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lizacorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death, Vomit, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia
blessedwannab's review against another edition
4.0
Scorpio Hates Virgo‘s synopsis sounds like an enemies to lovers story, but it really wasn’t. It was more like ‘pretend enemies admit their deep love for each other’, which ended up being really cute for me. I loved how snarky Percy and Cal were with each other, and I especially loved their fake annoyance. I mean, they actually used the word ‘nemesis’, which to me implies more of a frenemy.
I especially thought it was sweet how Cal tried to hide his obvious need to take care of and protect Percy. It drove him nuts when Percy would talk about how everyone leaves him, and how he wasn’t ‘family material’. I’m not sure if everyone picked up on it, but I thought it was blatantly obvious Cal wanted to be Percy’s family. I even think Percy wasn’t clueless and had a feeling Cal reciprocated his feelings, but he was too afraid to allow himself to trust it. This is another recipe that could have played out in a very angsty way, but it didn’t. Once again you had two men who listened to each other, or were patient. Willing to wait, and not pushing. It’s so freaking sweet.
In Leo Loves Aries I was drawn to Theo, because he’s so vibrant and funny, but in Scorpio Hates Virgo I was actually more drawn to Cal, for opposite reasons. I loved how steady he was. I loved his T-Rex t-shirts and how wonderful he was with his baby sisters. I loved his commitment to his mother, and how important it was to him that Percy trust him. He was constant. He made consistency sexy.
I also loved the Sherlock Gnomes game! Man, what I wouldn’t give to live in a community with that level of love and support. I was prepared to be so upset at Percy, but in the end I understood him. He understood himself. We got a HEA.
The only reason this isn’t a 5 star read is because it didn’t hit me with the same impact Leo Loves Aries did. It was still the perfect past time and I still read it in one evening.
Originally posted on Birdie Bookworm.
I especially thought it was sweet how Cal tried to hide his obvious need to take care of and protect Percy. It drove him nuts when Percy would talk about how everyone leaves him, and how he wasn’t ‘family material’. I’m not sure if everyone picked up on it, but I thought it was blatantly obvious Cal wanted to be Percy’s family. I even think Percy wasn’t clueless and had a feeling Cal reciprocated his feelings, but he was too afraid to allow himself to trust it. This is another recipe that could have played out in a very angsty way, but it didn’t. Once again you had two men who listened to each other, or were patient. Willing to wait, and not pushing. It’s so freaking sweet.
In Leo Loves Aries I was drawn to Theo, because he’s so vibrant and funny, but in Scorpio Hates Virgo I was actually more drawn to Cal, for opposite reasons. I loved how steady he was. I loved his T-Rex t-shirts and how wonderful he was with his baby sisters. I loved his commitment to his mother, and how important it was to him that Percy trust him. He was constant. He made consistency sexy.
I also loved the Sherlock Gnomes game! Man, what I wouldn’t give to live in a community with that level of love and support. I was prepared to be so upset at Percy, but in the end I understood him. He understood himself. We got a HEA.
The only reason this isn’t a 5 star read is because it didn’t hit me with the same impact Leo Loves Aries did. It was still the perfect past time and I still read it in one evening.
Originally posted on Birdie Bookworm.
chambersaurusrx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Grief
gillianw's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
An adorable and sweet slow-burn romance with lots of banter, gentle snark, impossibly wonderful neighbours and two men who were clearly made for each other. I loved every minute of this book and stayed up until the wee hours reading this so I could go to bed happy and content. A definite feel-good romance that is guaranteed to turn around even the crappiest of days.
Recommend
An adorable and sweet slow-burn romance with lots of banter, gentle snark, impossibly wonderful neighbours and two men who were clearly made for each other. I loved every minute of this book and stayed up until the wee hours reading this so I could go to bed happy and content. A definite feel-good romance that is guaranteed to turn around even the crappiest of days.
Recommend
bigborrowedbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-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
elleam's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
leafblade's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/3.75
How can two m/m books written by women be so different??? Idk but I enjoyed this one. Specially bc it didn't focus only on the romance, but in the whole cul-de-sac neighborhood.
How can two m/m books written by women be so different??? Idk but I enjoyed this one. Specially bc it didn't focus only on the romance, but in the whole cul-de-sac neighborhood.
bitchie's review against another edition
5.0
This really hit all my buttons. Light angst, laughs, great UST, fantastic resolution of said UST, and great characters. Simply a joy to read.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I really really hate to say this, but this sequel didn’t even come close to the enjoyment factor I got when compared to [b:Leo Loves Aries|32053864|Leo Loves Aries (Signs of Love, #1)|Anyta Sunday|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473941215s/32053864.jpg|52694520], and I suppose my rating reflects that. Trust me, I’m quite devastated that I didn’t love this hard. Admittedly, it would be a seriously difficult feat to top its predecessor which probably rates in the top 3 reads for me this year, and that’s really saying a lot.
On its own, this was a perfectly serviceable romance where Percy and Cal unknowingly unwittingly cluelessly, perhaps mostly on Percy’s part, flirt with each other for years under the ruse of light disdain disguised as attraction and want. Why it took them so long to get their heads outta their asses is beyond my comprehension, but Sunday is known for, and freely admits to, loving a slow slow burn.
Obviously, when it works, it works but this time around it fell a bit short due to unrealistic expectations that I solely take the blame for. Poor Percy and Cal never really had a chance, having a ginormous upward climb against the standard of Jamie and Theo.
I love Anyta Sunday and there's probably not a book of hers I won’t or wouldn’t read. I just couldn’t connect with the characters easily, and it took awhile for me to really get into their story, and no one is more disappointed about that than me. However, this was still cheeky fun and sweet, with a little sexy to keep the reader wanting more. Next time around I’ll just have to restrain my Jamie love a bit more, because no doubt, there will be a next time!
I really really hate to say this, but this sequel didn’t even come close to the enjoyment factor I got when compared to [b:Leo Loves Aries|32053864|Leo Loves Aries (Signs of Love, #1)|Anyta Sunday|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473941215s/32053864.jpg|52694520], and I suppose my rating reflects that. Trust me, I’m quite devastated that I didn’t love this hard. Admittedly, it would be a seriously difficult feat to top its predecessor which probably rates in the top 3 reads for me this year, and that’s really saying a lot.
On its own, this was a perfectly serviceable romance where Percy and Cal unknowingly unwittingly cluelessly, perhaps mostly on Percy’s part, flirt with each other for years under the ruse of light disdain disguised as attraction and want. Why it took them so long to get their heads outta their asses is beyond my comprehension, but Sunday is known for, and freely admits to, loving a slow slow burn.
Obviously, when it works, it works but this time around it fell a bit short due to unrealistic expectations that I solely take the blame for. Poor Percy and Cal never really had a chance, having a ginormous upward climb against the standard of Jamie and Theo.
I love Anyta Sunday and there's probably not a book of hers I won’t or wouldn’t read. I just couldn’t connect with the characters easily, and it took awhile for me to really get into their story, and no one is more disappointed about that than me. However, this was still cheeky fun and sweet, with a little sexy to keep the reader wanting more. Next time around I’ll just have to restrain my Jamie love a bit more, because no doubt, there will be a next time!
creativelifeofliz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
This was a really fun (fr)enemies to friends to lovers story.