(“I’m the only person who’s ever kissed you, so you’re mine.” Ew, no.) I’ll pass for watching Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skate Moulin Rouge for the umpteenth time.ģ. They had a bit of chemistry, but not a lot and any vaguely hot moment they had was ruined by Locke saying something creepy and possessive. They fell in love literally because they’re both gorgeous and spent the rest of the book saying that there was something different and speshul about each other because the power of boners is stronger than the power of bland personalities. The relationship between Aurora and Locke was just painful. It’s such a guilty pleasure.) But, I’ll be honest, they’re few and far between. Do you know what? I can actually really enjoy a steamy romance-driven fantasy. Were we just supposed to read for the romance? Because…Ģ. I got to the last page and was so surprised… because literally nothing had happened that felt like the climax. Where is the plot? WHERE IS THE PLOT? There wasn’t even any action at the end. It’s just Aurora going on a road trip, avoiding all the bits that would have made the road trip interesting, and falling in luuuuuurve. I deserve a medal for actually finishing this.ġ. In some ways, this is a case of “not for me”.
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