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A review by agrippinaes
Ashes of You by Catherine Cowles
4.0
I enjoyed reading this; for various reasons it wasn’t entirely my cup of tea but I think it was a decently written book. The romance was definitely the high point. Their dynamic was easy to like and I thought the book did a good job at showing the depth of their bond. There was a really nice found family element to this book overall; the other highlight was Hallie’s relationship with Lawson’s children, which developed in a very genuine fashion and was very lovely.
However, I did find as the book went on I realised I liked the concept of the romance more than the execuion of it. Some of the sex scenes felt a little flat to me and I wasn’t completely sold on their chemistry. I also felt that the major external plot was a little too grim and melodramatic at times – it began to grate on me as the book went on.
Still, there was a lot to like; the writing is solid and the construction of the story, both romance and mystery, was done well. It just wasn’t entirely for me but that doesn’t make it a bad book by any means – I think others will enjoy it!
Content Notes: Nanny, boss/employee, forced proximity, law enforcement, age gap.
Warnings:
Other:, age gap , mild OW drama .
However, I did find as the book went on I realised I liked the concept of the romance more than the execuion of it. Some of the sex scenes felt a little flat to me and I wasn’t completely sold on their chemistry. I also felt that the major external plot was a little too grim and melodramatic at times – it began to grate on me as the book went on.
Still, there was a lot to like; the writing is solid and the construction of the story, both romance and mystery, was done well. It just wasn’t entirely for me but that doesn’t make it a bad book by any means – I think others will enjoy it!
Content Notes: Nanny, boss/employee, forced proximity, law enforcement, age gap.
Warnings:
Spoiler
Murder, serial murder, violence, torture (graphic), kidnap / abduction, blood, gun violence, knife violence, rape / sexual violence, child endangerment, child neglect, harassment, references to intimate partner violence, difficult relationship with parents, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, fainting.Other: