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Powerless by Elsie Silver

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sweetlikesadia's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed reading this book, the chemistry of the characters and even the build up of their relationship; I loved how you got the insight into the main leads backgrounds and how that interlinks with their decisions.

However, this book did take me a really long time to finish. I feel like it didn't have to be that thick of a book, I had to take several breaks.

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namenotimportant's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

4.0

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kaelireads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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kaelielily's review against another edition

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emotional slow-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

3.5

Powerless is the third book in Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs series, following a friends-to-lovers storyline between Jasper and Sloane. The first half of the book is relatively slow-paced, and while Silver’s writing is familiar, it can feel a bit formulaic, which may come across as repetitive.

I found it challenging to connect with Jasper and Sloane as much as with the main characters from the previous books; they sometimes felt a bit one-dimensional. However, I did appreciate Sloane’s character growth, as well as the subplot involving her mother finally standing up for herself.

Despite its flaws, the book remained entertaining, delivering the kind of spicy romance that’s sometimes just what you need. I plan to continue with the series, eager to read about Winter's story next.

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erinmd156's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

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reeccees's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

3.25

The book started out strong and I thought I would enjoy it more than the previous 2. I liked Jasper & Sloane, but this book proved that Elsie Silver does the same thing in every single book.

Once the characters initiate physical intimacy, it is ALL that occurs for the remainder of the book until the 3rd act breakup/drama. It’s her MO in every single book in this series and by the 3rd one… I’m tired.

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smartcookiesca's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

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jasmins_reads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Every time I read a Chestnut Springs book I think oh my god this couldn’t get any better and every time it does.

I’m not usually a fan of friends to lovers but the tension in this was sooooo good. Those hotel scenes were so hot 🥵 Jasper Gervais is just all round yum even if he is traumatised and emotionally stunted (but that the way we like them really)

I also absolutely adore Harvey - he’s an icon and is always eager to provide some much needed comic relief and i’m hoping he gets his own HEA at some point.

Anyway, some of my fav lines from the book include:

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“Fuck my safety. If I died riding Jasper Gervais in the driver’s seat…. Out with a bang so to speak

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You’re not my fucking friend. You’re just mine

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Take your clothes off Sloane

Also some spoiler-y tropes:
• Friends to lovers
• Runaway bride
• There was only one bed
• Cowboy (kinda) x ballerina

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