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The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

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holee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the 'next generation' concept of the book. Although I do wish i read 'the deal' to get a backstory of all the characters. I think if I read the deal I'd have liked it even more.

Gigi and Ryder's relationship was very healthy and mature which i was glad to see.

I hope Will and Beck get a book (maybe where they end up together).

I also can't wait for the next book (which i surmise is about Diana and Shane!)

However, i think the guy Gigi kissed before getting with Ryder (not naming who) was hot but a bit unnecessary.

I also think the book was a bit too long which was probably down to the fact they had to keep their relationship a secret from everyone- especially her ex- for such a long time. Gigi's people-pleasing kind of annoyed me in this way but that's one of her flaws she manages to overcome!

Unpopular opinion - I hope that Case does not get his own book because the guy was a bit of a dick and I got quite irritated seeing Garrett give Case a hug despite knowing he cheated on his daughter.

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hbae's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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mels_reading_log's review against another edition

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funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.25

This is my first hockey romance book, and I now see what all the hype is about. I love the characters so much, the author has really set herself up to be able to write a ton of books with this group. Even characters that were “the bad guys” in the beginning are able to show us they are good people. I just love all the bromance. GiGi and Ryder are just delicious together, I think enemies to lovers may be my favorite trope.

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shakira19's review against another edition

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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? Yes

3.0

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katharina90's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

Cute, hilarious, moderately spicy hockey romance.

Sadly the plot got away from the author towards the end, but I still enjoyed it overall.

I did appreciate that there was no unnecessary third act breakup.

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kenzie_simone456's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

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kelskatbooks's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Gigi and Ryder are so supportive of each others aspirations. Ryder developed so much as a character and he and Gigi's personalities I think really complimented each other.

Their college friend group was so amusing and energetic, I found myself laughing out loud during their group hang outs. I also loved the insight we got to Garrett and Hannah's happily ever after, they ended up being the exact type of parents I thought they would be.

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