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loveandotherstories's Reviews (411)
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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:
Yes
"This is not our forever, you hear me?"
3/5 πΆ
Oh man, this book.
Is it dark? Yes.
Is it taboo? Yep.
Is their relationship kind of toxic? Absolutely.
Do I love them anyway? Hell yes.
I devoured this book in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down.
I love the dynamic between Kade and Nicky, even if it's not very healthy and absolutely codependent.
But I think there was no other possible outcome regarding their childhood.
I love how protective Kade is over Nicky. The touch him & you die vibes are exquisite!
My heart broke for Nicky. Gosh, just thinking about things like this really happening out there somewhere makes me sob.
I didn't expect how everything turned out in the end, which made everything even better!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ forbidden romance (stepbrothers)
β¨ touch him & you die
β¨οΈ dark romance
Please check the cw/tw!
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3/5 πΆ
Oh man, this book.
Is it dark? Yes.
Is it taboo? Yep.
Is their relationship kind of toxic? Absolutely.
Do I love them anyway? Hell yes.
I devoured this book in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down.
I love the dynamic between Kade and Nicky, even if it's not very healthy and absolutely codependent.
But I think there was no other possible outcome regarding their childhood.
I love how protective Kade is over Nicky. The touch him & you die vibes are exquisite!
My heart broke for Nicky. Gosh, just thinking about things like this really happening out there somewhere makes me sob.
I didn't expect how everything turned out in the end, which made everything even better!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ forbidden romance (stepbrothers)
β¨ touch him & you die
β¨οΈ dark romance
Please check the cw/tw!
___
#darkromance #forbiddenromance #mmromance #romancereader #bookrecs #bookreview #spicybookstagram #bookblogger
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
"You're the first thing in my life that I'm willing to protect, and I don't care who the fuck I have to hurt to do it."
4/5 βοΈ
3.5/5 πΆ
Oh, I loved this book!
First of all, I'm a huge fan of Sage! She's such a lovely FMC. I fell for her immediately!
The way she encouraged Adam to be his true self and showed him that he's perfect with all his flaws was everything.
It was so wholesome to see Adam overcome his struggles and fears with his religion and his father.
The character development of the two was great. They both developed admirably together and each separately! I loved how they overcame all the hurdles together.
I'm not typically a religious person, but the balance between religion and self-discovery was perfect.
Thanks for sending me this arc! I can't wait to read more about the Goode brothers!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ fake dating
β¨οΈ opposites attract
β¨οΈ preacher's son
4/5 βοΈ
3.5/5 πΆ
Oh, I loved this book!
First of all, I'm a huge fan of Sage! She's such a lovely FMC. I fell for her immediately!
The way she encouraged Adam to be his true self and showed him that he's perfect with all his flaws was everything.
It was so wholesome to see Adam overcome his struggles and fears with his religion and his father.
The character development of the two was great. They both developed admirably together and each separately! I loved how they overcame all the hurdles together.
I'm not typically a religious person, but the balance between religion and self-discovery was perfect.
Thanks for sending me this arc! I can't wait to read more about the Goode brothers!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ fake dating
β¨οΈ opposites attract
β¨οΈ preacher's son
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
"What if it doesn't work?"
"And what if it does?"
4.5/5 βοΈ
2.75/5 πΆ
I'm not the biggest fan of friends to lovers, but this book? It might've changed everything.
I was immediately hooked and devoured it! Aspen and Keene are just such lovable characters that you had to love them from the first second.
They have such a special connection, with so much honesty and trust. They let the other be as he is, with all his flaws and imperfections, and love him infinitely.
The pace and development of their relationship was perfect. Nothing felt rushed, every step and emotion was so palpable. I could feel everything!
I highly recommend this book!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ friends to lovers
β¨οΈ queer awakening
β¨οΈ sports romance
"And what if it does?"
4.5/5 βοΈ
2.75/5 πΆ
I'm not the biggest fan of friends to lovers, but this book? It might've changed everything.
I was immediately hooked and devoured it! Aspen and Keene are just such lovable characters that you had to love them from the first second.
