I was into it until I wasn't anymore. The book is just too long, and I lost patience with Emery. Her whole quirky main character syndrome is dialed waI was into it until I wasn't anymore. The book is just too long, and I lost patience with Emery. Her whole quirky main character syndrome is dialed way the fuck up in the second half and it's just too much. Like a person like that in real life would be just sooooo exhausting to be around....more
I gave it two stars just because I read it. But I hated every single character in this book. Everyone. Raven is pathetic and manipulative. Ares is waaaaI gave it two stars just because I read it. But I hated every single character in this book. Everyone. Raven is pathetic and manipulative. Ares is waaaay too overbearing and crossing boundaries left and right. Hannah is a caricature of a person by the end of the book. Raven's parents are awful. Ares's grandma is absolutely THE WORST. The shit she put everyone through only to be still regarded as a wise matriarch instead of a freaking psychopath is truly the icing on top of this wreck.
I hated everyone and I still read it. Part of it is that even tough every single character in this book sucks, I do appreciate how open and communicative Ares and Raven were with each other. The moment of honesty and moment of grace deal they had going between them really saved the story (as much as it could be saved), and I really liked that there was no useless angst and miscommunication between them, otherwise I wouldn't be able to finish reading this book....more
I was ready to hate this book. Especially because all the teen angst I had to go through for the first third of the book. I.did.not.sign.up.for.a.freaI was ready to hate this book. Especially because all the teen angst I had to go through for the first third of the book. I.did.not.sign.up.for.a.freaking.YA.novel. And I resent that I was submitted to that. Some strategically placed flashbacks would've worked just as fine. So strike one: too much YA for my taste.
Strike two: Lauren. I swear she's borderline psychotic. Why is it that every heroine in these supposed romcoms has to be a lunatic? For comedic effect? You do know that you can have funny dialogues and inner monologues without making your heroine seem like somebody who would need to have their therapist on speed dial? Just saying.
The only saving grace was Beau. I liked his cool and swagger and dedication and commitment. He was actually quite dreamy in the end. My point is, I was ready to hate the book but Beau made it tolerable. If you're really set on reading this book, by all means, be my guest, just remember that you'll have to suffer for a long while to get to the goodies....more
So freaking cheesy. Seriously, the epilogue had me cringing. Honestly, I'm struggling to understand what people loved so much, because for me this bookSo freaking cheesy. Seriously, the epilogue had me cringing. Honestly, I'm struggling to understand what people loved so much, because for me this book was an exercise in frustration. If I start listing all the things that annoyed me while I was reading, I'll just get annoyed again. Just trust me, the heroine is lame, the hero is lame, the conflict is lame, the epilogue is lame, this is just laaaaaame. Man, I'm angry....more
When I started reading this, I thought it would be 5 star read for me. It had all the makings of one. Super cute hero, confident heroine and laugh outWhen I started reading this, I thought it would be 5 star read for me. It had all the makings of one. Super cute hero, confident heroine and laugh out loud scenes. Yo, this book is hilarious! But there is one major problem that ruined this book for me. Okay, aside from the talking peen, which is overused and not even funny anymore, Holly was slutshaming herself so bad, my god, it was unbearable to my gentle, love yourself and fuck what people think of you, feminist heart. She was so hung up on the fact that she had a one night stand, as if it was the worst thing a woman could do. And that was not okay for me. She was just crazy to be honest. Not the good kind either....more
In many ways Midnight Revenge reminded me of the movie Sicario.Man, that movie. I don't think I'll ever be ablOh you bet your asses I'm about to rant.
In many ways Midnight Revenge reminded me of the movie Sicario.Man, that movie. I don't think I'll ever be able to watch it again. They share the gruesome background, the difficult subjects they approach, a hardened main character, who's seen too much shit in his life to be fazed by anything good or bad happening around him, action so intense you're constantly on the edge of your seat, biting your nails, waiting for whatever happens next. Unlike Sicario, the amount of pathetic in this book is to damn high.
I should probably say that objectively, Midnight Revenge deserves 3, even 4 stars. But the truth is, I didn't like it and I don't want to read it ever again, too.
I wasn't sold on the love between the MC's and I wasn't sold on D's sudden change of heart, and even freakier, a complete 180 change in character after just a couple of fucks. For the life of me, I couldn't tell what was so special about Sofia (except her magical vagina) he fell for, and that we should care about. It was not her looks, because as we've seen from previous books (and even this one), D has always had gorgeous women throwing themselves at him. It's definitely not her smarts because lol what smarts? (view spoiler)[Long story short, D was off to negotiate the release of his friend, who was being held hostage by Mendez, an insane sex trafficker (Mendez holds a huuuge grudge on D, because he killed his son). D arranges for pregnant (with his baby) Sofia to go home, and is off to deal with Mendez. Sofia, in "misguided concern" (oh I loled hard at that one), decides that no way a very experienced soldier, who does extractions for a living and has years of experience in all sorts of covert ops behind him, not to mention who has worked undercover with Mendez himself- that he couldn't possibly know what he's getting himself into, so she, pregnant as she is, chases after him so she could stop him. Her stupidity and recklessness got them in a very fucked situation, but it's okay, because that way D got an insight into her bravery and what she's made of, because she mouthed off Mendez a couple of times. [image] (hide spoiler)]
Sofia does have redeeming qualities; she's assertive, has zero tolerance for bullshit, call-em-as-she-see-em type of gal. I wish the story was based on that part of her character, rather than her magical vagina. The way I see it, she is not special, she is convenient. Any woman who came along could've persuaded him to look her in the eyes while they're fucking, and lo and behold, he'd start catching the feels. Because that's what their whole connection is based on. It's all very shallow and I didn't care for it one moment.
