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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
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it was amazing
bookshelves: anticipated-2025-releases, romance-tbr, wishlist

My For You Page has been full of mixed reviews for this book and I would just like to say that I absolutely LOVED and ADORED this book!!! I think there are two sides to some of the reviews, you get the more fluffy romance girlies that feel that this one was too spicy, and then you get the dark romance lovers, and spicy girlies that felt like this was disappointing. Both opinions are valid, however, I went into this with zero expectation knowing only the blurb and seeing the suggestive cover, which I think was just the best way to go with it. Because this book was unexpectedly spicy with a kinky twist to it (but yes very tame compared to most darker romance books, so if you go into this expecting that level of spice you will be disappointed). But this book was about so much MORE than all of that. But also, I'm sorry some of Lukas' lines were some of the hottest shit I have ever read! And I stand by that fully!

“I’m going to teach you the way I like it. You want to learn, don’t you?�


Scarlett's character was hands down one of the most relatable characters that I have read in such a long time. I loved her avoidant tendencies, her slight social awkwardness, and ability to blend into the background and be a bit of a wallflower at times. Because I related so hard on so many levels, so I think for that reason this book really resonated for me. Scarlett was for the girls that feel like they're doing the most but also never enough, and feel like they will never completely fit in.

“I take several deep, calming breaths, and change into my suit. I may be at my worst, but I can masquerade as someone who’s doing perfectly fucking fine."


“the more people are around us, the easier it becomes to make myself small.
A drop of water, lost in the chlorine�


Lukas motherfreaking Blomqvist!! The way he loved and treated Scarlett was the absolute embodiment of the phrase "to be loved is to be heard/seen." The way he listens to everything she says, coming down to even the smallest things! Ugh, my hearttt! He is for all the eldest daughters of the world!

“If anything, it’s more because of the way I am.�
“The way you are?�
“Just—my personality. Overachiever. Obsessive with wanting things to go my way. Hyper-controlled. Distant, sometimes. Basically, I know I come across as a stone-cold bitch, but—�
He laughs. Lukas straight-up, outright laughs.�
“What?� I ask.
He shakes his head. “You’re not cold, Scarlett,� he says. “You’re . . . soft.�
“I’m not soft.�
“You are with me.� His eyes meet mine. A dark, unflinching look that sands layer upon layer off me. “Maybe I make you soft.�


“Hey,� he says, soft. “I need to know what you need, Scarlett. And whether I can provide it for you.�


All in all, Deep End was a new favourite read of mine and I can't wait to get my book trophy for my shelf after reading it on my kindle! I highly highly recommend reading this I had the best time. The banter will have you giggling, Scarlett will feel like a love letter to the girls that never fit it in fully, and Lukas will have you blushing in no time.
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Reading Progress

December 20, 2024 – Shelved
December 20, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
January 11, 2025 – Shelved as: anticipated-2025-releases
January 11, 2025 – Shelved as: romance-tbr
January 11, 2025 – Shelved as: wishlist
February 11, 2025 – Started Reading
February 11, 2025 –
9.0% "Ooooo,I’m intrigueddd 👀"
February 11, 2025 –
18.0% "“So, we’re just . . . doing this?�
“Doing what?�
“Openly acknowledging that we know way too much about each other’s sexual preferences every time we meet?�
“Unless it bothers you. Would you like me to pretend I don’t know about your perversions?�
“You’re just as much of a perv as I am.�
“Oh, no.�
My eyebrow lifts.
“Way more,� he adds. “I guarantee it.�

THE BANTER!!"
February 11, 2025 –
23.0% "The way that I am giggling and kicking my feet right now 😚🤭"
February 12, 2025 –
37.0% "“You want to learn, don’t you?�
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February 13, 2025 –
67.0% "Hmmm…Pen acts too chill for my liking and after that warning from Carissa�"
February 13, 2025 –
70.0% "Okay never mind, turns out I’m just a deeply distrusting person when it comes to reading books after reading way too much fantasy and plot twists 😌😂. Sorry Pen!"
February 13, 2025 –
82.0% "Renaming his contact to LUKAS SCARLETT agh I love this man"
February 13, 2025 –
90.0% "I’m telling you something about Pen just rubs me the wrong way"
February 13, 2025 –
92.0% "I knew Pen was going to do this. I take back my sorry, she’s a brat!"
February 13, 2025 – Finished Reading

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