For example, in From Lukov with Love, Jasmines sister Ruby is the main female character from Dear Aaron. He crosses lines that tear your heart out, and she misunderstands sooo many different things, guarding her heart against the guy that has been nothing but nasty to her since they met. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. I mean, it was okay. My girl Zapata taught me that little trick. People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. It's not a spoiler to say that they end up together. Like in this book we don't even get details about their final competition!! No, From Lukov with Love is not part of a series. Copyright 2023 Novel on My Mind. In the end this book was a disappointment for me. ALLLL THE FEELS. Eventually, Ivan requires surgery for an injury and is forced into retirement. 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. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Brother, SportsPair Skating POV: First Person, Female POV Standalone: Yes Read more No one is allowed in or out, not when theres a risk of bringing a diseaserotinto Pastoral. 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 in this book, I wish we got to see at least something of that choreography. And now, for the first time, I was like yeah, OK, but Ive heard this story 5 or 6 times before. I loved everything about this book. Zapata is so awesome. After everything hes done and said, she cant give in that easily. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. Them saying it was only for one year because his old partner was just on a break was so he could get her to partner with him in the first place without actually him actually having to explain his true feeling for her. So. Glad that you enjoyed this one. I loved that book so much, and I was so excited to find out that From Lukov with Love was about Rubys sister Jasmine. 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 These great relationships, however, are still not enough to counteract the disappointment I felt at the end of the novel. I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. By: Mariana Zapata. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Yes - Jasmine confirms that she is half Filipino. Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos have been in the same ice skating circuit for many years. Maybe after The Wall of Winnipeg I had really high expectations, but she did it again. 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. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. If you read Lukov with Love, what did you think of the story? I've seen a lot of praise about Kulti so wanted to ask is it very similar to From Lukov with Love? This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!! The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. I especially loved her sport romances, which is a bit odd because I am not even all that much into sports. The entire novel is just about the training for competing but we never actually see them compete together until the very end. Despite my many, many issues with this book there are some good points to this novel. If you told me they kicked other peoples butts to protect one another, Id believe you. From Lukov with Love. right? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. You must try one of her books! I really wanted it! And he whispered back with his pale pink mouth, There was another sigh, but it sounded even more resigned. (view spoiler)[Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. Jasmine narrates it from only her point of view. Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. Im really impressed by this one though, you dont see a lot of figure skating stories out there. Pictured: Islanders see Maya: Samie, Tom, Will ,Jessie, Sanam, Tanya, Casey, Claudia, Keanan . 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. I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. Its been sitting on my shelf for around four months, which is too long for a Mariana Zapata book for my standards. Currently reading: Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard. Several times I wish they could hear my shouting at them to tear each others clothes! 377 votes, 52 comments. After seventeen years--and countless broken bones and broken promises--she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. Maybe more realistic romantics will like the ending but it wasnt to my taste. [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? But that was it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. :). 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 read this book yet but feel you sister because I felt the same after I finished reading the Wall of Winnipeg and Me. There was another sigh, but it sounded even more resigned. Its not. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. and our 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. That relationship was so tough, but I loved how Jasmine dealt with it in the end. 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. The public have been voting for the most compatible couple. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and its great. Am I missing something? I loved this one. Theyre your BEST FRIENDS and soul mates and whatever you want them to be. or ask your favorite author a question with No, From Lukov with Love is not a dual POV. And then, theres usually a single elaborate sex scene towards the end. Ill definitely check it out after im finished with the wall between the winnipeg and me. But still a really good book about fear and growth. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. Thats all. "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. Im so glad you loved this book, I really want to give it a shot! 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. I also didnt like the main character. Ive heard great things about Mariana Zapatas books but I havent read any of her books yet. 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. At this point with Zapata books, it's really about enjoying the journey they take to get there. Its made me excited to watch the competition in the upcoming Winter Olympics. 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. Il fenomeno romantico di TikTok Jasmine Santos ha trascorso quasi tutta la vita sul ghiaccio: una campionessa di pattinaggio in coppia. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. This author slays me. 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. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. 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. I ended up loving his sneaky tactics to worm his way into Jasmines heart. But then, always always, alwaysthey are the first to save them. Welp, it looks like there's official proof of . 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. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 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). That was because they have such amazing family dynamics. And that had me blinking. In fact, the majority of her books arent necessarily about the romance. EVEN. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. My eyes work. 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. Yes - rest assured, From Lukov with Love has a happy ending! I loved this one. 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. We have reviews I can read your lips. They are more about the main characters journey within themselves. Okay, sorry to get creepy, but, again, Im very creepy. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023. 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. This is a world divided by bloodred or silver. Once Jasmine recovers from her accident, she and Ivan go on to compete and win together for several years. Fantastic review, Chelsea! There are very few things in life I love as much as I love the books my favorite authors write. Some dipshit that wasnt half as good as you. Was I on imaginary drugs again? Fearful of Mares potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. I loved this book soooo much I feel like I can't even put into words how happy this book made me feel. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A , or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author . 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. Even fewer still are the moments where I cant even finish a page because I cant seem to find the breath to support the amount of air in my lungs it takes to supply hosting a mass amount of butterflies inhabiting my stomach, throat, and chest cavities. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. 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. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. Very, very slow burn. And, she cant forget, their contract is just for a year, just until his other partner comes back. I have this book on my TBR and Im so glad you loved it. Thank you! So glad to hear youre a fan, too. This woman is my spirit animal.and these two books (Winnipeg and Lukov) are in a serious death match with one another over who will be my #1 2018 read.because its all them, baby. Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. In a miraculous turn of events, Julies been given a second chance at goodbye. at one point he tells her that some people would think that he was too good for them. So i wasnt really a fan of from lukov with love. Definitely a favorite of 2021! We don't get to hear anything about what the entire book was leading up to. 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. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. 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. At this point I'm just stating facts, honestly. Welcome back. And partially because I really loved the characters. No book-NOT ONE BOOK-has made me want to stay up so late its almost morning in yearsyet, between this book and TWOW, I have stayed up until 4 in the morning countless times to immerse myself in everything Ivan, Aiden, and Mariana Zapata. Don't keep reading if you want to go into the rest of this season not knowing who Zach Shallcross ends up with! But when the arrogant asshole she loves to hate offers her a partnership, she needs to consider if he may have a hidden agenda. While it's not a sports romance, the enemies-to-lovers relationship is definitely what feels similar. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. Is it perfect? And I love everything animal this woman createsjust lol. Especially from a romance. I recognize it was probably mainly a way to drive the two of them together and force proximity, but I would have loved to see that resolved in some way. Me, after these two Zapata books: Sadbut true. 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. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. 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. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. Genre: New Adult, Contem. She would give everything for just one more chance to compete and prove herself on the ice. And when we finally got to know Ivan better I didnt see it coming and that part totally got me swooning. Last year, I fell in love with Mariana Zapatas writing. Aww! You want Jasmine to open up, to see that hes trying to be her friend-but how can she? How can I possibly communicate the cuteness that comes with this novel? 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. Privacy Policy. Mariana Zapata 2017. Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. Thats why I said he thought they were digging and having fun with each other. . This author. YOU HAVENT SEEN THE LEAST I CAN DO (hehe Cruel Prince shoutout WOOT WOOT). At this point I'm just stating facts, honestly. **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! There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. 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. From Lukov with Love 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! Partnering? And thats more than I usually get from a book. Loved it. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. Jasmine has a few rough, very unsuccessful years behind her. She started pairs when she was 22 I assume, si. And if youd told me they stayed best friends till the end of their lives, no matter what, I would believe you. I loved how Jasmine interacted with her siblings and her mom. Id always wanted it. If you haven't heard of this book before, here's a brief synopsis: "When Bee is been offered a job leading a project at NASA, the last person she wants co-leading it with her is her archnemesis Levi Ward. She didnt hold back, and in the past that had hurt her. Cookie Notice Mariana KNOWS how to write a phenomenal slowburn. Love Zapata and loved this book almost as much as The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Scan this QR code to download the app now. And these two were too similar. Spells fo, Here's to hoping everyone had a great weekend! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Your email address will not be published. And I dont want to. Assista a contedos populares dos seguintes criadores: Ramishah Ahmad(@ramishahaha), Rosa(@rosalinereads), <3(@booktokerx), Ramishah Ahmad(@ramishahaha), Lizsbooks(@cardangreenbriarswine), Mary (@maryslibraryy), ava(@nazeera.mylove), mawen :)(@iloveaaronblackford), michelle(@michelle.reads), Mira R(@mira.reads). 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! Loved everything else though, I really liked her writing style too, it got me really immersed in the universe. There was just no chemistry between them. The reveal about Ivan's roommates and his gift had me smiling like a fool. The farmer, 23, is riled up as news gets back to him . The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. 