smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.0
This was very different type of MC book. I kind of feel like it doesn’t really count as an MC romance because the book has almost nothing to do with a club like most books do. Interesting story. I just didn’t connect with the characters that much and it was missing that special something for me.
kmillreads's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Pike! I loved that he was a tough biker, haunted by his past...but still a gentleman and took such care with Gigi.
I didn't care for Gigi's character as much. Probably just because she was young and silly, which is totally fine since she was barely 21.
This was a quick, easy read. I wanted more depth and felt that things were rushed, especially towards the end.
I didn't care for Gigi's character as much. Probably just because she was young and silly, which is totally fine since she was barely 21.
This was a quick, easy read. I wanted more depth and felt that things were rushed, especially towards the end.
syndi3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Bad! A bad book. I am going to rant off what is wrong with this book.
1. The story. Almost non existence. It suppose to be MC gang. But it turns out to be rom com. And the comedy is not even funny. The plot is dry. The suspense is weak.
2. Characters. All of the characters, including the main characters and second characters are stiff. there is no chemistry. No character development. Plus with no existing story, it makes everything bad. Pike is suppose to be fierce hero but he turns out to be laughing stock. Gigi is annoying immature heroine who sticks her nose in everyone business and acting she is tough. But she is dumb.
3. The smut scenes are also cold. So cold that I skip it.
4. The wording can be edited better.
1. The story. Almost non existence. It suppose to be MC gang. But it turns out to be rom com. And the comedy is not even funny. The plot is dry. The suspense is weak.
2. Characters. All of the characters, including the main characters and second characters are stiff. there is no chemistry. No character development. Plus with no existing story, it makes everything bad. Pike is suppose to be fierce hero but he turns out to be laughing stock. Gigi is annoying immature heroine who sticks her nose in everyone business and acting she is tough. But she is dumb.
3. The smut scenes are also cold. So cold that I skip it.
4. The wording can be edited better.
a_connors's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ritaj63's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
djacknurse's review against another edition
1.0
DNF.......very unusual for me. I just couldn't take another minute of the total "bitch" MC! Pike and Gigi meet in Daytona Florida during spring break. She lets her friend make her angry calling her a "prude" so she picks up a guy to leave with. Apparently, she does not watch the news or true crime shows. It turns out fine and they spend the week together. On the last day, she goes out for coffee, then never returns. (Bitch)
Fast forward......she is done with college. Her family owns one of the best tattoo shops in the country. She is starting work there along with another new guy. She arrives at work to find Pike is the new guy. She immediately accuses him of "stalking" her! Now, he knew her name is Gigi (nickname) and she is from Miami.....that is ALL he knew about her. She was so OTT mean/ridiculous about all of it. She got angry the minute she saw him. He was a tattoo artist when she met him in Daytona. Even when she finally admitted to herself he wasn't stalking/looking for her she wouldn't just man up and apologize. I couldn't see her ever deserving ANY guy.....let alone Pike. I gave up.........
Fast forward......she is done with college. Her family owns one of the best tattoo shops in the country. She is starting work there along with another new guy. She arrives at work to find Pike is the new guy. She immediately accuses him of "stalking" her! Now, he knew her name is Gigi (nickname) and she is from Miami.....that is ALL he knew about her. She was so OTT mean/ridiculous about all of it. She got angry the minute she saw him. He was a tattoo artist when she met him in Daytona. Even when she finally admitted to herself he wasn't stalking/looking for her she wouldn't just man up and apologize. I couldn't see her ever deserving ANY guy.....let alone Pike. I gave up.........
honey1382's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book because not only is it a continuation of the original Men of Inked, but it has the feeling of the Southside Gallos. I can appreciate all the Gallo history making this story up, but it was very refreshing to read after finally getting through the original family.
oliviaalice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
2.0
I can’t lie, I found this easy and fun to read, but there were also lots of things I didn’t enjoy about this. The pace was just too fast. It felt unrealistic how quickly they fell for each other and there also seemed to be some misogynistic undertones to some of the things that were said that threw me off? The steamy scenes were good but again it felt like the narration was being used to convince us there was a connection. Also so many characters but the family tree at the back did help me keep track. The plot was just too fast paced for me and the chemistry felt forced. I didn’t find the main female character particularly likeable. Narration also felt repetitive and slightly cringey at times.
alyson1313's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.75