There was that much electricity between them. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018. who never managed to be above average team up for a season. I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. And kept reminding her. And I mouthed you suck. She would give everything for just one more chance to compete and prove herself on the ice. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. 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. I. Cant. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. But a bigger problem I had with this book was that I just couldnt see any romantic feelings between Jasmine and Lukov. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. The Best Thing: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! Them sayin. 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. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. I usually strongly disagree, but this was the first time I thought they may have a point. Was the whole, "only a year" thing, some kind of ploy? Life wasnt easy for her, and I applauded her determination. [I think that the author dropped plenty of hints little by little of how he felt and when he developed feelings for her. And even then, the primary tensionconfronting Jasmines old partneris such a boring conversation that even the big reveal that happens falls flat. Her chances dwindle even further after her last ice skating partner ditches her for her worst enemy. You want Jasmine to open up, to see that hes trying to be her friend-but how can she? From there, it becomes the type of love story you always hope happens behind the scenes between real-life figure skating partners. I just couldnt see it, not even for a second. At least not if you're used to Ana Huang, Tessa Bailey, or Ali Hazelwood's books like I am. I love you, Mariana-I LOVE YOU. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS) 4.5 stars. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isnt as safe as they believedand that darkness takes many forms. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. Which is something I more feel I should mention than it actually bothered me. I was supposed to share this yesterday, but we wer, Hoping everyone is happy and healthy! 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. 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 this. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. I agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Privacy Policy. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. Jasmine Santos has been a competitive ice skater for over a decade. If thats not obsessionI really dont know what is. Glad that you enjoyed this one. I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. I also desperately wanted to see a resolution for why the one-year partnership and at what point he fell in love with her. Several times I wish they could hear my shouting at them to tear each others clothes! Unfortunately, a love of ice skating and, well, love stories were not enough to keep my interest in this story. Andrezza Retweeted. Plus, Ivan and Jasmine are my favorite MZ hero and heroine. 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. Thats why I said he thought they were digging and having fun with each other. and our Show this thread. Enjoy!Outro: Keep Moving On by Reed . I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. Not only that, but Jasmine's best friend is Ivan's sister. It felt like my organs were rotting away. Besides From Lukov with Love, the one sports romance book I see all over BookTok is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. I suppose Ill just get on with what makes these books so special. 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. Yes - Jasmine confirms that she is half Filipino. Currently reading: Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. Love Island is set to descend into chaos in Wednesday's episode as Will Young's desperation to find out the truth turns into a screaming match. Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Its been sitting on my shelf for around four months, which is too long for a Mariana Zapata book for my standards. She skates at his familys complex and has worked her ass off for years-all for nothing. On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: Theyre going to die today. Its so slow-burn story which I dont really like but it fits so good with this couples story. 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. And I was fine with that. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022. Talent. Her latest novel, Hands Down, was also a . Sorry, this review is starting to feel long and rambly. I loved this book soooo much I feel like I can't even put into words how happy this book made me feel. But I wanted to win. Or is there more to Ivan Lukov than what meets the eye. Thats right, bury me with my preciouses, because I cant live without them now! Ivan was one of my favorite characters of hers by far and I loved how he called Jasmine "meatball" lol but that leads me to my one complaint about the novel (and others of hers). Ive heard great things about Mariana Zapatas books but I havent read any of her books yet. She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, si. 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. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. It's not until like 85% or maybe higher that they even make it to a competition. But when the arrogant asshole she loves to hate offers her a partnership, she needs to consider if he may have a hidden agenda. I like to think that he always had a thing for her but as he had also dedicated his life to the sport, he didnt know how to go about approaching her any differently than he did. he also knew that was the best way to actually approach her because of how dedicated and stubborn she was. You must try one of her books! 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. 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). Anyways, for one reason or another, the two main characters end up having to spend a lot of time near each other. Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. Im really impressed by this one though, you dont see a lot of figure skating stories out there. Mariana KNOWS how to write a phenomenal slowburn. 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. Why did he tell her it was for one year only? 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. The reveal about Ivan's roommates and his gift had me smiling like a fool. She had a very close-knit relationship with her family with the exception of her father. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. I love slow burns but something about lukov with love really annoyed me. The stalker? 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. 