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A review by rc_hall
Too Safe by Abby Millsaps
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK and am so looking forward to the next one. Even though there was a warning at the beginning about that nauseating cliffhanger, I still wasn’t expecting as much of a gut punch as it was. So shame on me for underestimating.
The pacing of the book is great - I didn’t ever feel like I was being dragged. I’m not a super big football fan and I don’t know a whole lot of the technical aspect of the game; but I actually grasped it while reading. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a whole lot description wise with what was there, but I felt like it still flowed and I was able to follow along without trouble.
Josephine is a kickass FMC. Her snark and compassion -- unmatched ✨💋
She’s a phenomenal character to follow over the course of the story. Although you don’t get to see/find out fully her backstory yet, the glimpses and hints are hard-hitting. I think her strength and willingness to be vulnerable throughout the story really makes her pop off the page. I love her “don’t take shit” attitude. Overall, I enjoyed getting to read her interactions with the guys and I appreciate how each relationship develops at its own pace rather than all at once.
As for the guys:
Locke is a fun character - he’s a bit of a twerp, but I do love him. (Warning: Piercings 😏🥵)
I’m obsessed with the emotional bond between Josephine and Kylian. I love that she sees him as her safe space. The storm scene definitely was giving me Haruhi and Hikaru vibes (sneaking in that OHSHC reference) so I was definitely grinning.
Decker 🥰 swoon! He’s an asshole but I’m a sucker for “taking care of each other” scenes. So I hit the jackpot with their double whammy.
Kendrick is an absolute GRUMP, but getting to see that lighter side with his sisters was so beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing how he’ll develop further.
Overall thoughts: Absolutely phenomenal start to a series and I am so freaking excited to read the next one. September literally cannot come soon enough - and when it does, well Happy Birthday to me! 🎉
Sending a huge thank you to the author not only for writing this but also for the Advanced Reader copy!!
The pacing of the book is great - I didn’t ever feel like I was being dragged. I’m not a super big football fan and I don’t know a whole lot of the technical aspect of the game; but I actually grasped it while reading. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a whole lot description wise with what was there, but I felt like it still flowed and I was able to follow along without trouble.
Josephine is a kickass FMC. Her snark and compassion -- unmatched ✨💋
She’s a phenomenal character to follow over the course of the story. Although you don’t get to see/find out fully her backstory yet, the glimpses and hints are hard-hitting. I think her strength and willingness to be vulnerable throughout the story really makes her pop off the page. I love her “don’t take shit” attitude. Overall, I enjoyed getting to read her interactions with the guys and I appreciate how each relationship develops at its own pace rather than all at once.
As for the guys:
Locke is a fun character - he’s a bit of a twerp, but I do love him. (Warning: Piercings 😏🥵)
I’m obsessed with the emotional bond between Josephine and Kylian. I love that she sees him as her safe space. The storm scene definitely was giving me Haruhi and Hikaru vibes (sneaking in that OHSHC reference) so I was definitely grinning.
Decker 🥰 swoon! He’s an asshole but I’m a sucker for “taking care of each other” scenes. So I hit the jackpot with their double whammy.
Kendrick is an absolute GRUMP, but getting to see that lighter side with his sisters was so beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing how he’ll develop further.
Overall thoughts: Absolutely phenomenal start to a series and I am so freaking excited to read the next one. September literally cannot come soon enough - and when it does, well Happy Birthday to me! 🎉
Sending a huge thank you to the author not only for writing this but also for the Advanced Reader copy!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail