Answered Questions (30) This question contains spoilers. At least not if you're used to Ana Huang, Tessa Bailey, or Ali Hazelwood's books like I am. Contact: nikkibooknook@gmail.com And I loved the angst and the banter. If Im remembering correctly, the only time she has dialogue is in one scene. Another book that falls into the sports romance category is Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese. I also didnt like the main character. Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. I really dont know what else to say exceptI love this author. But a bigger problem I had with this book was that I just couldnt see any romantic feelings between Jasmine and Lukov. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. From Lukov with Love was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a finalist in the romance category for the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards. Its something Ive never really thought about before. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and it's great. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. . The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". Ma, ora che il suo partner l'ha scaricata, non ha molte possibilit: per quanto sia talentuosa, il suo caratteraccio le impedisce di trovare qualcuno Even the things that do kind of have a resolution are so anti-climatic that I was constantly wondering, Is this it? I love slow burns but something about lukov with love really annoyed me. And two new amazing book boyfriends I would stand in front of and take a bullet for so early in the year?? Why did he tell her it was for one year only? I can read your lips. That was because they have such amazing family dynamics. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. Like in this book we don't even get details about their final competition!! Was the whole, "only a year" thing, some kind of ploy? These great relationships, however, are still not enough to counteract the disappointment I felt at the end of the novel. Nearing retirement at the ancient age of twenty-six, she feels the mounting pressure to finally win the gold medal shes chased for over half of her life. I'm, If you could get a new book from any author this y, Who else is desperately awaiting a trailer or rele, BOOK REVIEW: Under Locke by Mariana Zapata, BOOK REVIEW: Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata, BOOK REVIEW: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata, BOOK REVIEW From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata, BOOK REVIEW: Behind the Scenes (Daylight Falls #1) by Dahlia Adler, BOOK REVIEW Broken (Redemption #1) by Lauren Layne, BOOK REVIEW Visions (Cainsville #2) by Kelley Armstrong, BOOK REVIEW: Love Lessons (Brooklyn #7) by Sarina Bowen, BOOK REVIEW Good Girl (Love Unexpectedly #2) by Lauren Layne, A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1) [Review], Christmas Book Recommendation List: What to Read This Holiday. The relationship between Jasmine and Lukov is enjoyable; full of snarky banter and sexual tension. See all that stuff I just listed? Not sure about this though, I only read the book once, might have to re-read again. And when we finally got to know Ivan better I didnt see it coming and that part totally got me swooning. About catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. Penelope would love to help, but shes smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isnt sure what to do with him. I loved how her books were set up. His old partner was never going to come back after a year. Ivan could easily give back what Ruby dished out. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ivan was one of my favorite characters of hers by far and I loved but that leads me to my one complaint about the novel (and others of hers). Paperback. Disclosure:The Day-to-Days Book Club is a for-profit website and earns money by participating in affiliate programs, which means that we may receive a small commission when you purchase a product from our link, at no additional cost to you. If you haven't heard of this book before, here's a brief synopsis: "When Bee is been offered a job leading a project at NASA, the last person she wants co-leading it with her is her archnemesis Levi Ward. Despite my many, many issues with this book there are some good points to this novel. Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. Fab review! Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. Ivan was one of my favorite characters of hers by far and I loved how he called Jasmine "meatball" lol but that leads me to my one complaint about the novel (and others of hers). From Lukov with Love also followed this pattern very closely. It was a fact I didnt connect until I started the book. I had as many problems reading his thoughts at first as Jasmine did. ALL OF THEM. People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. More hard working. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. There was that much electricity between them. Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. Skating Accident? Its like crack. going into it, i knew they would end up together. Don't keep reading if you want to go into the rest of this season not knowing who Zach Shallcross ends up with! Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. The Best Thing: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. . It is a standalone book. "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. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023. 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. Mentioned maybe twice but never shows up. I loved how much his character complimented hers. Raw talent. To be fair, I am not a fan of slooooooooow burn which is why Zapata's books usually don't make it to my TBR -- and this book was slow. Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. No chance. Currently reading: Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). It's about a romance between a competitive figure skater and a hockey player. The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. I usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. Im embarrassed that I didnt remember that Rubys sister was an ice skater, but I did binge read all of Zapatas books in between reading the two. So i wasnt really a fan of from lukov with love. These characters arent just characters, theyre YOU. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in the psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele, Currently reading: From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance! It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. The book also felt slower to me, although it objectively wasnt any slower than the other books. Nostalgia and patiently waiting for the Yuri on Ice movie led me to read this snarky rivals-to-partners-to-lovers romance with the hope of filling that cold, dark hole left in I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. 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. 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. I thought you would say you were going to kick my ass, and I had planned on talking to you over it. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been in the same ice skating circuit for many years. 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In the end this book was a disappointment for me. wow, this sounds like such a great read. I really wanted it! I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. Life was also harder for Jasmine in some ways. There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. Even if he was in love with her the whole time (I think he had feelings for her for years, but maybe fell in love when they became partners), I still don't understand his reasoning behind that. 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. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. False Witness by Karin Slaughter Book Review, Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Book Review, The Shining by Stephen King Book Review, New 2021 Book Releases I Am Eagerly Anticipating, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Book Review, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer Book Review, The Winners (Beartown #3) by Fredrik Backman Book Review, Authentically Izzy by Pepper D. Basham Book Review, The Right Wrong Match by Sara Jane Woodley Book Review, Best Books by Agatha Christie My Top 13 Favorites, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Book Review. She cant let her heart get invested. Including Ivan Lukov. Not at all. I wish more did because there are so many people who will identify. