A review by marissaisbooked
Was I Ever Real by Naomi Loud

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’ve slapped a man before, but never have I wished I’d had the opportunity to do it in a sexual scenario more than after reading this. Omfgggg

I love Connor so much. The mouth on him 😅 the chemistry between Connor and Lenix was so so good, I ate up every second of this. 

Naomi’s writing is so beautiful and just makes you feel all the feels. Horny and sad truly should be their tagline. 

This a bit darker than Was I Ever Here, so be sure to check TWs (do that anyway).

Tropes/Highlights:
  • He’s an organized crime boss
  • She escaped a cult led by her dad
  • Who did this to you
  • Forced proximity
  • Alphahole
  • Marriage of convenience
  • Strong FMC

⚠️Check TWs⚠️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

This review isn’t quite as eloquent as my review for Was I Ever Here, but I think Connor and his mustache caused my brain to short circuit 😂