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kristenlees's review
4.0
I saw this on goodreads and added it to my TBR immediately, without even reading the synopsis. I love Kristen Callihan books. I went to pre-order it on Amazon but saw it would be on KU so decided to wait. Then I saw it on Netgalley and lo and behold, it was READ NOW. what did I do to deserve this amazingness? Was it an accident? I don't care, I'll take it, I clicked that button before they could change their minds. I was SO EXCITED.
So at that point, I still hadn't read the synopsis. I mean, I saw 'hated each other' and deduced it was enemies to lovers, paired with Kristen Callihan? I mean... what more do I need to know? Nothing. I need to know nothing else, thank you very much.
But then I did see the sister thing, and yeah. Not my favourite. But Kristen Callihan is. So. Moving on!
I will say. *not* my favourite of hers. But still bloody fantastic. Perfect enemies to lovers. Really, truly, enemies to lovers. I hate when enemies to lovers books are like 'omg i hate you omg i love you' within 2 seconds. No. That isn't realistic and it's not entertaining. So when an enemies to lovers book actually shows you that progression of the relationship? Solid gold, mate. Solid bloody gold. The two main characters had fantastic chemistry, I loved their banter, I loved getting both POVs. Macon's letters towards the end, MY HEART. It was funny, it had several adorable and sweet moments, it was steamy as all get out (it's Kristen Callihan, remember?), the pace was perfect, the conflict realistic, the characters fleshed out and relatable, the side characters were all amazing as well and not just background (um... is North gonna get a book?). I couldn't put it down, read it in one sitting, absolutely loved it all.*
*except the sister part. I liked that we learned the truth of their relationship but I would have preferred
end of the day - I will read anything and everything Kristen Callihan publishes. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.. now I can go back to obsessively refreshing the goodreads page for #4 in the VIP series to see when that releases :)
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full review to come but for those that want to know about the whole sister thing, click at your own spoilery risk:
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I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID IN A PAST LIFE TO DESERVE THIS BUT IT WAS 'READ NOW' FOR ME ON NETGALLEY
HOW MUCH SLEEP DOES A PERSON NEED? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.
So at that point, I still hadn't read the synopsis. I mean, I saw 'hated each other' and deduced it was enemies to lovers, paired with Kristen Callihan? I mean... what more do I need to know? Nothing. I need to know nothing else, thank you very much.
But then I did see the sister thing, and yeah. Not my favourite. But Kristen Callihan is. So. Moving on!
I will say. *not* my favourite of hers. But still bloody fantastic. Perfect enemies to lovers. Really, truly, enemies to lovers. I hate when enemies to lovers books are like 'omg i hate you omg i love you' within 2 seconds. No. That isn't realistic and it's not entertaining. So when an enemies to lovers book actually shows you that progression of the relationship? Solid gold, mate. Solid bloody gold. The two main characters had fantastic chemistry, I loved their banter, I loved getting both POVs. Macon's letters towards the end, MY HEART. It was funny, it had several adorable and sweet moments, it was steamy as all get out (it's Kristen Callihan, remember?), the pace was perfect, the conflict realistic, the characters fleshed out and relatable, the side characters were all amazing as well and not just background (um... is North gonna get a book?). I couldn't put it down, read it in one sitting, absolutely loved it all.*
*except the sister part. I liked that we learned the truth of their relationship but I would have preferred
Spoiler
if the truth had included 'btw we never slept together lolz'.end of the day - I will read anything and everything Kristen Callihan publishes. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.. now I can go back to obsessively refreshing the goodreads page for #4 in the VIP series to see when that releases :)
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full review to come but for those that want to know about the whole sister thing, click at your own spoilery risk:
Spoiler
it never specifically says he had sex with the sister, they started dating when he was 13. i don't know how long they dated, they broke up at prom, so however old that is. it is stated that they never really liked each other and were both using each other. but i would wager yes, they did have sex. it's not my favourite, i admit. also, spoiler, delilah is adopted. does that make it better? eh, not to me. so again, honestly, not my favourite thing in a romance book, but i can look past it.---------------------------------------------
I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID IN A PAST LIFE TO DESERVE THIS BUT IT WAS 'READ NOW' FOR ME ON NETGALLEY
HOW MUCH SLEEP DOES A PERSON NEED? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.
kenmixxx's review
1.75
Este tipo de libros nunca son lo mío, pero con este no me quise arrancar los ojos.
arielmbailey1577's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
peace_372's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
reggiereads_'s review
4.0
This story had me swooning the entire time. The history between Delilah and Macon and how they grow together. And Macon’s package to her after prom?! And his letters?! Had me crying like a baby. It’s always the books that the characters had a rough childhood that get me. And although these two are like oil and fire the sparks are so bright and beautiful.
linda08's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
cp1988's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
sian_m's review
3.0
This book had me at ‘Sebastian York!!’ He is a phenomenal narrator and every book I’ve chosen to listen to that he is narrating, I really enjoy! I chose to read this book and was overjoyed to get the audible also and then realising that Sebastian is narrating Macon Saint, made my day. Now obviously I know that the book must be good for me to enjoy it, but he adds his own magic to them and really brings the character to life. I feel like I can trust the book if he is a narrator for it. Together, the narrators did a great job.
I enjoy a little angst and ‘enemy to lovers,’ is consistently a trope that I love. Greatly written! I give this book 3.5 stars and I look forward to reading more from this author.
I enjoy a little angst and ‘enemy to lovers,’ is consistently a trope that I love. Greatly written! I give this book 3.5 stars and I look forward to reading more from this author.