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loving_books_and_art's review against another edition
2.0
Avevo sentito tanti bei pareri su questa serie che sentendomi in reading slump l'ho provata ad iniziare ma non è andata direi.
La Raven senza dubbio sa scrivere e la trama mi aveva incuriosito parecchio ma poi a leggere mi sono annoiata.
Io sarò cinica forse probabilmente più della protagonista inoltre non sono nemmeno una grande fan del romanticismo smielato e qui ho trovato discorsi su discorsi filosofici e pomposi sull'amore, più un protagonista che per il 70% del libro pareva uscito da un romanzo ottocentesco potete capire perché non mi è piaciuto insomma.
Inoltre non ho tifato la ship e già che è un romance...Tutti i personaggi portati avanti da Max hanno fatto sì che non sentissi per niente la sua propria personalità. Poi dà sempre del lei alla protagonista che ad una certa ero tipo sì ma anche no, che in aggiunta al suo passato nascosto drammatico mi ha portato a fare uno skimming brutale per giungere alla fine.
La Raven senza dubbio sa scrivere e la trama mi aveva incuriosito parecchio ma poi a leggere mi sono annoiata.
Io sarò cinica forse probabilmente più della protagonista inoltre non sono nemmeno una grande fan del romanticismo smielato e qui ho trovato discorsi su discorsi filosofici e pomposi sull'amore, più un protagonista che per il 70% del libro pareva uscito da un romanzo ottocentesco potete capire perché non mi è piaciuto insomma.
Inoltre non ho tifato la ship e già che è un romance...Tutti i personaggi portati avanti da Max hanno fatto sì che non sentissi per niente la sua propria personalità. Poi dà sempre del lei alla protagonista che ad una certa ero tipo sì ma anche no, che in aggiunta al suo passato nascosto drammatico mi ha portato a fare uno skimming brutale per giungere alla fine.
pagetravelwithnancy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
heliea's review against another edition
4.0
HELL YES!! Magnificient book with sexy times, a protagonist that doesn't trust easily, role-playing and absurd drama. A guy with issues who makes women fall in love with him as a job - though the plot could have been handled a lot better, it's hot and steamy and ultimately interesting to read because it has some originality to it.
mirroredpages's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
3.75
I have to say that I wasn't expecting I got much going in, I just needed a new book to start because I needed a change of pace. Most of the new adult books I've read by authors I haven't yet tried this year have been rather disappointing, but this was definitely one of the better NA novels I've read (not quite sure if this counts as New Adult, it that's what I'm going with here). The concept is quite interesting, not necessarily unique but it does stand out more than others within the NA genre. The characters are quite well fleshed out, but it is a rather limited cast, and I wouldn't have minded seeing more side characters and earning about their stories, but that might be expanded upon in consequent books.
The storyline is relatively predictable and plot twists can be easily guessed if you've read enough of these books but usually a reader doesn't go into this kind of novel looking for Agatha Christie worthy plot twists. The angst and tension was okay, not the best I've read because it did feel little forced and I wanted a little more from it. Max does start off as a jerk in the beginning but his character does undergo a rather smooth transition through the novel, better than many novels I've encountered. I will say though that when he gushes about the romance of his profession, it does seem a little more overtly feminine than one might expect, but it may just be me. For an NA novel, the writing style is also pleasantly, surprisingly more sophisticated from most other books I've read in this genre.
Overall, a fun NA novel, slightly different than the usual romance books, and definitely worth a try if you're interested in this kind of premise.
The storyline is relatively predictable and plot twists can be easily guessed if you've read enough of these books but usually a reader doesn't go into this kind of novel looking for Agatha Christie worthy plot twists. The angst and tension was okay, not the best I've read because it did feel little forced and I wanted a little more from it. Max does start off as a jerk in the beginning but his character does undergo a rather smooth transition through the novel, better than many novels I've encountered. I will say though that when he gushes about the romance of his profession, it does seem a little more overtly feminine than one might expect, but it may just be me. For an NA novel, the writing style is also pleasantly, surprisingly more sophisticated from most other books I've read in this genre.
Overall, a fun NA novel, slightly different than the usual romance books, and definitely worth a try if you're interested in this kind of premise.
jenz_dbb's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed every minute of this book. I've read other books about escorts but they don't even compare to this one. There was so much chemistry and just enough angst in this story. Two people whose career future's depend on the other one failing present quite the predicament. Eden is on a mission to expose Mister Romance to save her journalism job. Max is trying to prove that he provides a valuable legitimate service. Max is completely swoonworthy! There is no way that you won't fall in love with him. Eden is a strong, independent heroine. I loved how completely unpredictable this story was.
ararod10's review against another edition
4.0
I became a huge fangirl of this author since Maldito Romeo which is the book I read and fell in love with her work and the only book that has been translated to Spanish ( just as an extra point, until this day we still have no news about the second part even after 2 years since it was published). Since then, I have been reading her books, and every one of them just keeps me wondering what will be next or what story is going to be my favorite, well, Bad Romeo and Broken Juliet are going to be very special to me because the characters from the book are the first ones I read about, but Wicked Heart came pretty close to move my favorite couple from my ranking, Liam and Elisa are so cute that it is impossible not to be in love with them. Now she just introduced us to this sexy and charming guy. He is all in one, because he can either play a sexy Irish or a rockstar and I can keep going with all his characters but those you have to discovered yourself. Max is a honest man, he doesn't hide what he does for living, but Eden is skeptical and has her own opinion and wants to prove she's right, not only because if she proves that, her career as journalists will jump and move her to a better position, but also because she doesn’t want to admit that she is starting to feel things for him and accepting those feelings is something she's not ready for. One thing I love about Eden is the relationship with her family, Nan was my favorite, I love her and how she pushed Eden to Max. So please give a chance to Max and all his charming, sexy mind and body.
