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Flawless by Elsie Silver

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xdaqua's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Their relationship is anything but flawless.
The mental problems of both Summer and Rhett were not explored in depth; they seemed more as a device used to add complexity which in and of itself is lacking. At the same time, there was real complexity in Rhett and Summer's family lives that if explored, it could have yielded much more depth n nuance to the story.
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Rhett is really toxic 🙂. His affirmations that he caused her tears were creepy. His swift pardon of himself for what he did, and reframing it as protective instinct is as close to gaslighting as can be. Moreover, undermining all of the 'bunnies' n 'other women' by a supposed gentleman was uncomfortable to read.
I found myself often more interested in minor characters' potlines, which highlights the fact that I was interested in the main characters '.
If you can ignore (or if you don't mind) the points above, the book can be an entertaining for you.

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thatgirlgeorgia's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0


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jasmins_reads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

What a great introduction to the world of cowboy smut 🤠

Seriously, I’ve never really been into that small town romance or hallmark movie vibe - nothing against it, it’s just not very me.

The pacing throughout Flawless was excellent, it was just the right amount of angst and the dual POV really added to all those feelings. And when the first kiss finally happened….. I literally squealed and slammed my hand down onto the arm of my sofa 🤣 as an avid romance reader I’m usually straight faced throughout even the raunchiest of scenes but something about Rhett and Summer turned me into a giggling teenager.

So even if small town romances aren’t your thing I would fully recommend taking Flawless for a ride! I’ve heard the second book is even better and I can’t wait to get stuck in!!! 

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traceyanderson's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.5


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kristanjenkins's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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bluestockings's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0


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ecloete's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

If you looking for Smut then this is the book for you. Very cutesy but just too similar too other so many other books I've read

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catsm95's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.25


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johannalinnea's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I can only dream of feeling the passion that radiates of the pages between Rhett and Summer. I usually get bored when a couple get together relatively early on but I really didn’t this time, I just wanted to know how it was going to end up for them. I’m so in love with their love. 

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mrspru's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0


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