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9 reviews for:
Campus Cravings Volume I: Higher Learning MM Bundle
KyAnn Waters, Sara York, Cassandra Carr, Mia Downing
3.67 AVERAGE
9 reviews for:
Campus Cravings Volume I: Higher Learning MM Bundle
KyAnn Waters, Sara York, Cassandra Carr, Mia Downing
3.67 AVERAGE
marytillman's review against another edition
3.0
As anthologies go, I was pleased with this one. I enjoyed some stories more than others, a few I felt pushed the link to the campus, but it was still there. Overall, a well written M/M compilation.
mrb404's review against another edition
4.0
Tender, sweet, and at times, scorching hot. This was an anthology interlinked by the common setting of Cathia University. The authors did a great job of creating stories in this shared setting. A few even linked back to characters in previous stories in the book. I thought that was a masterful touch.
There were some editing problems with the stories, but nothing that detracted from the stories, in my opinion. There was not a bad story in the book; however, my least favorite was “Did Somebody Order a Pizza?” I readily admit, that perhaps my own prejudices impacted my judgment in regards to this story as I was Greek my entire undergraduate career.
The characters seemed authentic and there was real emotion in some of the writing. As anthologies can be hit or miss with me, I was pleasantly surprised that this was a total hit.
Note: ARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
There were some editing problems with the stories, but nothing that detracted from the stories, in my opinion. There was not a bad story in the book; however, my least favorite was “Did Somebody Order a Pizza?” I readily admit, that perhaps my own prejudices impacted my judgment in regards to this story as I was Greek my entire undergraduate career.
The characters seemed authentic and there was real emotion in some of the writing. As anthologies can be hit or miss with me, I was pleasantly surprised that this was a total hit.
Note: ARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
lauriegilbert's review against another edition
3.0
This book is crack. Pure crack. Despite it having some of the worst pron I've read outside of fanfiction in some of the stories, I was hooked. All of the characters were interesting and well-rounded. Yes many were stereotypes and most of the plots were nothing new, but you know what? Who cares. I don't know anyone who would pick up this title looking for literary fiction or ground-breaking new works. I grabbed it from Netgalley looking for a fun light read and that's exactly what I got. So thanks, authors!
(Also if there ever ended up being a reunion where they all ended up in the same story . . . I'd be sure to read it . . . )
(Also if there ever ended up being a reunion where they all ended up in the same story . . . I'd be sure to read it . . . )
bookworm_panda's review against another edition
4.0
I'll review as I go and then rate the book at the end. I love college set stories!
ETA: Well, my favorites of the anthology were Switching Leads by Mia Downing, Winning rBracket by Annabeth Albert, and Artistic Endeavor by Whitley Gray. I thought most of these stories were well written and fun!
Private Lessons - Kyann Waters - Gotta love a jock and a TA story! Solid story, I liked the characters, and enjoyed this one! 3.5 stars.
The Dust of Everyday Life - Sara York - 2.5 stars. This just felt bland to me, like I couldn't get the connection between the two MCs, and I wasn't a fan of the ending.
The Eloquent Jock - Cassandra Carr - 3 stars for this one. I thought there was a bit too much "have sex and then run away" for me…just talk, already! Had all the things I like…virgin, age difference, but it just didn't fully work.
Switching Leads - Mia Downing - 4-4.5 stars. I just really, really loved this one! I love reunion/second chance type of stories, and I loved the angst and the emotion in this one. I really loved John and Finn and reading about them fall in love and get things right. I could definitely read more about these guys, they were super hot together and made for a great story!
Solid Education - Bianca Sommerland - 2 stars. Unfortunately, this did not work for me. The characters were just flat, I didn't get any chemistry between the two, and the relationship went from zero to love unbelievably fast that I just didn't buy it. I love dog rescue stories, but the rest of it just wasn't for me.
Did Somebody Order a Pizza? - L.A. Witt - 3 stars. I love this author, but it was something about this story that didn't make me love it. I LOVED the flashbacks, I wanted more of them pre-college. I think I felt like what it took to make Cory leave the frat and realize his relationship with Paul was more important, was kinda crappy…like, it was over a year and it was only when Cory saw what was going on he had some sense knocked into him.
Winning Bracket - Annabeth Albert - 4.5-5 stars. My absolute favorite from the anthology so far! I loved the e-mails back and forth, I loved their chemistry, their banter, and pretty much everything about this. I loved Ollie, and the writing, and yep. Everything!
Artistic Endeavor - Whitley Gray - 4.5 stars for me. I really enjoyed this one too! Definitely in my top 3 of favorite stories in this anthology. It was well written, had emotion and characterization, and just excellent chemistry between the two MCs. Hot and a touch of angst and a happy ending! Perfect!
Lessons Learned - Dalton Diaz - 3.5-4 stars for this. I liked this story as well, I love second chance stories, and I really liked reading about them being able to make it work this time around.
Great anthology, aside from a couple that were just so-so for me, I really enjoyed reading this!
ETA: Well, my favorites of the anthology were Switching Leads by Mia Downing, Winning rBracket by Annabeth Albert, and Artistic Endeavor by Whitley Gray. I thought most of these stories were well written and fun!
Private Lessons - Kyann Waters - Gotta love a jock and a TA story! Solid story, I liked the characters, and enjoyed this one! 3.5 stars.
The Dust of Everyday Life - Sara York - 2.5 stars. This just felt bland to me, like I couldn't get the connection between the two MCs, and I wasn't a fan of the ending.
The Eloquent Jock - Cassandra Carr - 3 stars for this one. I thought there was a bit too much "have sex and then run away" for me…just talk, already! Had all the things I like…virgin, age difference, but it just didn't fully work.
