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A Love Like the Sun
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A couple of years ago, I fell in love with Riss M. Neilson’s YA books, especially with her writing, so of course, I wanted to read her adult debut, too. While her YA books are raw and imbued with magic, A Love Like the Sun is a contemporary romance, a slow burn, and much lighter.
Two people, already feeling so comfortable with each other, and then starting to fake a date. I love friends-to-lovers and fake dating tropes, but combined, those tropes are even more powerful. Laniah and Issac only needed to add a little more touching each other, and suddenly, their love splashed off the pages. At least for other people and us readers. They themselves were completely oblivious. Or afraid that the other only had friendly feelings. Or afraid they would lose their bond if a romantic relationship wouldn’t work. Even though this story is written from Laniah’s POV, I felt Issac’s pining for Laniah throughout the story, and I loved their flirting. It was so clear that Issac was in love with Laniah (Ni), and he was such a sweet guy.
This story rippled along like a gentle stream, and sometimes, that's exactly what I need. The sun on my face, rustling trees, the soothing of water, and a book that makes me smile. This book meets all those conditions except for the plot twist and the third-act breakup. I really could do without the last one, especially so late in the story. Unnecessary in my opinion. But even with that third-act and the plot twist, I’d rate this one a solid four stars. I still had tears in my eyes reading the last pages.
Thank you so much, Orion Publishing Group, for letting me read this lovely romance early!
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Two people, already feeling so comfortable with each other, and then starting to fake a date. I love friends-to-lovers and fake dating tropes, but combined, those tropes are even more powerful. Laniah and Issac only needed to add a little more touching each other, and suddenly, their love splashed off the pages. At least for other people and us readers. They themselves were completely oblivious. Or afraid that the other only had friendly feelings. Or afraid they would lose their bond if a romantic relationship wouldn’t work. Even though this story is written from Laniah’s POV, I felt Issac’s pining for Laniah throughout the story, and I loved their flirting. It was so clear that Issac was in love with Laniah (Ni), and he was such a sweet guy.
This story rippled along like a gentle stream, and sometimes, that's exactly what I need. The sun on my face, rustling trees, the soothing of water, and a book that makes me smile. This book meets all those conditions except for the plot twist and the third-act breakup. I really could do without the last one, especially so late in the story. Unnecessary in my opinion. But even with that third-act and the plot twist, I’d rate this one a solid four stars. I still had tears in my eyes reading the last pages.
Thank you so much, Orion Publishing Group, for letting me read this lovely romance early!
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Apr 16, 2024 10:36PM
third act break up—just, why!? i really don’t understand why authors write them when they’re so obviously unnecessary and add nothing but drama. and you can tell when they’re unnecessary because they get fixed like nothing. anyway, at least the rest of the story was good! i struggle with arcs but i really hope i can get to this before. great review, marieke! 💗
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Such a beautiful review, Marieke! Shame though about the unnecessary angst towards the ending, but still glad that it was such a lovely read for you. 💛
Honestly, yea, I think those two tropes go perfectly together cus it explains so well why two people who used to be friends would start to see each other in a different light!😌🩷
elena ❀ wrote: "third act break up—just, why!? i really don’t understand why authors write them when they’re so obviously unnecessary and add nothing but drama. and you can tell when they’re unnecessary because th..."I hate third-act breakups, but luckily it's only a short one and I loved the overall story!
Amina wrote: "Such a beautiful review, Marieke! Shame though about the unnecessary angst towards the ending, but still glad that it was such a lovely read for you. 💛"Thanks so much, Amina. It easn't even angst, more frustration from my side 😂 because I hate third-act breakups. Still, the story is great!
Imme wrote: "Honestly, yea, I think those two tropes go perfectly together cus it explains so well why two people who used to be friends would start to see each other in a different light!😌🩷"Exactly and they felt so comfortable around each other so it never got weird.
Oh Marieke this sounds lovely (until the unnecessary third act breakup). Awesome review ❤️
Drache.... (Angelika) wrote: "Oh Marieke this sounds lovely (until the unnecessary third act breakup). Awesome review ❤️"It's lovely and luckily the third-act breakup was short.
