Because I knew what that felt like. And I’d already screwed up enough with making grown adults I loved think they weren’t important. If I was going to do something, I wanted to do my best and give it everything. I really think a lot of people, like me will enjoy this... I also think a lot of people will love this story for what it is - just like I have. Unfortunately, I speak for myself when I say this story just did not do it for me as a romance, but did so much more as a self journey.

Please! Please! Tell me someone has recorded your practices together. Ooh! Tell me you’re doing a live video of them. I would watch every minute. Give me all your competition dates in advance. It’ll be the Hunger Games on ice. I’ll buy everyone in the family front row seats,” she cried out, her voice full of laughter.”And then when the photo shoot happened and she was going on about how she didn’t want to do it because he’d make fun of her body and he reassured her that her body was beautiful and he would NEVER make fun of it. Cool. I’m gonna go cry in the corner and watch ice-skating videos, knowing that Ivan Lukov (or any other MZ hero) will never exist, and I’ll never be his meatball. BYYEEEEEEEEE. I am sure everyone has in their life someone like Ivan Lukov – someone who gets mad and disgusted by such morally-rotten creatures and feels the need to help their friend whatever it takes genuinely because they care deeply about them. From Lukov with Love also followed this pattern very closely. And for the first time, I felt like that bothered me a bit. With all her other books I read, I would just think – well, here’s Mariana Zapata I know and love. And now, for the first time, I was like – yeah, OK, but I’ve heard this story 5 or 6 times before. From Lukov with Love” is a heartfelt and slow-burn romance that explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and the power of love. Mariana Zapata beautifully captures the dynamics between Jazmine and Ivan, building their relationship from rivalry to friendship and, eventually, to love. The novel also delves into the world of competitive figure skating, shedding light on the demanding nature of the sport and the sacrifices athletes must make to pursue their dreams.

I mean, for real, he’s so sweet and considerate, full of interesting personality and he loves animals and has I-don’t-know-how-many dogs, a pink piggy pig and a bunny? Yeah, uh-huh, marry me already, Lukov. A "but" was about to come out of her mouth. I could feel it. There was always a "but" when someone paid you a compliment. I mean, yes it had romantic elements to it, but this story was revolved around people finding themselves and developing and friendships and family and so so so much more. Romance wasn't even an undertone until about the 70% mark. Y de Ivan Lukov no se diga. Ese hombre es el dueño de mi corazón. Encantador, mamón y sarcástico. Literalmente no ocupo nada más. Me encantaron las capas que tiene y como poco a poco se empiezan a revelar mientras continuas con la lectura. El cariño que le tiene a Jasmine es para enamorarse, y es de esos personajes que tienen un frente duro pero un lado sumamente gentil oculto. Amé amé amé. But I still enjoyed this book. I loved the characters, their devotion and commitment to what they love. And I loved the angst and the banter. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. I just couldn’t wait to see whose head is gonna pop first.There is a lot of body-shaming in this novel. Some of it is written in a way that is quite normal to call such problematic terms. The author should have to be very careful in her future works while using such words. Ultimately, the best time to read a book is whenever you have a chunk of time available and are in the right mindset to focus on reading. Experiment with different times of day to see what works best for you. From Lukov with Love Free PDF I know many people complain that Zapata’s books are too long and too slow for them. I usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. A thought came into my head and made my stomach churn. “Why? Are you planning on having kids any time soon?” As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much.

Because I'm okay with you having ten other people be your favorite. But you're always going to be my favorite person.” I love a firey female heroine, but Jasmine is a straight-up nasty b97ch and 70% of why I couldn't finish this book.

The best time to read a book depends on your personal schedule and preferences. Here are some suggestions: We both know you love me.” I wanted to deny it. I really did. Mostly because I hated the fact that he sounded so smug. But we both knew I’d be lying. Maybe I’d never said the words, but he knew. Like he’d known about my learning disability but never said anything. Like he knew chocolate was my weakness and fed it to me when I needed it most.” of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata The writing was sloppy and needed polishing. It's the writing and the characters that could've gotten the depth of their romance across, and the dreams that they were striving for, but since that felt weak, it meant that every aspect of the story was weak. Beyond the realm of romance, the novel also delves into the theme of overcoming adversity. Both Jasmine and Ivan face personal and professional challenges that test their resilience and determination. The book showcases their unwavering commitment to their dreams and highlights the importance of never giving up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Finding Passion and Embracing Second Chances