And with each new admission these two characters share, I became more and more enraptured, bound, and obsessed. My God. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Partially because- again, it was very soothing and relaxing. I cant. Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. No. And, she cant forget, their contract is just for a year, just until his other partner comes back. That could have been me missing something earlier on in the book. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. she makes the comment at the beginning about how years later she would realize they played her. Alas, I keep repeating myself, so I will wrap this up with some fangirling (wait, isnt that what Ive been doing, you ask? "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. It feels weird saying that because I wasnt watching it, but I feel like I learned a lot about what it takes to be a figure skater. But still a really good book about fear and growth. And she has THOUSANDS of fans who tend to agree with me-so yeah. Raw talent. There was just no chemistry between them. I really dont know what else to say exceptI love this author. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. I dont always in other books, but I do when its this author. [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? I wanted this. In a lot of ways it sounds like From Lukov with Love, especially in the enemies-to-lovers department. 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. From the beginning, youre constantly following the threads of plotlines that seem to be leading to a narrative climax; a past stalker, a secret between Ivan and his coach, an unapproving father, a skating accident, traditional competition drama. When he takes on the case of Maggie St. Jamesa well-known author of dark, macabre childrens bookshes led to a place many believed to be only a legend. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. 5 favorite characters: jasmin santos & ivan lukov y'all don't get what id do to have an ice skating rivals to lovers romance with ivan lukov. just wanna live my early 2000's ice princess dream Follow me on social media:Book Instagram: @nikkis.book.nookPersonal Instagram: @nikkimariewittTwitter: @golden_stylesMy other channel: http://youtube.com/nikkiwittytAmazon book wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21CPHOQJYKJUN?ref_=wl_shareMy Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/nikkiwitt Check out my Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/nicolewitt13/shop?asc=uOutro music:Title: Pure ImaginationArtist: Future JamesVideo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Al3FKdComALike \u0026 subscribe if you see this! Today we're doing a review of From Lukov, With Love by Mariana Zapata. 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). There was no way. 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. From Lukov with Love 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. Cookie Notice From Lukov with Love was the best enemies to lovers/friends to lovers/slowburn/sports romance. As the two spend time together, they begin to see each other differently than they ever have before. So glad to hear youre a fan, too. And I mouthed you suck. Refresh and try again. All Im saying is if you have a chance to listen From Lukov with Love on audio, listen to it on audio. From Lukov with Love is Zapatas first book I physically read. And even then, the primary tensionconfronting Jasmines old partneris such a boring conversation that even the big reveal that happens falls flat. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. I also didnt like the main character. From Lukov with Love Paperback - February 1, 2018 by Mariana Zapata (Author) 17,522 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $4.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback Love Zapata and loved this book almost as much as The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. 20 offers from 8.53. I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. All Rights Reserved. Her latest novel, Hands Down, was also a . The farmer, 23, is riled up as news gets back to him . I can read your lips. Hell, I even wondered if there was something building towards a confrontation between the best friend and her. Its made me excited to watch the competition in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Warning possible spoilers! Not only that, but Jasmine's best friend is Ivan's sister. (LogOut/ Show this thread. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. ", One of the first books I thought of when thinking about books like From Lukov with Love that I could recommend was Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sams cellphone just to listen to his voicemail. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. I just couldnt see it, not even for a second. And thats more than I usually get from a book. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and it's great. Mariana Zapata. Was I dying? You must try one of her books! At 60% in Jasmine and Ivan were just getting getting on the ice and didn't even have a routine yet. Paperback. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been enemies for years. Both of them.. 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. Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. More driven. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. My God. Contact: nikkibooknook@gmail.com I always click with her stories and more importantly her characters. With all her other books I read, I would just think well, heres Mariana Zapata I know and love. However, I don't think it's too similar that gives you the been there, done that feeling. You want Jasmine to open up, to see that hes trying to be her friend-but how can she? I dont know, it just wasnt that special to me. The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. Loved it. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. This is a world divided by bloodred or silver. The characters. Yes - Jasmine confirms that she is half Filipino. So frustrating! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The things they say are absolutely horrible, but they give it as good as they get. 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. . To be fair, I am not a fan of slooooooooow burn which is why Zapata's books usually don't make it to my TBR -- and this book was slow. 