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kaykaysbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
What to expect: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he begs
Spice: 3/4
Spice: 3/4
melaf's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
leifstroganoff's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
harmour's review
4.0
I received an ARC from the author.
Normally, enemies to lovers is not always my favourite trope. However, the author did a really great job in the transition of the relationship. I also really appreciated her ability to write about grief in such an accurate way. As a card carrying member of the dead Dad’s club I could really relate to Piper’s grief journey.
Normally, enemies to lovers is not always my favourite trope. However, the author did a really great job in the transition of the relationship. I also really appreciated her ability to write about grief in such an accurate way. As a card carrying member of the dead Dad’s club I could really relate to Piper’s grief journey.
rickireadss's review against another edition
5.0
thank you so much katie for sending me an ARC!! i'm so proud of you and everything you have acccomplished and will in the future!! <3
KATIE DID IT AGAIN!! she made me cry uncontrollably, laugh my ass of at the humor, and sweat (!!!!) from the spicy scenes, dear lord. this was *much* spicier than book 1, and was not a slow burn so we got into it quickly and i was so here for it. piper and leo were everything to me. their banter was HOT and they are truly the embodiment of opposites attract and complete each other so well.
this book was THICK, like over 500 pages, but katie does such a great job at writing in a way that never made me feel like the story was dragging on or taking forever to get somewhere. from the jump i was immersed in the story, and the overall plot was so engaging and felt like it came about in the perfect timeline, if that makes sense.
katie incorporated heavy topics in this one just like book 1, and she did so with such love and care. i feel like katie is one of those contemporary romance authors who can truly make you feel seen, regardless of who you are, through the complex characters she writes, which is why she will forever be one of my favorites. her debut novel was absolutely fantastic, and her sophomore novel was just as great, if not better.
outside of loving piper and leo & all the hard topics katie tackled with love and care, i truly loved all the side characters (sam!! i'm most definitely talking about sam!!) and i LOVED getting even more of piper's siblings and walker&talia moments. when i tell you i was kicking my feet every time colin was on page, i'm NOT lying. since finding out his book is next, i've been on the edge of my seat, and seeing him and scarlett very minorly interacting in TOWH had me giggling. at this point, i THINK i have all the future couples narrowed down - after discussing in great length with my mother lol - and i cannot even express how excited i am to read their books!!
representation: Mexican MMC, Grief rep
content warnings:death of parents, panic attacks/disorders, sexual assault, sexual harassment, drug abuse, grief, death of family member, terminal illness, cancer, car accident, child death
KATIE DID IT AGAIN!! she made me cry uncontrollably, laugh my ass of at the humor, and sweat (!!!!) from the spicy scenes, dear lord. this was *much* spicier than book 1, and was not a slow burn so we got into it quickly and i was so here for it. piper and leo were everything to me. their banter was HOT and they are truly the embodiment of opposites attract and complete each other so well.
this book was THICK, like over 500 pages, but katie does such a great job at writing in a way that never made me feel like the story was dragging on or taking forever to get somewhere. from the jump i was immersed in the story, and the overall plot was so engaging and felt like it came about in the perfect timeline, if that makes sense.
katie incorporated heavy topics in this one just like book 1, and she did so with such love and care. i feel like katie is one of those contemporary romance authors who can truly make you feel seen, regardless of who you are, through the complex characters she writes, which is why she will forever be one of my favorites. her debut novel was absolutely fantastic, and her sophomore novel was just as great, if not better.
outside of loving piper and leo & all the hard topics katie tackled with love and care, i truly loved all the side characters (sam!! i'm most definitely talking about sam!!) and i LOVED getting even more of piper's siblings and walker&talia moments. when i tell you i was kicking my feet every time colin was on page, i'm NOT lying. since finding out his book is next, i've been on the edge of my seat, and seeing him and scarlett very minorly interacting in TOWH had me giggling. at this point, i THINK i have all the future couples narrowed down - after discussing in great length with my mother lol - and i cannot even express how excited i am to read their books!!
representation: Mexican MMC, Grief rep
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bagelpapi's review
5.0
Stfu I loved this book. Dammit all Katie’s out here just knocking it out of the park AGAIN. So good.
livcreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.75
adagetsliterary's review
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
agpark's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The ones we fight for might have been my top 2023 read. I’m just so happy Katie came back with another book!!! Can’t wait to read more!!!!
I typically stay away from college romance because it can often feel so immature. Piper and Leo felt their age to me with the angst but lacking the drama and immaturity! I love them and their supporting cast of friends and family 💛
I typically stay away from college romance because it can often feel so immature. Piper and Leo felt their age to me with the angst but lacking the drama and immaturity! I love them and their supporting cast of friends and family 💛
balexandrao's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75