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allingoodtime's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.0
I was unprepared for this book. When I was reading Make It Sweet and these characters, Delilah and Macon, popped up I could tell they had their own story. Little did I know it was so full of angst, bitterness, and heartache. Talk about a second-chance romance. It may not seem that way at first since these two grew up together and seem to hate each other, but there is always more to things than meets the eye.
For some reason, I have such a hard time with stories that have siblings who are terrible to each other. Especially when it seems the parents are oblivious. The way Delilah’s sister takes advantage of her and everyone else around her grated on me. Being as Macon and said sister dated all through high school and are back in each other’s lives without Delilah being aware had me instantly suspicious of Macon’s real motivations. Yet once Macon’s voice starts to be heard it’s easy to see he’s not as bad as Delilah thought. But was he in the past?
There is no easy answer to that question. This story took me high and brought me low. I ached for Delilah and, once I knew Macon had good intentions and was indeed honorable, I wanted her to be able to give into their pull. Nobody writes a slow-burn romance like Kristen Callihan.
This is a story where a grovel is most definitely needed. Macon’s grovel comes via old letters he wrote to Delilah and those letters killed me. These two deserve their HEA together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Gaslighting
pippamillerxoxo_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Car accident, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Sexual content, Bullying, and Grief
dkgreads's review
emotional
slow-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? No
5.0
Oh. My. Freaking. Heart. What an EMOTIONAL ride! It’s no secret that enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this book did it WELL. I absolutely ate up the snark that flew like bullets between Delilah and Macon! It was the reconciliation of their past that did me in though and had my heart ACHING. Oh man, and that bubble bath scene? Two words: KINDLE MELTING.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming and Death of parent
emmilouise's review
emotional
funny
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: Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
kindra_demi's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Stalking, Sexual content, and Car accident
Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
zabeishumanish's review against another edition
inspiring
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
This is a very unhealthy relationship, but damn is it cute. Throughly engaging read, full of snark, with a romantic HEA. I liked that the book didn’t end with everything being roses though, while the romance ended beautifully there was enough animosity with plot points for some semblance of realism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Bullying, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Child abuse
Den’s sister is manipulative and controlling of her. Macon was abused by his father as a child.fangirljeanne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
CW: flashbacks of childhood bullying and social humiliation, anti-fatness, mentions of stalking, discussion of past child abuse, and manipulative/toxic family dynamics.
I never thought I’d like a Bully Romance and yet here we are. The set up of the story was a little contrived, but the characters were so compelling and flawed in a realistic and fascinating way. I loved watching them work through their complicated past. The sexual tension was electric, and the pay off is worth the wait. This author is quickly becoming a personal fave.
I highly recommend this to fans of contemporary romance with fat heroines and vulnerable men striving to redeem themselves.
I never thought I’d like a Bully Romance and yet here we are. The set up of the story was a little contrived, but the characters were so compelling and flawed in a realistic and fascinating way. I loved watching them work through their complicated past. The sexual tension was electric, and the pay off is worth the wait. This author is quickly becoming a personal fave.
I highly recommend this to fans of contemporary romance with fat heroines and vulnerable men striving to redeem themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
Lots of discussion and descriptions of food.
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