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andropupsi's review
5.0
Good
I love reading this book but also shake my head at this book. Ava and Jesse seem quite like the toxic relationship, but it makes for such good entertainment. Ava might need to take several chill pills with Jesse.
I love reading this book but also shake my head at this book. Ava and Jesse seem quite like the toxic relationship, but it makes for such good entertainment. Ava might need to take several chill pills with Jesse.
sazzle182's review
5.0
I can't believe I nearly didn't read this. So much better than the first, though badly edited and proof read in parts. Still not as bad as first. Looking forward to the third one.
poorashleu's review
You know when you read bad fanfic, and you know it's bad fanfic and you keep clicking the next chapter because it's bad but like what happens?! Anyhoo, that is very much my emotions with this trash of a series.
shaydelayed's review
5.0
This was one big dysfunctional mess of a story and, for some reason, I loved every freaking minute of it. This love story is definitely not for everyone. I repeat, it is NOT for everyone. Ava and Jesse have cuckoo banana, cray cray, is there a therapist in the house kind of love and somehow it still works for me. Jesse is the kind of character who makes you want to drown yourself in a pool of shallow water, but he is so in love, he's endearing. Boy is he screwed up, but his love for Ava is so blatant, I can't be mad about his behavior...for too long. I can't even imagine what is in store for book 3. Frankly, I'm scared, but ready. Bring it on, Ms. Malpas. I NEED MORE JESSE!
rachcasey's review
3.0
This book was so frustrating. It’s the same thing over and over again. It was to the point I could have just not finished it. But, just like the last one, it gets you hooked again at the end. The ending of these books seem to be what makes the books decent. I just wish the middle of the book kept me as interested as the end.
jesslynn2000's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rockchickchickyrock's review against another edition
2.0
biy of a chore to read but I have to finish the trilogy now so I'm onto the last book.
sueotwell's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to enjoy this book and finish the series but I need growth out of the characters and neither character has grown at all. I actually find I don't like either character so I was having trouble with this book beyond just feeling the characters were spoiled rotten and deserve each other. Not my cup of tea and I will not be finishing this series...
aschae's review against another edition
5.0
Yet another incredible series to add to my list of favorites! I have been hearing about this series & waiting to read it for months and finally did. Read the first book and 1/5 days and this one I couldn't put down. Read from beginning to end in one day and am DYING to get right onto the next. This is truly a must-read series!
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
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Here we go again, with the second book in the This Man series by Jodi Ellen Malpas, Beneath This Man.
I don't think either of us were incredibly impressed with this installment, wifey, what did you think of the overall story?
I felt like this was a filler story of sorts. Not much happened until the last third or so. However, the writing still made it compelling. I *had* to keep reading to see what happened next. Why do you think that is? Malpas also infused more humor into this installment and it was welcome. And that last third? Wowza! What did you think of the events and revelations in that final part?
I agree! It totally felt like a filler story. More of the same... Like you, though, I really enjoyed the last part of Beneath This Man! The pace sped up, and we finally got to know our characters a little better. I was stunned by the events and revelations in the final part. I was also happy to feel rewarded for having continue to read.
Do you think the character development was well done?
I didn't think there was a lot of character development until the final third of the book. The characters were consistent though. Does that count? But there wasn't much growth...until there was that tiny peek of some growth and what we could (*fingers crossed*) look forward to.
LOL, yes, they were consistent. But I don't think that's always a good thing. I rolled my eyes so many times at both Jesse and Ava it's a miracle I actually managed to continue reading. Again- the last part really got to me, though.
How did you feel about the fact that Jesse still used his charisma, and sex, to get what he wanted from Ava?
You know, I know that this element of Jesse "sticks in your craw." (do you use that expression? LOL) But I have to say that it didn't bother me so much and that's because Ava always knew what he was doing and she didn't really mind. It's who he is and the fact that he used his, um, abilities *wink* on Ava only made me more curious about the reasons why he did it. So in that way, Malpas did her job...kept me curious and engaged.
Yeah, Jesse really got on my nerves. And no, I have never seen that expression before! I think that in a way, Ava enabled him to treat her that way. But at the very beginning, she really tried to leave - and he wouldn't let her. He also did not understand that no means no.
There were some more side characters in Beneath This Man, do you think they moved the overall plot forward?
There were more side characters in this installment and I'm split on their affect on the plot. Some of them definitely did move the plot along, or at least there is the possibility that they might. However, there were a few that didn't seem to do much at all. But there was the possibility, right? What did you think of the mystery/twist plot threads?
I found some of the new side characters to be refreshing - because it meant we saw other sides to Ava and Jesse as well. And I enjoyed those interactions and how the plot shifted a little bit. I loved the mystery / twist plot threads. That's partly why I just had to read the third book as soon as I finished this one!
Here we go again, with the second book in the This Man series by Jodi Ellen Malpas, Beneath This Man.
I don't think either of us were incredibly impressed with this installment, wifey, what did you think of the overall story?
I felt like this was a filler story of sorts. Not much happened until the last third or so. However, the writing still made it compelling. I *had* to keep reading to see what happened next. Why do you think that is? Malpas also infused more humor into this installment and it was welcome. And that last third? Wowza! What did you think of the events and revelations in that final part?
I agree! It totally felt like a filler story. More of the same... Like you, though, I really enjoyed the last part of Beneath This Man! The pace sped up, and we finally got to know our characters a little better. I was stunned by the events and revelations in the final part. I was also happy to feel rewarded for having continue to read.
Do you think the character development was well done?
I didn't think there was a lot of character development until the final third of the book. The characters were consistent though. Does that count? But there wasn't much growth...until there was that tiny peek of some growth and what we could (*fingers crossed*) look forward to.
LOL, yes, they were consistent. But I don't think that's always a good thing. I rolled my eyes so many times at both Jesse and Ava it's a miracle I actually managed to continue reading. Again- the last part really got to me, though.
How did you feel about the fact that Jesse still used his charisma, and sex, to get what he wanted from Ava?
You know, I know that this element of Jesse "sticks in your craw." (do you use that expression? LOL) But I have to say that it didn't bother me so much and that's because Ava always knew what he was doing and she didn't really mind. It's who he is and the fact that he used his, um, abilities *wink* on Ava only made me more curious about the reasons why he did it. So in that way, Malpas did her job...kept me curious and engaged.
Yeah, Jesse really got on my nerves. And no, I have never seen that expression before! I think that in a way, Ava enabled him to treat her that way. But at the very beginning, she really tried to leave - and he wouldn't let her. He also did not understand that no means no.
There were some more side characters in Beneath This Man, do you think they moved the overall plot forward?
There were more side characters in this installment and I'm split on their affect on the plot. Some of them definitely did move the plot along, or at least there is the possibility that they might. However, there were a few that didn't seem to do much at all. But there was the possibility, right? What did you think of the mystery/twist plot threads?
I found some of the new side characters to be refreshing - because it meant we saw other sides to Ava and Jesse as well. And I enjoyed those interactions and how the plot shifted a little bit. I loved the mystery / twist plot threads. That's partly why I just had to read the third book as soon as I finished this one!