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traceyanderson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Body shaming, Car accident, Child death, Sexual content, Classism, Grief, Pregnancy, Cursing, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
thatgirlgeorgia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child death, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Death, Grief, Sexual content, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Gaslighting
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Rating: 5/5 stars
Sloane Winthrop has loved Jasper Gervais from the moment she saw him, but he’s never felt the same…until now?
This book is absolutely the perfect friends-to-lovers story. The tension was top-tier, and I loved the simple beauty of a story about finding the person who will always accept you for exactly who you are. POWERLESS made me tear up multiple times, and while some aspects of the third-act conflict were frustrating (again, as per usual) the ending was absolutely pitch-perfect.
Also, the snippets/teasers for RECKLESS???? I am absolutely feral.
If you haven’t read this series yet, literally what are you waiting for? Here’s your sign to get started.
CW: Infidelity; mentions of death of child/grief; injury/danger of loved one; mental health; toxic parental relationship/emotional abuse
Sloane Winthrop has loved Jasper Gervais from the moment she saw him, but he’s never felt the same…until now?
This book is absolutely the perfect friends-to-lovers story. The tension was top-tier, and I loved the simple beauty of a story about finding the person who will always accept you for exactly who you are. POWERLESS made me tear up multiple times, and while some aspects of the third-act conflict were frustrating (again, as per usual) the ending was absolutely pitch-perfect.
Also, the snippets/teasers for RECKLESS???? I am absolutely feral.
If you haven’t read this series yet, literally what are you waiting for? Here’s your sign to get started.
CW: Infidelity; mentions of death of child/grief; injury/danger of loved one; mental health; toxic parental relationship/emotional abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Grief, Death, Emotional abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
kristanjenkins's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, Death, Sexual content, Car accident, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment
hapalyn's review
reflective
slow-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
5.0
This is my favorite in the Chestnut Springs series (but surprisingly most people don't like it ?!). I think the MMC is my favorite of the family, and I really do love the FMC too (Willa may top her though on my list!).
The mental health rep goes hard!! I love to see it, and it was deeply relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment watching these two come undone. The miscommunication sucked, but it is what it is!
The mental health rep goes hard!! I love to see it, and it was deeply relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment watching these two come undone. The miscommunication sucked, but it is what it is!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Cursing, Misogyny, and Mental illness
Minor: Child death and Car accident
mortibella's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Child death, and Toxic relationship
Minor: War, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury
nicolecurlsuptoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5]
Spicy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ [5/5]
Powerless is book 3 of 5 in the Chestnut Springs series.
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Road trip with only one bed 🛏️
» Pro hockey 🥅 + prima ballerina 🩰
» Slow burn feat. small town
» Grumpy cinnamon roll vs. sunshine
» Friends to lovers
» It’s always been you
Honestly, this story has all the tropes, and they were perfect. Powerless continues my obsession with the Chestnut Springs series and the entire Eaton clan.
Jasper was quiet in Flawless and Heartless so I didn’t know if I would connect with him, but holy heck are he and Sloane hot! 🔥 The moment I started to see Jasper’s perspective I was hooked and rooting for him.
Jasper saves Sloane from a marriage she doesn’t want, and they take off on a road trip to escape their problems for a while. Cue forced proximity and simmering attraction that has been brewing for decades.
The slow burn is f’ing delicious and when they do finally get together it is explosive! ❤️🔥 💥 🧨 🥵 😮💨 🫠
If it isn’t clear, I highly recommend Powerless. It’s no secret I love the whole Chestnut Springs series and I can’t recommend it enough; it lives rent-free in my mind and each book gets better. Elsie Silver is a master. 👑
📌 What stood out
» Harvey Eaton! Champion meddler and pot stirrer! 🏆😂🤣
» Sloane integrates seamlessly with Summer and Willa. The budding friendship is equally comforting and hilarious.
