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The Deal by Elle Kennedy

171 reviews

beckyremillard's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

cookiemonster0_0's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I was in a reading slump, and whenever I have one of those I read a different book from Elle Kennedy to get back, because they are pretty bad and dumb. And for some reason theat gets me out of slumps. But overall the characters are blander than vanilla ice cream and the plot is just incredibly dumb. Garett is so annoying, more annoying than Tuck but less annoying than Dean if that helps lol. So full of himself and what not. Hannah is aldo kind of boring and uninteresting. Neuther of them have a personalit, outside of their majors/hobbies. So 2 out of 5 🤷‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug use

hollyleapurtill's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Rape

graceev's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, and Rape

ashs_bookshelf's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Alcohol, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

Minor: Violence

julieslifelately_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape

culinaryjules's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I read this book for my community Book Club. Poorly written College “romance” (aka raunch), with a completely predictable storyline and ending is really not my jam. I finished it because I want to meet more neighbors and be able to speak about it because I read it. If you want a very quick and easy, predictable read, with lots of sex and language, then this book is for you. 🤣 It definitely wasn’t for me. I gave the book 2 ⭐️ because I thought they handled a few difficult topics (rape and domestic violence) well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape

britwalsh16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I have new obsession with hockey romance! How have I only recently discovered the joy of hockey romance?! I love hockey, I love romance, & ofcourse I love books, so why have I only recently started reading hockey romance books? 
I loved this book!!! It brought together the joys and confusion of finding love, the fun of hockey, with the trauma of the past, & the healing journey  to move on. The author wonderfully mixed all these aspects together, in such an incredible way! 
And Hannah & Garret have such an amazing story; both healing from their own separate traumas, but coming together to support eachother in their journeys! They are #relationshipgoals 💜💜💜

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Alcohol, Sexual content, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing and Drug use

Minor: Stalking

codicheyenne's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I read these books entirely out of order and in hindsight, I wish I'd stuck to the order the author intended, but I originally skipped this one because of the fake dating trope. Somehow, Elle Kennedy can make me, not just read even my most hated trope, but enjoy it immensely. I can't decide if I like this one or The Goal better.

I really enjoyed Hannah as a FMC. Her journey is relatable and she's so easy to like and feel for. She's also pretty badass and so strong. I don't know that I would be as capable of being a good person as she is after what she went through. I appreciate that while she was "Not Like Other Girls", it wasn't written in a way that put other women down for being "Like Other Girls," it was only used as a means in which to describe how Hannah just didn't fall for Garrett's charms. I also liked how Hannah had a whole journey outside of Garrett & her past - the upcoming showcase, her parents' money struggles, etc.

I also love how Elle can write men and be so true to who they are in essence. None of these boys feel "too good to be true" because they're all written like... well... boys. They're hockey players. They're horny. They're cocky and full of themselves. There's locker room talk and suppressed emotions and tempers and messiness and too much testosterone at times. But they're still so lovable. As the reader, you can almost feel yourself falling for their dimpled grins in the same way the FMCs eventually do (despite the fights they put up.)

I'm excited to finish the series - I literally only have The Legacy left - and then revisit the world with the Briar U series and The Graham Effect

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Classism, Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, Child abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders

moyarb's review against another edition

hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Rape, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death of parent