bahogan92's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
donttakemybooks's review
3.0
I'm so conflicted with this series. The writing is good, the characters are interesting, the sex is sexy, but there is just so so so much focus on family and generational drama that it overshadows the romance.
sarful's review
4.0
I really enjoyed Jackson and Sadia's story. The story felt authentic, they felt authentic. And it was hot.
farisainherfeels's review
2.0
These books are miserable and literally no one gets their comeuppance.
ethrone's review
4.0
guys i really really enjoyed this one ughhhhh it was precious and the ending had me weeping for real
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brokenrecord's review
4.0
4.5 stars. This was so good! I think I might have been marginally less into it than the first one, but it was still great. It took me a little bit to get into it, but once I was, I was all in. Sadia and Jackson were so great — I loved the unrequited pining on Jackson's part. And I loved the reveal that I really loved that while Sadia did love Paul, they also had problems in their marriage. Too often in these kinds of stories with a widow (or widower) the dead spouse was either 100% perfect or an abusive asshole, so I liked that Sadia and Paul's marriage was somewhere in the middle, where they did have serious problems, but Paul wasn't evil. Jackson and Sadia were so sweet, and I really loved Kareem and the relationship he formed with Jackson. I'm also completely into all the family soap opera stuff — I just find it really fun and enjoyable. And all of Sadia's sisters!!! And Nicholas and Jackson's interaction!!! Basically I'm just super into this series.
Spoiler
Paul was the arsonist.Spoiler
And Nicholas and Livvy getting engaged!!!emreadswhatshewants's review
5.0
For some reason I remember this being longer. Also, I miss Alisha Rai's angsty romances.
abeckreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.0