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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
WOW I LOVED THIS BOOK! Elias and Sage was such good characters, and I LOVED them together. I could put the book down, and I have nothing bad to say actually. Pls read it!
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
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
HE BUYS HER DIFFERENT FLOWERS TO FIGURE OUT WHICH ONE IS HER FAVORITE
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was very excited to read this book as I loved Collide, and I am a big fan of the fake dating and sport romance tropes, but I ended up a little bit disappointed...
I really enjoyed Collide, and I was excited to go back to the same world and group of friends, so I was a bit confused at first that it wasn't based in college anymore, but we still got some scenes with the Dalton team, which I loved! We had already met Elias, so I was excited to meet Sage. I enjoyed the start of the book, but their reasons for fake dating felt a little bit unrealistic, especially Sage's. I liked their banter and how they get to know each other, but I struggled a bit to get invested in the romance as I did not feel their emotional connection. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit enraged about the I understand it, and it added a little bit of angst to the story, but for me, I think it would have made more sense and added more to the story if it had been introduced earlier on. I did enjoy the spice once it happened, and it helped to like the characters a bit more.
The pace felt very weird at times, and some things were solved or brushed off very quickly and easily, and I would have liked to see more development and depth. I did not understand why the drama with the ballet was starting after the 80% mark. I would have preferred to have it earlier on in the story, because it felt as if it was mostly focused on Elias side of the story, and once that was solved, then it was Sage's turn... I would have liked to see them navigate the highs and lows that happened to them at the same time. I liked Sage's relationship with her brother, and I could related to her worries as an older sister. I do wish their relationship with their uncle would have been more developed though.
The ending dragged on for a while, and there were at least 3 or 4 chapters that the book could have ended with, and yet, it kept going. Overall, I would have liked to see a more emotional connection between the characters, but it was a fun and easy read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I really enjoyed Collide, and I was excited to go back to the same world and group of friends, so I was a bit confused at first that it wasn't based in college anymore, but we still got some scenes with the Dalton team, which I loved! We had already met Elias, so I was excited to meet Sage. I enjoyed the start of the book, but their reasons for fake dating felt a little bit unrealistic, especially Sage's. I liked their banter and how they get to know each other, but I struggled a bit to get invested in the romance as I did not feel their emotional connection. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit enraged about the
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celibacy storyline, like seriously!!!The pace felt very weird at times, and some things were solved or brushed off very quickly and easily, and I would have liked to see more development and depth. I did not understand why the drama with the ballet was starting after the 80% mark. I would have preferred to have it earlier on in the story, because it felt as if it was mostly focused on Elias side of the story, and once that was solved, then it was Sage's turn... I would have liked to see them navigate the highs and lows that happened to them at the same time. I liked Sage's relationship with her brother, and I could related to her worries as an older sister. I do wish their relationship with their uncle would have been more developed though.
The ending dragged on for a while, and there were at least 3 or 4 chapters that the book could have ended with, and yet, it kept going. Overall, I would have liked to see a more emotional connection between the characters, but it was a fun and easy read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
medium-paced
Spiral is a binge-worthy romance that blends the worlds of ballet and hockey. Sage and Elias have incredible chemistry, and their slow-burn connection feels natural.
Elias isn’t like any other hockey boyfriend I’ve read—his discipline and emotional depth make him a standout. A man who is in tune with his feelings is rare, and it’s exactly why I keep taking chances on sports romances because sometimes a character-driven book is just as good.
Sage was such a breath of fresh air, going after what she wants and communicating that? I have a lot to learn from her.
The story perfectly balances humor, tenderness, and found family. If the characters' traumas had been shown more deeply rather than told, this easily would’ve been a five-star read.
Still, it’s full of charm and heart, making it binge-read-worthy.
Thank you to Berkley Pub and Berkely romance for my free copy <3
Elias isn’t like any other hockey boyfriend I’ve read—his discipline and emotional depth make him a standout. A man who is in tune with his feelings is rare, and it’s exactly why I keep taking chances on sports romances because sometimes a character-driven book is just as good.
Sage was such a breath of fresh air, going after what she wants and communicating that? I have a lot to learn from her.
The story perfectly balances humor, tenderness, and found family. If the characters' traumas had been shown more deeply rather than told, this easily would’ve been a five-star read.
Still, it’s full of charm and heart, making it binge-read-worthy.
Thank you to Berkley Pub and Berkely romance for my free copy <3
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I didn't hate this one, but I didn't love it. It didn't feel very original to me, which I know is hard at this point for authors to have a very original plot but this truly felt like a knock off of The Right Move. Shy, quiet, reserved pro athlete MMC fake dates a girl who moves in with them.... The plots were a little too similar for me but this one didn't have enough grit. I really liked the FMC in this, I loved how she was a body positive ballerina which, as a dancer, you really do not see enough of. Overall a decent read but nothing that will stick with me.