A review by goddess_eve21
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

I listened to the audio while following along in my physical copy ...

When this book was advertised, it was emphasized as "super spicy" ... "look it even has BDSM!"

Just no!

If you were clutching your pearls at this because you thought it was spicy, I would hate to know what you think of actual spice!

I listened to a YT'ber the day I finished this, talking about how they DNF'd because it was too spicy ... MA'AM! Were we reading the same book?

I was so disappointed, and still finished the book ... ONLY because taking away the way it was advertised, Lukas and Scarlett were okay. Some of the plot was still decent to follow.

I did love the therapist and Mei more than anything ... I love when things like this [the therapist] are normalized ... asking for help is okay. 

I think at this point, I am done with this author. If you love her, you are still my friend. For me, I just do not fully connect to her characters/romance approach.