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. 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. Anyways. Towards the end of the book he tells her how he only ever wanted to skate pairs with her and if he couldn't he didn't want to skate at all. But that was it. Currently reading: Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard. 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. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). I always click with her stories and more importantly her characters. Far from it-but it should say something that I am not sitting here dissecting every little mistake, oversight, or overall imperfection, and instead singing the praises of this womans hard work. so, obviously, coach lee and maybe even her family members were in on some scheme to open her up to the idea of loving ivan. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. Other than that it was okay. 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. Share book reviews and ratings with Chelsea Peril Please , and even join a book club on Goodreads. Ive heard great things about Mariana Zapatas books but I havent read any of her books yet. She would give everything for just one more chance to compete and prove herself on the ice. That epilogue was so sweet it almost gave me a cavity and this was the perfect first read to start 2023! But more than anything, back then, it had made me feel amazing. I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. Contemporary Romances | Mysteries & Thrillers | Privacy Policy| Contact, From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata: FAQs + Books Like It, Are you enchanted by figure skaters? We don't want you to miss anything, so signup below! Fab review! It felt like my organs were rotting away. In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. 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. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. 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? Once Jasmine recovers from her accident, she and Ivan go on to compete and win together for several years. 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! In a miraculous turn of events, Julies been given a second chance at goodbye. I loved how her books were set up. But in this book, I wish we got to see at least something of that choreography. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous danceReds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart. he actually drops quite a few sly hints about his feelings that only make sense after the fact. Thats HARD to do. Show this thread. Great review! At this point with Zapata books, it's really about enjoying the journey they take to get there. By: Mariana Zapata. Though Jasmine thought (apparently) that they both really felt it. Cookie Notice I can read your lips. Ivan is the most decorated figure skater of all time, and Jasmine isnot. Nearly none of it comes to any fruition. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Friday, March 3. And I loved the angst and the banter. No book-NOT ONE BOOK-has made me want to stay up so late its almost morning in yearsyet, between this book and TWOW, I have stayed up until 4 in the morning countless times to immerse myself in everything Ivan, Aiden, and Mariana Zapata. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. So. Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. 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. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. Dedicated to book reviews and helping new and experienced readers find their next read. 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. or ask your favorite author a question with His old partner was never going to come back after a year. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. And these books seem to lose none of their magic on rereads. Its not often that I run into characters who share Jasmines problems in other books. And, if youve ever read a book by Zapata, you know that there is a hell of a lot of internal monologue (dialogue?). The reveal about Ivan's roommates and his gift had me smiling like a fool. Including Ivan Lukov. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. I love books! As all her other books, at least from what Ive read so far, From Lukov with Love is also a companion. 20 offers from 8.53. I really liked how Mariana Zapata portrayed all of Jasmines issues and insecurities. They are their biggest supporters, fans, friends, and teammates-they are their not-so-white-knights in shining armor. From the moment they crossed paths (close enough, anyway) theyve hated one another. When I read books I love more than words can express, I find the reviews are 50 times harder to write. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I mean, it was okay. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. No chance. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. The characters. I dont do the dance where I cant move on to another book very oftenbut this author, in the span of two months, has managed to do just that-make it impossible to read anything for a week or more after-with two novels I think Ill take with me to my grave. Which is something I more feel I should mention than it actually bothered me. From Lukov with Love. 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. Or maybe Im just tired. Both of them.. The secret between Ivan and his coach? From Lukov with Love also followed this pattern very closely. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. When Gracie Met The Grump: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! And if youd told me they stayed best friends till the end of their lives, no matter what, I would believe you. Paperback. This is more of a coming-of-age story, not really a romance. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. 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 my heart from a lack of Viktuuri. I feel like sometimes, there are loose ends that do not get tied up. My God. And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. 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. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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 By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It is a standalone book. Then, Ivan Lukov, the older brother to her best friend, multiple gold-winning ice pair skater, and a major pain in her ass makes her an offer she cant refuse: skate with him for one season. Privacy Policy. they also both sort of "slip up" and use russian endearments regarding each other. While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say From Lukov With Love is spicy. And now, for the first time, I was like yeah, OK, but Ive heard this story 5 or 6 times before. "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. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. No, From Lukov with Love is not a dual POV. Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. Be sure to click the notification bell to be alerted when new. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . First of all the thing I was most excited about was the fact that this was about figure skating. There was another sigh, but it sounded even more resigned. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. Warning possible spoilers! I had as many problems reading his thoughts at first as Jasmine did. One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. They had to be full of shit. 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