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dcarv's review
4.0
First of all thank you to Elle Kennedy's team for an eARC. The Graham Effect has given me some purpose again(LOL IM 28!) I missed the hockey romance world and have been chasing the high of The Off-Campus series ever since the last book.
We get some cameos from the OG cast since after all the main character Gigi Graham is Garrett and Hannahs daughter. It is so cute when Gigi refers to her aunts and uncles, (the OG characters!). The fact that she is on the Briar woman's hockey team and navigating the sports world as let's face it a nepotism baby, and a woman is a story in itself.
And add a little grumpy x sunshine trope romance? I loved the character development in all of the characters, even the side characters. Anyways, I don't want to spoil too much but I think everyone should grab a copy of this when it is released! I have been a fan since the beginning and I still am. xx
We get some cameos from the OG cast since after all the main character Gigi Graham is Garrett and Hannahs daughter. It is so cute when Gigi refers to her aunts and uncles, (the OG characters!). The fact that she is on the Briar woman's hockey team and navigating the sports world as let's face it a nepotism baby, and a woman is a story in itself.
And add a little grumpy x sunshine trope romance? I loved the character development in all of the characters, even the side characters. Anyways, I don't want to spoil too much but I think everyone should grab a copy of this when it is released! I have been a fan since the beginning and I still am. xx
iamjustanotherbooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ktbug1217's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alliemacncheese's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
laurachavista's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
marycbookshelf's review
5.0
I am a huge sports romance reader.
The Off Campus Series is one of my go to recommendations!
With that being said, I was so excited when Elle Kennedy reveled she would be releasing The Graham Effect & the Campus Diaries Series!
Weather you loved The Deal, The Off Campus & Briar U series, or you’re just looking for your next sports romance read, You defiantly want to check out The Graham Effect it will not disappoint!
*GiGi Graham - A people pleaser and hockey legends daughters looking to make her own name in the sports world.
*Luke Ryder - A quite misunderstood grumpy hockey bad boy with a traumatic past.
Gigi and Ryder meet as teenagers and Luke is attending a hockey camp held by Garret Graham (Gigis father), the pair get off to a rough start and reconnect several years later when Ryder transfers to Briar U to play hockey.
They make a deal to help each other out. Ryder will help help Gigi improve her hockey skills so she can hopefully make the Women’s Olympic team and Gigi will put in good word for Ryder with her Dad for a position at his training camp.
Their deal leads them to spend time together and ultimately really getting to know each other. They both realize they misjudged one another and form a solid friendship which leads to friends with benefits and then eventually a lot more.
I loved the way they become each others person throughout the story and both were able to help each other learn and grow, they really brought out the best in each other as individuals and as a couple!
The chemistry between these two grabbed my attention from the start and the spice and banter between Gigi and Ryder and their friends were top tier!
There is also a surprise and a twist I won’t spoil!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Off Campus Series is one of my go to recommendations!
With that being said, I was so excited when Elle Kennedy reveled she would be releasing The Graham Effect & the Campus Diaries Series!
Weather you loved The Deal, The Off Campus & Briar U series, or you’re just looking for your next sports romance read, You defiantly want to check out The Graham Effect it will not disappoint!
*GiGi Graham - A people pleaser and hockey legends daughters looking to make her own name in the sports world.
*Luke Ryder - A quite misunderstood grumpy hockey bad boy with a traumatic past.
Gigi and Ryder meet as teenagers and Luke is attending a hockey camp held by Garret Graham (Gigis father), the pair get off to a rough start and reconnect several years later when Ryder transfers to Briar U to play hockey.
They make a deal to help each other out. Ryder will help help Gigi improve her hockey skills so she can hopefully make the Women’s Olympic team and Gigi will put in good word for Ryder with her Dad for a position at his training camp.
Their deal leads them to spend time together and ultimately really getting to know each other. They both realize they misjudged one another and form a solid friendship which leads to friends with benefits and then eventually a lot more.
I loved the way they become each others person throughout the story and both were able to help each other learn and grow, they really brought out the best in each other as individuals and as a couple!
The chemistry between these two grabbed my attention from the start and the spice and banter between Gigi and Ryder and their friends were top tier!
There is also a surprise and a twist I won’t spoil!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
kristis_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0