nicola949's review
4.0
Wow, it is almost exhausting to read these stories about Jory. He is a whirlwind! "God, Jory, you're like a ride at an amusement park."
This book is primarily about Jory and less about Sam. I would have liked to have seen more of Sam. There is slightly less action than previous books but it is still fast-paced and full of humour - Jory's dialogue is very amusing! "So let's have a do-over. I'm sorry for insulting your complete lack of interest in your own home, and you will forgive my blunt analysis of your colossal failure. How'd that be?"
This book is primarily about Jory and less about Sam. I would have liked to have seen more of Sam. There is slightly less action than previous books but it is still fast-paced and full of humour - Jory's dialogue is very amusing! "So let's have a do-over. I'm sorry for insulting your complete lack of interest in your own home, and you will forgive my blunt analysis of your colossal failure. How'd that be?"
mrnnprsns's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
ruthie_wk's review against another edition
5.0
Did he get shot in the shoulder or not??? That’s the only thing that’s in my mind after this insane ride.
murphyslaw123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
3.5
suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
Book 5 of a series (though I understand the other books are more installments of one story). I hadn't read the earlier books in this series so had no idea of the characters involved but have enjoyed previous stories written by Mary Calmes. I picked this one up in the DSP giveaways in Oct 12.
I did quite enjoy this one, probably a 3.5 due. The writing certainly kept me page turning so I devoured it in two sittings.
The story had lots of plot twists, though at times Jory was a bit exasperating - I think I'd have wanted to tie him down to get a bit a sense out of him and for his own safety!
22.10.19 reread : Having read the previous books now, I did get more annoyed by Jory - he attracts people that border on abusive/stalker behaviour; he really is the epitome of the TSTL hero. So afraid to say, skimmed a lot. This time 3*
I did quite enjoy this one, probably a 3.5 due. The writing certainly kept me page turning so I devoured it in two sittings.
The story had lots of plot twists, though at times Jory was a bit exasperating - I think I'd have wanted to tie him down to get a bit a sense out of him and for his own safety!
22.10.19 reread : Having read the previous books now, I did get more annoyed by Jory - he attracts people that border on abusive/stalker behaviour; he really is the epitome of the TSTL hero. So afraid to say, skimmed a lot. This time 3*
___tamara___'s review
2.0
I was gonna give this 2.5 stars, but then happened.
A third of the books is how everybody instantly likes Jory and
a) all men want to fuck him
b) all women want to mother him
Another third is how nobody has a sense of personal space when Jory is in question and how he still doesn't learn that that's not normal friendly behavior, especially if the person in his personal space is male.
And the last third is a mix of how somebody wants to kill Jory yet again, and how nobody else but Sam Kage can dominate him.
So basically, the same as the books before this one.
Spoiler
Jory just getting up and walking without even realizing it after two and a half months in the wheelchairA third of the books is how everybody instantly likes Jory and
a) all men want to fuck him
b) all women want to mother him
Another third is how nobody has a sense of personal space when Jory is in question and how he still doesn't learn that that's not normal friendly behavior, especially if the person in his personal space is male.
And the last third is a mix of how somebody wants to kill Jory yet again, and how nobody else but Sam Kage can dominate him.
So basically, the same as the books before this one.
shazov's review
3.0
While I'll admit that this series will never be a favourite of mine and probably won't be read again, this one was better than the ones before. I don't know if that's because there's so much less of Sam in this, or that Jory's scatteredness is by now simply 'whatever' but I got through this one quicker than expected.
arickman's review
5.0
How can one person attract so many guys and so much trouble? Jory makes this series fun add in Sam and everything gets panting melting HOT.