I have started on my marathon of Entangled Crush books that I have for this month. And I have to say, I really enjoyed it.

In true Entangled Crush fashion, this book is super duper cute! The story is told in dual POV, in the third person, but the voices of Nik and Amber are clearly distinct, mainly because Nik as such a specific background. I really liked the writing :).

I really liked both characters as well, I just wished that they had been a little more fleshed out. I’m just gonna say it, because it’s not really a spoiler… Nik is a prince! And he’s a bit entitled and clueless, but adorable at the same time. And Amber is such a strong young woman. I really really liked her. They both have a little character growth during the book, but I was kind of expecting more.

The romance was where I had a couple of issues, because I thought that it was super cute and great, but then it was also fast?! I kind of wished that had communicated a little better at some points there. However, I did think that the characters acted their age, they were immature on some things, and that was to be somewhat expected.

Overall, this was a very entertaining and fast read. If you’re in the mood for a very cute (royalty) romance, pick this one up.

I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley for a fair review.


There's Something About Nick by Sara Hantz is an okay read. Honestly there wasn't a lot of depth to the characters. From the description I thought the book would be a little more like the move with Julia Styles, but it wasn't.

For me there was a lot of lying and backstabbing. I never felt the characters connect. They went from loathing each other to "being in love". They both lied to each other and when one asked a simple request of the other, that was done also. I can't see how a relationship would work when trust and communication, which a relationship should be built on, was non existent in this book.

Hard to buy this one. After a week they already know they are soulmates? I've liked Hantz's work in the past. But not this one.

I received an ARC of “There’s Something about Nik” from Entangled Publishing, Crush Imprint, for a honest review.

I will say that I enjoyed the story of Nik and Amber. Although, it wasn’t my favorite Crush book, it is cute a story. Although, it did come across as a very one dimensional story. I felt like there were no other characters in the book besides Nik and Amber. You rarely saw Josh or Lauren (their best friends). I think maybe on two or three other occasions you saw Niks bodyguard. I believe the story would have benefit more if Amber's ex played a part, but we never got to see him. People were mentioned, but never were a part of the action. It made the story less real for me.
I did love the plot, but I wish the world building was better. I would have liked to have been immersed in the world with the characters.

there's something about nik, isn't there? he's a prince to a fictional country called lugenstadt, which seems to be like danish luxembourg. he's terribly stuffy. and he's going incognito at an american boarding school. he's also got a huge phobia of being photographed. mainly because he doesn't want his cover blown.

when he meets amber he behaves like he's never met a teenage girl before. he tactlessly points to her hodgkin's lymphoma and it's slowly growing back. plus, he freaks out when he sees her camera. because of course the girl he's going to be paired with loves photography. (this will come back later.)
short hair, which is only short since she's suffered a bout of

sparks fly between nik and amber, and once they get over their judgy hang-ups, the chemistry between the two of them is really quite sweet. they develop this wonderful friendship, and when it slides into something more it happens so naturally, it doesn't feel forced.

so remember that photography thing? it totally comes up again, at one point, amber snuck a pic of nik on her phone even though he asked her not to. and okay, he didn't explain why, but she still did it even though he asked her not to. and she accidentally submits said picture along with the materials for her internship application at a photo agency. the accidental pic goes viral and nik's cover is blown. and he's pissed at amber. and she's pissed at him. she disrespected his boundaries and he lied to her by omission. the whole fight is hugely dramatic, and amber is a little irrational about the fact that nik is really a prince. somehow she equates this with her ex who cheated on her, which seemed like an apples to oranges comparison to me. and actually to all the other characters she tries to convince about this.

they both have every right to be mad, but then they figure stuff out. and if the ending seems a little to happily ever after for ever and ever and not enough happily for now which would have felt more realistic given their ages, well, that's my issue. after all, it is a fairy tale.

Nik and Amber are adorable! What a fun, cute romantic read! Nik is royalty who is trying to find himself a chance at anonymity while studying in the US his junior year in high school. When he meets Amber, he is attracted to her but she is put off by his old world charm and their friendship is off to a rocky start. The story is sweet and romantic and one of the reasons that I recommend these books to my students is the appropriate amount of romance. The lack of ridiculous sexual content is perfect for a younger student to read and as a mom I would let my daughter read this book! Cute and fun!

This read was just okay for me. I wanted a little more from the story, but it was still cute!

This was a feel good read for me!
I finished it in one sitting, I spent around 4 to 5hrs. 😂
I enjoyed and can't stop smiling on the first 65%-ish part of the story because the chemistry of the two is so cute! Most of all because of Nik and his sincereness about wanting to blend in and be normal, it is so cute! 😍 Maybe because I can relate to some of his questions about America when he first settled in (e.g. why do American people only use fork when eating? 😂 but I'm get used to it now so)
Another thing that I liked was that the author showed us Nik's and Amber's point of view, which for me, makes the story a good one.

Although, the relationship part was kinda quick for me but hey man, it plays a big part on the story so no hatin' there just a lil' bit shook hahahahahaha~

Overall I would recommend this. ✌
If you want to read a fast paced and a light hearted book, you should definitely give this one a go.

I'll post a this review on my blog before the released date. 💕

DNF

Mini review:

I was looking forward to reading this book. While I don't always enjoy Entangled books, I'm always willing to give them a shot.

I started this book right away seeing as they don't usually work for me. And unfortunately I didn't enjoy the writing style. It reads kind of odd and very formal. Now I'm not sure whether this is because of Nik or just the way the author writes. It just didn't work for me and I can't bring myself to continue.

I do still recommend it.