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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
The Strike Zone was everything I wanted and more—especially after getting little glimpses of Scout and Parker in the earlier books. Parker is just the best kind of pining, patient golden retriever hero, and watching him play the long game to win over Scout was equal parts heart-melting and hilarious. He’s had terrible timing for literally a year, but now that she’s single again, he’s all in… just at the exact moment she’s focusing on her career. The “friends first” plan? Painfully adorable. The GIFs, the casual shirtless workouts, the quiet support—it all made me want to scream into a pillow in the best way.
The slow burn here really pays off, and once things heat up, it’s so satisfying. But what I loved most was how layered their story felt—full of missed chances, quiet yearning, and that bittersweet “right person, wrong time” tension. And when workplace drama and HR complications throw a wrench in their plans? The angst kicks in just right. Parker’s determination to show up, even when he stumbles, made me root for them hard. This book gave me all the soft, swoony feels while still making me laugh and cheer them on.
I love this series so much and this one did not disappoint!
I love Parker and Scout so much!! The fact that when he does ask her out he’s so honest about how long he’s liked her for and then even before they’re together he is always clear about how he feels towards her
I love Parker and Scout so much!! The fact that when he does ask her out he’s so honest about how long he’s liked her for and then even before they’re together he is always clear about how he feels towards her
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
No
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Parker and Scout
He falls first, MLB catcher/team social media manager, friends to lovers, he falls first, slow burn.
I mean, having to "declare" that you’re in a relationship isn’t really a reason not to date someone. In fact, all her reasons for not dating him were weak excuses.
How are paid editors not catching these mistakes!??
Very British phrases.
As far as their 3rd act “breakup” situation, I felt that she was the one in the wrong although they both acted like jerks.
This was okay. I don’t know that there was anything I didn’t like but felt something was missing maybe.
Only 3 spicy scenes. .5🔥
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
