Overall: 3.5
I didn’t think I would like this book as much as I did. But can we talk about how the first chapter had me tearing up! At the beginning I felt like the plot was just going to be spice because of the list. But really it was Liam’s growth! And that extended epilogue 😱 Can we get a second generation series!! Overall I really enjoyed this book and thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to arc read it.

I absolutely adored this book so much. Liam and Sophie were so fun and adventurous which made the plot so great. Their dynamic was everything and the tension they had was immaculate.

I love a good friends to lovers story and this book made me so giddy because of all the things Liam would say to Sophie. I was smiling so hard my cheeks were hurting.

Overall just amazing vibes. These characters are just so lovable and I love this series with all my heart.

3.75 stars

I love Lauren Asher's writing. The only book I've read from this series is Redeemed, and I started it with high expectations since I've loved everything else I've read by her. I have to admit, though, it took a bit longer to get into this one.

Sophie and Liam grew on me as the book progressed. I loved Sophie's personality; she's an amazing FMC. I really liked the growth Liam showed throughout the story. The two have great chemistry, which Lauren developed perfectly.

It's a good read, but unfortunately, it's my least favorite from the author.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bloom Books for sending me this ARC.

Thank you to Sourcebook Bloom Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this re-release.
This is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone and didn't feel like I missed anything. This will by first F1 romance.
I love bad boys in books and Liam is a great MMC. Nerdy with a hard exterior. Hes a horny womanizer and the author leans into this persona. Sophie is the opposite, a daddy's girl who wears her innocence on her sleeve.
When she makes a f*ck it bucket list, Liam is more than happy to step in and help her check off items. This is a semi-slow burn with their friendship blooming around the halfway point.
It's a cute and spicy read, but doesn't have anything that sets it apart from any other sports romance.

Do I understand a thing about F1? No. Do I love F1 romance? Absolutely. I knew when I finished book 1 that I wanted Liam and Sophie's story. I did not, however, expect it to be as emotional as it was. Liam being a book nerd made me love him that much more. One thing did annoy me, the constant mentioning of how much Sophie kept in her bag. It felt unnecessary and didn't add anything to the story.

Overall, I found Collided by Lauren Asher to be a decent read, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The story didn't hook me from the beginning and I struggled through the first half. However, I did appreciate Sophie's carefree and young personality, which was relatable and enjoyable to read about.

I found Liam to be a bit intense and dense at times, and I thought the insta-friendship with Maya was a bit unrealistic and off-putting. I would have liked to see more meaningful scenes and interactions between Sophie and Maya, as well as more development in their friendship.

I also would have liked to see more interaction between Sophie and her protective father throughout the story, especially since she went on the tour to be with him.

Overall, while Collided was an okay read, it wasn't my favorite book by Lauren Asher. I prefer deeper and more connected relationships in the stories I read, and I felt that was lacking in this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren Asher, and Bloom Books for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Jumping back into the world of Dirty Air, after reading Throttled a while back, I was curious to read about Liam and Sophie. After all, they were quite present in the Throttled, and we already had a good introduction to them. And if I compare to Throttled, I would say that they are pretty much on the same level, though I did prefer the first book.
In Collided, we get to know more about Liam and Sophie, and see the chemistry play out on the pages to finally get to them being together. And it was fun to see them both work through her list, and to see her push herself. I don't know if I'm fully into the part of this being kind of a 'forbidden' romance between the two, as she is the daughter of the principals of one of his rival teams, and his team his against him potentially being with her. Still, I think it brought some interesting challenges that pushed him to figure out what really matters. Yet, I think it was really their friendship that made me root for them, because their dynamic was quite fun to see.
Overall, it was a fun read. I'll definitely have to continue the series, as I do want some Jax and Santi. I never expected to find myself reading about F1 drivers, but it is quite a interesting universe.

I loved this book! Lauren is a wonderful writer and this book was no exception! can't wait for more.

This was so good! I like the first book in this series but this one was awesome. I’m not a huge fan of friends to lovers but this might be my favorite ever!
This book follows the F1 bros from the first book but this one focuses on Liam and Sophie. You knew from the first one that something was up with them but you didn’t know what their deal was. You find out that Sophie pretty much friend zoned Liam and he is shook!
You get more of Sophie and Liam’s background in this book as well. They both have lost someone they care about in one way or another but Liam is letting that affect his life.
I really loved every second of this book. The double epilogues made my heart so happy!

Thank you NetGalley and Bloom Books for the arc of this book.

I absolutely adore Lauren's writing style! She has a knack for creating characters that just steal your heart and leave you wanting more. The banter between Liam & Sophie is always so entertaining, and the chemistry is off the charts. I especially love the friendships that develop throughout her books. As for the F1 boys, they have definitely taken over my heart.

3 stars ⭐️ this was a fast-paced, cute read but I had a hard time connecting with the characters.

Liam needed to smarten up and learn how to communicate properly and Sophie was boring at times. They still had a good relationship, and they did go through a lot of development in the second half.

I liked the ‘fuckitlist’ idea but not a big fan of fwb. Liam’s new list was adorable, and I loved the epilogue. Similar to the first book, we had some cringy moments.

I liked it, it was fun but also forgettable. I’ve heard good things about Jax’s book so I’m excited for that.

SPICE! SPICE! SPICE! This story revolves around Liam & Sophie, who are friends with benefits to lovers. This book is so well done - it doesn’t feel rushed. Lauren Asher really takes the time to dive deep into the emotions of the characters and gives insight to their mental headspace. The build up is intense and it’ll have you cheering for the best outcome.

Title: Collided by Lauren Asher
Rating: 4/5

Sophie might be my favorite FMC in this series! Her style is -chef's kiss- and I love how she brings Liam Zander down to his knees. He LOVES her SO MUCH and it was such a good slow burn. The combo of good girl and f-ckboy was TOO good.

A few of my favorite quotes:
-“My beautiful angel. Too wicked for heaven, too good for hell.”
-“That’s my fear with someone like you. You take and take until I have nothing left to give. You’d be easy to fall in love with until you walk away, breaking my heart in the process.”
-“She stamps herself onto my heart like she f*cking belongs there.”

Liam and Sophie were amazing! A lot of fun, adventure, childish, and some cheesy moments. I just love Lauren Asher’s writing and how she tells a story. I’m excited for the next book!

Thank you NetGalley and Bloom Books for the arc of this book.

This… was not my favorite. So far it’s actually my least favorite of the Dirty Air series.

Mostly because a man who can’t commit will never be attractive, no matter how much spice there is 🥴 Yeah, yeah, I know they finally end up together at the end, BUT the fact that it literally takes the MMC up until like the last couple of chapters to realize that was icky. And while the storyline wasn’t necessarily my favorite, I was thoroughly engaged and finished this in under 24 hours.

Spice was like 3.5-4/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

(Thank you, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.)

Sophie and Liam are one of the best friends/friends with benefits to lovers that I’ve ever read. The way their relationship grew and progressed was so consuming in the best way. The growth they showed emotionally and mentally made me happy. Love F1 and the series.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. Collided is the second book in the Dirty Air series by Lauren Asher. I have never been a fan of racing themed books but these books have changed my mind. This book is from Sophie and Liam's point of view. The story starts from around the time we were introduced to Sophie in Throttled, book one of the series. This book is a slow burn. I did enjoy Throttled more than this book but am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

That story ending was heart melting. Sophie and Liam’s story was one about personal growth and overcoming past hurts. Their friendship was so genuine and believable. Their chemistry was off the charts, as well as their spicy scenes.

My only qualm with this book was that I feel as if Liam’s past trauma should have been discussed more. It almost felt like there was no gradual overcoming of it, but happened very quickly after he realized his feelings for Sophie. I would’ve loved to read that he was going to therapy to deal with it.

I loved out little Maya and Noah cameos throughout as it gave us a more in depth perspective on their friendships.

Both sets of parents in this book were the epitome of perfect parents and more or less healthy relationship. A+ for that.

Overall, great story that had me crying in the second chapter and smiling in the epilogue. Can’t wait to read Jax’s story next!

Sophie is the daughter of Bandini team principal, James Mitchell. Liam Zander is the golden boy of Formula 1 racing and racer for Bandini’s biggest rivals, McCoy. Sophie and Liam make quick friends, much to everyone’s dismay. When Liam finds out she has a naughty bucket list, he strikes a deal.

I absolutely LOVED this sequel to the Dirty Air series. Liam is such a sweet and loving MMC that loves his girl HARD. 5,000 stars!

Collided is a steamy, angsty, high octane novel with a friends to lovers trope that will crash right into your heart. I really enjoyed this installment of the series and the steamy scenes were top notch. The beginning of this book is very heavy so I recommend checking trigger warnings but it definitely sets the tone for Liam's backstory and why he is the way he is. I loved to see his character growth throughout the book even though I wanted to smack him to get there a bit sooner. I did feel like this book maybe dragged a bit towards the latter half but overall it was a fun, steamy read and if you are a fan of any of Lauren's other books, you will definitely like this one.