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A review by anaraeofbooks
Under Locke by Mariana Zapata
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you want a grumpy/sunshine slow burn with light elements of gang/mafia dynamics (without veering into the dark romance category), two slightly (or very) possessive MC’s who are kind of bad at feelings, and a slightly rough-around-the-edges found family. Under Locke might make you want to ride on the back of a motorcycle, get a tattoo (or several), and make possibly questionable life choices. There’s a half-brother with a heart of gold, tragic backstories, shitty dads (yes, more than one), some very good belligerent sexual tension, and enough jealousy to get drunk off of.
Key words: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, found family, bad at feelings, got off on the wrong foot, a touch angsty
Mentions of cancer, parental death/grief, and mild on-page violence.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent