From Lukov with Love

halie_v shared a tip "Available on KU. Saw so many good reviews of this book so I was excited to read. It was a good book but not my favourite writing style or tropes. It’s the slowest of slow burns. I mean they don’t get together until the last 5% of the book slow which I do not like. There were a lot of moments in the book that seemed like they were going to build the tension and then the next chapter would fast forward to months later out of no where. This book has one spicy scene that is pretty tame. It’s also single POV which is not my favourite. Depth of character development was good. I feel very meh about this book but if super slow burn, enemies to lovers, and single POV are your jam this is a great book for you!"

nicky_ewers shared a tip "I like this book. I think Ivan and Jasmine are literally perfect for each other with their stubbornness and banter. Also, I love scenes where one of the main characters takes care of the other main character when they are sick. Also, the fact that Ivan kind of seemed to be in love with her the whole time is really heartwarming. I love the aspect of family and the animals and I definitely learned some more about ice skating. I don’t mind slow burn, and I am excited to read more of Mariana Zapata’s books!"

amanda_martin_6193 shared a tip "So, this is a double review. I read From Lukov with Love and then the Wall of Winnipeg and Me right after. While I definitely liked both, I think the slow burn was too slow for me. I get why it's written from a single character perspective, since it would ruin the surprise of the MC having been in love with the FC the whole time... But I really miss that side of stories when it's not there. It's realistic, I guess, since we never really know what our partner is thinking or feeling unless they tell you, but for me, it builds tension and drama when I can feel a love story from both sides. Side note, I liked From Lukov better of the two."

laurenmr shared a tip "This book was amazing! Of the Mariana Zapata books I’ve read, this one falls between Kulti (fav) and Wall of Winnepeg and Me (still love). The romance is pseudo-enemies to friends to lovers and the lovers is in the last 50 pages of the book. I’ve always enjoyed how Zapata manages to write characters that feel like a part of your life by the end of the book. This was no different. I loved how Jasmine was so focused on skating and the character development was fantastic. Ivan was also such a great character and seeing their partnership slowly develop and their support of each other - *chefs kiss*. Such a wonderful read with such excellent storytelling. 5⭐️, 2🌶 (one vaguely graphic sex scene)"

melanie_rodriguez_7405 shared a tip "I loved this book! This is my new favorite Slow Burn/Enemies to Lovers book! I loved the banter between Jasmine and Ivan. IVAN LUKOV DESERVES MORE HYPE! He is the book boyfriend I didn’t know I needed. I 100% recommend this book ❤️"

brittani_holster shared a tip "Very cute read. A little slow of a beginning but that could have just been me being impatient. Love the family dynamic and how it's explored throughout the book. Had great banter between characters."

meghan_2095 shared a tip "Love this book it has amazing sarcasm and great banter between the two characters. I laughed so hard at some parts of this book, absolutely loved!❤️"

clutterkey shared a tip "Personally, I liked it. I love sport romances. The main character, Jasmine, is amazing. Ivan, although pretty predictable, was still great. It was a slow slow SLOW burn but I still enjoyed it. HOWEVER. There were a few things I did not like so much (btw this is all just my opinion). First of all, I didn’t like how it very quickly switched from “I can’t stand him” to “omg he is my best friend” to “he is the love of my life”. They are an AMAZING couple, I just wish we could have see more coupley things from them. And secondly, I really wish there was more figure skating in it. I was really excited for that and it just didn’t come through. But all in all, great book!!"

morgan_degeorge shared a tip "Absolutely amazing book. 5 stars. I felt an extreme connection to Jasmine, and the way Ivan slowly softened and let go of his hard front makes the reader melt. Zapata does it again."

abby_gibbons_8745 shared a tip "Such an amazing enemies to lovers trope!! Also love that it’s about figure skaters! Very much a slow burn love though. One of my favorite books by far!!"