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cats33's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Vomit, and Medical content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
bootrat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't think the blurb was really accurate for this book though. There was never really any rivals elements, except sometimes in Grace's mind. But the blurb makes it sound like they spend half the novel competing against each other which just doesn't really happen.
I really enjoyed the ADHD and autism rep in this too, and though I don't personally have either of them I know enough people that do to think it was good representation. I also loved Teddy! I think that knowing about and enjoying women's football (soccer 🙄) adds to the enjoyment of this book, but as with most sports romances it definitely isn't necessary.
All in all it was a great light-hearted romance which I really enjoyed reading - though I did tear up when Grace and her Dad had their heart-to-heart!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this sapphic rom-com. I think part of the reason is I'm a mix of the Pheobe and Grace. ADHD, introvert, neurospicy. So, their unique and neurospicy relationship was highly relatable. I'm glad those types of characters are finally being written.
From the little I know about soccer; the writer did their research! There was some technical talk of the game and it sounded correct, at least to my untrained ear.
Overall an excellent romance with a good mix of humor and emotional elements. As well as a diverse cast of lovable characters! I'd love to see a sequel with another character from the cast as an MC.
Extra ratings: Fluff- 2/5 Heartfelt- 4/5 Helpful-NA Horror- NA Inspiration- NA Love- 5/5 Mystery-NA Predictability- 4.5/5 Spice- 3.5/5 Suspense- NA Tear 0.5/5 Thrill- NA Humor- 3.5/5
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Bullying
The toxic relationship/friendship was a prior relationship of the MCs.internationalreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
laketwentytwo's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic friendship