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. |Spoiler-Free Review| "From Lukov With Love" by Mariana Zapata - YouTube Thank you all for liking, commenting, and subscribing! Fab review! Hey everyone! Reserve Now, Pay in Store. . But shell give it her all, her everything. (Yes, I realize I spelt sentence wrong. This book is a finale. Partnering? I agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Privacy Policy. The BFF's brother, enemies-ish to friends to lovers build up was done so well and I loved how things gradually shifted and changed between Ivan and Jasmine. Scan this QR code to download the app now. She just knows how to tug on my heartstrings, how to reach my inner self-whether its for failures, triumphs, encouragement, or any little thing, she touches me in ways I cant explain. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I ended up loving his sneaky tactics to worm his way into Jasmines heart. In fact, several of her books, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me especially, are amongst the books I reread most often. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. Other than that it was okay. I was a little confused by the timing of when Jas went from single skates to pair skates but I think the timeline for their relationship went roughly like this: I think it is said that Jas and Karina were friends for 14 years which would make Jas 12 when they met. The Best Thing: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! I love books! Ivan wasnt a character I immediately loved. Hope youll end up enjoying it just as much as I did, Your email address will not be published. You can unsubscribe at any time. I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. 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! Lame, kind of boring. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Brother, SportsPair Skating POV: First Person, Female POV Standalone: Yes Read more I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. My eyes work. A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. And thats the beauty of Mariana Zapata-her books are 100% character driven, and you care so deeply for Ivan and Jasmine, Aiden and Vanessa, that every little thing that happens to them rips and tears at your soul, makes you a puppet to their emotions, twisting and pulling at each and every hardship, failure, or triumph. Jasmines character growth was pretty impressive. She didnt hold back, and in the past that had hurt her. Mariana Zapata. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. and our The good news: Theres an app for that. I absolutely adored their relationship and how it slowly built. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? Im so glad you loved this book, I really want to give it a shot! She skates at his familys complex and has worked her ass off for years-all for nothing. Me, after these two Zapata books: Sadbut true. Is There an Age Gap? (Kindle | Paperback), 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 From Lukov with Love to read next. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Follow Star-crossed Book Blog on WordPress.com. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, but I feel like sometimes I'm disappointed from missing information. Maybe after The Wall of Winnipeg I had really high expectations, but she did it again. Loved it. Ask the Author. ALLL THEM. Even then, her father is such a non-character for most of the book that when he does show up to have this confrontation with Jasmine theres no real meat to the tension there. She wasnt the sweet one. Without Ivan's pov we have to relay only on the details that Jasmine decided to ignore and that why I believe we can't know for sure when he fell in love. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. 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 Contemporary Romances | Mysteries & Thrillers | Privacy Policy| Contact, From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata: FAQs + Books Like It, Are you enchanted by figure skaters? 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. 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. 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 was so disappointed that hero's ( Aiden's ) feelings for h were not mentioned in detail or nor was it anywhere mentioned in the entire novel when or why he falls for her. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. They had to be full of shit. The author, Mariana Zapata, does have several other unrelated sports romances though. It was a fact I didnt connect until I started the book. These great relationships, however, are still not enough to counteract the disappointment I felt at the end of the novel. 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. Privacy Policy. I had as many problems reading his thoughts at first as Jasmine did. 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. he actually drops quite a few sly hints about his feelings that only make sense after the fact. Not sure about this though, I only read the book once, might have to re-read again. Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. Ivan could easily give back what Ruby dished out. Why did he tell her it was for one year only? I gained even more respect for those athletes than I had before. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata | Book Review (No Spoilers) - YouTube 0:00 / 10:59 From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata | Book Review (No Spoilers) 5,107 views Jan 5, 2022. They dont want them to lose themselves in their doubts or weaknesses, but they only want whats best for them-its the most precious thing. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Traviss abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. However, all her books so far I listened as audiobooks. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. This really sounds like an amazing read. If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is the book for you. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. But then Sam dies. wow, this sounds like such a great read. 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! They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. 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. She would give everything for just one more chance to compete and prove herself on the ice. I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. Your email address will not be published. How do you not know this? Ill leave it, I guess. Yes. Copyright 2023 Novel on My Mind. I mentioned earlier being happy to be back with the Santos family again. It felt like my organs were rotting away. Im embarrassed that I didnt remember that Rubys sister was an ice skater, but I did binge read all of Zapatas books in between reading the two. She cant let her heart get invested. They are super slow burn romance. 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.". People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. After seventeen years--and countless broken bones and broken promises--she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. 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