allisonobrien's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death of parent, and Cancer
renaaa_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ok so a lot of people absolutely dragged this book in the reviews. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. Chase Black is a grumpy rich asshole who doesn't want to admit he has feelings. Maddie Goldbloom is a "regular" woman with self esteem issues (her inner dialogue was a bit cringe at times). Overall, I didn't feel a lot of emotional attraction between the characters and there were a lot of opportunities to create some. I mainly read the book because of the plot and was curious how things would wind up for the secondary characters. I agree with other reviews that the books drags for a bit, especially at the end, but then the author scrambles to finish it and has a pretty predictable ending. If you're into dual POV and "lovers to enemies to lovers" give it a shot. It just probably won't be your favorite book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Cancer
Moderate: Bullying
booknerdxo88's review
emotional
funny
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
Chase and Madison's story is told in a dual perspective style. Which I really love because we get to really know both sides of the story and characters. In my honest opinion, Chase was a douche in the beginning, but he ended up growing on me. The sexy and playful banter between him and Madi was **chef's kiss** perfect! Madison's character development was great too. She starts out as Martyr Madi with no backbone and ends up FINALLY sticking up for herself and setting boundaries with people. I loved this book, but because of my experience with family members who have died from cancer, the book started to put me in a bad headspace.
Tropes: Second Chance, Forced Proximity, Fake Dating/Fiancé, Love Triangle, Rich Man
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
Minor: Bullying and Infidelity
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