sallysimply's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
3.5
This isn’t technically a romance (which I suspected from the start); it’s just that it has steamy scenes, and I’m certainly here for that. (Is there a term for romance-adjacent that doesn’t actually qualify?)
This is a mostly fun read even without being a romance. I found it predictable, but not in a bad way. I also hated every single character except maybe the daughter, who seemed the only one concerned with weighing her own feelings against the feelings of others. But again, I hated them all in a way that was fun and low-stakes. The book feels quite long at points, especially since it is rather predictable, but the pacing really works to counteract that.
I can see why people enjoy this book, especially if they’re not used to reading more graphic romance. And the whole Harry Styles of it all certainly adds to the hype.
This is a mostly fun read even without being a romance. I found it predictable, but not in a bad way. I also hated every single character except maybe the daughter, who seemed the only one concerned with weighing her own feelings against the feelings of others. But again, I hated them all in a way that was fun and low-stakes. The book feels quite long at points, especially since it is rather predictable, but the pacing really works to counteract that.
I can see why people enjoy this book, especially if they’re not used to reading more graphic romance. And the whole Harry Styles of it all certainly adds to the hype.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Violence
This book also contains death threats, harassment, and a 20ish year age gap (though he’s not a minor)
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