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joensign's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
cats33's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Vomit, and Medical content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
micaelacccc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Mental illness
Minor: Toxic relationship and Classism
leannanecdote's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
jordanbolker's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This story was very confusing to follow and it didn’t flow the way I was hoping for. Grace’s character is so strange, flawed and annoying that I would’ve rather it be another player, literally any other player. We also never find out about whether Phoebe ever went to the doctor or what her family dynamic is like. It was very surface-leveled and definitely overhyped. Thumbs down on this one unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
gabiboyle's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
luckykosmos's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I really wanted to love this and it had the opportunity to be great, but the miscommunication trope just didn't work for me. There were parts where I was fine with it, but towards the end and particularly when Grace asked Phoebe if she was "off her meds" without ever discussing whether she was on any in particular felt invasive, and while it could be explained by Grace being autistic and wanted to explore that later , it was never dug into deeper. That was a stumble that offset the rest of the book for me, personally.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Ableism
shaipanda's review
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Omgggg I absolutely fucking devoured this book and loved ittt. I will say if the miscommunication trope annoys you this might not be the book for you cause it has a lott of it that got kinda infuriating at times but that was literally my only complaint
I loved the characters, loved the character development, loved the story just ugh omg they were so cuteee
I loved the characters, loved the character development, loved the story just ugh omg they were so cuteee
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Toxic relationship, Classism, and Bullying
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Now that's how you do miscommunication. Grace and Phoebe don't just wilfully misunderstand each other after overhearing two sentences of a conversation without context or straight-up refuse to talk to each other. They just genuinely keep getting their wires crossed and always in a way that makes sense with their personalities and the fact that they're both neurodivergent, but undiagnosed. Speaking of: I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and really enjoyed the ADHD rep in this book. I particularly felt as though the portrayal of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria was just spot on and very true-to-life. I can't speak on the autism portrayal, but I certainly related to Grace's anxious, introverted nature.
I just loved how Grace and Phoebe were so kind and caring to each other, even when they were trying to keep things casual. They fight and disagree but always take care not to be intentionally hurtful. They make space for one another in their lives, support and advocate for each other. And the hair braiding scenes were so sexy! The sports aspect was utilised very well; it's a strong element of the book and important to the characters, but remains as backdrop rather than taking over the plot and requiring the reader to look up details.
It did drag a little in the middle and feel a bit rushed at the end. I always feel a bit shortchanged when the couple reconciles/clears the air in the final chapter without any time to let it settle and let us see them happily together before the epilogue. One more chapter — them out as a couple amongst their teammates or meeting Grace's family, perhaps — would have gone a long way. And I'm just not a fan of the baby girl nickname, even coming from a woman. But these are minor complaints!
Love the cover as well. The thighs on Grace!!
I just loved how Grace and Phoebe were so kind and caring to each other, even when they were trying to keep things casual. They fight and disagree but always take care not to be intentionally hurtful. They make space for one another in their lives, support and advocate for each other. And the hair braiding scenes were so sexy! The sports aspect was utilised very well; it's a strong element of the book and important to the characters, but remains as backdrop rather than taking over the plot and requiring the reader to look up details.
It did drag a little in the middle and feel a bit rushed at the end. I always feel a bit shortchanged when the couple reconciles/clears the air in the final chapter without any time to let it settle and let us see them happily together before the epilogue. One more chapter — them out as a couple amongst their teammates or meeting Grace's family, perhaps — would have gone a long way. And I'm just not a fan of the baby girl nickname, even coming from a woman. But these are minor complaints!
Love the cover as well. The thighs on Grace!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Bullying and Classism
mlovesbooks's review against another edition
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
4.5
This might be tied with Mistakes Were Made for my number one Wilsner book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail