escurezza's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ★
not really a review but i would like to take this opportunity to once again ask goodreads to let us give half stars!!! 3.5 is really NOT the same as 4 :/
not really a review but i would like to take this opportunity to once again ask goodreads to let us give half stars!!! 3.5 is really NOT the same as 4 :/
kyliieamberr's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nialanireads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
The writing was mediocre at some points but it was cute. The conflict was predictable (which isn’t bad) but it came out of nowhere in the last 20 pages of the book. It was too last minute and didn’t hold much significance other than being an annoying sidetrack to the story. The issues from their childhood weren’t necessary and only mentioned twice or so every 100 pages; if it was meant to be a part of their story, there should’ve been a deeper dive into it or a flashback chapter. Sophia claimed that there was “clear evidence” of Hayes’ cheating when the girl only brought a pair of her own underwear and knew where he was. They stopped hating each other too early (I feel like they didn’t really hate each other that much to begin with), fell in love quickly (not in a bad way), fought then got back together too fast. It was cute but not my cup of tea.
The writing was mediocre at some points but it was cute. The conflict was predictable (which isn’t bad) but it came out of nowhere in the last 20 pages of the book. It was too last minute and didn’t hold much significance other than being an annoying sidetrack to the story. The issues from their childhood weren’t necessary and only mentioned twice or so every 100 pages; if it was meant to be a part of their story, there should’ve been a deeper dive into it or a flashback chapter. Sophia claimed that there was “clear evidence” of Hayes’ cheating when the girl only brought a pair of her own underwear and knew where he was. They stopped hating each other too early (I feel like they didn’t really hate each other that much to begin with), fell in love quickly (not in a bad way), fought then got back together too fast. It was cute but not my cup of tea.
velinazhelyazkova12's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
jennycanreadalot's review against another edition
3.0
Overall the book was okay. The grudge that Sophie had for Haze felt unwarranted. Even when you finallllly find out what happen, it didn't make any sense. .
The third act break was so dumb I wish there had been no third act break. If you cannot figure out a good reason for a break then just skip it and let the MCs have a nice ending. For this third act to have worked the author needed to sprinkle in little seeds of doubt throughout.
Spoiler
It did not make any sense why Sophie did not know Haze was sick with the flu. Did Haze have not her number? He got sick ON the day of prom, his mom could have called Sophie if he was too sick to tell her. I cannot believe that his mom did not know he had been planning on going to promThe third act break was so dumb I wish there had been no third act break. If you cannot figure out a good reason for a break then just skip it and let the MCs have a nice ending. For this third act to have worked the author needed to sprinkle in little seeds of doubt throughout.
tea_and_bookies's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was disappointed in some of the fade to black scenes. Definitely needed a bit more spice.
kimo1983's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 stars
It was good - a bit predictable but still an enjoyable read.
It was good - a bit predictable but still an enjoyable read.
hannahepp's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
kfriend's review against another edition
5.0
Welcome to the sweet and sassy mind of Maren Moore! The Enemy Trap is a heartfelt and charming feel-good story, chock full of that rom-com magic- witty banter, steamy chemistry, and swoony feels. Maren's debut is the perfect balance of melt your heart sweetness and light hearted laughs. I simply adored Hayes and Sophia's enemies to lovers romance.
Maren is working with a lot of different tropes here- but she fuses them so seamlessly. Enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, sports romance, fake engagement- so much yumminess in one fast paced read. Our story centers on down on her romantic luck Sophia St. James- newly 30, newly single, newly unemployed. Already wallowing in her life not turning out how she expected, fate rubs salt in the wound by putting her in the same place as her former childhood friend, now enemy, NHL superstar Hayes Davis- a dreamy mixture of playboy vibes with nice guy bones- oh yes, my ovaries are already twitching. These two get more rise out of each other than yeast to bread- so much so that their perpetual headbutting inspires their mutual best friends to trap them on a yacht as a rouse to get them reconcile, resulting in an unexpected night of naughty boat shenanigans- oh, but only if that was the ONLY surprise that came from that night. Now, these two enemies are stuck together in a far more permanent arrangement- an soon that fiery loathing turns into a fiery something else.
SWOOOOOOOOOOON- this story is just adorable. With all the dark complications of our modern world, this is just the light and optimistic story I needed-cute, straight forward, low angst, and super steamy. Seriously- this book is so sweet, I may get a cavity- and it would be totally worth it. Hayes is the ultimate book boyfriend- reformed jerky jock turns into the most devoted, besotted, possessive, and romantic hero ever- a total panty melter. I’m pregnant just thinking about him. And don’t even get me started on this man with a baby- yup, ovaries exploded and body overheated. And Sophia is basically the literary me- a bit jaded, sassy, and quirky, but underneath her is thinly veiled insecure and the thirst for real connection and trust. Their chemistry is toaster-strudel level delicious. Banter, emotional connection, sexual tension, and sweet wooing.
I couldn’t wipe the stupid, lovesick grin off my face the entire time- I was totally charmed and full of feel good butterflies. What a marvelous debut- and if this story is any indication, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of the saccharine, sexy swoon of the sensational Maren Moore!
Maren is working with a lot of different tropes here- but she fuses them so seamlessly. Enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, sports romance, fake engagement- so much yumminess in one fast paced read. Our story centers on down on her romantic luck Sophia St. James- newly 30, newly single, newly unemployed. Already wallowing in her life not turning out how she expected, fate rubs salt in the wound by putting her in the same place as her former childhood friend, now enemy, NHL superstar Hayes Davis- a dreamy mixture of playboy vibes with nice guy bones- oh yes, my ovaries are already twitching. These two get more rise out of each other than yeast to bread- so much so that their perpetual headbutting inspires their mutual best friends to trap them on a yacht as a rouse to get them reconcile, resulting in an unexpected night of naughty boat shenanigans- oh, but only if that was the ONLY surprise that came from that night. Now, these two enemies are stuck together in a far more permanent arrangement- an soon that fiery loathing turns into a fiery something else.
SWOOOOOOOOOOON- this story is just adorable. With all the dark complications of our modern world, this is just the light and optimistic story I needed-cute, straight forward, low angst, and super steamy. Seriously- this book is so sweet, I may get a cavity- and it would be totally worth it. Hayes is the ultimate book boyfriend- reformed jerky jock turns into the most devoted, besotted, possessive, and romantic hero ever- a total panty melter. I’m pregnant just thinking about him. And don’t even get me started on this man with a baby- yup, ovaries exploded and body overheated. And Sophia is basically the literary me- a bit jaded, sassy, and quirky, but underneath her is thinly veiled insecure and the thirst for real connection and trust. Their chemistry is toaster-strudel level delicious. Banter, emotional connection, sexual tension, and sweet wooing.
I couldn’t wipe the stupid, lovesick grin off my face the entire time- I was totally charmed and full of feel good butterflies. What a marvelous debut- and if this story is any indication, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of the saccharine, sexy swoon of the sensational Maren Moore!