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we all expected that we were left with some plot holes/ story omissions and I would have loved to have seen more of their competitions and figure skating choreographies and also their banter before this! Or you could start with this one, too. ********** I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. **SPOILER Quotes** MY FAVS EVER but do NOT read if you want dont want moments ruined (and believe me-you wait far too long in these books to let this stuff be spoiled! But back to when I fell in love with Zapatas writing My first book by her was Dear Aaron. They are super slow burn romance. Her latest novel, Hands Down, was also a . Mariana Zapata. Oh, they are so good! But when we start to see the change in Ivan, when he begins to defend her, when he starts to help her out, when the barbs get less sting and more affectionyou just cannot-I repeat, CANNOT-defend your heart. Reader Q&A, I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. The good news: Theres an app for that. I dont always in other books, but I do when its this author. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. Loved it. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. But shell give it her all, her everything. I really liked how Mariana Zapata portrayed all of Jasmines issues and insecurities. 2018 New Adult Reading Challenge Update #10 |, Top Ten Tuesday: If You Liked That, Try This (#5), Deanna (A Novel Glimpse)'s bookshelf: currently-reading. Here's the description: "When a misunderstanding results in the two teams sharing a rink, and Anastasias partner gets hurt in the aftermath, Nate finds himself swapping his stick for tights. I can read your lips. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata (Goodreads Author) Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars About Goodreads Q&A Ask and answer questions about books! But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot shes spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS). Im really, really hoping that Mariana Zapata will give us another book about one of the Santos or Lukov family members so that I can spend more time with them. 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. Not only that, but Jasmine's best friend is Ivan's sister. Refresh and try again. A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. There was no way. But I also didnt want to get into the car with him, so. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot shes spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. This book had Mariana Zapata's signature slow burn that I can't get enough, characters I can't help but absolutely love, and fantastic banter that made me laugh out loud, all the while set in a sport world I don't usually encounter in romance novels (If you know more figure skating/pair skating romances, please recommend them to me!). The connection is temporary. Thats one thing about her books I really, really love all her characters, especially female, make me wanna be like them. No, From Lukov with Love is not a dual POV. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018. , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? Privacy Policy. This is more of a coming-of-age story, not really a romance. From Lukov with Love Paperback - Feb. 1 2018 by Mariana Zapata (Author) 16,290 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition $0.00 This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited $6.15 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback $24.70 8 Used from $13.98 12 New from $24.70 Or, at least, I did. And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. I think she was 16 and he was 19/20 when he started seeing her romantically and that he realized he really liked/loved her when she was 19 or something (the year she switched to pair skating). Great review!! I loved this one. See? Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. About the only a year thing, towards the end of the book Ivan tells her how he only ever wanted to skate pairs with her and if he couldn't partner with her he didn't want to skate at all. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. And I often end up liking her books even more the second or third time around and I almost always increase my rating. I have the same questions!! How Old Are Ivan and Jasmine? . I mentioned earlier being happy to be back with the Santos family again. Did the story lose you or win you over with how it ended? Nearly none of it comes to any fruition. Its been sitting on my shelf for around four months, which is too long for a Mariana Zapata book for my standards. It's described as "a frenemies-to-lovers, college sports romance about a womens soccer star and her surly lumberjack lookalike classmate, complete with juvenile pranks and a smoking slow burn." (Tiny ones, though, and Ill try to avoid even those; I swear Ill give my best not to ruin it for you :-)). I would listen to a chapter and then go back and read it, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. 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. Cookie Notice But you never did. Especially from a romance. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. I think thats the sign that confirms this. Without spoiling too much, the biggest letdown of the novel was the ending. From the beginning, youre constantly following the threads of plotlines that seem to be leading to a narrative climax; a past stalker, a secret between Ivan and his coach, an unapproving father, a skating accident, traditional competition drama. 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). My God. And thats the beauty of Mariana Zapata-her books are 100% character driven, and you care so deeply for Ivan and Jasmine, Aiden and Vanessa, that every little thing that happens to them rips and tears at your soul, makes you a puppet to their emotions, twisting and pulling at each and every hardship, failure, or triumph. Get in, loser. Made me cry a few times. Currently reading: They Both Die At the End, by Adam Silvera. Ive been meaning to read one of Zapatas books for the longest now because I have to see the slow burn that everyone loves!! Sure, theres always some angst and/or resentment going on, but I feel like calling them enemies is a bit too much. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. She skates at his familys complex and has worked her ass off for years-all for nothing. Very, very slow burn. And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. Its just that I dont think I even see this book as a romance. Even fewer still are the moments where I cant even finish a page because I cant seem to find the breath to support the amount of air in my lungs it takes to supply hosting a mass amount of butterflies inhabiting my stomach, throat, and chest cavities. Publication Date: February 1, 2018 One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. The other thing was the part about her spraining her foot kind of seemed unnecessary? Currently reading: Any Way the Wind Blows, by Rainbow Rowell. EVEN. Just like Maggie St. James. Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. And, upon further inspection with a friend, its come to my attention that I am one picky starts with a b and ends with an itch. Id bled for it, cried for it, bruised for it, had broken bones, had concussions, pulled just about every muscle in my body, never made friends, never went to a single school anything, never loved anyone, ignored my family, all for. BTW, I've only read Luna and the Lie by her, and plan on reading more of her novels, so if you discuss any others please use spoiler markings. But each and every interaction between the two had me cracking up silently (I lie-I guffawed long into the night, causing many looks from my husband wondering as to why I looked like a deranged loon) all night long. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. Zapata is so awesome. 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