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Maskefald by Kristen Callihan

xo_pluto's review against another edition

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3.0

i’m only rating this 3 stars because hello???? the lady on the plane was obviously talking about rye ???? wtf ???? do we never get to know what happens with that ??? why is it brought up and never discussed again ???? was it actually him ? was he cheating on her ? i need these questions answered ( i also didn’t know this was the last book in the series )

lauramaurix's review against another edition

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4.0

I have only read Idol in the VIP series, but after Exposed, I feel
like I should go back and read all the books I have missed, because Kristen Callihan absolutely rocked this enemies-to-lovers rockstar romance.
Brenna and Rye are wonderful characters, the chemistry between them is simply sizzling hot, the writing is great, I devoured this book. The secondary characters are fantastic, I really need to read Managed and Fall too.
Exposed is a page-turner that rockstar romance lovers will definitely love.

mcgryffiny's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

heathermassareads's review against another edition

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4.0

It was really good, I think moreso if you’ve read the others in the series. I like this author because you get the perspective of both characters approaching the relationship so you are rooting for both of them. hEA.

a_mercurio's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

2.75

coolcatalycat's review against another edition

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5.0

i. love. them. so. much. TOO much.

adding this book to my all time favs but it counts for the series as a whole cause i honestly cant pick a fav couple. idk if it’s just because music is one of my fav things in the world so it in books is SO good for me but these books had me in chokehold. i know there’s still one more to come but i don’t want this to end

memclain's review against another edition

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5.0

WOW. I was recommended this book and my only regret is not reading the whole series before I read this one. It works as a stand alone, but having background on these close friends from the other books would have made it even better. I love an enemies to lovers and this one did not disappoint!!

rebornbookdragon's review against another edition

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4.0

*4.5 stars

It has felt like forever since we last got a new book by Kristen Callihan and now we finally got one! "Exposed" has been a highly anticipated story that's been building up for several books now, and I can with 100% certainty say that the wait was worth it.

So drop whatever you are reading and dive right into this story that serves an excellent angsty and emotional rollercoaster with my favourite fictional band in the world, you will not regret it!

I love the members of Kill John and their found-family so so much and seeing the former couples being all lovey-dovey together do never fail to put a smile on my face. It is incredible how well-written Callihan's books are, 'cause sometimes I seem to forget that these aren't real persons we are talking about. Even though I for sure would like them to be.

Back to our main couple, Rye and Brenna, who has had a looong build-up and a sexual tension clouding them whenever they are near each other. When they finally get together there are some hothothot scenes, no surprise there considering the chemistry they have, but they also appear in a different, more insecure light together due to their history and fighting over the years. It was long overdue to finally get a glimpse behind the masks they both wear and I can't say more than that I love them to death. I mean, Ryland really knows Brenna, like he knows her perfumes depend on her mood and he reads her after that. He is a big softie (even though he didn't really understand the impact their earlier fighting had on her) and I loved finally getting to know both him and Brenna.

Kristen Callihan is my to-go-to author whenever I want a book that just makes me insanely happy, and this is definitely up on that list along her other books. RyeBrenna really served as an amazing love story full of emotions and I cannot believe here we are again waiting for the next book... Also, I might be the most excited for Whip's book because that man is a complete mystery so far and I have a tiny, tiny hope that his love interest will be Jules. But I will have to wait and see! Meanwhile, I will be over here re-rereading the previous books and wishing they were all real.

A big thank you to Valentine PR for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

kade89's review against another edition

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5.0

This was a pretty great romance, even though it's written in first person present tense. I don't normally love romances with rock stars or rich people, I don't exactly know why, but I really enjoyed this book. And I also don't like enemies to lovers, but they weren't enemies for long in the story.

I loved the chemistry between Brenna and Rye, and I always adore sex agreement to love tropes.

I especially loved that Rye was vulnerable and honest multiple times, and he and his men friends discussed actual emotions and gave relationship advice. I don't think I've ever seen that in a romance before.

That said, I don't know if it would pass the Bechdel test, because almost all the conversations among the women are about men. Only a teensy amount of work stuff.

But all the same, I loved it, and I will def check out more by this author.

lookitsbrooke's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0