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dkreading's review against another edition
4.0
This one was rough! It started out pretty fun but quickly turned darker as the jilted fiancé starts to realize how emotionally abusive his ex is. The plot moves from the fling with feelings to unpacking all the gaslighting and abuse. Meanwhile, his new love interest is dealing with his own repressed trauma and it's a lot. A happy ending but god I hated every second with the abuser and kept going "how is he still getting away with this?!"
and_then_there_were_none's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
renaereads93's review against another edition
4.0
Up in Flames is an emotional romance between Firefighter Sanden and EMT Remi. I really enjoyed the unique premise of this story with Remi being left at the alter and Sanden offering his support and condolences tags along on what would have been Remi's honeymoon. Sanden is a kind, thoughtful and supportive friend who gives Remi the space and time to process this traumatic experience.
Another great aspect of this story is Sanden's hidden crush on Remi. Sanden kept his feelings hidden for three years, so Remi's discovery ranges from genuine shock, surprise, and glee, which was fun to see play out. Their relationship is a great blend of comfort, endless support, and kindness. They are really a great pair.
Along with the great premise and relationship between Sanden and Remi, this story also tackles some challenging subjects including unresolved trauma and domestic abuse. I was surprised at the emotional depth this story took. These topics are difficult to tackle and seeing Remi and Sanden confront their demons and find appropriate help and healing was well done.
Overall this is a wonderful story that has so much heart while focusing greatly on mental health and support. Remi and Sanden are so perfect together, making their HEA so beautiful to finally see.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
Another great aspect of this story is Sanden's hidden crush on Remi. Sanden kept his feelings hidden for three years, so Remi's discovery ranges from genuine shock, surprise, and glee, which was fun to see play out. Their relationship is a great blend of comfort, endless support, and kindness. They are really a great pair.
Along with the great premise and relationship between Sanden and Remi, this story also tackles some challenging subjects including unresolved trauma and domestic abuse. I was surprised at the emotional depth this story took. These topics are difficult to tackle and seeing Remi and Sanden confront their demons and find appropriate help and healing was well done.
Overall this is a wonderful story that has so much heart while focusing greatly on mental health and support. Remi and Sanden are so perfect together, making their HEA so beautiful to finally see.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
escade's review against another edition
4.0
Cute! I’d probably reread it. Not much actual fireman drama just a little prior trauma for one of the leads and then actual relationship trauma for the other. They work it out though!
luciecamille's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.5
kayetaz's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
1.5 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Format: audiobook
Narration: 🎤🎤🎤🎤/5
I truly need to learn to DNF, because I shelved this months ago and I have no idea why I picked it back up.
This was just so OTT that the characters read more like caricatures than people. Remy is the victimest victim. Sanden is the heroest hero. Their background stories and everything else about them were so dramatic and ridiculous. And despite all the therapy and time apart and everything else, they literally learned nothing. No character development in sight.
I don’t want to say I hated this because I don’t really care enough about any of it for that, but if I never think about this book again it’ll be too soon.
juliafrat's review
3.0
i believe i have precisely no thoughts or feelings about this book. i haven’t thought about it for a single second since i finished it.
rawiecasualreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
sharingthebooklove's review against another edition
5.0
Oh wow!! This book is part of the Sadenverse but is different ..not hockey, not sweet and fluffy!
It is Sanden and Remy's story who we have met in prior books but this is a standalone!
Let me say read the content warnings as this book deals beautifully with some heavy topics.
And well I wanted to hurt the ex so bad for all his a$$holishnesh but the resolution that Saxon and Eden gave him was sufficient!
Sanden and Remy have a journey yo their HEA which can be quite heavy in parts but there is also love, laughter, happiness and healing and of course hot moments!
It is Sanden and Remy's story who we have met in prior books but this is a standalone!
Let me say read the content warnings as this book deals beautifully with some heavy topics.
And well I wanted to hurt the ex so bad for all his a$$holishnesh but the resolution that Saxon and Eden gave him was sufficient!
Sanden and Remy have a journey yo their HEA which can be quite heavy in parts but there is also love, laughter, happiness and healing and of course hot moments!
fromthefoxhole's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent