********** I cannot find one fault with it. I especially loved her sport romances, which is a bit odd because I am not even all that much into sports. 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.". As the two spend time together, they begin to see each other differently than they ever have before. 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! I loved that book so much, and I was so excited to find out that From Lukov with Love was about Rubys sister Jasmine. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Hey everyone! Rating: Synopsis: 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. who never managed to be above average team up for a season. Zapata is so awesome. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. Like in this book we don't even get details about their final competition!! Towards the end of the book he tells her how he only ever wanted to skate pairs with her and if he couldn't he didn't want to skate at all. From Lukov with Love didnt end up amongst my favorites by Mariana Zapata, but I still enjoyed it. People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. But I also didnt want to get into the car with him, so. 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. |Spoiler-Free Review| "From Lukov With Love" by Mariana Zapata - YouTube Thank you all for liking, commenting, and subscribing! Another book that falls into the sports romance category is Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese. How do you not know this? Talent. Dedicated to book reviews and helping new and experienced readers find their next read. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Her dad was another story. 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. Thats all. Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. 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. And Agatha? On paper is the perfect book for me and I was so excited to finally get to it. BTW, I've only read Luna and the Lie by her, and plan on reading more of her novels, so if you discuss any others please use spoiler markings. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. But back to when I fell in love with Zapatas writing My first book by her was Dear Aaron. Man, was the attention to detail about it good. I love slow burns but something about lukov with love really annoyed me. You care THAT much about them. All Rights Reserved. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. Currently reading: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw. Loved it. Nearing retirement at the ancient age of twenty-six, she feels the mounting pressure to finally win the gold medal shes chased for over half of her life. The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. But I wanted to win. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. And I sure as hell had better things to do with my time. My other qualm is I feel like the books are longer than needed (I can look past that though, because sometimes I'm thankful for more time with the characters), but then the ending is so rushed. So i wasnt really a fan of from lukov with love. 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. We're in the final week of Bookmas! Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. And two new amazing book boyfriends I would stand in front of and take a bullet for so early in the year?? Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. Like, it only was a problem for maybe three pages then everything is fine and dandy again after that, if that part was left out nothing would have changed. I can read your lips. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. 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. It will make you laugh, tear up, and fall in love, not just with Ivan and Jasmine, but with figure and pair skating, as well. I loved how Jasmine interacted with her siblings and her mom. While he tells Jasmine to continue without him, she chooses to retire with him. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018. 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. It was really well done! This author. In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. Fans of Kulti and enemies to lovers romance will love From Lukov with Love! Was this what having you heart broken felt like? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Brother, SportsPair Skating POV: First Person, Female POV Standalone: Yes Read more Ill definitely check it out after im finished with the wall between the winnipeg and me. 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. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. Yes - Jasmine confirms that she is half Filipino. They are their biggest supporters, fans, friends, and teammates-they are their not-so-white-knights in shining armor. 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. There was just no chemistry between them. Id always wanted it. While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say From Lukov With Love is spicy. To catch them before they fall. Currently reading: Youve Reached Sam, by Dustin Thao. 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. Or you could start with this one, too. Fantastic review, Chelsea! 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 my heart from a lack of Viktuuri. From Lukov with Love. Who the HELL knows? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. It's about a romance between a competitive figure skater and a hockey player. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. Oh, they are so good! 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. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Traviss abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. For more information, please see our At what point was he falling for her? Privacy Policy. Ivan could easily give back what Ruby dished out. Aww! A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. It is a standalone book. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. The public have been voting for the most compatible couple. Anyways, From Lukov with Love is what Id call a typical Mariana Zapata book. right? and our 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. Without spoiling too much, the biggest letdown of the novel was the ending. I cant believe I didnt pick up this book before. They started as enemies and in time developed this really nice, deep, strong connection. And these books seem to lose none of their magic on rereads. YOU HAVENT SEEN THE LEAST I CAN DO (hehe Cruel Prince shoutout WOOT WOOT). She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, si. There was no way. 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. Lame, kind of boring. