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cluckieduck's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
<b>“Ten out of ten times, I’d willingly choose to be with you.”</b>
Okay, this was really sweet. Could have used some polishing, but for a debut self-published novel that the author never intended on letting see the light day, I say well done.
Jude is the queen of self-sabotage and I felt it was a very authentic portrayal throughout her insecurities and angst. Theo’s an absolute dreamboat of thoughtfulness, patience, and compassion.
<b>She opens up in smaller ways that feel so much sweeter knowing how hard she has to work at it. I don’t need her to love me yet. I just need her to keep trying.</b>
This is marketed as an enemies-to-lovers but that’s entirely misguided on Jude’s part because Theo is absolutely smitten! Their snark and banter is delightful, and the tension throughout is 🔥.
I do agree with others that the ending was a bit rushed. While the HEA is there, there are definitely some plot points that should get some sort of resolution.
Okay, this was really sweet. Could have used some polishing, but for a debut self-published novel that the author never intended on letting see the light day, I say well done.
Jude is the queen of self-sabotage and I felt it was a very authentic portrayal throughout her insecurities and angst. Theo’s an absolute dreamboat of thoughtfulness, patience, and compassion.
<b>She opens up in smaller ways that feel so much sweeter knowing how hard she has to work at it. I don’t need her to love me yet. I just need her to keep trying.</b>
This is marketed as an enemies-to-lovers but that’s entirely misguided on Jude’s part because Theo is absolutely smitten! Their snark and banter is delightful, and the tension throughout is 🔥.
I do agree with others that the ending was a bit rushed. While the HEA is there, there are definitely some plot points that should get some sort of resolution.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Car accident, and Alcohol
luna_a's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
Really enjoyed it but the third act break up was just so stupid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- 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 loved "the vibes".
Partly because of the tropes:
- grumpy introvert who is actually a golden retriever/sunshine extrovert with trust issues
- he falls first and harder worshipping the ground she walks on
- shy and gets nervous around her/confident and pushing his buttons
- he blushes <3
I liked their power dynamic and the combination of these teopes was refreshing.
Was this book revolutionary? No. But it was also not the carbon copy of almost every other romance book with the love interest being a overconfident (and charming) player where the romance story is entirely predictable.
Spice 3/5
(not that much spicy scenes as in actual fu€king but the tension between the characters feels like constant foreplay)
Partly because of the tropes:
- grumpy introvert who is actually a golden retriever/sunshine extrovert with trust issues
- he falls first and harder worshipping the ground she walks on
- shy and gets nervous around her/confident and pushing his buttons
- he blushes <3
I liked their power dynamic and the combination of these teopes was refreshing.
Was this book revolutionary? No. But it was also not the carbon copy of almost every other romance book with the love interest being a overconfident (and charming) player where the romance story is entirely predictable.
Spice 3/5
(not that much spicy scenes as in actual fu€king but the tension between the characters feels like constant foreplay)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
tanisha16's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
chloemi03's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
aelin_morgenstern's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed reading this book. I was particulary happy to read a book where mental health was discussed and everyone's feelings were important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Abandonment
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