★★★★★ 3
Writing was decent, characters were decent, the plot was decent, and the spice was excellent
Format: Kindle
TL;DR: 3 stars, writing was decent, characters were decent, the plot was decent, and the spice was excellent.
This is the second book I have read by Stone. I thought it was pretty mediocre with everything except the spice.
The writing was okay, it wasn’t terribly descriptive or informative. I really hate how Stone constantly has the characters ask questions in their heads after a conversation. I don’t think that is a very good writing mechanism, and she does it frequently.
The characters were fine. I don’t think they developed all that well. Jade seemed to work through her issues with her predatory professor, but it still seemed like she was a bit harsh afterward. Simone seemed to be pretty much the same all the way through. She was just less restrained at the end.
The plot was fine, it wasn’t anything to call home about. It just seemed like a poorly developed mechanism to get the MCs together. The third act breakup was terrible. If you think someone is the love of your life, and they do something wrong that upsets you, then you don’t just run away. You work on it with them if they are willing. Simone was extremely apologetic and wanted to work through it was Jade, but Jade walked away. I honestly think that Jade was the one that should have tried to mend it because she was the one who walked away after Simone tried to work it out.
The spice was very good in my opinion. I love a book with positive BDSM material. This book did not disappoint in that regard. The aftercare was also phenomenal.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you want spice with a low plot line and character development.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
