men. I don't know if this reflects on her personal views on women or if this is how she thinks men view women. Either way I'm concerned.
I think the books try to tackle toxic masculinity and praise vulnerability in some instances, but the glorification of solving problems with your fists defeats that goal a little. It doesn't equate to the amount of mentions that they are "alpha males". The territorial and possessive behaviour, that is written as sexy and healthy.
Regarding the writing, the spoken language and the inner monologues of the characters are completely out of sync. They speak very plainly, not overly descriptive and they get to the point quickly. But the inner monologues are dripping in flowery metaphors, over the top comparisons and sweet nothings. I know not everyone says everything they think but this is just ridiculous.
Also the amount of unnecessary repetitions are making me wonder who edited these books. Every couple of pages the characters go into long rants about loving each other, how difficult everything is and how horny they make each other. It's the same shit every time. The themes are caught in loops. Once everything about love and homophobia and sex is mentioned, it goes directly back to love and everything starts again.
On the contrary, the whole racing aspect I really enjoy because you don't read about that really. It's more a focus in book one than in book 2, that was more focused on the relationship. But what I read I found to be interesting.
Aside from all the alpha bullshit, I love how dedicated the guys are to each other from the beginning. Their loyalty is to each other is never questioned and there are no cheating side plots. Once it's clear to them how much they like each other, all sexuality questionings is out the window, which I liked. Drew in particular doesn't care about labels, just that he loves Trent and that's enough for him. That was a rather refreshing take in the queer new adult/adult romances I've read. Usually the questioning part makes up over half of the plot.
What I can't deny tho is how invested I was from page one. These books are by no means short and even despite the repetitive nature, they never dragged. I read book one in a day and listened to the audiobook of the second in 3 days. The characters are dynamic and well fleshed out and you root for them from the beginning. It may sound like the negative outways the good, but I liked reading / listening to them and enjoyed myself. If you don't care about my negative points, I definitely recommend them.
kizsia's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!! going to book 2 now!!! my heart broke for trent . omg and I love how the family is there for them❤❤