KnitAFett reviewed Scandalized by Ivy Owens
Wholesome spice.
4 stars
This book went through a decent amount of tropes without making it boring. There's an age gap (though not in a way that gives you the ick), he is her ex-friend's brother, there's some miscommunication thrown in (in a plausibly believable way that doesn't just make them out to be idiots), and rich man with a woman who is trying to break out in her job.
Having diversity in the main characters is always refreshing, and they are actually quite wholesome together. They're completely respectful of each other and honestly the book dragged a little a times because they were, like, actually working through their relationship like an ideal couple in real life would. There's so much toxicity thrown around in other spicy books, so it was a big surprise to realize that this wouldn't be having that for driving the plot along. Added bonus that it actually made me …
This book went through a decent amount of tropes without making it boring. There's an age gap (though not in a way that gives you the ick), he is her ex-friend's brother, there's some miscommunication thrown in (in a plausibly believable way that doesn't just make them out to be idiots), and rich man with a woman who is trying to break out in her job.
Having diversity in the main characters is always refreshing, and they are actually quite wholesome together. They're completely respectful of each other and honestly the book dragged a little a times because they were, like, actually working through their relationship like an ideal couple in real life would. There's so much toxicity thrown around in other spicy books, so it was a big surprise to realize that this wouldn't be having that for driving the plot along. Added bonus that it actually made me laugh.
The spice was very very good, too. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the narrator. I would definitely recommend this if you want to try out a spicy book without the risk of heavy emotional damage.