look I grabbed this series as a random Kobo+ read for my flights that looked like it had tropes that I find enjoyable & entertaining. BUT OH MY GOD THlook I grabbed this series as a random Kobo+ read for my flights that looked like it had tropes that I find enjoyable & entertaining. BUT OH MY GOD THE CHOKEHOLD THIS ENDED UP HAVING ON ME.
Devoured. Obsessed. I want to read the other series but I fear I may have started with the GOAT with Cas and Ian :/ ...more
Just binging kobo+ reads on my long ass flights. Writing this though is how I find out this is book 8 in an anthology. That might explain the weird tiJust binging kobo+ reads on my long ass flights. Writing this though is how I find out this is book 8 in an anthology. That might explain the weird time jump with minimal info? But also maybe not, it’s a common trend in these styles lolol ...more
In summary: - post alien/human wars where sexy aliens win - ordinary girl has to pretend to be the presidents daughter and marry one of the alien warrioIn summary: - post alien/human wars where sexy aliens win - ordinary girl has to pretend to be the presidents daughter and marry one of the alien warriors as part of the treaty - he fucks. hard.
Well after my audiobook re-read, figure it's time to write a more proper review ("proper" being used loosely here) considering I have minimum 5 copiesWell after my audiobook re-read, figure it's time to write a more proper review ("proper" being used loosely here) considering I have minimum 5 copies of this book on my shelf right now ...more
the formula of already having a very fast paced book and then squeezing a minimum of 3 (arguably unnecessary) new conflicts in in the last 4 chapters the formula of already having a very fast paced book and then squeezing a minimum of 3 (arguably unnecessary) new conflicts in in the last 4 chapters makes me laugh, BUT APPARENTLY I JUST EAT THAT SHIT UP. ...more
“� I want to know you. I want to know what you like, what you hate–even if it’s me� I want to love what you love, even if it’s extinct.�
This line
“� I want to know you. I want to know what you like, what you hate–even if it’s me� I want to love what you love, even if it’s extinct.�
This line are you fucking kidding me. I am about to go extinct.
I’ll start by saying it has been a long time since a romcom novel has made me feel this way. I’ve struggled with feeling motivated to read over the past few months due to brain overload and no books really lighting that spark in me� UNTIL THIS, which I devoured in a day and has put the “joy-of-reading� back in my life.
Forget Me Not is a second-chance romance that features: - he-falls-first (& hard) - Grumpy/sunshine - a fmc with HBIC energy & running her own business - spice!! - a hot man running a floral business!!
“Love is like the wind. It will come and go. Weddings are just a party.�
The first character we meet is Ama Torres, a wedding planner who doesn’t believe in long term love (both likely a by-product of having a mother who’s been married 16 times). After leaving a large-scale wedding business three years prior to go out on her own Ama has just landed the “big one�, the wedding event that will put her on the map and open endless opportunities for her. The catch? Her clients are dead set on their florist� Elliot Bloom. Who also just happens to be Ama’s ex, who she hasn’t seen since they broke up over two years ago.
Elliot Bloom is a brooding, rude, tall, dark-haired, floral-tattooed, man who refuses to do things halfway (that includes relationships). After dropping out of architecture school to take over his family’s floral business after his father has fallen ill, Elliott’s life is thrown another curve ball when this short woman in 6-inch stilettos comes into his shop in hopes of using his services in an upcoming wedding she is planning. Despite a disastrous first meeting, featuring some flowers with less than complimentary meanings, Elliott quickly finds himself caught up in the hurricane that is headstrong, ambitious Ama Torres and soon their lives become entwined beyond “strictly-business�.
One of my favourite aspects of this book was that it is told using a parallel narrative. The first is told from Ama’s perspective as we follow her working with Elliott for the first time since their break-up. The second is Elliot’s perspective, three years prior, to when he first met Ama and when they first got together. This set-up truly worked so well for this story and these characters. Each narrative worked to show the respective characters personality, goals, and fears. Additionally, being able to see each character from the others POV, but from different points in time, really helped ground this relationship for me and understand what the other characters were likely feeling in each moment, without the need of their POV for that time.
I split my reading between the audiobook and the ebook. If you are into audiobooks, I would recommend this one. There is a male and female narrator for each POV, and I think having this read to me really upped the comedic aspect. I was cackling while listening to this. Also something about listening to the inner thoughts of Elliot as he released in his pants after some relatively quick heavy petting because he’s just so attracted to Ama had me rolling.
In summary, A GOD DAMN DELIGHT. So, if this sounds like something you’d enjoy. Read it. It doesn’t come out until July 12th but put in on your TBR, or pre-order it now!
Disclaimer: I received the ALC from Librofm and the eARC from Forever publishing via Netgalley.
Spoiler-ish but I just have to say it**** As soon as Ama said he had a new tattoo I knew what it was but it STILL KNOCKED ME ON MY ASS WHEN HE EXPLAINED IT.
“They-re the ones that I can’t have. Ones that can’t be used in arrangements, can’t be kept in the shop. Ones that are likely to disappear before I can love them.�
Fkafdjkhgbahjlfd ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? Someone add Elliott Bloom to the list of fictional men that have raised my bar WAY TOO HIGH.
- really cool premise, just not the best execution - I liked all the references to fairytales and lore, although the flower⭐️⭐️⭐️�
bullet point review:
- really cool premise, just not the best execution - I liked all the references to fairytales and lore, although the flowery language of the bridegroom could be a bit much at times - couldn't care less about the bridegroom. As soon as we got Azure's POV every time we switched back to him I was disappointed - very accurate & jarring depiction of a toxic friendship - if I didn't listen to the audiobook for this one I doubt I would've finished it - when I was in it I was in it, but as soon as I had to stop, I didn't really think of it again. I was intrigued, but it didn't pull me in enough to make me want to just sit down & devour it - I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS!! MANY OF THEM!!
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