tab2004's review against another edition
4.0
I read Leo and Leo's Chance pretty much together, yes I have too much time on my hands, and I found that really helped me enjoy the books so much more. If I had just read Leo I think I would have found him infuriating as a character as well, but reading his thoughts parallel to Evie's helped me process what both characters were feeling in a way that made the story deeper. And helped me build more empathy towards both main characters. Both of these fictional people had been through terrible situations and yet eventually both came through the other side as good people, though Leo took longer than Evie did and sometimes that made her seem too perfect.
I do think Leo's thoughts sometimes come across as clearly being written by a female (I say that growing up with 3 brothers with guys around all the time) but its a work of fiction. I am not looking to read War and Peace here.
This is also a book where I could actually say that him being a man whore (due to what happened to him) made sense especially in how treated his partners, and it equally made sense why he stopped. Hello therapy to deal with trauma and work on coping mechanisms! I swear in other books they seem to imply the love of a good, usually virgin, woman will stop a man from screwing equally promiscuous women for the rest of his life (insert eye roll). It was obvious in the writing that Leo loved and adored Evie and I never once felt like he would ever take her for granted. I do think Gwen's bitchiness was a little over the top and Lauren's comeuppance a bit too karmic but overall I really enjoyed this book and liked both characters. That's a win for me in this genre.
I do think Leo's thoughts sometimes come across as clearly being written by a female (I say that growing up with 3 brothers with guys around all the time) but its a work of fiction. I am not looking to read War and Peace here.
This is also a book where I could actually say that him being a man whore (due to what happened to him) made sense especially in how treated his partners, and it equally made sense why he stopped. Hello therapy to deal with trauma and work on coping mechanisms! I swear in other books they seem to imply the love of a good, usually virgin, woman will stop a man from screwing equally promiscuous women for the rest of his life (insert eye roll). It was obvious in the writing that Leo loved and adored Evie and I never once felt like he would ever take her for granted. I do think Gwen's bitchiness was a little over the top and Lauren's comeuppance a bit too karmic but overall I really enjoyed this book and liked both characters. That's a win for me in this genre.
atwade's review against another edition
5.0
This is the 7th Mia Sheridan book I’ve read and they’ve all been 5 stars... not many authors I can say this about. She is officially on my list of top 5 fave authors. I think I love her .... Her books are always exactly what I want.
I really enjoyed getting a look inside Leo’s mind!
I really enjoyed getting a look inside Leo’s mind!
talk_bookish_w_me's review against another edition
2.0
~2.4 stars~
Well this was...underwhelming.
To be fair, I'm not a re-reader, and basically Leo's Chance is Leo but in a different POV. I was quite bored throughout the book. It was just spice and a pinch of plot. I did expect to see Leo's life before re-meeting Evie and more details. Instead it's him dreading the moment she knows the truth and simping (a bit too much)over her...In conclusion Leo is way better
Well this was...underwhelming.
To be fair, I'm not a re-reader, and basically Leo's Chance is Leo but in a different POV. I was quite bored throughout the book. It was just spice and a pinch of plot. I did expect to see Leo's life before re-meeting Evie and more details. Instead it's him dreading the moment she knows the truth and simping (a bit too much)over her...In conclusion Leo is way better
kgryson's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love this book so much that I’ve read it several times. Leo and Evie are so perfect together it’s amazing how Mia Sheridan can write fictional characters to make people feel such emotions. This is the second story in the series, so make sure you read Evie’s POV first, because it will make a lot more sense that way. There is talk of child abuse/molestation, but it’s not graphic and is necessary to that specific character. Give this book a try, it’s wonderful.
mayris88's review against another edition
5.0
I loved Leo, but I'm pretty sure that I loved this one better, something about a guy's POV I guess.
bribreez's review
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
*LOOK UP TRIGGER WARNINGS & DON’T READ IF YOU HAVEN’T READ, “Leo” By: Mia Sheridan! SPOILERS AHEAD!
