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alijtaylor's review against another edition
3.0
I read this in a single, two-hour sitting in which I don't think I blinked. It was entertaining and fun. I feel like Steiner used the woman playing college football thing well without making it all about the adversity she would face in that situation or ignoring it. I have no football knowledge so all of the dumb things that are inevitable and usually quite grating in sports romances flew over my head.
I guess this next bit is a touch of a spoiler, but I liked that it was a brother's best friend situation in which the brother was actually supportive and didn't treat his sister like an object, and that people in general were supportive of them. I guess the only problem with everyone being generally supportive is that the adversity that they dealt with was a bit dumb. Not that academic dishonesty isn't bad, and I get that it was like a spilling over of her previous mistrust from the accident but it still feels a bit silly or even juvenile to have it be your big drama. Regardless, I think romance is more fun if you don't try to critically overanalyze everything, and I am looking forward to reading the next one!
I guess this next bit is a touch of a spoiler, but I liked that it was a brother's best friend situation in which the brother was actually supportive and didn't treat his sister like an object, and that people in general were supportive of them. I guess the only problem with everyone being generally supportive is that the adversity that they dealt with was a bit dumb. Not that academic dishonesty isn't bad, and I get that it was like a spilling over of her previous mistrust from the accident but it still feels a bit silly or even juvenile to have it be your big drama. Regardless, I think romance is more fun if you don't try to critically overanalyze everything, and I am looking forward to reading the next one!
candemoon28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
3.5
justanotherreaderofwords's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Alcohol
aly28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
weebna's review against another edition
2.0
Well, that wasn’t great.
I think the main reason why I didn’t like this book is because the fmc has no personality of her own. She basically tries to fufill her brother’s dream and that’s it. She’s the “only girl in a group of men” and if written nicely, it would be fun… but it wasn’t.
Then walks in our mmc who is also just boring.
The problem was that the enemies part was not fun and after they got into this “we will hook up” part, that’s all they did. There was no more plot other than that.
And obviously we have the third act breakup for something so unnecessary…
Overall, not a great read…
I think the main reason why I didn’t like this book is because the fmc has no personality of her own. She basically tries to fufill her brother’s dream and that’s it. She’s the “only girl in a group of men” and if written nicely, it would be fun… but it wasn’t.
Then walks in our mmc who is also just boring.
The problem was that the enemies part was not fun and after they got into this “we will hook up” part, that’s all they did. There was no more plot other than that.
And obviously we have the third act breakup for something so unnecessary…
Overall, not a great read…
wishuponsarah96's review against another edition
5.0
Kandi Steiner!! The chokehold you now have on me with these books I finished this in 2 hours I could not put it down!! I am already on blindside and already addicted! Quickly becoming my new favorite author and need to read all your books now!!!! A million out of 5 stars for me!!!!
taryn_king's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
jazminealonso's review against another edition
4.0
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
brothers best friend, enemies to lovers, forced proximity AND a sports romance? sign me the fuck up!
riley + zeke are so freaking cute I can’t even handle it. childhood best friends that became enemies after a tragic event involving riley’s twin/zeke’s best friend gavin.
now college teammates on the football team (yes, she’s a freaking beast), and roommates. the way they’re friendships begins to blossom again was so sweet to witness. the chemistry, the banter, loved every second!
this was sooo good and I can’t wait for the rest of the books in the series!
brothers best friend, enemies to lovers, forced proximity AND a sports romance? sign me the fuck up!
riley + zeke are so freaking cute I can’t even handle it. childhood best friends that became enemies after a tragic event involving riley’s twin/zeke’s best friend gavin.
now college teammates on the football team (yes, she’s a freaking beast), and roommates. the way they’re friendships begins to blossom again was so sweet to witness. the chemistry, the banter, loved every second!
this was sooo good and I can’t wait for the rest of the books in the series!