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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
inspiring
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
My back story is that I read Clean Point last summer and I loved it so much that I told myself « it would be fun to go to Wimbledon in real life », and then I miraculously managed to go this year. So you can imagine how excited I was for Game Point.
I absolutely adored this book. There was an easiness in Oliver and Dylan’s relationship, going from strangers to friends to a coaching relationship, all the while both trying to resist their attraction and feelings and stay firmly into the « friends only » category. Watching them grow into and navigate their relationship was so good.
I loved how Oliver supported Dylan, believing in her and wanting the best for her, not only for her career but in her life. Dylan was strong and driven, but she couldn’t get past her disappointment and lack of confidence in herself, the very thing that’s holding her back, and it had ruined tennis for her. But Oliver had endless faith in her, and he showed her how to trust her talent when she had forgotten to. Dylan also provided Oliver with the exact opportunity he didn’t know he was looking for, and in the end they just gave each other exactly what the other needed to pivot and both find their love for tennis again.
*I received an ARC of this book, this is my honest opinion*
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Mag Jones, Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for giving me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.
It’s giving Challengers energy. Minus the queerness. That said, Game Point still delivered a solid mix of tennis-fueled tension and relationship drama.
The romance had its moments, and the characters, while occasionally a bit dramatic, had that sweetness that kept me invested. It just didn’t quite hit that sweet spot I crave in the genre. If you’re into sports romances with a flair for drama and a touch of slow burn, this might still serve.
ARC Review
4/5⭐️
I am a sucker for a good sports romance and this book definitely lived up to my expectations! This was a slow burn, friends to lovers, tennis romance that features Coach X Player. I thought this was super fun and cute read!
I really enjoyed the first installment of this series and this one was just as good. I loved both characters. I thought their relationship was enjoyable and that they were truly soulmates. The tension between the two was fantastic and it was a perfect slow burn.
I also loved Dylan’s character development throughout the book, it was nice to read. She’s a tough competitor and seeing the changes of her character throughout the story was great and you can really see how Oliver’s appearance in her life changed her for the better.
I thought Oliver was a great character. I don’t see how anyone could hate him. I enjoyed reading about his journey with learning to coach. I thought he was sweet and was a perfect match for the FMC.
Overall I thought this was a very nice sequel to the first book and I can’t wait to see more from the series.
Thank you Meg Jones, the publishers, and NetGalley for sending me this arc for an honest review❤️
4/5⭐️
I am a sucker for a good sports romance and this book definitely lived up to my expectations! This was a slow burn, friends to lovers, tennis romance that features Coach X Player. I thought this was super fun and cute read!
I really enjoyed the first installment of this series and this one was just as good. I loved both characters. I thought their relationship was enjoyable and that they were truly soulmates. The tension between the two was fantastic and it was a perfect slow burn.
I also loved Dylan’s character development throughout the book, it was nice to read. She’s a tough competitor and seeing the changes of her character throughout the story was great and you can really see how Oliver’s appearance in her life changed her for the better.
I thought Oliver was a great character. I don’t see how anyone could hate him. I enjoyed reading about his journey with learning to coach. I thought he was sweet and was a perfect match for the FMC.
Overall I thought this was a very nice sequel to the first book and I can’t wait to see more from the series.
Thank you Meg Jones, the publishers, and NetGalley for sending me this arc for an honest review❤️
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I have no idea how to feel about this book.
Let's start off with the good. I liked the characters. They had fun personalities for sure, especially Ines and Scottie. I can definitely relate to Dylan feeling frustrated with how industries treat women. Oliver was definitely a golden retriever boyfriend.
TENNIS! As a tennis player of almost 10 years, I enjoyed being able to relate to plays and mindsets. It's fun understanding the score and being able to put myself in the characters' shoes.
The bad...
Although I semi enjoyed them, I felt like some of the actual tennis scenes were goofy. There's one set point played that never actually is talked about in the book but it totally skipped to the next set. Maybe I just missed it, but I went back and didn't find it. I also felt the terminology was overused and just felt like AI was used to describe how the match would work. Maybe that's just me though.
The pacing to me was incredibly off, either being really slow or really fast. We don't actually see the romance until around the 60% mark, which in my opinion is wayyyy too slow. I understand the author was meant to be setting up the characters, but what's there to set up? Dylan is known for losing during the finals of slams and is also very "bratty" as Oliver likes to call her. Oliver is a tennis pro turned coach (then to commentator). What else is there to know? Dylan calls Oliver the love of her life towards the end, but as far as I know they've only been dating for a month or two when that happens? Maybe I'm not used to the romance genre enough but that feels a little extreme.
I'm conflicted on this book to be honest. I liked it, but nothing stood out to me. I probably won't be continuing the series.
I have no idea how to feel about this book.
Let's start off with the good. I liked the characters. They had fun personalities for sure, especially Ines and Scottie. I can definitely relate to Dylan feeling frustrated with how industries treat women. Oliver was definitely a golden retriever boyfriend.
TENNIS! As a tennis player of almost 10 years, I enjoyed being able to relate to plays and mindsets. It's fun understanding the score and being able to put myself in the characters' shoes.
The bad...
Although I semi enjoyed them, I felt like some of the actual tennis scenes were goofy. There's one set point played that never actually is talked about in the book but it totally skipped to the next set. Maybe I just missed it, but I went back and didn't find it. I also felt the terminology was overused and just felt like AI was used to describe how the match would work. Maybe that's just me though.
The pacing to me was incredibly off, either being really slow or really fast. We don't actually see the romance until around the 60% mark, which in my opinion is wayyyy too slow. I understand the author was meant to be setting up the characters, but what's there to set up? Dylan is known for losing during the finals of slams and is also very "bratty" as Oliver likes to call her. Oliver is a tennis pro turned coach (then to commentator). What else is there to know? Dylan calls Oliver the love of her life towards the end, but as far as I know they've only been dating for a month or two when that happens? Maybe I'm not used to the romance genre enough but that feels a little extreme.
I'm conflicted on this book to be honest. I liked it, but nothing stood out to me. I probably won't be continuing the series.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I absolutely inhaled this book and couldn’t put it down. It was the perfect blend between the sports aspects and relationship building, mixed with funny banter and emotional moments.
I’m so glad we got Dylan’s story after meeting her in Clean Point. She’s an amazing character and had such a great arc throughout the book. I especially loved that Game Point focused on the mental aspect of tennis and how she worked together with Oliver to build up her confidence in the finals.
The relationship between Dylan and Oliver was definitely more of a slow-burn, which I loved! They are friends first, with both in a sport that can make people feel a bit lonely on the road, though you can tell that there is always tension simmering between these two before anything happens - it was *chef’s kiss*!
This was also an amazing book 2 for a series of interconnected standalones. It was so great to see Scottie and Dylan’s friendship develop and get the glimpses of characters from Clean Point while also not giving too much away for people who may read the books in a different order.
I would recommend this to everyone who loves a good sports romance with friends-to-lovers, funny banter and well-writren characters.
Thank you so much to Michael Joseph Penguin and NetGalley for the ARC. I’m already so excited for book 3!
I hadn't read the first book in the series, but that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying this story. I was drawn in, tennis playing a key role in the narrative, even though my understanding of the game was quite basic. The chemistry between Dylan and Oliver was fantastic, and I really loved Dylan's feisty and determined nature. She was clear about her desires and went after them with confidence. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
A slow burn, best friends to lovers, tennis romance. Dylan is always coming in second place and is about to give on tennis all together. Her best friend Oliver has to save her from herself and offers to become her coach. Watching these two characters fall for each other was top notch! Dylan is feisty and on the tougher side giving her that black cat energy which is always a nice change. Oliver is the perfect book boyfriend too. A green flag with a filthy mouth. Swoon!
A slow burn, best friends to lovers, tennis romance. Dylan is always coming in second place and is about to give on tennis all together. Her best friend Oliver has to save her from herself and offers to become her coach. Watching these two characters fall for each other was top notch! Dylan is feisty and on the tougher side giving her that black cat energy which is always a nice change. Oliver is the perfect book boyfriend too. A green flag with a filthy mouth. Swoon!
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
ARC REVIEW:
AHHH as if I couldn’t love Meg’s writing more. Game Point follows up Clean Point so well and I absolutely love the redemption we get for Dylan Bailey. Dylan and Oliver are such a great pair. They both bring out the best in one another and the way that Oliver is constantly working to help Dylan with her mental health is so good. It’s another FANTASTIC sports romance that will make you swoon, blush, and laugh out loud.
Meg’s wittiness and dry humor comes through her characters phenomenally. It’s a work of art and thank you so much to Avon for letting me ARC read it.
AHHH as if I couldn’t love Meg’s writing more. Game Point follows up Clean Point so well and I absolutely love the redemption we get for Dylan Bailey. Dylan and Oliver are such a great pair. They both bring out the best in one another and the way that Oliver is constantly working to help Dylan with her mental health is so good. It’s another FANTASTIC sports romance that will make you swoon, blush, and laugh out loud.
Meg’s wittiness and dry humor comes through her characters phenomenally. It’s a work of art and thank you so much to Avon for letting me ARC read it.
What a beautiful little slow burn. I truly admire the development of both of these characters through the switching narration. I get nervous some times with friends to lovers because that can provide some weird situations but o think this relationship left me enjoying hear both sides of the conversation, primarily thanks to timing.
I really appreciated the desire to keep high stakes for both relationships (platonic, family, and romantic) as well as their careers. There was purpose behind their actions and you could feel the weight of their decisions.
Of course, at some points, I just wanted Dylan to take a break or for Oliver to make a move but it held the tension through the whole book. Certainly a slow burn with some minor spice tossed around when situations permit.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyage.
I really appreciated the desire to keep high stakes for both relationships (platonic, family, and romantic) as well as their careers. There was purpose behind their actions and you could feel the weight of their decisions.
Of course, at some points, I just wanted Dylan to take a break or for Oliver to make a move but it held the tension through the whole book. Certainly a slow burn with some minor spice tossed around when situations permit.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyage.
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Game Point by Meg Jones
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An absolute joy to read—Dylan and Oliver’s story was everything I hoped for and more! Dylan remained true to who she was from book one, but her growth was clear from the very beginning and carried beautifully through to the end. I loved that she was never watered down; her strength and authenticity stayed intact. And Oliver? He saw all of her—every bold, brilliant part—and fell in love because of it, not in spite of it. Just perfect.
It was also such a treat to revisit Scottie and Nico and the rest of their tight-knit tennis family. This book was the perfect escape, full of heart, fun, and excellent character development. Highly recommend!
Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.