kerry_eldridge06's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
This one was just not for me. I don’t know why, but Cree gave me the ick so many times and at points he was kinda creepy. While some people might’ve liked that he was a nerdy-ish guy on the outside but then kinky in the bedroom, I didn’t…I feel like he was two completely different people. I did like the drama at the climax of the book at the party where Daire was drunk. Also I feel like the reason for Ophelia not remembering Cree was sprung up on us and a bit under developed.
ssrosepetal's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good angst book. But there are many, many times when the angst is just to much and I need a nice sweet romance. This was one of those times and Good Guys Don't Lie was the perfect fit. This story is low on angst but full of sweet romance. Well, and a bit of spice with our bossy hero. Ophelia and Cree were destined for each other and, though Daire didn't understand, I loved how all of Cree's friends stood up and vouched for him. Ophelia is autistic and always felt like she was on the outside looking in. But Cree never treated her like that. In fact I loved how he treated her and got her to start opening up more. I'm not to happy how the lies came to be (frankly I think he deserved a smack down) but I'm glad they were handled with care and consideration. I love the sweetness of these two. They didn't need a whole lot of drama. They just needed each other. It was perfect.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*
sarah_p_25's review against another edition
4.0
This is a first read for me by this author and I devoured it. These charaters were well written and I liked the secondary characters so much.
haleyerickson's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
mmvr08's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
starsfield's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Didn’t really like the writing, the 3rd act dilema is kind of forced, and the whole reason why she can’t remember that first night is straight up weird.. The fmc isn’t that interesting, although I did enjoy the social anxiety rep but I do think the author could have gone further with it. Also, I would of liked to see more of their relationship building, like hanging out together with friends and whatnot, they just studied a lot together and f*cked (which tbh, the smut scenes felt a bit detached like I wasn’t reading about the main couple - they could be anyone.. just a bit out of place, didn’t feel like the main characters at all)
I do feel like the mmc was pretty charming and super considerate of the fmc feelings and overall aware of her. Like he really saw her. But that’s basically it.
Pretty cheesy
I do feel like the mmc was pretty charming and super considerate of the fmc feelings and overall aware of her. Like he really saw her. But that’s basically it.
Pretty cheesy
elizjmcfarland's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 4.5
Spice: 2/5
Micalea Smeltzer is now one of my top favorite authors. They way she captures the reader and makes them feel like they are apart of the book, is a skill that only a few authors can do (that I’ve read). She made me feel all the feels in this book and I loved it.
Cree is definitely a new book boyfriend. His attentiveness to Ophelia, he’s smart, athletic, has a dirty mouth, kind l, and all of the characteristics that makes you bring home to meet your parents! Love love love him.
Ophelia. She’s sweet, compassion, has a disability but you would never know, beautiful and puts others before herself. These two are definitely a match made I. Heaven.
There was no climatic plot. I wasn’t on the edge of my seat, but loved the story. I was 80% through and was like what could possibly go wrong? When it did, if you can even say that, I was like oh,ok. I’m not even sure it needed a big dramatic scene, and it wasn’t, but I just love the story so much. One thing I didn’t like, what was the part where Teddy comes back, didn’t make sense-unless it was giving an update to the readers who read his story.
This is a standalone, but part of an interconnected series.
Trope: college love story, one night stand
Spice: 2/5
Micalea Smeltzer is now one of my top favorite authors. They way she captures the reader and makes them feel like they are apart of the book, is a skill that only a few authors can do (that I’ve read). She made me feel all the feels in this book and I loved it.
Cree is definitely a new book boyfriend. His attentiveness to Ophelia, he’s smart, athletic, has a dirty mouth, kind l, and all of the characteristics that makes you bring home to meet your parents! Love love love him.
Ophelia. She’s sweet, compassion, has a disability but you would never know, beautiful and puts others before herself. These two are definitely a match made I. Heaven.
There was no climatic plot. I wasn’t on the edge of my seat, but loved the story. I was 80% through and was like what could possibly go wrong? When it did, if you can even say that, I was like oh,ok. I’m not even sure it needed a big dramatic scene, and it wasn’t, but I just love the story so much. One thing I didn’t like, what was the part where Teddy comes back, didn’t make sense-unless it was giving an update to the readers who read his story.
This is a standalone, but part of an interconnected series.
Trope: college love story, one night stand
kellieandherkindle's review against another edition
4.0
Another smash hit from Micalea Smeltzer!
I honestly think “The Boys” series may be one of my favorite series. Micalea has packed this series full with hot men, powerful women, and diversity galore! Good Guys Don’t Lie is the fourth book in The Boys series, and while it wasn’t my favorite out of the four, it was still an incredible read!
Cree is such a teddy bear and I’m totally in love with him. He’s so sweet, thoughtful, and caring. He’s the biggest bookworm, as is our heroine, Ophelia! Ophelia is… wow. She’s incredible. She may be my favorite girl of the entire series! Ophelia is autistic, and I always love with authors add such diversity to their books. While Ophelia has a lot of obstacles to overcome with her disability, she IS NOT her disability. She doesn’t let that define her even though it can make her life difficult sometimes. Ophelia is SO smart, but when she needs a little help in one of her classes, her professor enlists someone to help her out: enter Cree! Cree is just precious and patient with Ophelia. He treated Ophelia like she was the one who hung the stars in the sky. And in the bedroom? Let’s just say I WAS NOT expecting that. Cree is a freaky little thing, okurrrr.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and it was a great addition to The Boys series. I didn’t really enjoy the whole lost memory/Jay&Daisy thing, but it was bearable and I was able to overlook it because the love in the book was just so sweet.
ARC provided by Grey’s Promos in exchange for an honest review!
I honestly think “The Boys” series may be one of my favorite series. Micalea has packed this series full with hot men, powerful women, and diversity galore! Good Guys Don’t Lie is the fourth book in The Boys series, and while it wasn’t my favorite out of the four, it was still an incredible read!
Cree is such a teddy bear and I’m totally in love with him. He’s so sweet, thoughtful, and caring. He’s the biggest bookworm, as is our heroine, Ophelia! Ophelia is… wow. She’s incredible. She may be my favorite girl of the entire series! Ophelia is autistic, and I always love with authors add such diversity to their books. While Ophelia has a lot of obstacles to overcome with her disability, she IS NOT her disability. She doesn’t let that define her even though it can make her life difficult sometimes. Ophelia is SO smart, but when she needs a little help in one of her classes, her professor enlists someone to help her out: enter Cree! Cree is just precious and patient with Ophelia. He treated Ophelia like she was the one who hung the stars in the sky. And in the bedroom? Let’s just say I WAS NOT expecting that. Cree is a freaky little thing, okurrrr.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and it was a great addition to The Boys series. I didn’t really enjoy the whole lost memory/Jay&Daisy thing, but it was bearable and I was able to overlook it because the love in the book was just so sweet.
ARC provided by Grey’s Promos in exchange for an honest review!