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duhitskatie's review
4.0
Thank you to the author for the free book in exchange for a review.
I don’t typically like to read a lot of BDSM books. It’s usually not my style. But I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I liked that both characters build a bond over exploring BDSM than one already aware of it. The FMC had fantasies about it but she never really explored it before. It added another layer to the romance that they were childhood friends and already had feelings for each other. If I had any issue with the book it was how the MMC treated her when the book started. I felt she kind of just took it because of her feelings for him. I don’t really like the whole I’m not good enough for you trope or my brother’s best friend. Despite those tropes I still loved the plot and the chemistry the characters had. The pace was done well and the smut wasn’t too much. The author writes really good tension but still gave you the scene she was leading up to. I feel like in any book that’s really hard to do. Either it’s too rushed or it takes forever. Finding that balance is difficult and I was pleased with the results. There was no crazy drama for plot sake and it ended in a way that makes sense. I enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading the next one.
I don’t typically like to read a lot of BDSM books. It’s usually not my style. But I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I liked that both characters build a bond over exploring BDSM than one already aware of it. The FMC had fantasies about it but she never really explored it before. It added another layer to the romance that they were childhood friends and already had feelings for each other. If I had any issue with the book it was how the MMC treated her when the book started. I felt she kind of just took it because of her feelings for him. I don’t really like the whole I’m not good enough for you trope or my brother’s best friend. Despite those tropes I still loved the plot and the chemistry the characters had. The pace was done well and the smut wasn’t too much. The author writes really good tension but still gave you the scene she was leading up to. I feel like in any book that’s really hard to do. Either it’s too rushed or it takes forever. Finding that balance is difficult and I was pleased with the results. There was no crazy drama for plot sake and it ended in a way that makes sense. I enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading the next one.
darktwistedreads's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It was alright. It was fairly short but some parts dragged.
Pros: I liked how Nick wanted to try the BDSM scene correctly and that he actually did research into it.
I liked how he made sure that Amelia was okay during those scenes and even the cuddling after as a form of aftercare.
He was very sweet to her.
Wasn't bad for the authors first published novel.
Cons: Some errors that drew me out of the story.
I hated Gen's behavior and didn't understand why she was even friends with her to begin with.
The confrontation with Cody seemed kinda pointless since nothing really became of it.
I didn't really feel a connection with the characters, and there came a time where I was just skimming the sex scenes because of how much of it there was.
There was so much that wasn't really explained even though it was mentioned. Like Gabe's fake girlfriend.. like why mention it at all if there was no explanation.
Didn't really like how meddling the grandmother was.
Pros: I liked how Nick wanted to try the BDSM scene correctly and that he actually did research into it.
I liked how he made sure that Amelia was okay during those scenes and even the cuddling after as a form of aftercare.
He was very sweet to her.
Wasn't bad for the authors first published novel.
Cons: Some errors that drew me out of the story.
I hated Gen's behavior and didn't understand why she was even friends with her to begin with.
The confrontation with Cody seemed kinda pointless since nothing really became of it.
I didn't really feel a connection with the characters, and there came a time where I was just skimming the sex scenes because of how much of it there was.
There was so much that wasn't really explained even though it was mentioned. Like Gabe's fake girlfriend.. like why mention it at all if there was no explanation.
Didn't really like how meddling the grandmother was.
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