Switching Leads - Mia Downing - 4-4.5 stars. I just really, really loved this one! I love reunion/second chance type of stories, and I loved the angst and the emotion in this one. I really loved John and Finn and reading about them fall in love and get things right. I could definitely read more about these guys, they were super hot together and made for a great story!
Solid Education - Bianca Sommerland - 2 stars. Unfortunately, this did not work for me. The characters were just flat, I didn't get any chemistry between the two, and the relationship went from zero to love unbelievably fast that I just didn't buy it. I love dog rescue stories, but the rest of it just wasn't for me.
Did Somebody Order a Pizza? - L.A. Witt - 3 stars. I love this author, but it was something about this story that didn't make me love it. I LOVED the flashbacks, I wanted more of them pre-college. I think I felt like what it took to make Cory leave the frat and realize his relationship with Paul was more important, was kinda crappy…like, it was over a year and it was only when Cory saw what was going on he had some sense knocked into him.
Winning Bracket - Annabeth Albert - 4.5-5 stars. My absolute favorite from the anthology so far! I loved the e-mails back and forth, I loved their chemistry, their banter, and pretty much everything about this. I loved Ollie, and the writing, and yep. Everything!
Artistic Endeavor - Whitley Gray - 4.5 stars for me. I really enjoyed this one too! Definitely in my top 3 of favorite stories in this anthology. It was well written, had emotion and characterization, and just excellent chemistry between the two MCs. Hot and a touch of angst and a happy ending! Perfect!
Lessons Learned - Dalton Diaz - 3.5-4 stars for this. I liked this story as well, I love second chance stories, and I really liked reading about them being able to make it work this time around.
Great anthology, aside from a couple that were just so-so for me, I really enjoyed reading this!
marlobo's review against another edition
3.0
Private Lessons by Kyann Waters - rating removed
The Dust Of Everyday Life by Sara York - 1.5 stars
The Eloquent Jock by Cassandra Carr - 3,5 stars
Switching Leads by Mia Downing - 2. 5 stars
Solid Education by Bianca Sommerland - 3 stars
Did Somebody Order A Pizza? by L.A. Witt - 2 stars
Winning Bracket by Annabeth Albert - 3,5 stars
Artistic Endeavor by Whitley Gray - 4 stars
Lesson Learned by Dalton Diaz - 3,5 stars
The Dust Of Everyday Life by Sara York - 1.5 stars
The Eloquent Jock by Cassandra Carr - 3,5 stars
Switching Leads by Mia Downing - 2. 5 stars
Solid Education by Bianca Sommerland - 3 stars
Did Somebody Order A Pizza? by L.A. Witt - 2 stars
Winning Bracket by Annabeth Albert - 3,5 stars
Artistic Endeavor by Whitley Gray - 4 stars
Lesson Learned by Dalton Diaz - 3,5 stars
nicola949's review against another edition
4.0
As with all collections there is some variation between how much enjoyed the stories. These ranged between 3 and 4 stars for me.
I liked the whole concept of each story set in the same university so there is a certain familiarity when reading each story. For example, the pizza place which appears quite a lot. :)
I liked the whole concept of each story set in the same university so there is a certain familiarity when reading each story. For example, the pizza place which appears quite a lot. :)
bfdbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this anthology for a few reasons:
1) you get a taste of several different authors so you can see who you want to read more of and it adds variety to the overall book;
2) there is instant gratification in the story...since they are all novellas you get to the good stuff quicker and there is quicker issue resolution;
3) you get a glimpse of several different characters all crossing across the 'university'
It is hard to choose one favorite because I really liked each story. All of the characters were likeable and each story was completely different. It's amazing to me that so many authors could write such different stories around a central theme. I would even go so far as to say that each author could expand on their story and write a full novel from this!
Great idea and great reading!
1) you get a taste of several different authors so you can see who you want to read more of and it adds variety to the overall book;
2) there is instant gratification in the story...since they are all novellas you get to the good stuff quicker and there is quicker issue resolution;
3) you get a glimpse of several different characters all crossing across the 'university'
It is hard to choose one favorite because I really liked each story. All of the characters were likeable and each story was completely different. It's amazing to me that so many authors could write such different stories around a central theme. I would even go so far as to say that each author could expand on their story and write a full novel from this!
Great idea and great reading!
ctsquirrel's review against another edition
5.0
Read this one slowly over a few weeks and liked most of the stories. This anthology is more than just New Adult, it has a little of everything. Sure it all happens on campus (all the same campus of the fictional Cathia University), but the characters are all ages and backgrounds. Professors, RAs, TAs, pizza delivery guys, athletes, geeks, frat brothers, freshmen, grad students, etc.
bfdbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this anthology for a few reasons:
1) you get a taste of several different authors so you can see who you want to read more of and it adds variety to the overall book;
2) there is instant gratification in the story...since they are all novellas you get to the good stuff quicker and there is quicker issue resolution;
3) you get a glimpse of several different characters all crossing across the 'university'
It is hard to choose one favorite because I really liked each story. All of the characters were likeable and each story was completely different. It's amazing to me that so many authors could write such different stories around a central theme. I would even go so far as to say that each author could expand on their story and write a full novel from this!
Great idea and great reading!
1) you get a taste of several different authors so you can see who you want to read more of and it adds variety to the overall book;
2) there is instant gratification in the story...since they are all novellas you get to the good stuff quicker and there is quicker issue resolution;
3) you get a glimpse of several different characters all crossing across the 'university'
It is hard to choose one favorite because I really liked each story. All of the characters were likeable and each story was completely different. It's amazing to me that so many authors could write such different stories around a central theme. I would even go so far as to say that each author could expand on their story and write a full novel from this!
Great idea and great reading!