I usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. 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. Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. On paper is the perfect book for me and I was so excited to finally get to it. That relationship was so tough, but I loved how Jasmine dealt with it in the end. Copyright 2023 Novel on My Mind. I'm going to mark spoilers in this post even though I'm assuming by the title you'd only come here if you read the book. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. Apart from the very end, I just saw them as friends. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? They soothe me for some reason and always make me feel better. At this point with Zapata books, it's really about enjoying the journey they take to get there. I was pretty sure his parents had adopted him straight out of Hell. wow, this sounds like such a great read. 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 When Karina had told me you were thinking about switching to pairs, I had thought you would say something to me, even in passing as a joke. It's not until like 85% or maybe higher that they even make it to a competition. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And thats more than I usually get from a book. And I sure as hell had better things to do with my time. That epilogue was so sweet it almost gave me a cavity and this was the perfect first read to start 2023! And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward. "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. 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. The pair are stuck together, but its fine, because Anastasia doesnt even like hockey playersright? There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. Talent. Or is there more to Ivan Lukov than what meets the eye. It's not a spoiler to say that they end up together. I thought it was hinted through out that he loved her before he partnered with her. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. However, I don't think it's too similar that gives you the been there, done that feeling. While it did make me nervous to read such a long romance that I knew was going to be a real slow burn, I was up for the challenge. Paperback. And she has THOUSANDS of fans who tend to agree with me-so yeah. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. **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! Circling back to the best friend, Karina Lukov, it is very weird that they establish that Ivan is Jasmines best friends older brother and then have her never show up. Wheres the DRAMA?!. The characters. Its something Ive never really thought about before. I wanted this. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. From Lukov with Love was the best enemies to lovers/friends to lovers/slowburn/sports romance. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. 377 votes, 52 comments. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS)4.5 stars. Thats all. I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. Mariana Zapata. Genre: New Adult, Contem. By all accounts, the commune shouldnt exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it he disappears. Novel On My Mind is my personal book review blog where I share my book reviews, recommendations, thoughts and ideas. Love Zapata and loved this book almost as much as The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. 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." Publication Date: February 1, 2018 The book had a lot of grammar mistakes, the ones I noted were just a few that I noticed. Definitely a favorite of 2021! Alas, I keep repeating myself, so I will wrap this up with some fangirling (wait, isnt that what Ive been doing, you ask? The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. Dont get me wrong it took me about two chapters to get used to it and to stop noticing the difference all that much. 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 One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. 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. 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. My girl Zapata taught me that little trick. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. Ivan wasnt a character I immediately loved. Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. But more than anything, back then, it had made me feel amazing. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . 3,762. :). Or, at least, I did. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. Reader Q&A, Her chances dwindle even further after her last ice skating partner ditches her for her worst enemy. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isnt as safe as they believedand that darkness takes many forms. First of all On paper is the perfect book for me and I was so excited to finally get to it. Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned outmove out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan. To catch them before they fall. There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. Because I'd probably not want to read it if so, or is their love story more of a focus? How can I possibly communicate the cuteness that comes with this novel? That was because they have such amazing family dynamics. The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. Them saying it was only for one year because his old partner was just on a break was so he could get her to partner with him in the first place without actually him actually having to explain his true feeling for her. Because the choice of music and the theme sounded really interesting, but we dont really get to see practically any of that. Thanks! world class figure skating and Jasmine a 26 yrs. Thats HARD to do. But she, like the father, is a non-character and its baffling how she made it to the final draft of the novel. Share book reviews and ratings with Chelsea Peril Please , and even join a book club on Goodreads. ", While this book might not be as popular as the last, Pairing Off by Elizabeth Harmon comes highly recommended by readers on this Reddit forum about figure skating romance books. 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. Her dad was another story. Required fields are marked *. You want Jasmine to open up, to see that hes trying to be her friend-but how can she? Both of them.. I was such a fan of Jasmines from the beginning that her hatred for Ivan became mine. So. Several times I wish they could hear my shouting at them to tear each others clothes! Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. He even offers to help her find a new partner once their contract is up. It follows two talented figure skaters, Jasmine Santos and Ivan Lukov, who, after years of bantering finally decide to join forces and become partners in pair skating. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. From Lukov with Love Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. This woman is my spirit animal.and these two books (Winnipeg and Lukov) are in a serious death match with one another over who will be my #1 2018 read.because its all them, baby. Its called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventureto live a lifetime in a single day. Why go through all of this if it ends on that note? the slow burn is so worth it, jasmine my baby you have all my support and love. From Lukov with Love. I thought at least epilogue should have been from H's POV so that we could have had more insight on /from H. I think he's always liked her - but couldn't handle her criticism early on and it sort of became a 'thing' with them to pretend to hate each other. Like not a single spark. Cookie Notice The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. And, if youve ever read a book by Zapata, you know that there is a hell of a lot of internal monologue (dialogue?). About catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. I was all set to buy the book after I borrowed it on KU but when the hints weren't confirmed, I was too bummed. All of her books are fantastic! Show this thread. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018. And I loved the angst and the banter. Change). Fearful of Mares potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. and our The book also felt slower to me, although it objectively wasnt any slower than the other books. We're in the final week of Bookmas! I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. And I mouthed you suck. I. Cant. After reading this description, you'll see what I mean: "A scandal-plagued American figure skater's last chance at gold means pairing up with Russia's sexiest male skater, who just happens to be the first man she ever loved.". No, From Lukov with Love is not a dual POV. When I read books I love more than words can express, I find the reviews are 50 times harder to write. Id always wanted it. The stalker? Sorry, this review is starting to feel long and rambly. 