A review by li_bbrary
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher

emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Don’t be fooled by how long it took me to finish this book. I absolutely loved it. While it definitely was a little slower for me than The Fine Print, I loved it in a way I compare to Bridgerton s1 vs s2. The tension between Iris and Declan was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Their banter literally had me howling at certain points, and it was clear how much they cared about each other. 

I haven’t read a lot of books with the ‘I hate everyone but you’ trope but boy I’m about to. The protectiveness Declan felt for Iris was so sweet, and honestly concerning at certain points, but I ate that shit up. Since true romance books are somewhat new to me, there are definitely things that pushed me out of my comfort zone in this book, as well as the first installment of the series. Lauren Asher just writes in a way that makes me comfortable reading romance (and all the things that come with it. wink wink, nudge nudge).

Declan and Iris’s romance was just so freaking good. I also loved the exploration of learning disabilities and familial issues. It felt like these two both worked so hard for the other, and it really was worth it in the end. I can’t wait to read Cal’s story (bc he’s my fave) and see one more - hopefully - happy ending.
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