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dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
So I’ve had a bit of a wild ride with this book because I basically read it twice. The first time, I listened to the audiobook. Then I found out that the book was rewritten, so I read the ebook, and I’m really glad that I did because I absolutely loved the changes! Saylor is a lot more likable in the updated version, making me root for their relationship a lot more. I feel like her relationship with Beck seems better in the updated version as well.
This book was really cute! I liked the general plot and how strong-willed and talented Saylor is. She felt like a real athlete about to begin her career. I did kind of hate her family, but so does she, so it works!
I also absolutely loved Beck! He was honestly adorable and he gave her the right amount of pushing and room to grow into the idea of a relationship. Another improvement between the two versions is that in the updated version, him traveling across the world for her made a lot more sense.
Overall, this was a fun read and I highly recommend not listening to the audiobook version!
This book was really cute! I liked the general plot and how strong-willed and talented Saylor is. She felt like a real athlete about to begin her career. I did kind of hate her family, but so does she, so it works!
I also absolutely loved Beck! He was honestly adorable and he gave her the right amount of pushing and room to grow into the idea of a relationship. Another improvement between the two versions is that in the updated version, him traveling across the world for her made a lot more sense.
Overall, this was a fun read and I highly recommend not listening to the audiobook version!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
hjb_128's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
melissaslibraryy's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The female mc was pretty unbearable throughout the book and it felt like she was written with the intention of making her a bitch as her main character trait and I wasn’t a fan. She was too cocky and mean to her sister from the beginning up to the epilogue which is weird considering her sister never did anything wrong and has only ever wanted to maintain their relationship which fmc disregards at every turn. Epilogue was pretty bland so there really isn’t much too look forward to at the end unfortunately. I also hoped there would be more depth to her relationship with the mmc but it was pretty meh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
things100's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
I liked Adler and Saylor’s story I liked how it was an age appropriate romance + soccer two of my favorite things, I was a little surprised how much I liked it since I usually only read dual POV books, but I still really enjoyed this. Having a girl mc who is sexually active but it isn’t seen as her being a whore and being focused on a singular goal without her being seen as a cold hearted bitch I loved it, honestly go Saylor 💜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny
zabeishumanish's review
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For the most part I really dug this book. While it is definitely a soccer/football romance, it read much more like a generic sports romance to me than specifically a soccer romance. That said the book is very sports heavy, so if that’s a general sub genre you enjoy this is a good pick. One of the better straight sports romance I’ve read. Probably the best straight sports romance where both love interests play the sport.
Both love interests have incredibly low emotional intelligence, which got very old at times. This book is single POV told from Saylor’s perspective and her total lack of awareness of anything beyond soccer was tiresome. Obviously people live with trauma, but I just found it a bit unrealistic for someone Saylor’s age to have never sought therapy. Adler isn’t much better in the emotional intelligence department, but he is somewhat better and not being subjected to his internal monologue made me like him more.
The tension and the build up in this book are absolutely kick ass. As much as Saylor’s pining, without knowing that was happening annoyed me, that tension build was truly delicious. The sex is fantastic, both Saylor’s and Adler are sexually liberated and their adventurous qualities made for super fun hot scenes. The ending was a let down for me, but I think that was only in comparison to how amazing I found the rest of the book.
Both love interests have incredibly low emotional intelligence, which got very old at times. This book is single POV told from Saylor’s perspective and her total lack of awareness of anything beyond soccer was tiresome. Obviously people live with trauma, but I just found it a bit unrealistic for someone Saylor’s age to have never sought therapy. Adler isn’t much better in the emotional intelligence department, but he is somewhat better and not being subjected to his internal monologue made me like him more.
The tension and the build up in this book are absolutely kick ass. As much as Saylor’s pining, without knowing that was happening annoyed me, that tension build was truly delicious. The sex is fantastic, both Saylor’s and Adler are sexually liberated and their adventurous qualities made for super fun hot scenes. The ending was a let down for me, but I think that was only in comparison to how amazing I found the rest of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
c45p1n's review
fast-paced
5.0
i’m surprised how much i enjoyed this book.
on a podium with other books, it’s pretty bad/barely mediocre, but for some reason i was so drawn into saylor and her development and i just enjoyed jt a lot
wish we got a second epilogue tho bc damn😭
on a podium with other books, it’s pretty bad/barely mediocre, but for some reason i was so drawn into saylor and her development and i just enjoyed jt a lot
wish we got a second epilogue tho bc damn😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism
iamsammie27's review
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Sexism
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