Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - Heartless

OMG!!! I LOVE this book. This is my favorite out of the whole series. Every single aspect is just *chef's kiss*. DADDY CADEEEEE! I love this man! I really thought no one would pass Rhett Eaton but hot damn, Cade had to come and just take Rhett's spot. I was so surprised with this man if I am being honest. The words that this man spoke, I am obsessed. As the story goes on the more I like him, the fact that he is able to talk about his past and his insecurities just made it way better. The love that he has for Luke is just incomparable to anything else, this man would do anything and everything for his boy and I find that so special. Luke's character was just so special, he was literally the cherry on top of the book, the book was so good and he made it so much better. Willa..... WILLA! I freaking love this woman! She is a FIRECRAKER! And I couldn't love her more. She is just so special and her personality brings so much to the book. She cares so deeply for those she loves and it shows. Her relationship with Luke is just absolutely beautiful and it made my heart melt every single time. NOW! Cade and Willa's relationship is just *cheff's kiss* *swoon* I just don't have words. They are perfect for each other. WIlla brings so much light and Cade is the calm of the Hurricane. I just couldn't get enough of this couple. The banter! The SPICE! They just love each other so much and all they want is for each other and Luke to be happy. They are just polar opposites and they complement each other. Love love love. I don't know what else I can say.

Memorable Quotes

“And I realize in that moment maybe I am heartless after all, because the beautiful girl with the copper hair grinning back at me right now is the one who stole it.”
“Life lesson, shithead. Careful who you pick a fight with. Someone insane might love him.”
“I don’t care. Don’t you get it? I’m in love with you, Willa. Prickly legs, random carrots in your purse
, pregnant, not pregnant.
I want you.”
“Keep talking like that and I’m going to fuck the filth right out of your pretty mouth.”
“Cade is the embodiment of actions speaking louder than words. "
“Do you think . . .” He peers back up at me now. “Do you think it would be okay if I called you mom too?”
“Thank you. Thank you for being the first person in my life to put me first, to give me options. I’m not sure I deserve that gift, but I know that I’ll never forget it for as long as I live.”
“Every part of me wants to go after her, but sometimes loving someone means giving them the space they want. The space they need. For a little while, at least.”

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thatgirlgeorgia's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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jasmins_reads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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cortanasreadingnook's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

3.25

I finished Cade and Willa’s story in one sitting because I genuinely couldn’t put it down. To be honest, I was rushing to get to reading Reckless, but I enjoyed this, nevertheless. Luke was an adorable addition to this grumpy x sunshine story. I appreciated how Elsie Silver touched up on the conflicts and insecurities couples in age-gap relationships face. I don’t read a lot of the trope and it’s not exactly a favorite, so Heartless was definitely a first. Again, little to no conflict, just feel-good all over and let me tell you Cade has a fucking dirty mouth. The smut just keeps getting better to the point where I don’t know if I want Willa or be her. The banter and family dynamics here were hilarious as well (big shoutout to Harvey for the ‘innocent’ blowjob jokes). Currently rushing to Jasper and Sloane as we speak.

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condls27's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I am enjoying this series but it’s not blowing me away by any means. It’s cute and the spice is pretty good but the dialogue can be corny and sometimes the stakes feel a little silly. Also, Elsie, please tell me you understand feminism doesn’t mean swearing off men and children? It’s about equality and having a choice. You’ve made the same joke twice now and it’s just cringey. All that said, these books are decent palate cleansers and I definitely work my way through the series.

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