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indieandajean's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
4/5
PWP where the W does stand for "with" but pretty loosely.
I started Girl's Weekend a few years ago when I was still deciding whether or not I liked monster romance, but put it down before finishing. Now that I have decided that I DO in fact love a good monster romance, I picked it back up and very much enjoyed the read.
This book is a great introduction to Cambric Creek, the town where most of Nascosta's stories take place, despite focusing on the nearby resort town of nudist orcs. The characters we meet in this book are very lovable, and the plot (as little as there really is) is positive and focuses on women who are rejecting the expectations society places on them while embracing what brings them joy. I certainly preferred some of the girl's storylines over others, but given that we are following three characters, it was bound to happen!
I'd recommend this book as a litmus test if you're looking at getting into monster romance (particularly if you're looking to branch out from vampires and werewolves) as it is relatively tame, but also contains many of the genre's tropes. It also works well as a light read for those who already enjoy the genre and it makes a great introduction to C.M. Nascosta's work.
Overall I found the book to be funny, positive, and quite spicy.
PWP where the W does stand for "with" but pretty loosely.
I started Girl's Weekend a few years ago when I was still deciding whether or not I liked monster romance, but put it down before finishing. Now that I have decided that I DO in fact love a good monster romance, I picked it back up and very much enjoyed the read.
This book is a great introduction to Cambric Creek, the town where most of Nascosta's stories take place, despite focusing on the nearby resort town of nudist orcs. The characters we meet in this book are very lovable, and the plot (as little as there really is) is positive and focuses on women who are rejecting the expectations society places on them while embracing what brings them joy. I certainly preferred some of the girl's storylines over others, but given that we are following three characters, it was bound to happen!
I'd recommend this book as a litmus test if you're looking at getting into monster romance (particularly if you're looking to branch out from vampires and werewolves) as it is relatively tame, but also contains many of the genre's tropes. It also works well as a light read for those who already enjoy the genre and it makes a great introduction to C.M. Nascosta's work.
Overall I found the book to be funny, positive, and quite spicy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
megj23's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
inkdrinkers's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
"A man who lets you each cheese, encourages it even! This really is the dream!"
Ris, Lurielle, and Silva all want to get away from their stressful office jobs for the weekend, and what better place than an orc community outside of town known for its clothing-optional rules and fun resort culture? Except Lurielle never expected to meet someone who made her feel so seen, Silva never expected to fall head over heels for a bad boy, and Ris never anticipated being so disappointed by her lack of luck. When the weekend is over, all three girls have to decide if their trysts were just flings of the moment, or if something more could be gleaned from them.
I feel like Girls Weekend is weirdly exactly what my brain needed as a break, but also didn't deliver on what I wanted at the same time. Was this short little novella a fun romp with lots of random orcs and the promise of more? Yes, but it also had me frustrated multiple times with the characters and wishing that the heartfelt scenes were a little longer. I adore Nascosta's other books in the Cambric Creek world, but this one felt like it was missing a spark that the other's have.
Out of all of the girls, I loved Silva the most. I wanted Lurielle to be my favorite, but her insecurities started to grate on my nerves when she kept trying to foil Khash's sweetheart behavior from the start. Along that same vein, Ris just didn't mesh with me at all and though I want her to have a HEA, I feel like I'm not rushing to read more about her. Silva and Tate were my favorites for a lot of reasons and I'm definitely picking up the sequel to see more about their story, but I felt like this was overall just missing something for me.
Content warnings: sexual content (scenes vary, one MFF scene, one MFM scene), talk about cultural expectations/strict parents, negative body talk from Lurielle about herself, alcohol consumption, emotional abuse/toxic relationship (mentions in Lurielle's past, Silva's present), non-linear timeline and writing style (as with most of Nascosta's work! I feel like this one it's more prominent though.)
Ris, Lurielle, and Silva all want to get away from their stressful office jobs for the weekend, and what better place than an orc community outside of town known for its clothing-optional rules and fun resort culture? Except Lurielle never expected to meet someone who made her feel so seen, Silva never expected to fall head over heels for a bad boy, and Ris never anticipated being so disappointed by her lack of luck. When the weekend is over, all three girls have to decide if their trysts were just flings of the moment, or if something more could be gleaned from them.
I feel like Girls Weekend is weirdly exactly what my brain needed as a break, but also didn't deliver on what I wanted at the same time. Was this short little novella a fun romp with lots of random orcs and the promise of more? Yes, but it also had me frustrated multiple times with the characters and wishing that the heartfelt scenes were a little longer. I adore Nascosta's other books in the Cambric Creek world, but this one felt like it was missing a spark that the other's have.
Out of all of the girls, I loved Silva the most. I wanted Lurielle to be my favorite, but her insecurities started to grate on my nerves when she kept trying to foil Khash's sweetheart behavior from the start. Along that same vein, Ris just didn't mesh with me at all and though I want her to have a HEA, I feel like I'm not rushing to read more about her. Silva and Tate were my favorites for a lot of reasons and I'm definitely picking up the sequel to see more about their story, but I felt like this was overall just missing something for me.
Content warnings: sexual content (scenes vary, one MFF scene, one MFM scene), talk about cultural expectations/strict parents, negative body talk from Lurielle about herself, alcohol consumption, emotional abuse/toxic relationship (mentions in Lurielle's past, Silva's present), non-linear timeline and writing style (as with most of Nascosta's work! I feel like this one it's more prominent though.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
livthebooknerd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, and Sexual content
mossbelle's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
lycaenide's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
This was fun and steamy. I enjoyed each characters POV and definitely want to find out if they all get a HEA.
Full rating below.
Characters: 9/10
I enjoyed each characters POV and loved that they all felt different and had unique voices. I enjoyed mentions of defying familial expectations, and struggling with body image, and the bi representation.
Atmosphere: 6/10
When there were setting descriptions they were lovely.
Writing style: 7/10
Really enjoyable, but this author does enjoy non linear storytelling which always throws me for a loop as it's not my preferred style
Plot: 7/10
Would have loved more adventures out of the weekend!
Intrigue: 8/10
I definitely want to find out what happens to each of the main characters, and it kept me reading.
Logic: 9/10
Everyone behaved accordingly.
Entertainment: 8/10
Really enjoyed this quick read. Tate was definitely my favourite love interest.
Overall rating: 7.71
Full rating below.
Characters: 9/10
I enjoyed each characters POV and loved that they all felt different and had unique voices. I enjoyed mentions of defying familial expectations, and struggling with body image, and the bi representation.
Atmosphere: 6/10
When there were setting descriptions they were lovely.
Writing style: 7/10
Really enjoyable, but this author does enjoy non linear storytelling which always throws me for a loop as it's not my preferred style
Plot: 7/10
Would have loved more adventures out of the weekend!
Intrigue: 8/10
I definitely want to find out what happens to each of the main characters, and it kept me reading.
Logic: 9/10
Everyone behaved accordingly.
Entertainment: 8/10
Really enjoyed this quick read. Tate was definitely my favourite love interest.
Overall rating: 7.71
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
I listened to this as an audiobook so excuse my if I spell the names wrong but I really enjoyed this book! I liked Luriel and Silva a lot! I didn’t like the other woman as much and felt like she wasn’t as well developed as the other two characters and therefore could have been left out of this book altogether. BUT I can’t wait to read book two! I want to experience more of the relationships they formed :) so happy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse and Blood
lorin_berry's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia
lyssalandart's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was such a fun-loving read. It’s less about plot and more about fun characters having a good time and navigating through life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia