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kelleyedwards_96's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Abandonment
baileyt2424's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
ecravens's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Abandonment, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual content
northernbooknerd's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My Thoughts 4.25/5⭐️
What could possibly go wrong when Clay, the hot shot football player, and Giana, the teams geeky PR coordinator, team up in hopes of making his ex jealous and her catch the eye of the sexy musician...
This was such a fun fake dating/college sports romance and I had a great time reading it! The pacing was perfect for me and there really were no moments where I felt it dragging. It is also dual POV, something I love in romance books.
I loved both Clay and Giana, but I think Giana wins out as my favourite primarily because of how much I saw myself in her and could so easily relate. She was shy, but had so much passion and drive it made her very strong in my opinion. Plus she is a book lover, so how could I not love her! But I will say Clay tapped into my emotions more, he was incredibly sweet and loyal (almost to a fault), and I wanted so badly for him to realize he deserved to be happy too. Oh and did I mention he reads her romance books to learn what she likes 👀
The plot was very predictable with no real shocks or surprises, but didn't hinder my enjoyment of the book.
I went into this not realizing there was a book set before this one, so if you don't want to make the same mistake as me I'd suggest reading Fair Catch first as you do get glimpses of the couple from that book in this one.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be going back to read Riley and Zeke's story! Plus I can't wait to read Holden's story as he already caught my attention in this book.
Format: Ebook📱
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Who would like this? Any fans of a good fake dating story line or fans of college/sports romance.
Quotes
For science’s sake.
“Another tip you picked up from my books?”
“Those things are like a treasure map. Just follow the tabs and highlights to find the pot of gold.”
“That’s the thing about love... It doesn’t need to be reciprocated to be real.”
Triggers
Alcohol, Addiction, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Divorce, Abandonment
** This list is not exhaustive**
Tropes
College Sports Romance, Fake Dating, Friends to Lovers, Blackmail, Virginity, Mutual Pinning, Man Reading Romance Books
What could possibly go wrong when Clay, the hot shot football player, and Giana, the teams geeky PR coordinator, team up in hopes of making his ex jealous and her catch the eye of the sexy musician...
This was such a fun fake dating/college sports romance and I had a great time reading it! The pacing was perfect for me and there really were no moments where I felt it dragging. It is also dual POV, something I love in romance books.
I loved both Clay and Giana, but I think Giana wins out as my favourite primarily because of how much I saw myself in her and could so easily relate. She was shy, but had so much passion and drive it made her very strong in my opinion. Plus she is a book lover, so how could I not love her! But I will say Clay tapped into my emotions more, he was incredibly sweet and loyal (almost to a fault), and I wanted so badly for him to realize he deserved to be happy too. Oh and did I mention he reads her romance books to learn what she likes 👀
The plot was very predictable with no real shocks or surprises, but didn't hinder my enjoyment of the book.
I went into this not realizing there was a book set before this one, so if you don't want to make the same mistake as me I'd suggest reading Fair Catch first as you do get glimpses of the couple from that book in this one.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be going back to read Riley and Zeke's story! Plus I can't wait to read Holden's story as he already caught my attention in this book.
Format: Ebook📱
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Who would like this? Any fans of a good fake dating story line or fans of college/sports romance.
Quotes
For science’s sake.
“Another tip you picked up from my books?”
“Those things are like a treasure map. Just follow the tabs and highlights to find the pot of gold.”
“That’s the thing about love... It doesn’t need to be reciprocated to be real.”
Triggers
** This list is not exhaustive**
Tropes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, and Emotional abuse
melissaslibraryy's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Addiction
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol
mana_reads's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Drug abuse
culzean's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Infidelity, Abandonment, Addiction, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
mrswolf_mcwolf's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Alcohol
breereadsalot_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Addiction
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy
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