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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I had the same problem with this book that I have with the others in this series where it seems like at times there’s too much unrealistic stuff happening. I enjoyed this book up until about 85% and after that it felt rushed and completely unrealistic. Wow I do still recommend this book to read because that first 85% was amazing and there are still some good parts in the last part of the book. It just was such a letdown to be let down so close to the end.
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed the first two books in this series, so I was excited to dive into book three. But honestly, this one just hasn’t hooked me (and I was halfway done). I can’t continue. It almost feels like I’m reading a book from a different author. The spark and connection I felt in the earlier books is missing here.
Hen was such a standout character in books 1 & 2—spunky, outgoing, and impossible not to root for. In this book, though, she just doesn’t shine the same way. I kept waiting for that same energy, but it never really came through. I also really missed Soledad and Yasmin; keeping up with them was one of my favorite parts of the trilogy, and their absence left a gap for me.
Overall, this just wasn’t my cup of tea. I know some readers might connect with it differently, but for me, it didn’t have the magic I was hoping for.
Hen was such a standout character in books 1 & 2—spunky, outgoing, and impossible not to root for. In this book, though, she just doesn’t shine the same way. I kept waiting for that same energy, but it never really came through. I also really missed Soledad and Yasmin; keeping up with them was one of my favorite parts of the trilogy, and their absence left a gap for me.
Overall, this just wasn’t my cup of tea. I know some readers might connect with it differently, but for me, it didn’t have the magic I was hoping for.
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall I enjoyed it! I’ve been waiting for the third book of this series for a while! I got to hear Kennedy speak at Book event last week and she discussed how she uses romance books as a Trojan horse to discuss big social issues, with this book dealing with racial discrimination.
It was very heavily focused on Alzheimer’s and being a caretaker which is very real and can be a heavy load to carry. It was interesting that it was used as a main connector for Hendrix and Maverick to build their relationship. I’m all for a good love story and Black women being loved but idk that and Maverick constantly saying he gets what he wants no matter how long it takes was something that just bothered me a bit but otherwise I enjoyed it!
It was very heavily focused on Alzheimer’s and being a caretaker which is very real and can be a heavy load to carry. It was interesting that it was used as a main connector for Hendrix and Maverick to build their relationship. I’m all for a good love story and Black women being loved but idk that and Maverick constantly saying he gets what he wants no matter how long it takes was something that just bothered me a bit but otherwise I enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Racism, Medical content, Death of parent
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
As usual Kennedy Ryan knocks it out of the park. I also appreciate childless by choice being represented in HEA tropes. She tackles complex relationships, tough family illness, grief, and loss.