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289 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If this is the author’s debut - well done. Novellas are tricky to get the right balance of plot and characterization, especially when the characters haven’t been developed in a full-length novel, but I found the flow and content of Margo & Henry’s arc perfect.
Henry was absolutely lovely, and his love for Margo was marshmallow fluff.
“You are—the sun to me…you are all the light and joy in the world, and I am good at nothing so much as watching you from a distance.”
Margo was a fun heroine - I think the novella was the right length for her hellion ways. Any longer might have been too over the top, but this was the right amount for her to develop and “grow up” as she mentions.
Anyways, super cute, quick read that can be found for free from the author’s website.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Car accident, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I loved the slice of office life and all of its mundanity contrasted with the incredibly steamy mate bond. Janice’s narration was fun and Khent was such a shy sweetie, I wish we had gotten some of his POV.
There were a few odd scenes that made me go “huh, how?!?” (size difference & banging on a window ledge, for example) but it wasn’t too egregious to make me enjoy it any less.
Anyways, it’s a great little palate cleanser for fans of instalove, cinnamon roll heroes, high steam, and quirky quips.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn’t think Ian & Beth were developed enough or had enough chemistry, and their sex scenes were very basic and almost…off putting in their monotony.
Sad to say it just fell a bit flat overall and I think it’s a 2.5 ⭐️ read for me.
Graphic: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, Torture, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
2.25
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
3.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0