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. 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.". 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. so, obviously, coach lee and maybe even her family members were in on some scheme to open her up to the idea of loving ivan. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. Just to try harder, I guess. I've had a s, Do you bring physical books with you on trips? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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 entire novel is just about the training for competing but we never actually see them compete together until the very end. Contemporary Romances | Mysteries & Thrillers | Privacy Policy| Contact, From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata: FAQs + Books Like It, Are you enchanted by figure skaters? 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. Love Zapata and loved this book almost as much as The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Cookie Notice Very, very slow burn. 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. I also was confused about Paul showing up at the end, and it seemed like it opened up more insight into Jasmine's past partner that we didn't get to see and then it was just dropped. While this promised more barbed comments than sweet misunderstandings, ice skating romance is ice skating romance and Im weak for this genre. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. Ivan was one of my favorite characters of hers by far and I loved but that leads me to my one complaint about the novel (and others of hers). 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. 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 is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. As Keanan and Casey catch up, Keanan admits: 'I've . Just like Maggie St. James. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Book Review, on From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata Book Review, Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Book Review, Beartown by Fredrik Backman Book Review. EVEN. I loved how her books were set up. Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. Ask the Author. And that had me blinking. Even the things that do kind of have a resolution are so anti-climatic that I was constantly wondering, Is this it? Luckily, it didnt take me long to find some good in Ivan. Today we're doing a review of From Lukov, With Love by Mariana Zapata. And, if youve ever read a book by Zapata, you know that there is a hell of a lot of internal monologue (dialogue?). As I already mentioned, Mariana Zapata is one of my favorite romance authors and I enjoy her stories very much. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces back memories. I loved how Jasmine interacted with her siblings and her mom. Don't keep reading if you want to go into the rest of this season not knowing who Zach Shallcross ends up with! All that practicing and falling andwell, just everything. SPOILERS for The Bachelor are ahead! and then we see how he sort of begins to insert himself into her life. And heart. 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. I JUST LOVE THIS. People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. Not because his last name was the same last name as one of my favorite people in the world, but because his first name reminded me of Satan. In the end this book was a disappointment for me. Despite her doubts, how could she refuse this chance at finally being a part of a winning team? 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. 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. 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. Me and Ivan? Book Details: Title: From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Genre: Contemporary Romance I thought it was hinted through out that he loved her before he partnered with her. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Yes - rest assured, From Lukov with Love has a happy ending! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Genre: New Adult, Contem. We have reviews But then, always always, alwaysthey are the first to save them. My thoughts are as followed Loved 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. Especially from a romance. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. The public have been voting for the most compatible couple. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. 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! It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. False Witness by Karin Slaughter Book Review, Theft of Swords by Michael J. 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Jasmine was the complete opposite of Ruby. 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. If Im remembering correctly, the only time she has dialogue is in one scene. Loved it. But back to when I fell in love with Zapatas writing My first book by her was Dear Aaron. So glad to hear youre a fan, too. From Lukov with Love was the best enemies to lovers/friends to lovers/slowburn/sports romance. Just a meh for me, probably won't pick up another one from this author. Is it perfect? Maybe after The Wall of Winnipeg I had really high expectations, but she did it again. And she has THOUSANDS of fans who tend to agree with me-so yeah. Partially because- again, it was very soothing and relaxing. 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. Currently reading: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw. I absolutely adored their relationship and how it slowly built. I really liked how Mariana Zapata portrayed all of Jasmines issues and insecurities. Currently reading: Youve Reached Sam, by Dustin Thao. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . 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. The farmer, 23, is riled up as news gets back to him . And two new amazing book boyfriends I would stand in front of and take a bullet for so early in the year?? I really and truly cant. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. 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. While I knew going in that this would lean heavily towards the romance side of the sports-romance equation, I did not expect how low the stakes always felt in this book. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. Definitely a favorite of 2021! . Ivans family seemed to be just as tight as the Santos family. Did you just quote, But I wanted to win. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. Loved it. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. ALL OF THEM. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). 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. Its something Ive never really thought about before. 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