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limeykiss's review against another edition
5.0
All in all, this book was a solid, enjoyable read. I love that Nell and Teo are on an equal playing field (ha, sports metaphor), and I also like that neither of them has to give up anything to be with each other. Teo still plays football, Nell still continues with her studies, and they both get to have amazing sex, happily ever after. This book is also part of a series, and the other characters and couples intrigued me enough that I’m going to try and read the rest of the books this month, so keep a lookout for my comments on our Twitter account!
Note: this book contains mention of a sexual assault that happens to a background character, Stella. There are only 2 mentions, and they occur in the first half of the book, but if this might be triggering for you, please keep that in mind.
To read my full review, visit http://loveinatimeoffeminism.com/reviews/review-all-played-out-by-cora-carmack/
Note: this book contains mention of a sexual assault that happens to a background character, Stella. There are only 2 mentions, and they occur in the first half of the book, but if this might be triggering for you, please keep that in mind.
To read my full review, visit http://loveinatimeoffeminism.com/reviews/review-all-played-out-by-cora-carmack/
jacquy's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
readwithkiekie's review against another edition
4.0
The last 80 pages really saved this book. But overall, it was a great, fun read. Definitely the most steamiest one so far!
melly2966's review against another edition
5.0
I fucking loved this book!!!!! Torres and Nell were so cute it was just such a good book but I absolutely cannot wait for Stella and Ryans book!!!!
kvreadsandrecs's review against another edition
3.0
Three stars because I like books that center around the same group of people and we get to learn each of their cute little love stories.
brittanyluoma90's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
shawniebooks's review against another edition
3.0
This one was my least favorite in the Rusk series. I couldn't fully get into it.
gabbysreading's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the series so far. I loved Mateo Torres.
ebso's review against another edition
4.0
8.7/10 i like the book a lot, related to main character a lot but i don’t think couple will last and i would rate higher but my pride won’t allow it but i did love this book
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4/5
I honestly don’t know why I haven't read all of Carmack’s books at this point. I’ve enjoyed the two books I’ve read, and all of her books sound like my kind of thing. College, with some sex, a lot of romance, at least some finding yourself. Sounds just right for me.
This is about Nell. She’s very smart, focuses only on her studies, and she doesn’t really understand people. So she makes a list of normal college things to do. She meets Torres, and despite their wants, they immediately hit it off. Torres jokes around constantly, but Nell sees more to him, and she doesn’t let him get away with it.
I understood Nell. I get her social awkwardness, at least on some level. And I liked that she went out of her comfort zone. She was fun, and I enjoyed her a lot. I thought her and Torres were a really good fit. He’s the joker, the fun guy, who fools around, and Nell balances him. She sees him and she understands him, and I liked that. He balances Nell equally as well, pushing her, helping her.
I do think I would have liked more focus on family; we have a few mentions of Nell's, but we don't really get a big sense or interaction with them.
This went by super fast and it was so fun. I loved the characters, and it’s made me look forward to reading the others in the series. I loved the attraction, and I loved the growth that they both went through.
I will definitely be picking up her other books soon.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
I honestly don’t know why I haven't read all of Carmack’s books at this point. I’ve enjoyed the two books I’ve read, and all of her books sound like my kind of thing. College, with some sex, a lot of romance, at least some finding yourself. Sounds just right for me.
This is about Nell. She’s very smart, focuses only on her studies, and she doesn’t really understand people. So she makes a list of normal college things to do. She meets Torres, and despite their wants, they immediately hit it off. Torres jokes around constantly, but Nell sees more to him, and she doesn’t let him get away with it.
I understood Nell. I get her social awkwardness, at least on some level. And I liked that she went out of her comfort zone. She was fun, and I enjoyed her a lot. I thought her and Torres were a really good fit. He’s the joker, the fun guy, who fools around, and Nell balances him. She sees him and she understands him, and I liked that. He balances Nell equally as well, pushing her, helping her.
I do think I would have liked more focus on family; we have a few mentions of Nell's, but we don't really get a big sense or interaction with them.
This went by super fast and it was so fun. I loved the characters, and it’s made me look forward to reading the others in the series. I loved the attraction, and I loved the growth that they both went through.
I will definitely be picking up her other books soon.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]