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. I can read your lips. Ivan could easily give back what Ruby dished out. (function(d){var f = d.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0], p = d.createElement('SCRIPT');p.type = 'text/javascript';p.async = true;p.src = '//widgets.wp.com/platform.js';f.parentNode.insertBefore(p,f);}(document)); (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Christmas Book Recommendation List: What to Read This Holiday, Books Every YA Fantasy Lover Should Read. They are their princesses in distressand I cant even. 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. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. Talent. Thanks! Including Ivan Lukov. The relationship between Jasmine and Lukov is enjoyable; full of snarky banter and sexual tension. 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. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. His old partner was never going to come back after a year. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Mariana Zapata. And kept reminding her. I wanted this. For example, in FLWL there's the entire stalker subplot that just is not addressed after Ivan freaks out about it. Ivan wasnt a character I immediately loved. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. Hey everyone! (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. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. 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. And Callie Dalton, the narrator, did an amazing job, at least for my taste. Today we're doing a review of From Lukov, With Love by Mariana Zapata. I mean, because, theres really no way to express how I truly feel through just words (Im not an author, after all), and I dont want to hype it up [more than I already have] and ruin it for others. I have the same questions!! I dont think Ive ever read a book about this topic before. Anyways, From Lukov with Love is what Id call a typical Mariana Zapata book. From Lukov with Love didnt end up amongst my favorites by Mariana Zapata, but I still enjoyed it. This pays the hosting fees that keep this site running, so by using them you are supporting us here at The Day-to-Days. 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? Jasmine and her family (minus her dad) have an interesting, chaotic family dynamic that was always a joy to read when they were all together. 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. 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. 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. Warning possible spoilers! The possibilities have all her neurons firing.". I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. Learn how your comment data is processed. Raw talent. Jasmine and Ivan had a snarky, competitive frenemy relationship that I loved. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata. Change). 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. Hence he lied about Mindy and always hoped for her to be his partner. First of all the thing I was most excited about was the fact that this was about figure skating. From Lukov with Love is a kind of sort of hate-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn contemporary romance. Unfortunately, a love of ice skating and, well, love stories were not enough to keep my interest in this story. Because the choice of music and the theme sounded really interesting, but we dont really get to see practically any of that. I loved the characters, their devotion and commitment to what they love. 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 dont know, it just wasnt that special to me. The connection is temporary. Because I'd probably not want to read it if so, or is their love story more of a focus? 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. They are super slow burn romance. 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 *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. How do you not know this? 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. Jasmine was outspoken almost to a fault. Mentioned maybe twice but never shows up. From there, it becomes the type of love story you always hope happens behind the scenes between real-life figure skating partners. Content Warnings: 18+ Read, Sports-Related Injuries, Rivals to Lovers, Mentions of Stalking. Why go through all of this if it ends on that note? This really sounds like an amazing read. Or you could start with this one, too. Them sayin. *heart eyes* I actually slowed down my reading at the end so I could make it last longer. [I think that the author dropped plenty of hints little by little of how he felt and when he developed feelings for her. Skating Accident? From Lukov with Love also followed this pattern very closely. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. Great review!! It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. Did you just quote. Not sure about this though, I only read the book once, might have to re-read again. As all her other books, at least from what Ive read so far, From Lukov with Love is also a companion. All that practicing and falling andwell, just everything. For more information, please see our Buy Online, Pick up in Store. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. Its something Ive never really thought about before. That could have been me missing something earlier on in the book. Ivan, a 30 yrs. It is a standalone book. Whether you're looking for another sports romance or simply just a juicy enemies-to-lovers romance, here are five books like. I absolutely loved every second of this book, the really rude main characters eventually grow on you and it's great. 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. But then Sam dies. 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 . And after 500 or so pages of bumping heads, snarky banter and slow-developing attachment Well, these books are romances. I just felt that they became good friends where the story was mainly focused on the MFC overcoming her own personal issues and their relationship just didn't seem like a focus, it sort of just randomly happened at the end and it really annoyed me. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. You care THAT much about them. Fab review! 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. Show this thread. I thought you would say you were going to kick my ass, and I had planned on talking to you over it. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. See all that stuff I just listed? And he whispered back with his pale pink mouth, you suck more. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. 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