I'm still relaxing on holiday mode. There is nothing like endless free time to feel you can do anything and then do nothing at all ;o) I've been reading a lot lately so it's time for a couple of reviews.
ROMANTIC AND POIGNANT
ADAM'S LIST
In a
nutshell: two young people who harbour guilt and secrets that prevent them from
surrendering to the love that is growing between them.
What's new?
The author's voice kept me entertained thanks to very lively dialogues, a pain
that runs deep and irreversible in the characters' lives, and how much they
need to be loved and be free which is something I always relate to. And of
course, the list.
The couple:
the like each other at first glance, but it's their words, attitude, dreams and
intelligence that hook them despite their fears. Jewels thinks she's not to be
trusted in a relationship but she brings new light into Adam's sad moments in
life. Adam is sweet and handsome, though he pushes her away by allowing only
friendship between them.
Great asset:
a list of daring things to do before responsibility binds you forever. I loved
that idea and I was looking forward to how these two friends would accomplish
this trip, both physically and emotionally. I kept wondering what kind of list
I'd draw. Dreams, fears, just whims to make me happy and oblivious to the
dreary part of life?
What I felt
on the last pages: I could sense it coming, the big, brutal secret. It was
still devastating to see how it affected Jewels and Adam. After he blurts it
out, everything that develops from that moment on is worth every second I
devoted to reading it. They share soulful and painful emotions in New York,
while they try to check the items in the list, and afterwards, when the cold
truth is weighing between them. I really appreciated the sensitivity the author
pours into both the intimacy and the tough decisions this couple has to make.
Favourite sad quote:
I stay curled up in a ball, imagining myself disappearing, physically becoming the nothing I feel inside.
I think this
novel is poignant, romantic, real and beautiful, and also touches on a very
delicate subject that doesn't have a happy, easy solution. Everyone looking for
meaningful, emotional love stories should read this one.
INTENSE AND SEXY
YIELD TO ME
It's been
enlightening to read about Club Excelsior, where men and women train for MMA
fights. The approach is original, to my belief. A lightweight fighter, Marcy,
is having issues with submission in the ring, so the owner of the club hires a
coach and psychologist to help her overcome them.
The chemistry
between Marcy and Jax is instantaneous and torrid.
Not only the
building to the steamy scenes was great, but I also liked the story behind Jax
and Marcy. She is a fighter, but she yearns for submission in the bedroom. That
was a conundrum as she's supposed to succeed in never surrendering. She also
has family issues and a need to prove her family that she's worthy. And in
comes sexy Jax to try and bring balance into the mess. That's another kind of
fight I relished reading about.
Favourite quote:
You want the freedom of submission, but you're afraid to give up control.
Some needs aren't meant to be denied.
I loved how
they both struggle with their emotions. They want to keep it professional,
detached. Jax needs to aid Marcy to help her in the ring but his dominant side
gets in the way. That's what I enjoyed the most, the gut-churning internal
fight of reason over lust and connection.
And despite
all the odds against her, Marcy is a fighter through and through. I admired her
for that.
This is a
cool introduction to the series or the MMA fighter world where women can give a
punch too.
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What are you reading, book buddies?
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