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_butfirstbooks's review
3.0
*3.5 stars*
Thank you to the author Ashton Brooks for sending me an ARC of her new novel Flawed Heart - the first in her Bedroom Tour series now out today!
This was the definition of emotional whiplash. We meet our two main characters, Amelia and Zander when they’re young and with dual POVs I instantly loved how Ashton took us to their very beginning.
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Thank you to the author Ashton Brooks for sending me an ARC of her new novel Flawed Heart - the first in her Bedroom Tour series now out today!
This was the definition of emotional whiplash. We meet our two main characters, Amelia and Zander when they’re young and with dual POVs I instantly loved how Ashton took us to their very beginning.
“
pagetravelwithnancy's review
4.0
*4.5 stars
Thank you @authorashtonbrooks for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. ♥️
"I'll chase you this time, Amelia. And when I catch you, the games over. You're mine."
Holy emotional whiplash! Amelia and Zander's story is a rollercoaster of emotions. The authors writing style was something I personally enjoy - taking you from the very beginning with a backstory to set up their relationship foundation.
The author made me root for and enjoy every character we got introduced to. I will honestly say that there were times I was not Team Zander and half of me almost wishes their relationship outcome would've been different. I would've loved to see Amelia give him more hell for everything that transpired. I would've loved to see Becks POV even or get an inside look into his and Amelia's relationship status by the end. The hurt and the emotions that the FMC goes through felt like I was experiencing everything right there alongside her.
Overall, this was a different type of read than my usual. I'm glad I gave it a chance though!
‼️ This releases TOMORROW SEPT 12! Make sure to add it to your tbr if you like:
*Brothers best friend
*Forced proximity
*FMC growth
Thank you @authorashtonbrooks for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. ♥️
"I'll chase you this time, Amelia. And when I catch you, the games over. You're mine."
Holy emotional whiplash! Amelia and Zander's story is a rollercoaster of emotions. The authors writing style was something I personally enjoy - taking you from the very beginning with a backstory to set up their relationship foundation.
The author made me root for and enjoy every character we got introduced to. I will honestly say that there were times I was not Team Zander and half of me almost wishes their relationship outcome would've been different. I would've loved to see Amelia give him more hell for everything that transpired. I would've loved to see Becks POV even or get an inside look into his and Amelia's relationship status by the end. The hurt and the emotions that the FMC goes through felt like I was experiencing everything right there alongside her.
Overall, this was a different type of read than my usual. I'm glad I gave it a chance though!
‼️ This releases TOMORROW SEPT 12! Make sure to add it to your tbr if you like:
*Brothers best friend
*Forced proximity
*FMC growth
ckwalker06's review
4.0
“I wasn’t her first, but I damn sure will be her last.” This childhood friends to enemies to lovers story is one for the books. We follow Zander and Amelia from their childhood to adulthood, experiencing life with them every step of the road. It isn’t easy but Ashton Brooks makes you feel all the emotions these two are given. Definitely a 4 star read! Thank you to Ashton Brooks for my Advanced Reader Copy of Flawed Heart in exchange for my honest review.
rrrmatey's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
pumpkinspicedreader's review
5.0
I am *obsessed* with this couple. I completely and utterly devoured this book, I couldn't and didn't want to put it down.
I love the way it starts from Amelia being so very young and the first blooms of her crush on Zander and as she ages up throughout the first chapters, so does the writing style. As the reader, you feel her age and it's clever writing from the author. We see how her crush develops as the years go on and when it comes crashing down, my heart broke for her and continued to break for her. But her strength and her resilience throughout everything she dealt with was admirable. We love a strong FMC and Amelia didn't disappoint me. There were moments that I wanted to hug her so tight and others when I wanted to applaud her. I loved her so so much.
I really like Zander as our MMC, he knows what he wants and he doesn't stop 'til he gets it. He fucks up (a lot) and doesn't always make the best choices but deep down you know he loves and needs her with his whole soul. I especially love that he's the only one that uses her full name, why is that so hot??
The idea of the marriage contract trope along with the brothers best friend had me hooked from the word go but within this story we also get second chance romance and found family as well as a strong boss babe in the FMC and incredible background characters. The way I was invested in all of their lives is a testement to Ashton's writing. Immediately I need *everyone's* story. Each character served a purpose, contributed to the overall story and each one was well written and interesting in their own right.
This love story had me on the edge multiple times and I am so in love with the pair of them. I cannot wait to read more of Ashton's work and am so so grateful to have been sent an ARC of Flawed Heart.
I love the way it starts from Amelia being so very young and the first blooms of her crush on Zander and as she ages up throughout the first chapters, so does the writing style. As the reader, you feel her age and it's clever writing from the author. We see how her crush develops as the years go on and when it comes crashing down, my heart broke for her and continued to break for her. But her strength and her resilience throughout everything she dealt with was admirable. We love a strong FMC and Amelia didn't disappoint me. There were moments that I wanted to hug her so tight and others when I wanted to applaud her. I loved her so so much.
I really like Zander as our MMC, he knows what he wants and he doesn't stop 'til he gets it. He fucks up (a lot) and doesn't always make the best choices but deep down you know he loves and needs her with his whole soul. I especially love that he's the only one that uses her full name, why is that so hot??
The idea of the marriage contract trope along with the brothers best friend had me hooked from the word go but within this story we also get second chance romance and found family as well as a strong boss babe in the FMC and incredible background characters. The way I was invested in all of their lives is a testement to Ashton's writing. Immediately I need *everyone's* story. Each character served a purpose, contributed to the overall story and each one was well written and interesting in their own right.
This love story had me on the edge multiple times and I am so in love with the pair of them. I cannot wait to read more of Ashton's work and am so so grateful to have been sent an ARC of Flawed Heart.
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