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First Down by Grace Reilly

15 reviews

bw1308's review

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It was a really sweet book with the right amount of spice, which was hot as hell! But I loved the relationship between the two main characters, def's couple goals right there. The problems were realistic, though easily and conveniently solved. But overall an entertainment and quick read!! 

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katharina90's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

A fairly short, lighthearted, predictable romance. The writing isn't great and the characters are bland. There's not a lot of plot or chemistry. Medium spice.

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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

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

4.25

     This was a deeper new adult romance than I'm used to. There was more backstory to the main characters and they had more baggage than many new adult romances, which I liked. It tackled a lot of mental health and abusive ex-partner issues. 
    However, James wasn't completely likable and had anger issues. As well as a kind of obsessive attachment thing going on with his partners, where it was ALL about them and nothing else in his life. Making even the main relationship not completely healthy. 
    The male narrator wasn't great the female narrator was good. She did a great job with different tones for different characters.
     Overall it was a good book with a lot of emotional depth. I do plan to continue the series. 

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abiigrl's review against another edition

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

3.0


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vj_thompson's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My. Flipping. Heart. ❤️

Literally obsessed with this book, the writing, and the characters 🥹 I binge this book in one day. Personally, I think this was better than Icebreaker by Hannah Grace which is a college sports romance. First Down is a perfect mix of spice, drama, and fake dating romance!

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dkgreads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Cute, quick sports romance. Fairly low angst, moderate steam. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series!

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izziepng's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.0

WHERE. IS. THE. CHEMISTRY 

did i just miss half the book or??? because even though this book lasted a ENTIRE FOOT BALL SEASON we saw maybe 8.214 days in total 

it would be a higher review if the author had showed them falling in love 

It’s only this high because i enjoyed reading it even if there is no proof the characters have spoken more the 12 times

this author should just stick to only smut books because that’s the only time you see the main characters interacting 

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rickireadss's review

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3.5

i think this was just okay. i didn’t hate it but it’s not like a favorite of mine. i liked that it was sports romance (i eat these up!). i love the fake dating trope and this one didn’t miss. i do think the way it blurred into real dating without much talk about it was a little weird/unrealistic but ehh. overall it was just okay to me!

⚠️: sexual harassment, stalking, misogyny, mental illness, self harm, emotional abuse, suicide attempt, miscarriage, infidelity

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carlyjean's review against another edition

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4.0


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daniellesharp's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

🌶️🌶️🌶️

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