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A review by bookmarkedtbr
Thrive (Stonewood Brothers Special Edition) by Shain Rose
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Tropes: forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town, assistant/boss
FMC: Mikka - in a toxic relationship, takes her job as assistant to Jay very seriously
MMC: Jay - addict, actor, deeply cares for Mikka
Intimacy: On page
Summary
Mikka is Jay's PA and friend, and she has a nice life. Well, that is if she overlooks all of her boyfriend's red flags and Jay's addiction. Her life is moving along its predetermined path when Jay kisses her out of the blue. Now there are confusing feelings to work through and instead of getting the distance needed for that, she's forced to spend a month with him in his hometown as he shoots his next role.
Thoughts
I absolutely adored this book. I think about the characters often, if I'm honest. I did the weird thing (again) where I read this book before the other two in the series and it made me so excited to go to the beginning and learn about the relationships I saw glimpses of in this novel.
The dynamic between Mikka and Jay is so complex and real. Nothing comes easy for them and though they are good friends, they both still have a lot to learn about the other. Reading as their relationship grows is so gratifying and I left the story feeling like one of their friends. Even with the relatability, this novel still delivers on swoon-worthy moments and wild twists that you only see on TV. This is the book that made me a fan of Shain Rose and I've never looked back.
FMC: Mikka - in a toxic relationship, takes her job as assistant to Jay very seriously
MMC: Jay - addict, actor, deeply cares for Mikka
Intimacy: On page
Summary
Mikka is Jay's PA and friend, and she has a nice life. Well, that is if she overlooks all of her boyfriend's red flags and Jay's addiction. Her life is moving along its predetermined path when Jay kisses her out of the blue. Now there are confusing feelings to work through and instead of getting the distance needed for that, she's forced to spend a month with him in his hometown as he shoots his next role.
Thoughts
I absolutely adored this book. I think about the characters often, if I'm honest. I did the weird thing (again) where I read this book before the other two in the series and it made me so excited to go to the beginning and learn about the relationships I saw glimpses of in this novel.
The dynamic between Mikka and Jay is so complex and real. Nothing comes easy for them and though they are good friends, they both still have a lot to learn about the other. Reading as their relationship grows is so gratifying and I left the story feeling like one of their friends. Even with the relatability, this novel still delivers on swoon-worthy moments and wild twists that you only see on TV. This is the book that made me a fan of Shain Rose and I've never looked back.