I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. Unfortunately, a love of ice skating and, well, love stories were not enough to keep my interest in this story. How can I possibly communicate the cuteness that comes with this novel? They had to be full of shit. Ivan wasnt a character I immediately loved. And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. Im just not sure Id recommend it to someone whos looking for a romance specifically. The other thing was the part about her spraining her foot kind of seemed unnecessary? Not only that, but Jasmine's best friend is Ivan's sister. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. world class figure skating and Jasmine a 26 yrs. I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. Today we're doing a review of From Lukov, With Love by Mariana Zapata. Although there are hints, it just doesn't quite hit the nail on the head in a satisfying way. This book is a finale. Reader Q&A, On paper is the perfect book for me and I was so excited to finally get to it. Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton. I thought it was hinted through out that he loved her before he partnered with her. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. So, yeah. Great review!! In From Lukov with Love, Ivan is 29 and Jasmine is 26, which means there is a 3-year age gap between them. Id bled for it, cried for it, bruised for it, had broken bones, had concussions, pulled just about every muscle in my body, never made friends, never went to a single school anything, never loved anyone, ignored my family, all for. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we. ive read a few of her books many many many times, but it wasnt until i listened to their audibles that i realized i had missed out on a few clues even after a dozen reads. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata(Goodreads Author) Reader Q&A To ask other readers questions about From Lukov with Love, please sign up. But when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff ignores her, Bee sees Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas, and devouring her with those eyes. It's not a spoiler to say that they end up together. 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. Privacy Policy. . Besides From Lukov with Love, the one sports romance book I see all over BookTok is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. While this book might not be as popular as the last, If you want to stay in the sports romance realm but are open to a different sport, I would recommend giving, One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like. and then we see how he sort of begins to insert himself into her life. 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. My God. Ivans family seemed to be just as tight as the Santos family. Ma, ora che il suo partner l'ha scaricata, non ha molte possibilit: per quanto sia talentuosa, il suo caratteraccio le impedisce di trovare qualcuno 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. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot shes spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I think, in some way, the story delayed so much to be the slowburn we all expected that we were left with some plot holes/ story omissions and I would have loved to have seen more of their competitions and figure skating choreographies and also their banter before this! After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. They contain Reviews, Recommendations, Upcoming Releases & Giveaways! If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. Is There an Age Gap? sort of hinting that jas thinks that ivan is too much good for her. Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping. 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). Are you enchanted by figure skaters? From Lukov with Love One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. Im so glad you loved this book, I really want to give it a shot! 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 His old partner was never going to come back after a year. Remember when she was in the GM office, having just been made the offer - Jasmine says something like years later I will look back and realize they played me . Ive been meaning to read one of Zapatas books for the longest now because I have to see the slow burn that everyone loves!! I've seen a lot of praise about Kulti so wanted to ask is it very similar to From Lukov with Love? who never managed to be above average team up for a season. And I loved the angst and the banter. No. I devoured this book practically in one day and it's quite long :) I just couldn't put it down :) so let me tell you more about the overall plot of the story and our main character and then I will get into all the reasons why I adored it so much :), Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022. 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." I wish more did because there are so many people who will identify. After everything hes done and said, she cant give in that easily. More hard working. Fans of Kulti and enemies to lovers romance will love From Lukov with Love! Mariana Zapata. I can read your lips. Why go through all of this if it ends on that note? All Rights Reserved. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. Novel On My Mind is my personal book review blog where I share my book reviews, recommendations, thoughts and ideas. The obsession is real, yet, I dont want to start gushing about Ivan like I thought I would-is that weird? 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. :). I feel like sometimes, there are loose ends that do not get tied up. Because I'd probably not want to read it if so, or is their love story more of a focus? Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. Jasmine was the complete opposite of Ruby. I love books! And thats more than I usually get from a book. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. And that had me blinking. As all her other books, at least from what Ive read so far, From Lukov with Love is also a companion. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. You care THAT much about them. I absolutely love figure skating, I have since I was a kid and if I had one athletic bone in my body I would have loved for it to be a figure skating bone, but sadly we saw very little of the figure skating. I was so happy to be back in the world of the Santos family! Its the oddest feeling. It's about a romance between a competitive figure skater and a hockey player. They are their biggest supporters, fans, friends, and teammates-they are their not-so-white-knights in shining armor. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. The book had a lot of grammar mistakes, the ones I noted were just a few that I noticed. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. 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. Thanks! She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, si. Yes - Jasmine confirms that she is half Filipino. Me, after these two Zapata books: Sadbut true. Her chances dwindle even further after her last ice skating partner ditches her for her worst enemy. I loved this book soooo much I feel like I can't even put into words how happy this book made me feel. (view spoiler)[Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? I suppose Ill just get on with what makes these books so special. Enjoy!Outro: Keep Moving On by Reed . The first 100 or so pages were pretty boring to me. And then, theres usually a single elaborate sex scene towards the end. But when the arrogant asshole she loves to hate offers her a partnership, she needs to consider if he may have a hidden agenda. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, but I feel like sometimes I'm disappointed from missing information. 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. As the two spend time together, they begin to see each other differently than they ever have before. (Yes, I realize I spelt sentence wrong. If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then, Since I've just finished it and everything is still fresh in my head, I've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the book below, as all as recommended five books like, While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say. Me and Ivan? 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. . Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. in a world of romance books that are mostly dual POV, it sometimes takes a bit to pick up on the clues that MZ drops throughout her monster sized stories. Her writing is so amazing. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? But shell give it her all, her everything. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. This author slays me. And two new amazing book boyfriends I would stand in front of and take a bullet for so early in the year?? Ivan is the most decorated figure skater of all time, and Jasmine isnot. Paperback. Once Jasmine recovers from her accident, she and Ivan go on to compete and win together for several years. She didnt hold back, and in the past that had hurt her. Penelope would love to help, but shes smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isnt sure what to do with him. 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. The connection is temporary. Fun story, with good characters, made me laugh, but when I was expecting a romance (clean or slow burn), give me something before the very end of the book. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. Jasmine was outspoken almost to a fault. From Lukov with Love is Zapatas first book I physically read. This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!! Skating Accident? These great relationships, however, are still not enough to counteract the disappointment I felt at the end of the novel. How do you not know this? She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in the psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele, Currently reading: From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. ", 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. When I read books I love more than words can express, I find the reviews are 50 times harder to write. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. 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. And for the first time, I felt like that bothered me a bit. This pays the hosting fees that keep this site running, so by using them you are supporting us here at The Day-to-Days. By: Mariana Zapata. 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