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lexi_charles's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The story is enjoyable and I was surprised by how much I came to like Johan and his relationship with Lucas. I'm not sure Nya was well-developed as a character for me to see why Johan would be drawn to her. Nya's defining personality traits seem to be that she's nice and shy/sheltered... and that's about it. Despite her father having chided her all her life for "dreaming big," I don't think we ever got a sense of what her talents, interests, and dreams were. Despite saying that she didn't want to be defined by her relationship with Johan, I felt like that's exactly where she ends up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Colonisation
intensej's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was just too cringe for me. In the middle of a sex scene, Nya literally says "peach emoji" because she can't say the real word aloud. I had a hard time seeing any chemistry between the two characters. I did like watching the relationship between Johan and his younger brother evolve. This can be read as a standalone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
20sidedbi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book blew me away. So much more than just a romance. Incredible representation: Black, African, bisexual, non-binary... And more! The main characters were complex, believable, relatable in surprising ways, and didn't draw out the tension between them for sake of ***DRAMA!*** Incredible. (Epilogue was a bit of a letdown though... Just skip it.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Colonisation
mochoa037's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, and Death of parent
Minor: Colonisation
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
wren_rainbow's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
*Squeals* I am so happy for Nya!!!! Seeing her growth in self confidence and spreading her wings has been a joy to read. Seeing her from ‘A Princess in Theory’ to now makes my heart burst with joy. The romance was sweet and the sex scenes were great! And I appreciate so much that this wasn’t a black women solves the white love interests issues and fixes him trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief
idreamofdragons's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Alyssa Cole knocks it out of the park again with another thrilling romance that delivers a heartfelt message of self love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Alyssa Cole once again is able to weave discussions on mental health with a thrilling romance that can't help but leave you in a good mood.aqtbenz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I love Alyssa Cole. 4.25 stars.
Y’all know those books where you smile as you open it because you’re so happy to be with the characters? This is one of those. Alyssa Cole writes such beautiful, complex, healthy romances. Johan and Nya support each other and challenge each other to be the best versions of themselves, and damn does Cole show how sexy consent is. I think Portia is my favorite female lead of this trilogy, but Johan is my favorite male lead ❤️
This is my first completed read for Romanceathon! This accomplished the challenge of reading your favorite trope - mine is fake dating!
Y’all know those books where you smile as you open it because you’re so happy to be with the characters? This is one of those. Alyssa Cole writes such beautiful, complex, healthy romances. Johan and Nya support each other and challenge each other to be the best versions of themselves, and damn does Cole show how sexy consent is. I think Portia is my favorite female lead of this trilogy, but Johan is my favorite male lead ❤️
This is my first completed read for Romanceathon! This accomplished the challenge of reading your favorite trope - mine is fake dating!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content