The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
nilghias's review against another edition
4.0
Molly should’ve been in a relationship with Seven AND Xander (but I still enjoyed it with just Molly and Seven)
necahual's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.5
disabledreamer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
blaireisrad's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
aganethadyck's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
sarahbook's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? Yes
4.5
I really liked this book. I read it basically in one go. The characters were heartbreaking and sweet and I was rooting for them the whole time. The sex was unique and well written. I also absolutely loved the epilogue.
literary_maiden's review against another edition
5.0
ARC REVIEW
I cannot express how much I loved this book! It was real, it was honest, and it didn’t have any silly misunderstandings (I have to be honest I was worried). Even though this was a story about Seven and Molly, the place of Xander was never in question as the close friend to both protagonists, which made this book more real for me.
Relationships are all different, and the way we act in those relationships is independant to your experiences and the person. I loved that this was shown beautifully in this book. Seven and Xander’s relationship was forged in trauma and as a result they both rely on each other in different, but equally important and powerful, ways. Molly has had nothing but bad experiences in love, but is desperate for his person. The one who is honest and will love him as he is - over the top and needy (which I loved). I related to Molly on a deep level, as someone who just wants to be accepted as they are but seems to push others away. Even with his hang-ups, that he was able to never get jealous of Seven and Xander’s relationship was so important. I related strongly to Xander’s anxiety as well - it is seriously awful for those of us who suffer from intense anxiety - and loved that the difficulty and self-reproach was clearly shown, as well as that there is no easy answer.
This is also true for the protagonists. Both have things they need to work through, both need to accept another as impactful to their lives, and both (Seven especially) need to accept that letting another in is the beginning rather than the start of the end. I came away from this story happy for Seven and Molly, excited for Xander’s story and worried for Rush (seriously the not knowing what is going on may drive me crazy).
If you haven’t read the first one - The Husband Hoax - go read it now so you can truly appreciate and understand this found family and then read Not Dating Material by Saxon James to see yet another well deserved HEA.
I cannot express how much I loved this book! It was real, it was honest, and it didn’t have any silly misunderstandings (I have to be honest I was worried). Even though this was a story about Seven and Molly, the place of Xander was never in question as the close friend to both protagonists, which made this book more real for me.
Relationships are all different, and the way we act in those relationships is independant to your experiences and the person. I loved that this was shown beautifully in this book. Seven and Xander’s relationship was forged in trauma and as a result they both rely on each other in different, but equally important and powerful, ways. Molly has had nothing but bad experiences in love, but is desperate for his person. The one who is honest and will love him as he is - over the top and needy (which I loved). I related to Molly on a deep level, as someone who just wants to be accepted as they are but seems to push others away. Even with his hang-ups, that he was able to never get jealous of Seven and Xander’s relationship was so important. I related strongly to Xander’s anxiety as well - it is seriously awful for those of us who suffer from intense anxiety - and loved that the difficulty and self-reproach was clearly shown, as well as that there is no easy answer.
This is also true for the protagonists. Both have things they need to work through, both need to accept another as impactful to their lives, and both (Seven especially) need to accept that letting another in is the beginning rather than the start of the end. I came away from this story happy for Seven and Molly, excited for Xander’s story and worried for Rush (seriously the not knowing what is going on may drive me crazy).
If you haven’t read the first one - The Husband Hoax - go read it now so you can truly appreciate and understand this found family and then read Not Dating Material by Saxon James to see yet another well deserved HEA.
fuzzywilson's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Cursing, Sexual content, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcohol
mmromancereviewed's review against another edition
5.0
So much angst! So much sweetness! So much past hurt! I absolutely love Molly and Seven's story and how they interact with their housemates and friends, particularly Zander and all his issues. I love that this was a hard won relationship, with both men having to put themselves out there and be vulnerable. This one unpacks a lot of neglect trauma and also proves there is the right person for everyone out there!
I truly look forward to the rest of the series, particularly Zander and Rush's stories!
I truly look forward to the rest of the series, particularly Zander and Rush's stories!