Reviews with content warning for Physical abuse - Throttled

Do not read this book if you actually watch/follow F1. The glaring errors will take you out and just make you angry. Similar to historical or fantasy fiction, authors need to do large amounts of research to build a world to place their characters in. The details of the world matter, and while creative license can be taken now and again this was a bit much.

Honestly I would bet a LOT of money that the author probably binge watched Drive to Survive saw the drivers, skimmed the Wikipedia, and that was the only research done. Tattooed Jax basically modeled after tattooed Daniel Riccardo, German Liam is a younger version of German Sebastian Vettel or maybe Nico Hulkenberg, crimson Baldini is red Ferrari, etc. The very least maybe watch F1 for 1 year, watch the highlights and interviews, then write this book and publish it.

The writing was not good. The writing from the POV of the Spanish female main character is written as if she was American; which makes no sense at all. Also in what world and time can you describe A SPANISH WOMAN AND THE CITY OF MELBOURNE ‘EXOTIC’??? I almost DNFed right then and there.

The plot? I mean not much. Honestly it should probably only be a 50,000 word story. A lot of padding dragging the overall story. The 🌶, frankly AO3 authors can do so much better.

The funniest thing about this book is how the drivers talk to each other. They call each other ‘bro’ and not what it should be, ‘mate’. If you have a chance to spend a few weekends to watch some F1 interviews, you hear it over and over again.

I almost DNFed multiple times but I had to finish it for the sake of being able to say that I finished the book to write this review. There are so many more things I want to say but I’ll just rant it to my sister. Basically booktok lied to me and I don’t trust them anymore.

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tiffanylong's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

4.0

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chasejoychanise's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

It’s a solid book. Kept me enthralled throughout and has a great cast of characters. This is a great way to start of a series. I don’t have anything bad to say about this title. The main characters, Maya and Noah, are both grounded which makes their POVs realistic and relatable. Spice is present but not super extensive.

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moonlitreading_'s review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

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abbeyyallgood's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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kohanoyan's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

the book was a fun read and the pacing was enjoyable. the novel serves its purpose and i really enjoyed the story. some parts made me cringe but in a lovable way.

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lenavejar's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.5

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izzrose's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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