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! 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. That was because they have such amazing family dynamics. How do you compartmentalize what you love so deeply that it all makes you happy at the same time? When did he fall in love with her? But back to when I fell in love with Zapatas writing My first book by her was Dear Aaron. They were both so stubborn, bossy, strong-willed and argumentative, it was hilarious. 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. Be sure to click the notification bell to be alerted when new. But you never 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. All that practicing and falling andwell, just everything. Full Book Name: From Lukov with Love; Author Name: Mariana Zapata; Book Genre: Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Sports; ISBN # Date of Publication: 2018-2-1; PDF / EPUB File Name: From_Lukov_with_Love_-_Mariana_Zapata.pdf, From_Lukov_with_Love_-_Mariana_Zapata.epub; PDF File Size: 1.7 MB; EPUB File Size: 424 KB [PDF] [EPUB] From . 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. My thoughts are as followed Loved it. But then Sam dies. Jasmine and Ivan had a snarky, competitive frenemy relationship that I loved. Loved everything else though, I really liked her writing style too, it got me really immersed in the universe. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. 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. So, yeah. Not only that, but Jasmine's best friend is Ivan's sister. But that was it. 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. This was literally the same question i had when finishing this book. I just love it when you read a book that is so wonderful you cant find anything wrong with it. I suppose Ill just get on with what makes these books so special. Was the whole, "only a year" thing, some kind of ploy? You must try one of her books! However, I don't think it's too similar that gives you the been there, done that feeling. 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. And for the first time I experienced just how long her sentences can get :-). Its been sitting on my shelf for around four months, which is too long for a Mariana Zapata book for my standards. She didnt hold back, and in the past that had hurt her. 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. The book had a lot of grammar mistakes, the ones I noted were just a few that I noticed. Her dad was another story. 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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 loved everything about this book. Ivan wasnt a character I immediately loved. I was pretty sure his parents had adopted him straight out of Hell. Or maybe because usually Zapatas characters, though having one or two things in common, practically work on opposites attract model. ALLL THEM. From Lukov with Love 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. I love books! 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. In fact, the majority of her books arent necessarily about the 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! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Anyways, From Lukov with Love is what Id call a typical Mariana Zapata book. You really want to wait around here for someone to come get you? he asked, raising his eyebrows again. wow, this sounds like such a great read. Descubra vdeos curtos sobre from lukov with love spoilers no TikTok. 109K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. Currently reading: Youve Reached Sam, by Dustin Thao. While he tells Jasmine to continue without him, she chooses to retire with him. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Who the HELL knows? It's not until like 85% or maybe higher that they even make it to a competition. The Day-to-Days is a place where contemporary romance, mystery, and thriller readers can come get answers about the books they are reading and recommendations on what to read next. I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. Some dipshit that wasnt half as good as you. Was I on imaginary drugs again? Sometimes its easy to take something so essential to your existence for granted. Its not. 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. Circling back to the best friend, Karina Lukov, it is very weird that they establish that Ivan is Jasmines best friends older brother and then have her never show up. 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. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Its made me excited to watch the competition in the upcoming Winter Olympics. This makes them less-than-ideal figure skating partners and yet that's exactly what they become. Currently reading: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. If you told me one of them gave a kidney to the other, I would totally buy it. And Agatha? 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. Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. 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 the end this book was a disappointment for me. Hope I didnt ruin too much, say too much (or too little?). We don't get to hear anything about what the entire book was leading up to. First, even though her books often end up categorized as enemies to lovers, Im not sure thats where they truly belong. Which is something I more feel I should mention than it actually bothered me. 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). All her stories follow a pattern that is hard to miss. (view spoiler)[Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? The Best Thing: From the author of the sensational TikTok hit, FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance! By: Mariana Zapata. Meaning, they are not sequels and you absolutely dont need to read them in any particular order. Unapproving father? The secret between Ivan and his coach? Happens, there are no real consequences or fallout from this. I love how that journey leads them to a romance with (usually) someone unexpected. This author. No one is allowed in or out, not when theres a risk of bringing a diseaserotinto Pastoral. I dont know why I was reluctant to read this. But still a really good book about fear and growth. The most Id ever seen out of him was a smile or two around his family, specifically Karina. And even then, the primary tensionconfronting Jasmines old partneris such a boring conversation that even the big reveal that happens falls flat. Welcome back. 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. Because I'd probably not want to read it if so, or is their love story more of a focus? Alas, I keep repeating myself, so I will wrap this up with some fangirling (wait, isnt that what Ive been doing, you ask? Apart from the very end, I just saw them as friends. Was this what having you heart broken felt like? "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. Instant Purchase. I ended up loving his sneaky tactics to worm his way into Jasmines heart. 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 If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is the book for you. Cuz writing books THIS LONGand making me care?? SPOILERS for The Bachelor are ahead! Id always wanted it. Error rating book. Loved it. 