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a_libra_library's review against another edition
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It wasn't as horrible as everyone said. This is my first Anna Huang book that I didn't DNF.
I did enjoy the story, it has a slow beginning and slow end but it's was a nice, softer dark romance. (Does that make sense?)
Anyway, once Vivian and Dante were actually attempting to be a couple the banter! The jokes!! Omg loved it. Dante groveling and courting *chefs kiss*
Dark, quite brooding MMC with a quick witty fierce FMC who are both stubborn, hot, and funny when they want to be??? AAhh Sign me up 🫰🏾✨️
That being said... I do have one negative thing about the lovely Anna.
She's SUPER repetitive. There is so much telling of emotions and thoughts over and over rather than showing us or letting us infer. It could have been 50-100 pages shorter without the constant inner monologuing.
I feel like she killed her own banter with it.
The moments that didn't have monologuing I was kicking my little feet and in shocked with how these characters were just vibing
Lets see if KO Pride is better bc I will be continuing
I did enjoy the story, it has a slow beginning and slow end but it's was a nice, softer dark romance. (Does that make sense?)
Anyway, once Vivian and Dante were actually attempting to be a couple the banter! The jokes!! Omg loved it. Dante groveling and courting *chefs kiss*
Dark, quite brooding MMC with a quick witty fierce FMC who are both stubborn, hot, and funny when they want to be??? AAhh Sign me up 🫰🏾✨️
That being said... I do have one negative thing about the lovely Anna.
She's SUPER repetitive. There is so much telling of emotions and thoughts over and over rather than showing us or letting us infer. It could have been 50-100 pages shorter without the constant inner monologuing.
I feel like she killed her own banter with it.
The moments that didn't have monologuing I was kicking my little feet and in shocked with how these characters were just vibing
Lets see if KO Pride is better bc I will be continuing
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
eva___11's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
himari2692's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
This book gave me a whole entire emotional rollercoaster but it's so cute!! Really mentally prepare yourself for this book because honestly, I genuinely almost cried at the cute scenes and the absolutely heartbreaking ones. Dante Russo and Vivian Lau >>>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
kyleethecatlady's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
thisgirlreads_yay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Blood
bremcfarland's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Dante bothered me for most of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence
emmadb766's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
alisonnobrega's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
jilian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
neeemii's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
I loveddd the book and Dante and Vivian’s relationship was so cuteee at the end obvi not at the start they DEFINITELY needed to work to get their relationship they have
I loved how Vivian never forgave him so easily and she really made him work up his forgiveness which also allowed Dante to realise he had to change his outlook on everything if he wanted to keep her
Full of laughs, cute banter, spicy scenes, and obviously there is no romance book unless you’re getting pissed at the characters for doing the wrong things 🙄 and this book had it all
I love Ana Huang’s writing and her books so from a biased pov I’m always gonna love her books and this is just another one on the top of my list
I loved how Vivian never forgave him so easily and she really made him work up his forgiveness which also allowed Dante to realise he had to change his outlook on everything if he wanted to keep her
Full of laughs, cute banter, spicy scenes, and obviously there is no romance book unless you’re getting pissed at the characters for doing the wrong things 🙄 and this book had it all
I love Ana Huang’s writing and her books so from a biased pov I’m always gonna love her books and this is just another one on the top of my list
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, and Violence