This story centered on the events of the previous book, “Leo”, but in this book it was told through Leo’s point of view. Obviously most of the story was already known since having read the first book, but what I liked about this one was that I got to see more of Leo and exactly what he experienced from the time he was adopted, to him coming back into Evie’s life, and all the inner turmoil he struggled with.
Leo had a harsh upbringing and that was evident in the way he expanded on his childhood with his biological father and then detailing the truth of what occurred when he was with his new adopted parents. Much of the story gave insight into what Leo wanted, specifically wanting to reconnect with Evie and finally go after her as he always wished he had. Leo loved Evie so fiercely and protective over her which I loved. At times, some of the things that Leo did like lie to Evie about who he really was, wasn’t ideal, but I don’t hold it against him too badly. All in all, this story was filled with second chance romance, sadness, heavy topics, passion, and overcoming obstacles.
A lot of Leo’s inner demons stemmed from the things he endured as a child and the predatory behavior of his stepmother. Leo always felt like he didn’t deserve Evie, especially after what occurred with his stepmother, Lauren. For the longest time, Leo tried to numb his pain through partying, drinking so much to the point of blacking out, acting recklessly, and of course sleeping around to escape but also get back at Lauren. With Leo reconnecting with Evie, not only was he going through a lot of inner conflict, but realizing that being around Evie brought back feelings and emotions he hadn’t truly experienced in so long. The last time Leo felt true joy and happiness was when he and Evie were kids. In a way, it said a lot about the connection with Evie and how much she had an effect on Leo.
In Leo’s past, he restored to whatever he could to numb his pain or banish away the actions he was pushed to with Lauren. Being back with Evie, Leo was able to truly feel happy, and also come to terms with his feelings for Evie. Obviously it was no secret that Leo had always loved Evie, but for all the years he stayed away from her, he did that because, he felt tarnished, used, and dirty. Leo was working through his issues, and became comfortable again to experience pleasure and intimacy in a way that he hadn’t been able to feel for so long. Lauren took away Leo’s sense of safety when it came to his body. In addition, as a means of rebelling and avoiding his issues, Leo used to sleep around. The fact that Leo felt empty when he hooked up with woman or even attempted to date, illustrated his inability to be in an relationship or in Leo’s words, nothing felt right unless it was with Evie. Being with Evie not only was a second chance at the love they once had when they were younger, but also gave Leo the chance to express true pleasure that he had dreamt and imagined having with Evie.
This story mentioned some heavy topics, and of course with this being in Leo’s perspective it highlighted the ways that Leo went about working through those hardships. Reading through Leo’s point of view was great, but also reading how Leo ended up talking to a psychologist at the hospital when he was recovering from his car accident, illustrated the moment he started to work on his mental health as well. Up until the point of his car accident, it seemed like Leo didn’t have anyone to talk through his problems, so when Doctor Fox came into the story, he helped Leo by providing him a lending ear and being brutally honest with him to help.
Despite having known what already happened in this story since I read, “Leo”, which was told through Evie’s perspective, reading this story from Leo’s point of view allowed me to further dig deep into Leo’s life. My heart broke for Leo and all that he had endured. Leo dealt with a lot of guilt, not feeling like he deserved Evie or felt like he was complicit in what happened with Lauren. Leo had his own journey of working through both his emotional and mental state of mind. Through the help and guidance of Dr. Fox, Leo was given the tools to better himself, and put himself back on the path he could choose himself. Evie and Leo together were sweet, loving, and so passionately in love. With every book Mia Sheridan book I’ve read, they hold a special place in my heart, and my love for the characters. The epilogues in this book were new scenes that showed Evie and Leo’s happy ending together as well as how their lives ended up with them getting engaged, married, having children, and all the good that they did in order to help foster children. Definitely read this book after reading, “Leo”, you’ll have a greater appreciation for Leo and Evie’s story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
milicasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Za nijansu bolja od prve knjige. Možda zato što je pisana iz Leove prespektive. Epilog je savršen! ♥
ezichinny's review against another edition
2.0
A complete regurgitation of book 1 and thus a waste of my time and my audible credit. This is why I shy away from these POV sequels.
ikovski's review against another edition
4.0
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yeah.
still I cant believe how she cant recognised him.
second, i cant believe why he was not jealous of himself. he should have been jealous of himself.
he should think himself as "she just forgot about me and now making sex with me and loving me. i hate myself, i hate him and i hate her." or something like that. he should have been jealous of not-being-Leo but being-Jake.
