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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
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Girls Weekend was such a fun read! I really love this world, it’s a cozier version of urban fantasy that just hits all the right notes. Seriously, this world is just so detailed and lovely and I can’t get enough of it!
I really loved all the girls, but I think my favorite would definitely have to be Lurielle. I loved that she’s described as being a mid-to-plus-sized character. She has insecurities about her body, she’s learning to love herself, and she’s learning to not care what everyone else thinks about her. I really loved that about her. And let’s not forget about Khash! He was an absolute sweetheart and made Lurielle feel beautiful. The two of them made me squeal in delight!
I also really liked Silva’s story. She’s just beginning to break away from her parents expectations and I loved that. Oh, and Tate! For the majority of this book I thought he was some sort of mafia boss. I mean, it could still be a possibility, right?? It’s just a vibe that he gives off. But! I really loved that he treated Silva with such love. Now Ris, she didn’t get much airtime this go around, but I liked what I saw in the preview for the next book for her.
Girls Weekend is just such a fun monster romance. It’s soft, sweet, and a little angsty. I’m giving it a solid four stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
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