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. [In one of the first chapters when she's telling her family why they hate each other, her mother points out that it's all in her head and Ivan has always liked her. I can read your lips. Zapata is so awesome. Either way, Ill leave you with my positive thoughts. These two made me so hooked on the book, and the main characters felt relateable in a way of their personalities, and lives. I loved how much his character complimented hers. Jasmine had to do more than most to accomplish her dreams. Unless he was doing something shitty, like taking peoples souls and stuff. It's about a major league baseball player whose forced to retire early after suffering an injury and returns to his hometown depressed. See all that stuff I just listed? That's the one question that keeps niggling at me too. She has become my new favorite terrible influence. Il fenomeno romantico di TikTok Jasmine Santos ha trascorso quasi tutta la vita sul ghiaccio: una campionessa di pattinaggio in coppia. Luna and the Lie became a #1 Amazon Overall Best Seller. I wanted this. Its something Ive never really thought about before. Cookie Notice I wish more did because there are so many people who will identify. Because if it was, I was sure fucking glad Id never fallen in love before because goddamn. A few things I thought were pretty unnecessary though was how many times the author mentioned them blinking. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Penelope would love to help, but shes smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isnt sure what to do with him. Fantastic review, Chelsea! The characters. 4.7 (4,387 ratings) Try for $0.00. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. Genre: New Adult, Contem. I didnt get to see too much of them, but what I saw I loved. These characters arent just characters, theyre YOU. but i still missed a lot that i only caught on the second read. Ivan, a 30 yrs. Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. I dont think Ive ever read a book about this topic before. 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. 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. While there's definitely some sexual tension and a single spicy chapter (chapter 23), I wouldn't say From Lukov With Love is spicy. The things they say are absolutely horrible, but they give it as good as they get. Contact: nikkibooknook@gmail.com Hey everyone! And, come on, we all know its not as simple as that. This really sounds like an amazing read. And for the first time, I felt like that bothered me a bit. Thats right, bury me with my preciouses, because I cant live without them now! This author has been in my radar for so long but Ive yet to pick up her books, lol. 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. 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. Why did he tell her it was for one year only? I wanted you to be my partner for years, dumbass. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata is a sports-romance novel published in 2018. Privacy Policy. It was a fact I didnt connect until I started the book. Luckily, it didnt take me long to find some good in Ivan. I would listen to a chapter and then go back and read it, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. By all accounts, the commune shouldnt exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it he disappears. Besides From Lukov with Love, the one sports romance book I see all over BookTok is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. I would listen to a chapter and then go back and read it, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. And I loved the angst and the banter. Learn how your comment data is processed. Mariana Zapata 2017. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. But you will occasionally run into characters from her other novels. I'm going to mark spoilers in this post even though I'm assuming by the title you'd only come here if you read the book. I think a great one to start with is Dear Aaron. He had me there. It took 95% until any feelings were realized or any "romance" happened. I really and truly cant. That is why I especially like to pick them up during stressful periods not many things can help me relax like her books can. There is no one who does slow burn better than Mariana Zapata. Ill definitely check it out after im finished with the wall between the winnipeg and me. Wheres the DRAMA?!. There are other ways to emphasize emotions other than she blinked he blinked. Her books are my version of feel-good books. Is There an Age Gap? There is no way to come back from this obsession-no way. 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. On the surface it seems like they kind of hate each . People keep posting your theories, I love reading them, I also think he loved/liked her from the very beginning. More driven. [Why did we never get the (cliche, I know) 'explanation' of Ivan's feelings? But shell give it her all, her everything. It felt like my organs were rotting away. Fab review! 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 loved this book soooo much I feel like I can't even put into words how happy this book made me feel. From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Publication Date: February 1, 2018 Genre: New Adult, Contem porary, Sports, Romance. Nearly none of it comes to any fruition. and our I. Cant. Is it perfect? During this time, they also get married and have three children. Well, except maybe that I didnt want it to end. I dont always in other books, but I do when its this author. 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!). That is until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Its on My TBR, I havent read Mariana Zapata books yet, but really want to this year. It was really well done! 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. Mariana Zapata. All Im saying is if you have a chance to listen From Lukov with Love on audio, listen to it on audio. No chance. Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. The Best Thing was a top 10 Amazon Overall Best Seller and a 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in romance. I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. Currently reading: Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist shed never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and send to McLean Hospital to be treated for depression. I was supposed to share this yesterday, but we wer, Hoping everyone is happy and healthy! 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. And these books seem to lose none of their magic on rereads. They start out as enemies who relentlessly fight and make digs at each other's expense. Very, very slow burn. 