JUST THINK FOR A SECOND, THAT WOULD BE GREAT TO READ, THE JEALOUS WORDS FROM LEO'S BROKEN HEART HOLY FUCK. (if I remember correctly he think something like that but not as same as mine.)
And idk why i had not been talk about this at first book’s review. ilginç…
normalde, im telling again IF SOMEONE ELSE WROTE THIS I WOULD GIVE 2 STARS. But we’r talking about MIA, oh ma gosh Leo, my i-can-not-find-the-true-words-for-you man! I just died, Geberdim. Kahroldum. im not gonna talk about mia again and again. Just, insomuch that she writes perfect, flaws becoming flawless.
And this is what happenned this book, this is what is Leo. that's WHY I GAVE 4 STARS BUT NOT 2.
u know all about the story from first book, im not getting in again. But allaseniz, it must be like this what we call POV. Oh lords, that was so beautiful. As if i read a different, quite another, disparate book!
While im reading I get excited, I freaked out, I cried, I was like "FUCK no no no shit NO!" whereas I already knew whole book! I knew what's gonna happen! that's what Mom Mia's pen is, bitches!
And like always she did, making you break into a million pieces, in there coming as "the willow house project". (for example "human traffic" in stinger) she is trying to get attention something, not only using in there fiction. She is pointing out, saying 'hey look at that'. Now tell me how u can not love her?
Leeeeeeoooooohhhmygooood.
The things he said outside but the fucking things actually want to say outside but saying inside.
Mesela mesela:
“You are stunning.” I'm not sure if I want to take you out in public in that.
“Tomorrow night?” Every night for the rest of ur life?
“Yup. Knew it the first time I kissed you.” On our roof, eight years ago.
yeah.
still I cant believe how she cant recognised him.
second, i cant believe why he was not jealous of himself. he should have been jealous of himself.
he should think himself as "she just forgot about me and now making sex with me and loving me. i hate myself, i hate him and i hate her." or something like that. he should have been jealous of not-being-Leo but being-Jake.JUST THINK FOR A SECOND, THAT WOULD BE GREAT TO READ, THE JEALOUS WORDS FROM LEO'S BROKEN HEART HOLY FUCK. (if I remember correctly he think something like that but not as same as mine.)
And idk why i had not been talk about this at first book’s review. ilginç…
normalde, im telling again IF SOMEONE ELSE WROTE THIS I WOULD GIVE 2 STARS. But we’r talking about MIA, oh ma gosh Leo, my i-can-not-find-the-true-words-for-you man! I just died, Geberdim. Kahroldum. im not gonna talk about mia again and again. Just, insomuch that she writes perfect, flaws becoming flawless.
And this is what happenned this book, this is what is Leo. that's WHY I GAVE 4 STARS BUT NOT 2.u know all about the story from first book, im not getting in again. But allaseniz, it must be like this what we call POV. Oh lords, that was so beautiful. As if i read a different, quite another, disparate book!
While im reading I get excited, I freaked out, I cried, I was like "FUCK no no no shit NO!" whereas I already knew whole book! I knew what's gonna happen! that's what Mom Mia's pen is, bitches! And like always she did, making you break into a million pieces, in there coming as "the willow house project". (for example "human traffic" in stinger) she is trying to get attention something, not only using in there fiction. She is pointing out, saying 'hey look at that'. Now tell me how u can not love her?
Leeeeeeoooooohhhmygooood.
The things he said outside but the fucking things actually want to say outside but saying inside.
Mesela mesela:
“You are stunning.” I'm not sure if I want to take you out in public in that.
“Tomorrow night?” Every night for the rest of ur life?
“Yup. Knew it the first time I kissed you.” On our roof, eight years ago.
the things he said inside...
xoxo
iko