20 offers from 8.53. It's about a major league baseball player whose forced to retire early after suffering an injury and returns to his hometown depressed. 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. Partnering? Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. Fantastic review, Chelsea! 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. For example, in From Lukov with Love, Jasmines sister Ruby is the main female character from Dear Aaron. Required fields are marked *. They are more about the main characters journey within themselves. Okay, sorry to get creepy, but, again, Im very creepy. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. How do you not know this? I also didnt like the main character. Some dipshit that wasnt half as good as you. Was I on imaginary drugs again? Thank you! [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? I mentioned earlier being happy to be back with the Santos family again. Your email address will not be published. If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey a try. 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. Just like Maggie St. James. Hope youll end up enjoying it just as much as I did, Your email address will not be published. Just a meh for me, probably won't pick up another one from this author. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A , or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author . They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. There are other ways to emphasize emotions other than she blinked he blinked. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, but I feel like sometimes I'm disappointed from missing information. From Lukov with Love also followed this pattern very closely. Welcome back. I dont think Ive ever read a book about this topic before. Her books are my version of feel-good books. Ivan, a 30 yrs. I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. There are very few things in life I love as much as I love the books my favorite authors write. This author slays me. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. Her latest novel, Hands Down, was also a . Its just that I dont think I even see this book as a romance. Even the things that do kind of have a resolution are so anti-climatic that I was constantly wondering, Is this it? At this point I'm just stating facts, honestly. It is a standalone book. In a miraculous turn of events, Julies been given a second chance at goodbye. Skating Accident? My eyes work. Ive now officially stalked all the things and have ordered two signed copies of her books, and I still have my unsigned Winnipeg copy Id never part with, so I have three books [or I will]-with one that I already owned ha. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. It was really well done! As one GoodReads reviewer, Nilufer Ozmekik, wrote: "The hot chemistry between makes you want to scream. Great review!! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. But hearing Sams voice makes her fall for him all over again, and with each call it becomes harder to let him go. Great review! So glad to hear youre a fan, too. [In one of the first chapters when she's telling her family why they hate each other, her mother points out that it's all in her head and Ivan has always liked her. These two made me so hooked on the book, and the main characters felt relateable in a way of their personalities, and lives. I find I just want to bottle him up, keep his best moments to myself-maybe this is a more mature me butI feel like I want yall to find out for yourself, almost. While this promised more barbed comments than sweet misunderstandings, ice skating romance is ice skating romance and Im weak for this genre. This pays the hosting fees that keep this site running, so by using them you are supporting us here at The Day-to-Days. I loved how her books were set up. The good news: Theres an app for that. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Very, very slow burn. 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. And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. I can read your lips. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Its made me excited to watch the competition in the upcoming Winter Olympics. [I think that the author dropped plenty of hints little by little of how he felt and when he developed feelings for her. From Lukov with Love didnt end up amongst my favorites by Mariana Zapata, but I still enjoyed it. And partially because I really loved the characters. Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. I find it so hard, at the moment, to just zero in on one thing to talk about, because my brain is just flooded with all the epicness that was this novel (and I even have gone so far as to flood some Winnipeg moments in at the same time-Brain=FRIED). In From Lukov with Love, Ivan is 29 and Jasmine is 26, which means there is a 3-year age gap between them. With a reputation as a bit of a bitch, Jasmine finds that the list of those wanting to partner with her is small to none. At what point was he falling for her? After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. I gained even more respect for those athletes than I had before. Anyways. they also both sort of "slip up" and use russian endearments regarding each other. 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. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. It's a MZ novel, so be prepared for the slow burn, but it was so worth it in the end. And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. I wish more did because there are so many people who will identify. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I really wanted it! Did the story lose you or win you over with how it ended? This author has been in my radar for so long but Ive yet to pick up her books, lol. I know many people complain that Zapatas books are too long and too slow for them. Warning possible spoilers! I was duped into thinking this was a romance novel. Dedicated to book reviews and helping new and experienced readers find their next read. Paperback. Jasmine Santos has been a competitive ice skater for over a decade. 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. So i wasnt really a fan of from lukov with love. Her writing is so amazing. Mariana Zapata. Thats why I said he thought they were digging and having fun with each other. If her absence had some sort of point to itshe had a falling out with her brother or Jasmine, shes sick and doesnt want anyone to know, shes jealous, etc.then this could have been forgiven. Unable to stand by the sidelines and watch their shared loved ones in pain, Julie is torn between spilling the truth about her calls with Sam and risking their connection and losing him forever. By: Mariana Zapata. Eventually, Ivan requires surgery for an injury and is forced into retirement. I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. Zapatas men never want their girl to play the damsel in distress they always want them to be more, to take care of themselves and to not let their weaknesses show-because they know how strong their girls are.its precious. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. But a bigger problem I had with this book was that I just couldnt see any romantic feelings between Jasmine and Lukov. Yes. , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? At least not if you're used to Ana Huang, Tessa Bailey, or Ali Hazelwood's books like I am. Your enthusiasm about the book definitely reflects in your review. he actually drops quite a few sly hints about his feelings that only make sense after the fact. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. Did you just quote. Anyways, for one reason or another, the two main characters end up having to spend a lot of time near each other. Ivan is the most decorated figure skater of all time, and Jasmine isnot. Il fenomeno romantico di TikTok Jasmine Santos ha trascorso quasi tutta la vita sul ghiaccio: una campionessa di pattinaggio in coppia. And, she cant forget, their contract is just for a year, just until his other partner comes back. After everything hes done and said, she cant give in that easily. You care THAT much about them. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. And that had me blinking. Just to try harder, I guess. Id always wanted it. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. 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. From Lukov with Love. And I love everything animal this woman createsjust lol. Jasmines character growth was pretty impressive. However, all her books so far I listened as audiobooks. Loved it. Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. Is There an Age Gap? I cant. This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!!