Me volví una fan de esta autora desde Maldito Romeo que fue el libro que leí en el cual me enamore de su trabajo y el cuál es el único traducido al español ( Solo como punto extra, hasta este día siguen sin publicar la segunda parte y ya son 2 años de la publicación del libro 1 ). Desde entonces la he seguido leyendo y cada libro me tiene preguntándome que será lo siguiente o que historia se convertirá en mi favorita, aunque hasta ahora Bad Romeo y Broken Juliet van a ser muy especiales para mi solo porque sus personajes son los primeros que leí, pero Wicked Heart esta muy cerca de mover a mi pareja favorita de ese puesto. Liam y Eloísa son tan lindos que es imposible no quererlos. Y ahora esta autora viene y nos entrega a este sexy y encantador hombre. Él es todo en uno, porque el puede ser un soy Irlandés o una Estrella de Rock y así puedo seguir develando sus personajes pero tendrán que descubrirlos por ustedes mismos. Max es un hombre honesto, él no oculta lo que hace para vivir, pero la escéptica Eden tiene su propia opinión y quiere probar que eta en lo correcto, no solo porque si prueba eso su carera como periodista la catapultará a una mejor posición pero también porque a pesar de su negativa ella comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por él y aceptar esos sentimientos tos es algo para lo que no está lista. Una cosa que amo de Eden es la relación con su familia, Nan fue mi favorita, la amo y la forma en que empuja a Eden a Max. Así que por favor denle una oportunidad a Max y todo su encante, sexy mente y cuerpo.
Me volví una fan de esta autora desde Maldito Romeo que fue el libro que leí en el cual me enamore de su trabajo y el cuál es el único traducido al español ( Solo como punto extra, hasta este día siguen sin publicar la segunda parte y ya son 2 años de la publicación del libro 1 ). Desde entonces la he seguido leyendo y cada libro me tiene preguntándome que será lo siguiente o que historia se convertirá en mi favorita, aunque hasta ahora Bad Romeo y Broken Juliet van a ser muy especiales para mi solo porque sus personajes son los primeros que leí, pero Wicked Heart esta muy cerca de mover a mi pareja favorita de ese puesto. Liam y Eloísa son tan lindos que es imposible no quererlos. Y ahora esta autora viene y nos entrega a este sexy y encantador hombre. Él es todo en uno, porque el puede ser un soy Irlandés o una Estrella de Rock y así puedo seguir develando sus personajes pero tendrán que descubrirlos por ustedes mismos. Max es un hombre honesto, él no oculta lo que hace para vivir, pero la escéptica Eden tiene su propia opinión y quiere probar que eta en lo correcto, no solo porque si prueba eso su carera como periodista la catapultará a una mejor posición pero también porque a pesar de su negativa ella comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por él y aceptar esos sentimientos tos es algo para lo que no está lista. Una cosa que amo de Eden es la relación con su familia, Nan fue mi favorita, la amo y la forma en que empuja a Eden a Max. Así que por favor denle una oportunidad a Max y todo su encante, sexy mente y cuerpo.
peonyatropos's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Liked it more than I expected! A little different, in a good way.
chaosgremlin24's review against another edition
5.0
As my first book by Leisa Rayven, I fell in love with the wit and banter she created especially between Max and Eden. I laughed and swooned with every page as I read through this one. I really enjoyed the concept of this story. It keeps you on your toes but flows perfectly together!
I think what really got me with this story is that Eden is so cynical yet Max opens her eyes to something more. I really loved the start of the story. Without giving any spoilers, let’s just say Max is a jack of all personas and left me giggling.
Overall, the passion, chemistry and laughs in this story makes it one to pick up. I honestly could not put it down! The character build was on point as well as side characters, the storyline build and everything. I am a serious fan now of Rayven and cannot wait to read more by her!
I think what really got me with this story is that Eden is so cynical yet Max opens her eyes to something more. I really loved the start of the story. Without giving any spoilers, let’s just say Max is a jack of all personas and left me giggling.
Overall, the passion, chemistry and laughs in this story makes it one to pick up. I honestly could not put it down! The character build was on point as well as side characters, the storyline build and everything. I am a serious fan now of Rayven and cannot wait to read more by her!
josephinecatherinem's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars.
I think it is important to note that the book is aware of the cringe-nature of the book's title. I am genuinely a deep fan of this book. Love.
I think it is important to note that the book is aware of the cringe-nature of the book's title. I am genuinely a deep fan of this book. Love.