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And I often end up liking her books even more the second or third time around and I almost always increase my rating. From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata review (SPOILERS). That could have been me missing something earlier on in the book. Publication Date: February 1, 2018 The book From Lukov with Love is about the story of two competitive figure skaters, Ivan Lukov and Jasmine Santos. I think she was 16 and he was 19/20 when he started seeing her romantically and that he realized he really liked/loved her when she was 19 or something (the year she switched to pair skating). I loved reading this comment, thank you for writing, this helps make more sense. I really wanted it! I dont do the dance where I cant move on to another book very oftenbut this author, in the span of two months, has managed to do just that-make it impossible to read anything for a week or more after-with two novels I think Ill take with me to my grave. The first 100 or so pages were pretty boring to me. I hadnt even known he knew how to laugh. 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. Warning possible spoilers! We have reviews I fucking hated it. 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. And, upon further inspection with a friend, its come to my attention that I am one picky starts with a b and ends with an itch. Think on that. Oh, they are so good! And that had me blinking. The pair are stuck together, but its fine, because Anastasia doesnt even like hockey playersright? Its the oddest feeling. 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. All of her books are fantastic! 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). 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018. Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton. So frustrating! I also desperately wanted to see a resolution for why the one-year partnership and at what point he fell in love with her. 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.". Life wasnt easy for her, and I applauded her determination. And she has THOUSANDS of fans who tend to agree with me-so yeah. Neither one of us said a word, but our eyes met. From Lukov with Love didnt end up amongst my favorites by Mariana Zapata, but I still enjoyed it. At this point I'm just stating facts, honestly. I could have gone on reading about Jasmine and Ivan FOREVER. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isnt as safe as they believedand that darkness takes many forms. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com, Follow Bewitching Bookshelf on WordPress.com. Thanks! Her latest novel, Hands Down, was also a . I wanted this. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sams cellphone just to listen to his voicemail. But I still enjoyed this book. Enjoy!Outro: Keep Moving On by Reed . Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023. So glad to hear youre a fan, too. Jealousy I had no right to feel, but couldnt exactly ignore, pierced right through my sternum, and I hated it. and our Without spoiling too much, the biggest letdown of the novel was the ending. Thats HARD to do. While the characters motivations are tied into ice skating, their drive for winning regardless of personal losses, the sports side of this sports-romance story was lacking. And heart. Plus, this book is WAY steamier than From Lukov with Love. If you love slow-burn, sports romances with strong, lovable characters and themes of ambition and hard work and forgiveness and love with some top-notch banter and chemistry, I highly recommend From Lukov with Love! ", 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. Any time Jasmine and Ivan were together, it was like powder keg waiting to go off. Do you love a good enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance book? Plus, Ivan and Jasmine are my favorite MZ hero and heroine. There was that much electricity between them. I just couldnt see it, not even for a second. Though Jasmine thought (apparently) that they both really felt it. 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. Thank you! In fact, Ive heard some people say Zapatas books help when their anxiety kicks in. Id always wanted it. My girl Zapata taught me that little trick. , I shared this on my personal insta last week, but, What's a spell you'd like to cast? Good but should not be in the romance genre, Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023. (LogOut/ 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. 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. Cookie Notice :). I can read your lips. Book Details: Title: From Lukov with Love Author: Mariana Zapata Genre: Contemporary Romance Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. It felt like my organs were rotting away. This one sounds so good, and the ice skating part sounds super fun to read about!! Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Traviss abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. They are their biggest supporters, fans, friends, and teammates-they are their not-so-white-knights in shining armor. 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. 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. Me, after these two Zapata books: Sadbut true. I cant believe I didnt pick up this book before. First of all the thing I was most excited about was the fact that this was about figure skating. Wednesday's episode of Love Island will see Keanan Brand admit to fancying Rosie Seabrook to Casey O'Gorman, before she and Casey share a kiss. That relationship was so tough, but I loved how Jasmine dealt with it in the end. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022. She wasnt the sweet one. One of the things that impressed me the most in From Lukov with Love was the figure skating. Glad that you enjoyed this one. Maybe more realistic romantics will like the ending but it wasnt to my taste. Privacy Policy. Do you love a good enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance book? I just couldnt wait to see whose head is gonna pop first. After seventeen yearsand countless broken bones and broken promisesshe knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. 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. I was all set to buy the book after I borrowed it on KU but when the hints weren't confirmed, I was too bummed. 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. (Warning: This article contains spoilers). From there, it becomes the type of love story you always hope happens behind the scenes between real-life figure skating partners. And, if youve ever read a book by Zapata, you know that there is a hell of a lot of internal monologue (dialogue?). You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A , or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author . |Spoiler-Free Review| "From Lukov With Love" by Mariana Zapata - YouTube Thank you all for liking, commenting, and subscribing! And when we finally got to know Ivan better I didnt see it coming and that part totally got me swooning. Thank you! 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! 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 Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. So, unless you are dead set on a swoony, heart melting, sweep-you-off-your-feet, over-the-moon-in-love kind of romance, why not give this one a try? 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