You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? Show this thread. And I was fine with that. Sorry, this review is starting to feel long and rambly. Definitely a favorite of 2021! I loved how Jasmine interacted with her siblings and her mom. Skating Accident? I was a little confused by the timing of when Jas went from single skates to pair skates but I think the timeline for their relationship went roughly like this: I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Including Ivan Lukov. I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. Or maybe Im just tired. Is There an Age Gap? Anyways, From Lukov with Love is what Id call a typical Mariana Zapata book. I loved everything about this book. SPOILERS for The Bachelor are ahead! Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. And, she cant forget, their contract is just for a year, just until his other partner comes back. Ive been meaning to read one of Zapatas books for the longest now because I have to see the slow burn that everyone loves!! So, unless you are dead set on a swoony, heart melting, sweep-you-off-your-feet, over-the-moon-in-love kind of romance, why not give this one a try? Assista a contedos populares dos seguintes criadores: Ramishah Ahmad(@ramishahaha), Rosa(@rosalinereads), <3(@booktokerx), Ramishah Ahmad(@ramishahaha), Lizsbooks(@cardangreenbriarswine), Mary (@maryslibraryy), ava(@nazeera.mylove), mawen :)(@iloveaaronblackford), michelle(@michelle.reads), Mira R(@mira.reads). Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. Jasmine was the complete opposite of Ruby. Ive heard great things about Mariana Zapatas books but I havent read any of her books yet. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. This is a world divided by bloodred or silver. Welcome back. The author, Mariana Zapata, does have several other unrelated sports romances though. (Tiny ones, though, and Ill try to avoid even those; I swear Ill give my best not to ruin it for you :-)). Refresh and try again. Thats right, bury me with my preciouses, because I cant live without them now! You are who you are in life, and you either live that time trying to bend yourself to make other people happy, or you dont. Great review! If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is the book for you. I was such a fan of Jasmines from the beginning that her hatred for Ivan became mine. With all her other books I read, I would just think well, heres Mariana Zapata I know and love. And for the first time I experienced just how long her sentences can get :-). I really wanted it! Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins. I hadnt known it was possible to feel like you could fly. That's the one question that keeps niggling at me too. I loved the characters, their devotion and commitment to what they love. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. I loved how her books were set up. This author slays me. I just felt that they became good friends where the story was mainly focused on the MFC overcoming her own personal issues and their relationship just didn't seem like a focus, it sort of just randomly happened at the end and it really annoyed me. Don't keep reading if you want to go into the rest of this season not knowing who Zach Shallcross ends up with! At this point I'm just stating facts, honestly. Remember when she was in the GM office, having just been made the offer - Jasmine says something like years later I will look back and realize they played me . I suppose Ill just get on with what makes these books so special. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. These characters arent just characters, theyre YOU. I've had a s, Do you bring physical books with you on trips? I love how that journey leads them to a romance with (usually) someone unexpected. As friends sure. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. And everything changes. Ivan is the most decorated figure skater of all time, and Jasmine isnot. The other thing was the part about her spraining her foot kind of seemed unnecessary? I mean, because, theres really no way to express how I truly feel through just words (Im not an author, after all), and I dont want to hype it up [more than I already have] and ruin it for others. Sure, theres always some angst and/or resentment going on, but I feel like calling them enemies is a bit too much. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . If her absence had some sort of point to itshe had a falling out with her brother or Jasmine, shes sick and doesnt want anyone to know, shes jealous, etc.then this could have been forgiven. From Lukov with Love is Zapatas first book I physically read. Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. Jasmine was outspoken almost to a fault. Mariana Zapata 2017. :). Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. That is why I especially like to pick them up during stressful periods not many things can help me relax like her books can. But still a really good book about fear and growth. Novel On My Mind is my personal book review blog where I share my book reviews, recommendations, thoughts and ideas. Her writing is so amazing. From Lukov with Love Paperback - February 1, 2018 by Mariana Zapata (Author) 17,522 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $4.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback Rating: Synopsis: If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. I feel like sometimes, there are loose ends that do not get tied up. Im the equivalent of a shaking chihuahua with all the feels I cant begin to handle. I mentioned earlier being happy to be back with the Santos family again. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Book Review, on From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Book Review, Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Book Review, Beartown by Fredrik Backman Book Review. However, I don't think it's too similar that gives you the been there, done that feeling. Lukov with Love is available at: Indiebound | Thriftbooks | Barnes & Noble | Amazon. I just felt that they became good friends where the story was mainly focused on the MFC overcoming her own personal issues and their relationship just didn't seem like a focus, it sort of just randomly happened at the end and it really annoyed me. They contain Reviews, Recommendations, Upcoming Releases & Giveaways! These two made me so hooked on the book, and the main characters felt relateable in a way of their personalities, and lives. Is it perfect? I was all set to buy the book after I borrowed it on KU but when the hints weren't confirmed, I was too bummed. Jealousy I had no right to feel, but couldnt exactly ignore, pierced right through my sternum, and I hated it. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. I gained even more respect for those athletes than I had before. Im just not sure Id recommend it to someone whos looking for a romance specifically. But back to when I fell in love with Zapatas writing My first book by her was Dear Aaron. This was literally the same question i had when finishing this book. Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". I thought it was hinted through out that he loved her before he partnered with her. Hey everyone! I could have gone on reading about Jasmine and Ivan FOREVER. You must try one of her books! I had as many problems reading his thoughts at first as Jasmine did. I love you, Mariana-I LOVE YOU. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? wow, this sounds like such a great read. :). I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. If you read Lukov with Love, what did you think of the story? I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and it's great. As one GoodReads reviewer, Nilufer Ozmekik, wrote: "The hot chemistry between makes you want to scream. I didnt care). You want Jasmine to open up, to see that hes trying to be her friend-but how can she? While it's not a sports romance, the enemies-to-lovers relationship is definitely what feels similar. While this promised more barbed comments than sweet misunderstandings, ice skating romance is ice skating romance and Im weak for this genre. Thats all. Them saying it was only for one year because his old partner was just on a break was so he could get her to partner with him in the first place without actually him actually having to explain his true feeling for her. However, all her books so far I listened as audiobooks. ALLLL THE FEELS. And I loved the angst and the banter. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. Required fields are marked *. The ending didnt make me cry or anything special, the characters were nice I just didnt get too attached to them like I feel like I should have. But hearing Sams voice makes her fall for him all over again, and with each call it becomes harder to let him go. I devoured this book practically in one day and it's quite long :) I just couldn't put it down :) so let me tell you more about the overall plot of the story and our main character and then I will get into all the reasons why I adored it so much :), Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022. COME ON NOW. The public have been voting for the most compatible couple. It was a fact I didnt connect until I started the book. Or is there more to Ivan Lukov than what meets the eye. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. The pair are stuck together, but its fine, because Anastasia doesnt even like hockey playersright? "If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. I really liked how Mariana Zapata portrayed all of Jasmines issues and insecurities. Love Island is set to descend into chaos in Wednesday's episode as Will Young's desperation to find out the truth turns into a screaming match. Make way, The Wall of Winnipeg and Me and Kulti, From Lukov with Love is joining you in my 're-read all over and over and over again' pile. She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, since she was with Paul for three years, then without a partner for 1. And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. Warning possible spoilers! And I love everything animal this woman createsjust lol. The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. It's about a romance between a competitive figure skater and a hockey player. Did you just quote, But I wanted to win. I loved how she actively worked on being a better person. While it did make me nervous to read such a long romance that I knew was going to be a real slow burn, I was up for the challenge. Ivan could easily give back what Ruby dished out. The first 100 or so pages were pretty boring to me. I read every day, all the time, as much as I can and sometimes even more than I should. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. Anyways. (LogOut/ Plus, Ivan and Jasmine are my favorite MZ hero and heroine. While this book might not be as popular as the last, If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving, One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like. I loved this one. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. Aww! I like to think that he always had a thing for her but as he had also dedicated his life to the sport, he didnt know how to go about approaching her any differently than he did. he also knew that was the best way to actually approach her because of how dedicated and stubborn she was. So i wasnt really a fan of from lukov with love. Lovely review! Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like From Lukov with Love to choose from for your next read. I really dont know what else to say exceptI love this author. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we. No one is allowed in or out, not when theres a risk of bringing a diseaserotinto Pastoral. The book also felt slower to me, although it objectively wasnt any slower than the other books. After seventeen years--and countless broken bones and broken promises--she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. But you will occasionally run into characters from her other novels. The BFF's brother, enemies-ish to friends to lovers build up was done so well and I loved how things gradually shifted and changed between Ivan and Jasmine. in a world of romance books that are mostly dual POV, it sometimes takes a bit to pick up on the clues that MZ drops throughout her monster sized stories. I just couldnt wait to see whose head is gonna pop first. 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