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booklover_0816's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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? Yes
4.0
katyanaish's review against another edition
5.0
This was just beautiful, and I couldn't put it down. I don't know what else there is to say, honestly.
kld8338's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Drug use
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the hint of tension we saw between Kit and Noah in [b:Rock Addiction|22839846|Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, #1)|Nalini Singh|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1408109387s/22839846.jpg|42396239], and I'll admit I was surprised when Nalini Singh decided to veer away from the band to focus on Charlie's story in [b:Rock Hard|23514316|Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2)|Nalini Singh|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1423588812s/23514316.jpg|43117391](I wanted to read Charlie's story, I just didn't think it would be the second full-length novel in the series is all). I was happy when I heard that we would finally find out what happened between Noah and Kit.
Turns out, Noah and Kit were really good friends, with really great chemistry. Noah would never let things go too far between them always finding ways to push Kit away when it seemed like they were. With Noah being known to never having a problem getting women into his bed, it's pretty easy to figure out how he pushes Kit away. At that point she'd had enough and even though she was still friends with the rest of the band, she was determined to get over her feelings for Noah.
But when Noah calls Kit one night literally on the verge of doing something potentially fatal, Kit can't turn her back on him.
Noah is definitely fighting some tough demons. But I loved the relationship between him and Kit. It's rather sweet, I liked that they have an established friendship prior to the series starting even though they are going through a rough spot when the story begins. I guess you could say this was a friends-to-lovers storyline. I think the rebuilding of trust and friendship between the two took precedence over the romantic elements in the story. It was a slow-burn kind of romance.
I feel like with each book, the issues that our hero / heroine have to work through are getting tougher and tougher. Honestly, Charlie's past rather surprised me and while it didn't take too much thought to discern what about Noah's past haunts him, the slow build up until we actually learn all the details is rough at times. Based on events in Rock Redemption, I assume this trend will continue on in Abe's book whenever that might be.
Overall, this is another good one from Nalini Singh. She doesn't disappoint.
*Arc was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Turns out, Noah and Kit were really good friends, with really great chemistry. Noah would never let things go too far between them always finding ways to push Kit away when it seemed like they were. With Noah being known to never having a problem getting women into his bed, it's pretty easy to figure out how he pushes Kit away. At that point she'd had enough and even though she was still friends with the rest of the band, she was determined to get over her feelings for Noah.
But when Noah calls Kit one night literally on the verge of doing something potentially fatal, Kit can't turn her back on him.
Noah is definitely fighting some tough demons. But I loved the relationship between him and Kit. It's rather sweet, I liked that they have an established friendship prior to the series starting even though they are going through a rough spot when the story begins. I guess you could say this was a friends-to-lovers storyline. I think the rebuilding of trust and friendship between the two took precedence over the romantic elements in the story. It was a slow-burn kind of romance.
I feel like with each book, the issues that our hero / heroine have to work through are getting tougher and tougher. Honestly, Charlie's past rather surprised me and while it didn't take too much thought to discern what about Noah's past haunts him, the slow build up until we actually learn all the details is rough at times. Based on events in Rock Redemption, I assume this trend will continue on in Abe's book whenever that might be.
Overall, this is another good one from Nalini Singh. She doesn't disappoint.
*Arc was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
indecisivesailorscout's review against another edition
3.0
This gets 3 stars because I finished it, and because it tackled the subject of child abuse, rape, and toxic masculinity significantly better than I expected, but I can't say that I enjoyed it as much as the previous two novels in the series. I just wanted a little more romance and a little less angst and strife.
deanapotter's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
Nalini Singh surprised me with the darkness, emotional depth and desperation that comes through the pages of Rock Redemption.
Noah's a sexy asshat with demon that go as deep as his soul. He's a broken man. Indulging in excesses of his rockstar lifestyle that lead him on the path of total destruction.
Kit is sunshine in a darken day. Full of hope and dreams she doesn't back down from. This woman holds amazing strength and gives every bit of herself in everything she does. Kit is the true hero of this story.
Emotional, raw and dark. Ms. Singh gives the reader a pretty accurate look at what it's like to love someone with deep demons. Addiction is frustrating, confusing and ugly. Just like Kit and Noah's story. Lines are crossed, hope seems lost, and friendship is tested. Love hurts, then heals. Rock Redemption feels like real life to this reader. A high complement.
Nalini Singh surprised me with the darkness, emotional depth and desperation that comes through the pages of Rock Redemption.
Noah's a sexy asshat with demon that go as deep as his soul. He's a broken man. Indulging in excesses of his rockstar lifestyle that lead him on the path of total destruction.
Kit is sunshine in a darken day. Full of hope and dreams she doesn't back down from. This woman holds amazing strength and gives every bit of herself in everything she does. Kit is the true hero of this story.
Emotional, raw and dark. Ms. Singh gives the reader a pretty accurate look at what it's like to love someone with deep demons. Addiction is frustrating, confusing and ugly. Just like Kit and Noah's story. Lines are crossed, hope seems lost, and friendship is tested. Love hurts, then heals. Rock Redemption feels like real life to this reader. A high complement.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
definitely a different kind of love story, full of drama, fears, pain and past hurts, but once the healing begins and these two people find their way the love is exponentially more believable than most romance novels and I found myself crying right alongside the characters as they grew and changed together. Full review coming soon to the blog.
a_kira's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed feelings. Hard to get past really hating the guy at first but as the story continues it doesn't excuse his behavior but author does a good job convincing the reader he is working towards being worthy of forgiveness.