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Today we're doing a review of From Lukov, With Love by Mariana Zapata. Was I dying? Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, theyre both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. Wheres the DRAMA?!. That could have been me missing something earlier on in the book. ", 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. Me, after these two Zapata books: Sadbut true. The good news: Theres an app for that. Reserve Now, Pay in Store. As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. More driven. Cuz writing books THIS LONGand making me care?? This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. You cant fake this-its authentic and real and it reaches you in ways fancy words cant. Fun 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. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. You must try one of her books! Other than that it was okay. Did you just quote, But I wanted to win. Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton. Great review! I really wanted it! So, yeah. The connection is temporary. (LogOut/ You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. **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! 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. Jasmine narrates it from only her point of view. And I mouthed you suck. Scan this QR code to download the app now. This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!! Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. Mariana KNOWS how to write a phenomenal slowburn. Buddy read with my awesome friend Chelsea. It's a MZ novel, so be prepared for the slow burn, but it was so worth it in the end. When Gracie Met The Grump: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! Maybe because of the ease with which they were around each other naked. 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. I was such a fan of Jasmines from the beginning that her hatred for Ivan became mine. Currently reading: They Both Die At the End, by Adam Silvera. 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. Genre: New Adult, Contem. Okay, so this one actually goes somewhere (kind of) but compared to the potential of a stalker or the devastation of an injury or the reveal of a juicy secret it falls so flat. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. From Lukov with Love was the best enemies to lovers/friends to lovers/slowburn/sports romance. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. 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. I feel like sometimes, there are loose ends that do not get tied up. Im so glad you loved this book, I really want to give it a shot! Publication Date: February 1, 2018 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. 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. She skates at his familys complex and has worked her ass off for years-all for nothing. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. Loved, loved the book until the end. According to How Long to Read, it will take the average reader approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes to read From Lukov with Love. But more than anything, back then, it had made me feel amazing. This book had Mariana Zapata's signature slow burn that I can't get enough, characters I can't help but absolutely love, and fantastic banter that made me laugh out loud, all the while set in a sport world I don't usually encounter in romance novels (If you know more figure skating/pair skating romances, please recommend them to 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!! Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. From Lukov with Love. These characters arent just characters, theyre YOU. The ending didnt make me cry or anything special, the characters were nice I just didnt get too attached to them like I feel like I should have. Besides From Lukov with Love, the one sports romance book I see all over BookTok is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. 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. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. As all her other books, at least from what Ive read so far, From Lukov with Love is also a companion. Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. The characters. The reveal about Ivan's roommates and his gift had me smiling like a fool. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. 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 then we see how he sort of begins to insert himself into her life. Thats HARD to do. 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 I loved how she actively worked on being a better person. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. This author has been in my radar for so long but Ive yet to pick up her books, lol. But shell give it her all, her everything. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. Ive heard great things about Mariana Zapatas books but I havent read any of her books yet. I agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Privacy Policy. For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages and if he doesnt, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? I mean, it was okay. COME ON NOW. I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. world class figure skating and Jasmine a 26 yrs. And Callie Dalton, the narrator, did an amazing job, at least for my taste. If Im remembering correctly, the only time she has dialogue is in one scene. Required fields are marked *. I just love it when you read a book that is so wonderful you cant find anything wrong with it. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. Though Jasmine thought (apparently) that they both really felt it. I know many people complain that Zapatas books are too long and too slow for them. Your email address will not be published. This author slays me. While this promised more barbed comments than sweet misunderstandings, ice skating romance is ice skating romance and Im weak for this genre. Jasmine and Ivan had a snarky, competitive frenemy relationship that I loved. Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. Especially from a romance. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. No one is allowed in or out, not when theres a risk of bringing a diseaserotinto Pastoral. 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. The book leaned a bit more into family dynamics and drama than I was expecting, but I loved how it allowed Ivan to really shine and show Jasmine how much he cared. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. So glad to hear youre a fan, too. Cookie Notice Enjoy!Outro: Keep Moving On by Reed . But that was it. My eyes work. 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