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britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Bullying, Classism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Fire/Fire injury
dahliareadsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wish this hit the way I wanted it to. Like, don't get me wrong. I stayed up from 10PM to 4AM to read it because I just had to know how it all played out. But I don't know what it was that maybe just... eh, about this book.
I loved Fitz and Summer. I love a, "she drives him crazy but he is obsessed with her because she drives him crazy." Her struggles with her learning disorder were refreshing to read about, as well as seeing Summer grow and not put herself down and be mean to herself because she learns differently. Also, seeing Fitz learn to open up and not be so guarded with his emotions around Summer was very sweet!
But maybe it was the college drama that just soured the thing for me. I know -- I'm reading a book about college students. College students do stupid things -- like lust after one roommate knowing your OTHER roommate has a thing for you. I felt so bad for Hunter! But also... how could he NOT TELL SUMMER AND FITZ WERE INTO EACH OTHER?!?! But the pettiness of the back and forth between Summer and Fitz, Fitz and Hunter, and Summer and Nora got frustrating. It's where I realize if the characters just talked to one another, most of their issues would be resolved. But they don't. And then issues occur. And it's a frustrating kind of drama.
But I enjoyed the romance and the spice, and I the end I was really rooting for Summer and Fitz. And I can't wait to see them pop up in the next novels in this series.
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
While the main cast of characters isn't diverse, there are BIPOC background characters. The main characters do interact with them, but it is brief and mainly for plot purposes. I don't think we will see them with their own future novels.frankiereadstoomuch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
catastrophiclyss's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Drug use, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Classism, and Sexual harassment
sarahep7's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
abidavisf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I wish we’d had a bit more Colin in this book. Though he’s a closed off character, I’d hoped that we’d get more from his perspective so we could dive in a bit deeper. Hopefully we see more as the series continues!
The learning disorder visibility is wonderful and so important. Really well done and a huge thank you to Elle Kennedy.
Moderate: Ableism, Classism, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Grief, Bullying, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Panic attacks/disorders
meatball15's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Sexual harassment
elmead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Moderate: Sexual harassment
kelliereadsabit's review against another edition
- 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
The writing style is perfect for these types of books, quick and cute with great banter and the knack for putting a character archetype on page without it feeling judging or shallow.
I will likely continue reading Elle Kennedy books as she’s set herself up with a great cast of characters to expand in, and other characters from previous books are clearly mentioned here that I might be interested learning about.
If you like contemporary new adult sports romances, I’d say this is a good place to live in for a while.
Trigger warnings-
Sexual harassment and assault
Grown men getting butthurt because a girl told them no
Ableism towards learning disabilities like ADHD
Some self deprecating thoughts
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Moderate: Ableism and Misogyny
underscoresyd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence