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tylerschaos's review
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
i did love this book - getting to read about the spice but also getting the emotional side of things and understanding they aren't a perfect couple or people. plus getting to experience the beginning of their relationship was so sweet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Miscarriage
ay_reads_'s review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
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? No
5.0
This is one of my all-time favorite why-choose romances. I love the dynamic between these three. I also like that it's not your typical ex-military and ex-husband trope. I feel like typically the FMC is kidnapped by the ex-husband and the ex-military main character has to rescue her. I LOVE that that isn't the case here. I like that Marco, the dom, shows his sensitive side in multiple ways from his PTSD to taking care of Jay and Cora. I love how inclusive this book is as well, from different cultures, backgrounds, gender/identity, sexuality and much more! I also appreciate the FMC being heavier set and it not being her hole identity in the book. Overall, there are tons of things done perfectly in this book... I HATE that it ended on a cliffhanger and I'm impatient. Also... The SPICE in this book is top fucking tier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Dementia, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Abandonment