They have such a special connection, with so much honesty and trust. They let the other be as he is, with all his flaws and imperfections, and love him infinitely.
The pace and development of their relationship was perfect. Nothing felt rushed, every step and emotion was so palpable. I could feel everything!
I highly recommend this book!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ friends to lovers
β¨οΈ queer awakening
β¨οΈ sports romance
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
"I would beg. For you, I would. You have f*cking destroyed me Oraya. Do you know that?"
4.5/5 βοΈ
1/5 πΆ
Well, I really don't know where to start.
All I can say is that Carissa Broadbent did it again.
The world building, the story, the character development, the plot twists - everything was just incredible!
It took me a little while to get hooked, but I think the reading slump that I had to overcome is to blame.
I started right away with the novella of the series and I can't wait to read how Raihn and Oraya's story continues. Their dynamic is so compelling.
And Raihn? Oh, Raihn. After @bookwithchels mentioned it, I couldn't unsee it. The Rhys vibes I received? I loved every single bit of Raihn!
Oraya is an incredible FMC. Even though she was already a strong woman at the beginning of the book, she has grown so much! I love her!
Read if you like:
β¨ vampire
β¨ tournament survival
β¨οΈ enemies to lovers
β¨οΈ slow burn
4.5/5 βοΈ
1/5 πΆ
Well, I really don't know where to start.
All I can say is that Carissa Broadbent did it again.
The world building, the story, the character development, the plot twists - everything was just incredible!
It took me a little while to get hooked, but I think the reading slump that I had to overcome is to blame.
I started right away with the novella of the series and I can't wait to read how Raihn and Oraya's story continues. Their dynamic is so compelling.
And Raihn? Oh, Raihn. After @bookwithchels mentioned it, I couldn't unsee it. The Rhys vibes I received? I loved every single bit of Raihn!
Oraya is an incredible FMC. Even though she was already a strong woman at the beginning of the book, she has grown so much! I love her!
Read if you like:
β¨ vampire
β¨ tournament survival
β¨οΈ enemies to lovers
β¨οΈ slow burn
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
"Our worlds have finally collided, and nothing will ever be the same again."
4.5/5 βοΈ
2.75/5 πΆ
I received this book as a Netgalley arc. It's the debut novel by Philippa Young.
This book was a great read. The story takes place on a cruise ship. I absolutely enjoyed the story of the MCs. It's about a love triangle, which is not my favorite trope, but the story was so well written that it didn't bother me one bit.
The character development of all the MCs is so beautiful and inspiring. It's about growth and self acceptance with the right amount of comedy and lovely side characters.
I highly recommend this book!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ bisexual representation
β¨οΈ self discovery
β¨οΈ workplace romance
4.5/5 βοΈ
2.75/5 πΆ
I received this book as a Netgalley arc. It's the debut novel by Philippa Young.
This book was a great read. The story takes place on a cruise ship. I absolutely enjoyed the story of the MCs. It's about a love triangle, which is not my favorite trope, but the story was so well written that it didn't bother me one bit.
The character development of all the MCs is so beautiful and inspiring. It's about growth and self acceptance with the right amount of comedy and lovely side characters.
I highly recommend this book!
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ bisexual representation
β¨οΈ self discovery
β¨οΈ workplace romance
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
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4/5 βοΈ
3/5 πΆ
Okay, so this is going to be a short review, because I don't have much to say.
I liked this book and the characters. I also appreciated that there wasn't a typical 3rd act breakup.
It's a nice read if you're for something fun and spicy to read in between.
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ billionaire romance
β¨οΈ brother's ex girlfriend
β¨οΈ fake engagement
4/5 βοΈ
3/5 πΆ
Okay, so this is going to be a short review, because I don't have much to say.
I liked this book and the characters. I also appreciated that there wasn't a typical 3rd act breakup.
It's a nice read if you're for something fun and spicy to read in between.
Read if you like:
β¨οΈ billionaire romance
β¨οΈ brother's ex girlfriend
β¨οΈ fake engagement