A review by mesy_mark
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This is a no for me.  Maybe not the best way to be introduced to an author but I had issues with the book.  One was the Insta love was hella instant. Eli was basically hello R and then devoted his whole life to her before even knowing her name.  It felt like it was just shoved together as lovers in the same sentence as knowing each of their names.  And Eli's way of wanting Rue from time to time put me more on the worry end not how devoted he is.  He talked about kidnapping her in phrasing that would have me disturbed and not in love with them.   To continue with the love part of this erotica, the sex since was underwhelming (and magical penis? to cure Rue no penetration sex request?)   And they also seemed  (except for the 1st encounter)  stuffed in there- the chemistry between the two is mute.  Just someone obsessed with one that prefers one-night stands


Onto the no-sex side of the book, it could have been described more.  It just seemed like stuff was happening outside of showing us the beginning.  We don't know how the company ran before Eli and his team took over.  It just takes over in place and here is the opening chapter.  

Overall  I didn't like this book
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