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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
There’s a quiet strength to this story. It doesn’t scream for your attention, it just holds you still long enough to feel something. What pulled me in was how much was happening underneath the surface. Love and grief are tangled up together, and the characters don’t try to untangle it. They just try to survive it.
The romance was soft and intentional. No rushing, just two people slowly learning how to hold space for each other. The writing as always with Kennedy was beautiful, intentional, and real. What really stuck with me were the subtle moments where the world outside crept in. Conversations about what it means to be Black and vulnerable, to be tired and still pushing forward. They weren’t the center of the story, but they shaped the emotional weight of it.
This is one of those books that reminds you love isn’t just passion. Sometimes it’s patience. Sometimes it’s just breathing in the same room and knowing you’re not alone.
"Can't Get Enough" isn't just a romance novel; it's a powerful call to reflection and, more importantly, to action. To say I "liked" this book would be a disservice — I am absolutely obsessed with it!
Kennedy Ryan delivers an extraordinary narrative centered on Hendrix, a fiercely driven and emotionally complex woman. Hendrix is navigating the demanding landscape of career ambitions, the heartbreaking reality of caring for a mother with Alzheimer's, and the difficult art of learning to lean on love. Ryan masterfully paints a portrait of strength that isn't found in isolation, but in the profound courage to be vulnerable, to accept support, and to embrace softness when it's needed most.
This book feels like a heartfelt love letter to Black women, a resounding affirmation that we belong in every space, especially those that were never built with us in mind. It's a poignant reminder that allowing yourself to receive love, in all its forms, doesn't diminish you; it makes you whole.
Three aspects of this story deeply resonated with me:
The Childless Woman: I was thrilled and uplifted by Ryan's portrayal of a woman who chooses not to pursue motherhood. Society often propagates the belief that a woman's ultimate goal is to become a wife and mother. While companionship and love are universally desired, motherhood is not a universal aspiration, and "Can't Get Enough" powerfully affirms that this is perfectly okay.
Navigating Alzheimer's: As someone whose family has been touched by Alzheimer's, I found Ryan's depiction of the disease to be both incredibly delicate and remarkably accurate. The pain of Alzheimer's is not solely borne by the person experiencing cognitive decline, but also by the caregivers who grapple with the emotional toll of watching a loved one's mind slip away. Ryan handles this with raw honesty and profound empathy.
The Ongoing Fight for Black Women's Equality: Without giving away spoilers, Kennedy Ryan's exploration of the persistent need for equality for Black women is nothing short of a masterclass. She expertly weaves this sensitive and critical social issue into a captivating romance, proving that a book can be both an amazing love story and a profound commentary on important societal challenges.
"Can't Get Enough" stands just below "This Could Be Us" as my favorite in the series and is undeniably one of my top reads of the year so far. The narrators also deserve a special mention; their performance truly brought this exceptional story to life.
Kennedy Ryan delivers an extraordinary narrative centered on Hendrix, a fiercely driven and emotionally complex woman. Hendrix is navigating the demanding landscape of career ambitions, the heartbreaking reality of caring for a mother with Alzheimer's, and the difficult art of learning to lean on love. Ryan masterfully paints a portrait of strength that isn't found in isolation, but in the profound courage to be vulnerable, to accept support, and to embrace softness when it's needed most.
This book feels like a heartfelt love letter to Black women, a resounding affirmation that we belong in every space, especially those that were never built with us in mind. It's a poignant reminder that allowing yourself to receive love, in all its forms, doesn't diminish you; it makes you whole.
Three aspects of this story deeply resonated with me:
The Childless Woman: I was thrilled and uplifted by Ryan's portrayal of a woman who chooses not to pursue motherhood. Society often propagates the belief that a woman's ultimate goal is to become a wife and mother. While companionship and love are universally desired, motherhood is not a universal aspiration, and "Can't Get Enough" powerfully affirms that this is perfectly okay.
Navigating Alzheimer's: As someone whose family has been touched by Alzheimer's, I found Ryan's depiction of the disease to be both incredibly delicate and remarkably accurate. The pain of Alzheimer's is not solely borne by the person experiencing cognitive decline, but also by the caregivers who grapple with the emotional toll of watching a loved one's mind slip away. Ryan handles this with raw honesty and profound empathy.
The Ongoing Fight for Black Women's Equality: Without giving away spoilers, Kennedy Ryan's exploration of the persistent need for equality for Black women is nothing short of a masterclass. She expertly weaves this sensitive and critical social issue into a captivating romance, proving that a book can be both an amazing love story and a profound commentary on important societal challenges.
"Can't Get Enough" stands just below "This Could Be Us" as my favorite in the series and is undeniably one of my top reads of the year so far. The narrators also deserve a special mention; their performance truly brought this exceptional story to life.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
what a beautiful ending to such a remarkable series! I truly appreciate the time kennery ryan took to craft such stunning prose while creating this series. after reading the author’s note and learning about her experience with having a parent with alzheimer’s, this book became so much more touching. the skyland series does so well with intertwining contemporary issues faced by black women with romance, showing their worth and the love they deserve unapologetically. hendrix and mac were the perfect conclusion to this journey, and I loved every moment of
emotional
hopeful
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
Another beautiful book and the perfect end to this series! I love that the FMC doesn't doubt herself or her business and learns/let's herself chose her personal happiness. Love that her boo is also a billionaire
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I found myself rushing through this story a little bit to get to “the good parts” and eventually that meant I wasn’t getting very many good parts because I wasn’t as submerged in the story.
Overall: the drama is just too dramatic for me! And that’s the way I feel about Kennedy Ryan’s writing so I think it’s just not MY ideal romance style and that’s okay! I’m all about having a more serious subject to give characters more depth and breath and make the story feel more authentic but what I mean when I say the drama is too dramatic is that it becomes unrealistic. Almost soap opera-y. And maybe these are situations that actually people find themselves in and I just haven’t been there but I struggled with fully buying in throughout a lot of the story.
Overall: the drama is just too dramatic for me! And that’s the way I feel about Kennedy Ryan’s writing so I think it’s just not MY ideal romance style and that’s okay! I’m all about having a more serious subject to give characters more depth and breath and make the story feel more authentic but what I mean when I say the drama is too dramatic is that it becomes unrealistic. Almost soap opera-y. And maybe these are situations that actually people find themselves in and I just haven’t been there but I struggled with fully buying in throughout a lot of the story.
Nothing terrible but again, I just don’t think this type of contemporary romance is the perfect fit for me and I’m okay with that
3/5 maybe 3.25/5