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literarybutterfly's review
3.0
Cherishing the Goddess is extremely readable. Once I picked this up, I did not want to put it down. Even though I had a great start with this, I didn’t really get on with the ending. I think it was largely due to the increase in flowery language as the book progressed, which just made me cringe a bit. Additionally, I really don’t like epilogues that flash forward to the couple in old age. In fact, I think I hate that. I guess I’m more of a HFN girlie. If those things don't bother you, I highly recommend you check this out.
3.5/5
3.5/5
jlaselle88's review
2.0
Fell flat (slight spoiler)
1.5 stars ⭐️
Had a hard time connecting with this book. Didn’t feel the chemistry between the main characters.
The offenses of the best friend are crazy. Overstepping his bounds first as an employee going over the CEOS head after he said to not pursue the acquisition and then to blackmail him and the girl for said acquisition all to be rewarded the company being handed over to him plus other things. Major side eye. Red flags abound.
That friendship would be over. That’s not the kinda thing a few punches and a flimsy apology can make up for what he did. That wasn’t a small mistake. And then to say that’s still your bff and expect your girl to be comfortable around this person amongst other things. Yeah no.
1.5 stars ⭐️
Had a hard time connecting with this book. Didn’t feel the chemistry between the main characters.
The offenses of the best friend are crazy. Overstepping his bounds first as an employee going over the CEOS head after he said to not pursue the acquisition and then to blackmail him and the girl for said acquisition all to be rewarded the company being handed over to him plus other things. Major side eye. Red flags abound.
That friendship would be over. That’s not the kinda thing a few punches and a flimsy apology can make up for what he did. That wasn’t a small mistake. And then to say that’s still your bff and expect your girl to be comfortable around this person amongst other things. Yeah no.
no2camels's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-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? No
3.75
#AudioInColor
#24for24
The narrators—Jacob Morgan and Mari—were superb
#24for24
The narrators—Jacob Morgan and Mari—were superb
readers_together's review
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
1_romance_reader's review
5.0
Lucy Eden.. Queen of steam and one of my favorite new writers. I really like her writing style. She has a way of telling a story and drawing you in
Her latest release is Cherishing the Goddess. It was originally written as a novella and has now been rewritten into a full length novel.
Calypso and Alexander were amazing together. Their journey wasn’t easy or perfect, but their chemistry and love for one another was undeniable
The writing was excellent, the plot engaging, and the characters were unforgettable. It was funny, it was emotional and it was sexy as hell.
The book was absolutely fantastic and would make the perfect summer read.
Her latest release is Cherishing the Goddess. It was originally written as a novella and has now been rewritten into a full length novel.
Calypso and Alexander were amazing together. Their journey wasn’t easy or perfect, but their chemistry and love for one another was undeniable
The writing was excellent, the plot engaging, and the characters were unforgettable. It was funny, it was emotional and it was sexy as hell.
The book was absolutely fantastic and would make the perfect summer read.
yalomi's review against another edition
2.0
Let me get this straight: My best friend and right hand man blackmailed my woman's father into selling his resort(that i promised not to buy) with her naked pics. I forgave him, then I gave him my company. I know my wife's still not comfortable with him, and with reason, but he's still my bff. For some weird reason my wife convinced his girlfriend to marry him after she found out what he did to us(my wife, her father & me) and now I'm just waiting for my wife to pop-out a boy so that I can name him after my scum of a "best friend". INSANITY!
claracavanaugh's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
theaccidentalromanceblogger's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Alexander Wolfe has been staying for a few weeks incognito at The Sterling, a luxury resort in Barbados. He's been trying to buy it for some time but the owner won't budge. While there as Mr. Underhill, he meets a beautiful and fascinating woman and is completely smitten. Much to his surprise, when he finally has a meeting with the owner, he finds out that she is his daughter. And she proceeds to hand his ass to him on platter, annihilating him in what he hoped would be a fruitful meeting.
He's never felt this way before and is willing to forego the buy to pursue a relationship with her. There seems to be very strong reason why The Sterlings won't part the resort (one he can't seem to find out), but he respects her wishes and backs down completely. As for his partner, not so much, and the couple's future together is put in jeopardy.
This is a beautiful "island romance" and I fell in love with Calypso and Alex. The author also deals with some heavy subjects here: losing a spouse/parent to early onset Alzheimer's, and also how women of color are seen as "exotic", being either turned into sex objects or not being taken seriously at all. I really liked how the author dealt with these issues in the book. I'll definitely be reading more from her.
Narration: this is one of the @audioincolor audiobooks and I'm so happy it introduced me to a new wonderful narrator, Mari, who voices the feisty Calypso. Her partner is Jacob Morgan, who y'all know I'm basically a card-carrying stan for (joking..., just a regular SANE, unhinged fan lol). They both killed it with all the accents and kid voices, bringing the island to us. Highly recommend!
BTW: I loved the 25-year jump in the epilogue and the Spotify playlist at the end of the book. I suggest you download that first and read/listen to the book with an added soundtrack.
Possible Triggers: spouse/parent with Alzheimer's, women of color portrayed as "exotic"
ezichinny's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
3.5 stars Family, Love and Business don’t always mix well
I love stories that feature families who love each other and protect their legacies for future generations. Both main characters were legacy children trying to do right by their families business. I wonder if that’s why they fell so hard and fast for each other.
Callie was trying to show her dad that she was ready to be at the helm of the family’s hotel business while Alex was trying to buy the hotel from under them. They were enemies in business but kindred spirits in love. It made for a tense and sort of angsty read because I knew Callie and Alex would have to make some really hard choices.
The story flowed well and chemistry was palpable. These two had NO problem in the sex department just in the professional arena. I do wish it wasn’t insta-love because the physical part felt rushed.
Callie and Alex were likable characters so I was rooting for them to last.
The twist with the mom was both emotional and educational. It worked well within the love story. I’m glad I tried this book after hearing it from the audio in color Instagram. I really liked it.
I love stories that feature families who love each other and protect their legacies for future generations. Both main characters were legacy children trying to do right by their families business. I wonder if that’s why they fell so hard and fast for each other.
Callie was trying to show her dad that she was ready to be at the helm of the family’s hotel business while Alex was trying to buy the hotel from under them. They were enemies in business but kindred spirits in love. It made for a tense and sort of angsty read because I knew Callie and Alex would have to make some really hard choices.
The story flowed well and chemistry was palpable. These two had NO problem in the sex department just in the professional arena. I do wish it wasn’t insta-love because the physical part felt rushed.
Callie and Alex were likable characters so I was rooting for them to last.
The twist with the mom was both emotional and educational. It worked well within the love story. I’m glad I tried this book after hearing it from the audio in color Instagram. I really liked it.