Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

5 reviews

cats33's review against another edition

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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

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bootrat's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

A cute sapphic romance read, with real characters and real feelings. I really enjoyed the progression of their relationship, and the way that conflict was dealt with and resolved fairly quickly without endless chapters of whining and suffering because of miscommunication!

I don't think the blurb was really accurate for this book though. There was never really any rivals elements, except sometimes in Grace's mind. But the blurb makes it sound like they spend half the novel competing against each other which just doesn't really happen.

I really enjoyed the ADHD and autism rep in this too, and though I don't personally have either of them I know enough people that do to think it was good representation. I also loved Teddy! I think that knowing about and enjoying women's football (soccer 🙄) adds to the enjoyment of this book, but as with most sports romances it definitely isn't necessary. 

All in all it was a great light-hearted romance which I really enjoyed reading - though I did tear up when Grace and her Dad had their heart-to-heart!
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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

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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

4.75

 Phoebe gets recruited by the soccer team on which her idol and long-time crush from afar, Grace is captain. After a bad first impression, they quickly end up starting a friends-with-benefits relationship that turns into something more.
     I really enjoyed this sapphic rom-com. I think part of the reason is I'm a mix of the Pheobe and Grace. ADHD, introvert, neurospicy. So, their unique and neurospicy relationship was highly relatable. I'm glad those types of characters are finally being written.
     From the little I know about soccer; the writer did their research! There was some technical talk of the game and it sounded correct, at least to my untrained ear.
     Overall an excellent romance with a good mix of humor and emotional elements. As well as a diverse cast of lovable characters! I'd love to see a sequel with another character from the cast as an MC. 
 
  Extra ratings: Fluff- 2/5 Heartfelt- 4/5 Helpful-NA Horror- NA Inspiration- NA  Love- 5/5 Mystery-NA Predictability- 4.5/5 Spice- 3.5/5 Suspense- NA Tear 0.5/5 Thrill- NA Humor- 3.5/5 

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internationalreads's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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laketwentytwo's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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