» Sloane’s potty 🚽 mouth when Jasper gets her going is fantastic, and he loves riling her up. His smug pleasure from it, knowing he can bring out the wild in her, made me root for him even harder. He wants her wild, and I love it! 👏
» I love seeing Willa and Summer again, and Willa’s fixation on knowing the size of Jasper’s 🍆 is hysterical.
📌 Moments
» That shower scene!!! Sloane finds out Jasper has a hidden tattoo and demands to see it, with steamy consequences. 🚿🧨😮💨🫠 IYKYK
I absently lick my lips and he groans. My gaze snaps up to those navy eyes I know so well. They hold me captive. They’re simmering with a heat I’ve never seen. He’s done a good job of looking at me like I’m a friend, but he isn’t right now.
He’s looking at me like I’m his.
Spicy! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ [5/5]
Powerless is book 3 of 5 in the Chestnut Springs series.
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Road trip with only one bed 🛏️
» Pro hockey 🥅 + prima ballerina 🩰
» Slow burn feat. small town
» Grumpy cinnamon roll vs. sunshine
» Friends to lovers
» It’s always been you
Honestly, this story has all the tropes, and they were perfect. Powerless continues my obsession with the Chestnut Springs series and the entire Eaton clan.
Jasper was quiet in Flawless and Heartless so I didn’t know if I would connect with him, but holy heck are he and Sloane hot! 🔥 The moment I started to see Jasper’s perspective I was hooked and rooting for him.
Jasper saves Sloane from a marriage she doesn’t want, and they take off on a road trip to escape their problems for a while. Cue forced proximity and simmering attraction that has been brewing for decades.
The slow burn is f’ing delicious and when they do finally get together it is explosive! ❤️🔥 💥 🧨 🥵 😮💨 🫠
If it isn’t clear, I highly recommend Powerless. It’s no secret I love the whole Chestnut Springs series and I can’t recommend it enough; it lives rent-free in my mind and each book gets better. Elsie Silver is a master. 👑
📌 What stood out
» Harvey Eaton! Champion meddler and pot stirrer! 🏆😂🤣
» Sloane integrates seamlessly with Summer and Willa. The budding friendship is equally comforting and hilarious.
» Sloane’s potty 🚽 mouth when Jasper gets her going is fantastic, and he loves riling her up. His smug pleasure from it, knowing he can bring out the wild in her, made me root for him even harder. He wants her wild, and I love it! 👏
» I love seeing Willa and Summer again, and Willa’s fixation on knowing the size of Jasper’s 🍆 is hysterical.
📌 Moments
I absently lick my lips and he groans. My gaze snaps up to those navy eyes I know so well. They hold me captive. They’re simmering with a heat I’ve never seen. He’s done a good job of looking at me like I’m a friend, but he isn’t right now.
He’s looking at me like I’m his.
» The tie-in for the title made me want to jump up and down and happy scream.
🚫 Triggers: Anxiety, Military MIA, mention of SI, death of child sibling (past, off-page), alcohol consumption, abusive/controlling family dynamic, toxic romantic relationship (not between MCs). Please check warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Cursing, Abandonment, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Child death
mrspru's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: War
klpage's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sloane and Jasper are childhood best friends. They have been there for each other through anything and everything.
I loved this book purely because the plot felt a bit more “serious” in a sense of Jasper having some issues and the plot of them having a kind of miscommunication with their feelings until Sloane finally breaks the mould people have put her in and becomes such a strong, powerful woman and lays everything out on the table.
The pace was brilliant. Elsie Silver is fast becoming a favourite author of mine and I loved it still had other characters from other books around in the story too.
Fabulous spicy scenes once again!
Definitely recommend.
I loved this book purely because the plot felt a bit more “serious” in a sense of Jasper having some issues and the plot of them having a kind of miscommunication with their feelings until Sloane finally breaks the mould people have put her in and becomes such a strong, powerful woman and lays everything out on the table.
The pace was brilliant. Elsie Silver is fast becoming a favourite author of mine and I loved it still had other characters from other books around in the story too.
Fabulous spicy scenes once again!
Definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Mental illness
clareasday's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Child death, Gaslighting, War, Death, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Grief