thatbakerthatreads's review against another edition
2.0
I understand now why people didn't like this one, but it was my first Mariana Zapata book and I liked her writing style. Can't wait to read more from her.
sarahsorochan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
5.0
tparks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Couldn't connect with either FMC nor the MMC. She was childish and I just felt nothing for him. It was way too long with too much inner dialog and focus on the tattoo shop. Once some plot started 3/4 way thru the book, it quickly rushed to the end. Not for me.
lilcallowayy's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
unpopular opinion but i really enjoyed it, i really missed MZ’s writing because i love the way she makes characters and their inner dialogue.
i really liked the tattoo shop element although the whole widowmakers plot wasn’t my cup of tea. not because it was badly executed (i actually liked how it ended) just because i’m not really into motorcycle clubs.
really liked iris and her dynamic with blake and slim as well as the slow burn with dex. i have to say it was one of MZ’s quickest slow burns so i wasn’t expecting that. nonetheless, as always she nailed the enemies to lovers.
i loved their banter so much, especially the nicknames. however, the whole honey, babe, baby from the start kind of ruined the slow burn a little bit.
unpopular opinion but i really enjoyed it, i really missed MZ’s writing because i love the way she makes characters and their inner dialogue.
i really liked the tattoo shop element although the whole widowmakers plot wasn’t my cup of tea. not because it was badly executed (i actually liked how it ended) just because i’m not really into motorcycle clubs.
really liked iris and her dynamic with blake and slim as well as the slow burn with dex. i have to say it was one of MZ’s quickest slow burns so i wasn’t expecting that. nonetheless, as always she nailed the enemies to lovers.
i loved their banter so much, especially the nicknames. however, the whole honey, babe, baby from the start kind of ruined the slow burn a little bit.
jawr719's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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? No
4.25
I love the characters but didn't enjoy the plot as much as her other books.
ellisreadsbooks's review
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
Tropes/Highlights:
-enemies to friends to lovers
-brother’s friend
-age gap
-boss / employee
-opposites attract
-bad boy / good girl
-close proximity
-tattoo shop workplace
-motorcycle club
-grumpy / sunshine
-tattoo artist, ex-con MMC
-virgin FMC
-one bed
-slow burn
On the one hand, I kind of wanted to smack the FMC for making such dumb decisions half the time and her inner monologues were kind of repetitive and too long at times. And yet…. AND YET, this was like crack and I ate it up. 🤷🏼♀️😂 This was my first Mariana Zapata book and I’ll definitely be reading more.
-enemies to friends to lovers
-brother’s friend
-age gap
-boss / employee
-opposites attract
-bad boy / good girl
-close proximity
-tattoo shop workplace
-motorcycle club
-grumpy / sunshine
-tattoo artist, ex-con MMC
-virgin FMC
-one bed
-slow burn
On the one hand, I kind of wanted to smack the FMC for making such dumb decisions half the time and her inner monologues were kind of repetitive and too long at times. And yet…. AND YET, this was like crack and I ate it up. 🤷🏼♀️😂 This was my first Mariana Zapata book and I’ll definitely be reading more.
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Dex Locke
Iris Taylor
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What happens?
Iris moves to Austin to take a job with Dex set up by her brother "Sonny" they're members of Black Widows MC and Sonny and Iris' father was also a member until they chucked him out.
When her father comes back to town stirring up trouble Sonny goes off with Trip to try and find him to bring him back to answer for what he has done. This throws Dex and Iris together forcing her to face the growing sexual tension between them.
Final thoughts
I thought this book was a good read. I did think it took a long time to build and I was getting a bit "C'mon where is the romance" but that being said I did enjoy it.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?:Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Dex Locke
Iris Taylor
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What happens?
Iris moves to Austin to take a job with Dex set up by her brother "Sonny" they're members of Black Widows MC and Sonny and Iris' father was also a member until they chucked him out.
When her father comes back to town stirring up trouble Sonny goes off with Trip to try and find him to bring him back to answer for what he has done. This throws Dex and Iris together forcing her to face the growing sexual tension between them.
Final thoughts
I thought this book was a good read. I did think it took a long time to build and I was getting a bit "C'mon where is the romance" but that being said I did enjoy it.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?:Yes
jadereads3's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Honestly just did not like the mmc and found it very hard to picture him as a man in his 30s when he still throws temper tantrums. Also, his explanation for calling the fmc a bitch…. Idk he got better throughout but I found him very unlikeable the first half of the book.
notellejohnson's review against another edition
5.0
Another one of her books where I wasn’t even planning on reading it because the description was so bad. Like it didn’t make enough sense and didn’t give the idea it should’ve been giving. But I loved