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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This series is so good. I'm glad Brady finally found his girl. I hope everything ends up working out in the end for them.
4.5/5 Stars! Review Originally Posted On: Taylor Fenner's Bookish World
Seventeen-year-old Riley Young is the most hated person in Lawton, Alabama. Two years after the traumatic event that turned Riley into a mother and turned the whole town against her when she accused golden-boy, Rhett Lawton of rape, Riley is back in town with her parents and her daughter Bryony to help take care of her grandmother.
When the town turned on Riley, so did Brady Higgens. Rhett was like an older brother to Brady so at the time he couldn't believe that Riley would be telling the truth. But all it takes is seeing her and her daughter in the rain, reluctantly accepting a ride from him so the little girl doesn't get sick for him to begin questioning what if Riley was telling the truth.
Riley is the last person Brady should be starting a friendship with. Especially since the town is counting on him to bring the football team into the championship - and win. With more pressure than ever, Brady shouldn't be falling for Riley. But he can't stay away. And when a secret makes his perfect world explode Riley will be the only one Brady wants to turn to.
Once again Abbi Glines has written a novel that makes you feel. I was so glad this book was about Riley and Brady because when Riley was first mentioned in Under the Lights I thought she was getting a raw deal from the people in town and I thought Brady was the perfect character to pair her up with.
Throughout this series, and in the author's other series I've always thought that the author captured the essence of small towns, especially small, football-obsessed southern towns really well. This book especially showed how easily small minded people can turn against someone and Riley's past broke my heart - as does what happens to Brady's family.
The only thing I didn't like so much was that after reading so many of this author's books you realize they're all sort of the same plot/idea. I think I could pick up any one of Abbi Glines's books and be able to tell you the plot without even reading it. I wish her writing was a little less... predictable.
Overall, knowing what to expect from this author, I really enjoyed this book. It's definitely in the top five of my favorites by Abbi Glines and I'm glad I read it. This book is perfect for those looking for a fast-moving, romantic read about small town teens that a reader can throw in a beach bag and spend the day devouring while laying in the sand.
Seventeen-year-old Riley Young is the most hated person in Lawton, Alabama. Two years after the traumatic event that turned Riley into a mother and turned the whole town against her when she accused golden-boy, Rhett Lawton of rape, Riley is back in town with her parents and her daughter Bryony to help take care of her grandmother.
When the town turned on Riley, so did Brady Higgens. Rhett was like an older brother to Brady so at the time he couldn't believe that Riley would be telling the truth. But all it takes is seeing her and her daughter in the rain, reluctantly accepting a ride from him so the little girl doesn't get sick for him to begin questioning what if Riley was telling the truth.
Riley is the last person Brady should be starting a friendship with. Especially since the town is counting on him to bring the football team into the championship - and win. With more pressure than ever, Brady shouldn't be falling for Riley. But he can't stay away. And when a secret makes his perfect world explode Riley will be the only one Brady wants to turn to.
Once again Abbi Glines has written a novel that makes you feel. I was so glad this book was about Riley and Brady because when Riley was first mentioned in Under the Lights I thought she was getting a raw deal from the people in town and I thought Brady was the perfect character to pair her up with.
Throughout this series, and in the author's other series I've always thought that the author captured the essence of small towns, especially small, football-obsessed southern towns really well. This book especially showed how easily small minded people can turn against someone and Riley's past broke my heart - as does what happens to Brady's family.
The only thing I didn't like so much was that after reading so many of this author's books you realize they're all sort of the same plot/idea. I think I could pick up any one of Abbi Glines's books and be able to tell you the plot without even reading it. I wish her writing was a little less... predictable.
Overall, knowing what to expect from this author, I really enjoyed this book. It's definitely in the top five of my favorites by Abbi Glines and I'm glad I read it. This book is perfect for those looking for a fast-moving, romantic read about small town teens that a reader can throw in a beach bag and spend the day devouring while laying in the sand.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
eh
There has been statements in Glines books that rub me the wrong way. This book bothered me more than the previous two in the series. She seemed to demonize girls that have abortions and give a child up for adoption. Ick.
The stories are quick reads and sometimes I just need bad bookish candy. I've thought that this was a trilogy, but a new book is scheduled to come out later this year. I may or may not pick it up or try a different series from Glines to see if I experience similar issues.
The stories are quick reads and sometimes I just need bad bookish candy. I've thought that this was a trilogy, but a new book is scheduled to come out later this year. I may or may not pick it up or try a different series from Glines to see if I experience similar issues.
Okayyyy the single teen parent trope tho AHHHHHH. I love how soulmate-y these books are I can't wait to finish the series
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
lighthearted
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
Riley Young and Brady Higgens battle with the world of being a single mother and battling small town stereotypes while wanting to explore the world and what it has to offer
I've really been enjoying the Field Party series so far and I have to say, this third addition is my favourite of them. Brady has been a character I liked since book one and it was great to see him finally get his own story. Riley was a great addition to the series and such a strong character. The book really shone when they had scenes together.
There was definite chemistry between Brady and Riley but they both had reasons to avoid it. The more they decided to give each other a chance, the more they grew as characters. It was an interesting dynamic between the town's good guy football star and the outcast girl who'd just returned. I liked seeing Riley opening up to Brady and eventually letting others from his group of friends into her life. I also liked seeing Brady questioning himself and his actions.
The book, like the first two, really depended on the growing relationship between the two main characters to push the plot forward. Both Brady and Riley had a lot of things they were dealing with but it was really only with each other that they started to come to terms with it. It should be interesting to see which characters will be the focus of the next book. I know there's a few I'm hoping to see.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
There was definite chemistry between Brady and Riley but they both had reasons to avoid it. The more they decided to give each other a chance, the more they grew as characters. It was an interesting dynamic between the town's good guy football star and the outcast girl who'd just returned. I liked seeing Riley opening up to Brady and eventually letting others from his group of friends into her life. I also liked seeing Brady questioning himself and his actions.
The book, like the first two, really depended on the growing relationship between the two main characters to push the plot forward. Both Brady and Riley had a lot of things they were dealing with but it was really only with each other that they started to come to terms with it. It should be interesting to see which characters will be the focus of the next book. I know there's a few I'm hoping to see.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
this wasn't the worst, especially compared to the other two books in the series, but...there's just so much that could be improved.