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hollywickstrom's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun! I’ve always thought gymnastics was such a cool sport, so it was interesting to read a book centered around it. The actual gymnastics parts of the book seemed pretty authentic, and it was clear that the author had knowledge on it. Also, it was good that this book addressed serious topics within the sport.
The romance element was cute, and I thought Avery was a good POV character. Ryan was a good love interest, though I will say I wasn’t a fan in some parts. I’m glad he had to grovel a bit. I wish there was a longer epilogue that gave more details, but overall a good book!
The romance element was cute, and I thought Avery was a good POV character. Ryan was a good love interest, though I will say I wasn’t a fan in some parts. I’m glad he had to grovel a bit. I wish there was a longer epilogue that gave more details, but overall a good book!
candylovegirl's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and easy read with a tough topic thrown in and handled well. I had zero expectations going into this so I was pleasantly surprised by the character development and the quick pace of the story.
alliesrecentreads's review against another edition
2.0
It felt like the plot was pulled directly from the news and I didn't really like Ryan very much. I definitely think Avery forgave him too easily and there was NOT enough groveling.
kpop_reader's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
3.0
*Thanks to Atria Books + NetGalley for the ARC!*
So, here's the thing: on one hand, this is your standard chick lit, find yourself after trauma story and that's basically the story I expected based on the blurb. On the other hand, it deals in sexual assault, mental health issue, being a survivor of abuse trying to explain that to someone that doesn't take it seriously - lots of serious things, too. If you're looking for something light, I wouldn't steer you towards this one right now.
Also,
So, here's the thing: on one hand, this is your standard chick lit, find yourself after trauma story and that's basically the story I expected based on the blurb. On the other hand, it deals in sexual assault, mental health issue, being a survivor of abuse trying to explain that to someone that doesn't take it seriously - lots of serious things, too. If you're looking for something light, I wouldn't steer you towards this one right now.
Also,
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it is such bullshit that Avery opts to get back together with Ryan. Totally understandable to forgive him for not hearing what she was saying about the abuse, but to be in a romantic relationship with someone after that... well, it's believable, but I expect more from a girl finding herself story.amy606's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! The relationship with Ryan felt real and human (as fun as instalove can be), and it really had me emotionally there with it throughout the story. Overall an enjoyable read that I chose this for my BOTM
larissa_sken's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jessbooks4's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed all the gymnastics training/terminology, girl power, and female relationships in this book, but the MC romance was pretty lame and predictable. I'm also not sure how I feel about how the sexual assault scandal was included into the book. I can understand the need to include it since unfortunately it is still so tied with gymnastics world, but it still seemed to side-bar with faceless characters. And then adding the emotional abuser too, but not really resolving that at all for the other poor girls still working with him seemed wrong. Like yay for the foundation and yay for ending an abusive marriage, but what is anyone really doing for the girls he's still actively training? Are we just supposed to be okay with it because his gymnasts always win? Anyway, I still liked this book and all the fun gymnastics lingo.
morgan_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ⭐ rounding up to 4.
This was a quick, enjoyable read. I really liked the depth of knowledge the author has about elite gymnastics, and this book did decent job of portraying how the abuse of athletes has been institutionally sanctioned through apathy and willful ignorance. The main character's struggle to find purpose and a new sense of belonging is relatable to those who have had to seriously alter course in life, and the romance was sweet, although the main male character didn't have a ton of depth and the dialogue was lackluster at times.
This was a quick, enjoyable read. I really liked the depth of knowledge the author has about elite gymnastics, and this book did decent job of portraying how the abuse of athletes has been institutionally sanctioned through apathy and willful ignorance. The main character's struggle to find purpose and a new sense of belonging is relatable to those who have had to seriously alter course in life, and the romance was sweet, although the main male character didn't have a ton of depth and the dialogue was lackluster at times.