Oh and btw, I have had it with Liam and Sully! Their story is now dragging for three or four books, without any progress at all and I'm sick of it! I swear, Imma cut somebody if have to read a word more about their strained and ruined friendship, how Liam is straight but he has the hots for his gorgeous, handsome male friend, how Sullivan wants to fuck him, but then really doesn't. I'm sooooo done with this. I don't give a fuck what happens with them anymore.
Well, this was a disappointment. I had really low expectations from the start, and it's still a fucking disappointment. I love this series and I really hope this is just a rough patch and it'll get it's mojo back soon and start being awesome again....more
You know what, I give up. I don't have the patience or will to continue reading this book.
Not so long ago, I read The Catching Kind and was completelyYou know what, I give up. I don't have the patience or will to continue reading this book.
Not so long ago, I read The Catching Kind and was completely charmed by the book. Days after I was still high on that book, remembering the things in the story that made me laugh or giggle or swoon. The reason I'm bringing this up is that The Hooker and the Hermit is basically The Catching Kind with different names and a pathetic heroine.
I know the premise for both of these books isn't exactly original, but when there's so much similarities between the plots, then I don't want to waste my time on something that fades in comparison to the book I've enjoyed and loved.
I won't say don't read it, but I'll strongly suggest and highly recommend you read the infinitely better The Catching Kind....more
Except for boring me out of my mind, I can't find anything wrong with this book. The characters were okay, the plot was okay, the sex scenes were okayExcept for boring me out of my mind, I can't find anything wrong with this book. The characters were okay, the plot was okay, the sex scenes were okay, the ending was cheesy, the conversations were cheesy and awkward.
Is like every book I was looking forward to this year gonna suck?...more
Some spoilers ahead, so consider yourself forewarned.
Oh where to begin...
I suppose the beginning was not that bad. The characters were a little bit flSome spoilers ahead, so consider yourself forewarned.
Oh where to begin...
I suppose the beginning was not that bad. The characters were a little bit flat, but it was interesting enough. Cheesy, but readable. The part when they kiss for the first time was hilarious. I'm not really sure if it was intended, but still.
But then, as Daphne became increasingly pathetic with every chapter, and Simon became an even bigger asshole, the book was quickly turning from readable to insufferable.
And then it culminated.
So Daphne's biggest wish in life is to marry and have children. I understand that women in the past were brought up with only that purpose, but in many HR novels, while the heroines do want marriage, they are also more than just that. The defining feature of Daphne's character is her wish to marry and have children. Like she doesn't exist beyond that. While I personally, don't feel like Daphne, I would respect her dreams if she had any other aspirations in life. Anything at all.
So Daphne, limited twit that she is, decides to take advantage of her drunk and sleeping husband, even though the night before they had a HUUUGE fight about how Simon doesn't want to be a father. And I can't even. How is that okay?! Of course he would run away!! The man was sleeping, he was not a consenting adult in that. That scene made my blood boil. It's considered ungentlemanly and dishonorable when a man takes advantage of drunk woman, but when a woman does it, it's okay? The worst thing is, Simon felt betrayed and Daphne didn't even understand that what she did was terribly wrong like what the fuck?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Girl, you were not that sheltered.
So anyway, after that scene I lost any interest I had left for this book and for the characters. But the book has pretty high ratings here on GR, so it seems that a lot of people don't mind rape if it's done by the female character liked it. Read and decide for yourself....more
Starting this book and getting well into it, I thought wow, the book gods have been very merciful with me lately, because this was the third NA I've bStarting this book and getting well into it, I thought wow, the book gods have been very merciful with me lately, because this was the third NA I've been reading that didn't suck. That was all up until 70%.
Truth be told it wasn't perfect before, but somehow I managed to tolerate Reese's overly cheery and quirky personality and her holier-than-thou attitude. At times she had an amusing inner voice that got me interested in this book in the first place and wanting to know what happens next. Then these appeared:
“I think I fell for you the moment I heard you laugh across the campus courtyard. When I looked over and saw you, I knew. You were something different. Something incredible. I knew from that first glance that nothing was ever going to be the same again. You were…a complete game changer. Even when I realized you were sitting with Eva and might be like her, I didn’t care. I wanted to know everything about you.”
“I didn’t stop so I could have you. I know I can never have you.”
"I could never deserve you. You’re too good for me. You’re out of my reach."
"You are so strong. You are so amazing. You are…everything"
Statements like these make me gag. Suddenly we took a turn into Cheesytown and no one thought to warn me. There is more, in case you wondered.
“I love you too.” Mason choked out a sound and then shook his head. “You…No. You shouldn’t.” I touched the side of his face. “But I do.”
"I turned my face to the side and saw his heart reflecting through the stained-glass windows of his gorgeous gray eyes. "<-- this one made lol hard
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I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure I would ROFL if a guy told me this:
"You’re the warm sun that shines when everything else is dark,” he went on, lifting his hands to rest them against the wall on either side of my face. “A smile and a hug in a roomful of disapproval. You’re…” Wincing, he pressed his forehead against mine. “You’re everything.”
But you know, this is just me not being receptive to corny proclamations. The deal breaker for me was the whole slut shaming that got increasingly pronounced towards the ending and Reese's bashing of older women. That was not cool. It started bothering me so much, I had a hard time finishing this. I get it, part of it stemmed from jealousy because Mason slept with all these women for money, but Reese was very hateful and suddenly her quirkiness started looking more like insanity. Her treatment of her cousin, Eva, left a lot to be desired, too.
Price of a Kiss had a promising start, but an awful ending. I personally, wouldn't recommend it, but it's got a high average rating and a lot of fans, so don't take my opinion too strictly....more
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