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josefiend's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
desertlover's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS
I am little torn about this one. For most of the book, I did not feel an emotional connection to Zoe/Aiden's relationship. Even though it was fake, the chemistry felt off. I adored all the secondary characters and thought the grief issue was well done. In the end, I was content with the story. On to the finale.
I am little torn about this one. For most of the book, I did not feel an emotional connection to Zoe/Aiden's relationship. Even though it was fake, the chemistry felt off. I adored all the secondary characters and thought the grief issue was well done. In the end, I was content with the story. On to the finale.
hollypolly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
becs_books1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rhymeswithshmo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
peytonm's review against another edition
5.0
Zoe is such a well-drawn character. Her past as a cutthroat lawyer, her friendship with Kit and Greer, her relationship with Aiden - Kate Clayborn really excels at giving her characters nuance and humanity. And this entry in the series has one of my favorite tropes - fake dating!
julie2525's review against another edition
4.0
3.5, serious, romance-focused, about moving on; CW: death of a sibling
sdelcharco's review against another edition
4.0
A solid 4 star. I really cared about the characters and was rooting for them. Caution for some open door scenes.
sungmemoonstruck's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
A deeply felt enemies to lovers romance, an emotional look at trauma and the slow, thorny process of healing, and a beautiful portrait of friendship and the power of letting people love you for all your bad parts too. There's a lot of messiness in this book but there's a lot of grace too and possibly one of the best confessions of love I've read in ages. I'm not normally super into quiet, brooding heroes but Clayborn brings a complexity and care to Aiden that made me buy completely into his and Zoe's argumentative, affectionate dynamic. I also love the way she writes about friendship and Zoe, Kit, and Greer's deep and loving bond, which for me shines just as brightly as the romance does.
caitdrisc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0