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verumsolum's review
3.0
The best thing this book has going for it is its main character, Cassidy. I find myself rooting for her and sympathizing with her very quickly. Her romantic interest? I’ve finished the book and I’m still not sure what Cassidy sees in her. So many times, she behaves incomprehensibly towards Cassidy. We get some idea of why, but … I didn’t find the answers totally satisfying. I can’t imagine, at that stage in a relationship, dealing with the “last straw” moment and continuing to want somebody who would do that to me.
Book club is tomorrow and I’m still undecided about whether I want to spend an hour revisiting this book. That said, Cassidy is a likable enough character that I may put the second book of the series in my Kindle Unlimited queue to read in a few days, which might be the biggest reason I didn’t give this book an even lower rating: because despite its problems, I still find myself wanting more.
Book club is tomorrow and I’m still undecided about whether I want to spend an hour revisiting this book. That said, Cassidy is a likable enough character that I may put the second book of the series in my Kindle Unlimited queue to read in a few days, which might be the biggest reason I didn’t give this book an even lower rating: because despite its problems, I still find myself wanting more.
eiverlit's review
5.0
Aight what more can I say regarding this book? This was a PURE READ FOR ME. Honestly. I’m really glad I get to read this first book from Lentzski and I’m very much happy it did not disappoint thanks to a couple reviews that piqued my curiosity well enough. And one of the reviews really did match up with what I thought of the book too.
The main character’s love interest was just wayyyy charming for me and I can see myself in Cassidy’s shoes as having a crush on her. It made me wanna laugh at myself how our type for a partner is too spot on! The entire book was definitely the type of slow-burn romance for me and I couldn’t get enough of it :’)
This was an overall five-star because why tf nottttt. Lentzski did an AMAZING JOB writing this book and there weren’t any boring scenes, like the more I read, the more I’m invested on pulling an all-nighter to finish the book LOL. Anyway, apart from that, what bugged me a little (in a good way tho) is how after all of the stuff that happened, Cassidy still has Julia’s purple underwear from their police car tryst, which still makes me laugh remembering it even after finishing the book XD
The main character’s love interest was just wayyyy charming for me and I can see myself in Cassidy’s shoes as having a crush on her. It made me wanna laugh at myself how our type for a partner is too spot on! The entire book was definitely the type of slow-burn romance for me and I couldn’t get enough of it :’)
This was an overall five-star because why tf nottttt. Lentzski did an AMAZING JOB writing this book and there weren’t any boring scenes, like the more I read, the more I’m invested on pulling an all-nighter to finish the book LOL. Anyway, apart from that, what bugged me a little (in a good way tho) is how after all of the stuff that happened, Cassidy still has Julia’s purple underwear from their police car tryst, which still makes me laugh remembering it even after finishing the book XD
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
Review of ‘Don’t Call me Hero’ by Eliza Lentzski, Audiobook narrated by Lori Prince
I’ve read this book years ago and liked it so I decided to listen to the audiobook narrated by Lori Prince. This is a very enjoyable story that balances action, police investigation, courtroom drama, family conflict, opposites attraction, and romance. It has the right amount of everything to keep the reader entertained.
Cassidy Miller is a retired Marine suffering from PTSD. Looking for a fresh start, she leaves her family and friends in Minneapolis to be a police officer in the little town of Embarrass, Minnesota. There she meets again the cool and aloof City Prosecutor, Julia Desjardin, with whom she has history. Both women seem so different but, at the same time, they both have a conflicted past that shapes what they are both today, and between them, there’s an irresistible attraction…
This book is written in first person from the point of view of Cassidy, a conflicted but also endearing, sarcastic and sometimes awkward character. Julia, on the other hand, is the epitome of the ice-queen, aloof, sharp-tongued but devastatingly beautiful. Julia reminded me of Lee Winter’s ice-queens like Elena Bartell in ‘The Brutal Truth‘ or Catherine Ayers in ‘The Red Files’. I loved the way Ms. Lentzski builds their chemistry through their antagonism and very few warm moments when both women drop their guards. Even though this book doesn’t finish with a cliffhanger, it leaves some things to develop in the future. But don’t panic as this is just the beginning of the ‘Don’t Call Me Hero’ Series with a total of 4 books, though only this first one is available on audio at the moment.
I’ve listened to the audiobook narrated by Lori Prince. This is a narrator that normally sets a light tone to her storytelling. I was a bit uncertain of what it would sound like as I remembered there were some sad parts in this book. I liked the result, I think Ms. Prince balances the seriousness and lightness very well and the story flows perfectly as a result. Ms. Prince did a great job with Julia’s voice and her predominantly icy demeanor. Even though I liked her performance of Cassidy’s sarcastic and awkward personality, I wasn’t that fussed about her voice, but this is just my personal preference.
Overall, ‘Don’t Call me Hero’ is a very enjoyable opposites-attract lesbian romance audiobook with a mixture of action, police investigation, courtroom drama, and romance. 4.5 stars.
Duration: 10 hours, 18 minutes
I’ve read this book years ago and liked it so I decided to listen to the audiobook narrated by Lori Prince. This is a very enjoyable story that balances action, police investigation, courtroom drama, family conflict, opposites attraction, and romance. It has the right amount of everything to keep the reader entertained.
Cassidy Miller is a retired Marine suffering from PTSD. Looking for a fresh start, she leaves her family and friends in Minneapolis to be a police officer in the little town of Embarrass, Minnesota. There she meets again the cool and aloof City Prosecutor, Julia Desjardin, with whom she has history. Both women seem so different but, at the same time, they both have a conflicted past that shapes what they are both today, and between them, there’s an irresistible attraction…
This book is written in first person from the point of view of Cassidy, a conflicted but also endearing, sarcastic and sometimes awkward character. Julia, on the other hand, is the epitome of the ice-queen, aloof, sharp-tongued but devastatingly beautiful. Julia reminded me of Lee Winter’s ice-queens like Elena Bartell in ‘The Brutal Truth‘ or Catherine Ayers in ‘The Red Files’. I loved the way Ms. Lentzski builds their chemistry through their antagonism and very few warm moments when both women drop their guards. Even though this book doesn’t finish with a cliffhanger, it leaves some things to develop in the future. But don’t panic as this is just the beginning of the ‘Don’t Call Me Hero’ Series with a total of 4 books, though only this first one is available on audio at the moment.
I’ve listened to the audiobook narrated by Lori Prince. This is a narrator that normally sets a light tone to her storytelling. I was a bit uncertain of what it would sound like as I remembered there were some sad parts in this book. I liked the result, I think Ms. Prince balances the seriousness and lightness very well and the story flows perfectly as a result. Ms. Prince did a great job with Julia’s voice and her predominantly icy demeanor. Even though I liked her performance of Cassidy’s sarcastic and awkward personality, I wasn’t that fussed about her voice, but this is just my personal preference.
Overall, ‘Don’t Call me Hero’ is a very enjoyable opposites-attract lesbian romance audiobook with a mixture of action, police investigation, courtroom drama, and romance. 4.5 stars.
Duration: 10 hours, 18 minutes