This series is an absolute trainwreck I cannot look away from.
I'll admit I enjoyed this more than the first book because I had less second hand embarThis series is an absolute trainwreck I cannot look away from.
I'll admit I enjoyed this more than the first book because I had less second hand embarrassment from Poppy, but only marginally. Technically, it's equally as poor - if not worse - because Poppy is still an idiot and the info dumping was something . . .
JLA: How much info dumping should I include? Her brain: Yes.
I was fed so much yet retained so little because literally pages upon pages of history behind the world is hurled at you with no breaks. All the"ascended" history made no sense in book 1 so now she just bombards you with everything she didn't mention before. . . in the most bland, monotone, repetitive way. This could've been at least 150 pages shorter if she cut out the useless details
So, this was terribly written but it was bad to the point where it's truly entertaining. To sum it up, I'll give it a 1.5/5 stars and I'd like to include some of Casteel's wise words:
"You can't spell dysfunctional without fun, now can you?"
(I guess I'll read book 3?)
Update (Jan 2022): I still feel that this series is shitty but a part of me still wants to finish it ...more
I think it's safe to say that out of the few books I've read from Briar U, Briar U falls short compared to the Off Campus series.
This wasn't bad, but I think it's safe to say that out of the few books I've read from Briar U, Briar U falls short compared to the Off Campus series.
This wasn't bad, but the plot was awfully similar to The Deal. Aside from the pairing of Hockey captain with girl who hates his guts, the relationship progression and the choice to include a "big reveal" of the girl's traumatic past were both there.
The characters and plot were on the blander-than-average side and most of their attraction mostly just felt physical until the final few pages. Entertaining but fairly mediocre when pitted against The Off Campus Series for sure....more
Zapata really strings you along for a 500+ page slow burn and I could not be happier for the ride lmao. The banter was more entertaining than I expectZapata really strings you along for a 500+ page slow burn and I could not be happier for the ride lmao. The banter was more entertaining than I expected and I loved how Zapata writes their affection (physical and emotional) towards each other— it always makes me smile.
However, I still can't get over the MC saying "Girls who dress as sexy nurses have no imagination" in her fucking minion costume. . . . [image]
But then again there was a lot of DragonBallZ mentioned so let's just say that ~balances it out~
I will say I definitely like Kulti better because it actually talks about the details of the sport (yes, i know Kulti's MC is also an athlete but still), whereas The Wall of Winnipeg and Me barely delves into actual football games/practices. I do understand that this is pretty common in sports romances, but it would've bumped my rating up at least 1 star.
Either way, this was still cute and swoony palate cleanser that was fairly memorable- go read it!...more
this book was everything i wanted it to be and more. viet protagonist? a tech job? in the bay area? AND A REALLY GOOD ROMANCE?? (talk about perfect sethis book was everything i wanted it to be and more. viet protagonist? a tech job? in the bay area? AND A REALLY GOOD ROMANCE?? (talk about perfect self insert *cough cough*)...more