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heysunnyjess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
farhana101's review against another edition
3.0
The enemies to lovers was so over the top in this book and the transition between enemies to lovers was so rushed.
torinori's review against another edition
3.0
This book had me all over the place. These characters felt too angsty and needy for me. As someone who suffers from severe anxiety and childhood drama I could relate to their struggles, but once they got older it seemed like they’d never grow out of their issues. This book was only one sided for the first 65% with the heroine and hero hardly talking besides him being an ass.
Also, all of the “puck bunny” shaming really got under my nerves. The MC would talk about double standards between her and her male family members but would harshly judge other girls. Sure the main mean girl Bethany was an ass, but her personality sucked not her choice on how much sex she wanted to have when guys were willing to partake. That stuff just really gets under my nerves in sports romances because it’s something I feel we should move on from.
Overall, this book is okay. It has its moments where I was very invested, but near the middle everything just sped up so fast and I felt like I didn’t learn anything about their relationship as lovers. I didn’t finish all of the Pucked series because of the sexism either, but I was hoping this would be better and it’s honestly what made this book worse for me.
Overall: 2.75
Also, all of the “puck bunny” shaming really got under my nerves. The MC would talk about double standards between her and her male family members but would harshly judge other girls. Sure the main mean girl Bethany was an ass, but her personality sucked not her choice on how much sex she wanted to have when guys were willing to partake. That stuff just really gets under my nerves in sports romances because it’s something I feel we should move on from.
Overall, this book is okay. It has its moments where I was very invested, but near the middle everything just sped up so fast and I felt like I didn’t learn anything about their relationship as lovers. I didn’t finish all of the Pucked series because of the sexism either, but I was hoping this would be better and it’s honestly what made this book worse for me.
Overall: 2.75
alicia21's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blvelances's review
3.0
disappointing
i’ll NEVER tire of calling out this very popular trope (why?) : guy breaks girl’s heart HARSHLY because he wants to ‘protect her’ telling her the worst thing, because it’s for the best yada yada she deserves better
.... and then outright stating he doesn’t want her with ANYBODY else, and acting jealous every damn second not spent tormenting her (even at fucking night??)
and her overprotective brothers who don’t want her to date anyone somehow don’t have much to say about this behavior happening under their nose
also, all the boys being fuck bois and sleeping with everyone, tons of women with no dignity or personality only willing to sleep with everyone and be catty (lmao isn’t tiring to write such stuff over and over again?) and a good girl who is almost a virgin because ya know she’s a girl she can’t be promiscuous
i’ll NEVER tire of calling out this very popular trope (why?) : guy breaks girl’s heart HARSHLY because he wants to ‘protect her’ telling her the worst thing, because it’s for the best yada yada she deserves better
.... and then outright stating he doesn’t want her with ANYBODY else, and acting jealous every damn second not spent tormenting her (even at fucking night??)
and her overprotective brothers who don’t want her to date anyone somehow don’t have much to say about this behavior happening under their nose
also, all the boys being fuck bois and sleeping with everyone, tons of women with no dignity or personality only willing to sleep with everyone and be catty (lmao isn’t tiring to write such stuff over and over again?) and a good girl who is almost a virgin because ya know she’s a girl she can’t be promiscuous
nyy610's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
3.5
Not sure if I like this author.
mxddix's review against another edition
4.0
[4.5] Their past was so wholesome I love childhood love wtf
nadine_booklover's review
5.0
4.5 stars
Hands down, this book is one of my most favorite reads by Helena Hunting, writing here for the first time under H. Hunting. After falling in love with the Clipped Wings series in 2016, I was subconsciously waiting for another story by her that's going in this direction. And here I am, 4 years later my wish came true.
You know, you don't have to have read the Pucked Series (at least the books reg. Lavender's parents) or the All In Series (at least the book reg. Kodiak's parents or the one of Lavender's therapist). You are perfectly fine if you haven't read those. BUT having read those respective books absolutely enhanced my reading experience with Little Lies. Therefore I recommend reading these books before. But you'll be perfectly fine and flashed if you don't. Believe me.
Now, the story told in Little Lies is something special and unique. Something as refreshing as it might be shocking. Most of all it's touching. It touched my mind and heart in a delicate and sensitive way that I didn't see coming.
Lavender and Kodiak are such very special characters, soul deeply connected. Their bound was planned in heaven and executed on earth. Both came a long way, dealing with their problems so differently. Ending with the realization that their bond was meant for both to heal each other.
Little Lies is not only a story or a book, it is so much more than that and therefore I love it all the more!
Hands down, this book is one of my most favorite reads by Helena Hunting, writing here for the first time under H. Hunting. After falling in love with the Clipped Wings series in 2016, I was subconsciously waiting for another story by her that's going in this direction. And here I am, 4 years later my wish came true.
You know, you don't have to have read the Pucked Series (at least the books reg. Lavender's parents) or the All In Series (at least the book reg. Kodiak's parents or the one of Lavender's therapist). You are perfectly fine if you haven't read those. BUT having read those respective books absolutely enhanced my reading experience with Little Lies. Therefore I recommend reading these books before. But you'll be perfectly fine and flashed if you don't. Believe me.
Now, the story told in Little Lies is something special and unique. Something as refreshing as it might be shocking. Most of all it's touching. It touched my mind and heart in a delicate and sensitive way that I didn't see coming.
Lavender and Kodiak are such very special characters, soul deeply connected. Their bound was planned in heaven and executed on earth. Both came a long way, dealing with their problems so differently. Ending with the realization that their bond was meant for both to heal each other.
Little Lies is not only a story or a book, it is so much more than that and therefore I love it all the more!