Reviews

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

allhdvm's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this story. I've never watched one of the dancing competition shows, but after reading this I am very intrigued. Stone is a giant cinnamon roll, and Gina is a consumate professional who is trying to fight stereotypes. He wants to do right by her, and she fights her growing attraction in an effort to remain professional. We know how that goes.

There is an appropriate amount of steam, and it is steamy! My only critique is that the narrator of the audio sounded pretty stiff through the steamy bits, making it feel a bit perfunctory.

I would read this author again!

idk_indigo's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Cute little love story :) 

ninalem's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

marieintheraw's review against another edition

5.0

I have been interested in this one for years, so getting to read the "newer" version is always exciting. I loved the way this focused both on the dancing and the romance. Pros for people who like those TV reality shows, just saying.

I received an ecopy of this book through Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own

seyermk's review against another edition

5.0

literally so grateful to St. Martin’s Press + NetGalley for letting me read this early, i’m a huge fan of alexis daria’s work and was hoping this would be another 5 star read for me from the start. i can honestly say it definitely earned that rating! this book felt like a breath of fresh air (cheesy i know) and a perfect escape from all my semester assignments and readings. it was so FUN and easy to get lost in, stone and gina pulled me in in a way not many characters usually do in romance books, their struggles and emotions were so powerful i couldn’t put this down.

bookishperson101's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lcreadsromance's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

sydneynolannn's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

vrrrmm's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

sarahs_book_corner's review against another edition

4.0

✨What to expect✨
•DWTS vibes
•Secrets
•Dancer
•Reality Star
 
✨Thoughts ✨
If you are a fan of DWTS, then you must read this one!
 
I really enjoyed this one, the tension and build up between these two…loved it! I loved the whole DWTS concept, I kept picturing each of their dances in my head while reading. Stone is a quiet, tall, and bearded man, I really liked him. I loved Gina, a fiery Latina woman who was going after her dreams and wasn’t going to put up with any BS. The chemistry between these too was great. I wasn’t expecting this to be so spicy, but I loved it!
 
I wasn’t crazy about the drama at the end between these two. I also felt like Stone’s secret was a little far-fetched.