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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
TW: self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression
Ivy & Aiden were a roller coaster of emotions for me. Growing up as neighbors they become best friends. There was a lot they each dealt with as kids that bonded them to each other. Ivy’s home life wasn’t the best & Aiden was her escape, until he wasn’t. Something pushed them a part & kept them away for quite some time, until they end up at the same university. Wow oh wow the sexual tension & emotion run HIGH in this book. The character development was amazing & I loved how you got to see just how connected Aiden & Ivy really were. They’re story was so beautiful I couldn’t put it down.
The spice in this book was SO GOOD. I mean we got some major sexy time with these characters which I loved. I highly recommend this book, I think it was such a romantic & emotional story!!
Ivy & Aiden were a roller coaster of emotions for me. Growing up as neighbors they become best friends. There was a lot they each dealt with as kids that bonded them to each other. Ivy’s home life wasn’t the best & Aiden was her escape, until he wasn’t. Something pushed them a part & kept them away for quite some time, until they end up at the same university. Wow oh wow the sexual tension & emotion run HIGH in this book. The character development was amazing & I loved how you got to see just how connected Aiden & Ivy really were. They’re story was so beautiful I couldn’t put it down.
The spice in this book was SO GOOD. I mean we got some major sexy time with these characters which I loved. I highly recommend this book, I think it was such a romantic & emotional story!!
medium-paced
Heroine runs away from home, broke meets hero again and he helps her out. Football player
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like how this book handled touchy subjects like self-harm and dysfunctional families really well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt
Minor: Self harm
I really really enjoyed this book. The way it flicks between past and present is very good it’s so well thought out. And the roofing that you have for Ivy and Aidan, and Ivy’s story is so beautiful. You must read! Check tws before
tropes:
childhood friends>strangers>friends>lovers
touch her and I’ll kill you
slow burn (ish)
reverse grumpy sunshine (kind of you have to read to understand)
tropes:
childhood friends>strangers>friends>lovers
touch her and I’ll kill you
slow burn (ish)
reverse grumpy sunshine (kind of you have to read to understand)
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TW* self harm, suicide
Ivy Underwood has never had it easy. Leaving her hometown at 16, she left behind her parents, her brother and her best friend Aiden Griffith.
Ethan is currently his colleges football star. His only goal is to make it in the big leagues. When his best friend comes back into his life, can things really go back to the way they were?
I really liked Aiden. He wasn’t your typical college football asshole. He was caring and thoughtful, always trying to help Ivy out. Ivy on the other hand, I found to be really annoying. Every time Aidan would try to help her out she would turn him down and become defensive. I found there to not be a lot of chemistry between these two.
All in all, I found this book to be just ok. Nothing too memorable though
✨Loves✨
-football team
-aidens parents
-baking
-sports romance
🌩Not so much...🌩
-ivys parents
Honestly I liked it in the beginning then just things started happening too quickly. And i felt like the guy was just not it, like he’s supposed to be the “perfect guy” but just like he said he didn’t save himself for her but for football.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes