
(I am nothing if not a Total Sucker™ when it comes to a bitter enemies-to-lovers set-up.) And with it’s nearly four-star rating on Goodreads, as well as breathless raves all over the internet, I was ready to be wowed. Because of that, the book is rife with both second-chance romance tropes as well as plenty of enemies-to-lovers vibes (and some forced proximity), which is part of what attracted me in the first place. To get a sense of the plot, I suggest picturing How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, only if the antagonistic couple in question is already engaged, and therefore in a battle of wills to see who will back out of their betrothal first. Enter Nicholas and Naomi, the main characters at the heart of Hogle’s romance, who. So, after finishing off Veronica Roth’s very-excellent-but-very-bleak Poster Girl, I decided I needed the specific type of endorphins that come from reading fluffy rom-coms. This is a couple that tries to fight their feelings but ultimately can’t resist their connection.Reading You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle has been a long time coming - it’s been on my TBR pile for a small eternity, and I see it pop up on bookstagram at least once a week. Nina and Matthias have a complicated relationship, but it is clear from the start that their feelings run deep. (Yes, I’m talking about you, Jesper and Wylan! Please, tell me they end up together! I so love them!) In Six of Crows, there are several interesting (and complicated) romances, and one budding relationship that I totally ship and hope will become something more in the next book. I’m a sucker for a good romance, and, generally, I like at least a little love story in the books I read. There’s so much about this story that I love (the characters, the humor, the plot, the imagery – EVERYTHING!), but for today I want to focus on one of my favorite aspects of most of the books I read… The Romance! Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction-if they don’t kill each other first. But he can’t pull it off alone.Ī sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wagerĪ Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. Synopsis: Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price-and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker.
