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A review by moodreadmoonchild
Between Love and Loathing by Shain Rose
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I finished this in more or less -one sitting- on the same day i purchased it. I bought this book, took it to the coffee shop to read for hours, then the bar for a quick slice and a couple drinks, then came home and sat on my couch until i finished it.
First and foremost i think it’s always best to check the content warnings which thankfully the author provides on their website. I do just want to briefly give a heads up about one thing. there are 2 events of domestic abuse by a parent that are on-page to a MC while in their pov. While i wouldn’t describe them as graphic, i think important to have a heads-up on on-page events to a MC. most of the other cw are standard/common for these types of books but please still review them.
REVIEW:
This book was really good. it is one of those “pick it up until it’s done”. I will say that the cover and blurb on the back… i hated them. if i hadn’t seen an insta reel for this book, i never would have picked it up but i’m so glad i did. a classic enemies to lovers, office romance. the FMC really develops and grows as the book goes on and it feels very organic. the MMC is kinda inconsistent with being half in/ half out but also being so in and obsessed my mans is feral. gets a little confusing and frustrating but he’s a solid MMC.
my one major complaint that most held it back from a 5⭐️
i know 3rd act breakups are almost a staple of romance novels but this book had such ample opportunity to avoid. just tweaking one scene slightly & it would have given a more interesting climax avoided the forever hated “misheard convo/miscommunication to 3AB” trope. the trope almost feels out of place and forced.
First and foremost i think it’s always best to check the content warnings which thankfully the author provides on their website. I do just want to briefly give a heads up about one thing. there are 2 events of domestic abuse by a parent that are on-page to a MC while in their pov. While i wouldn’t describe them as graphic, i think important to have a heads-up on on-page events to a MC. most of the other cw are standard/common for these types of books but please still review them.
REVIEW:
This book was really good. it is one of those “pick it up until it’s done”. I will say that the cover and blurb on the back… i hated them. if i hadn’t seen an insta reel for this book, i never would have picked it up but i’m so glad i did. a classic enemies to lovers, office romance. the FMC really develops and grows as the book goes on and it feels very organic. the MMC is kinda inconsistent with being half in/ half out but also being so in and obsessed my mans is feral. gets a little confusing and frustrating but he’s a solid MMC.
my one major complaint that most held it back from a 5⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcoholism and Physical abuse