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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Shovel your shit. Let your hope fairy dance a little. Yes, I did wait six months to finally get this book from the library.
4.5 stars
This was honestly so good. I'm so pleasantly surprised right now! This is the story of Corey and Hartley. Corey used to play hockey, now she's in a wheelchair. Hartley broke his leg in two places, and has to use crutches.
This was really a beautiful story. I'll definitely be checking out more by Sarina Bowen.
This was honestly so good. I'm so pleasantly surprised right now! This is the story of Corey and Hartley. Corey used to play hockey, now she's in a wheelchair. Hartley broke his leg in two places, and has to use crutches.
This was really a beautiful story. I'll definitely be checking out more by Sarina Bowen.
*3 stars*
I have read three other books in this series and this one just felt so weak to me? First of all, the dual POV felt completely unnecessary. This was Cory's book, and the chapters that weren't in her POV felt tacked on. Also, it just was - boring, I guess.
I have read three other books in this series and this one just felt so weak to me? First of all, the dual POV felt completely unnecessary. This was Cory's book, and the chapters that weren't in her POV felt tacked on. Also, it just was - boring, I guess.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
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Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
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Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
The Year We Fell Down is the first book in the "Ivy Years" and this has been a series I have been wanting to read for many years now. Its probably been on my TBR for the longest time. And its about time I buckled down and read this book and I definitely had a fun time with this one. Now is it a book that is worthy of being on the top book lists, and it's debatable to be honest. While I had a fun time with this book, it didn't exactly blow me out of the water as I expected it to.
First Line
"This Looks Promising," my mother said, eyeing the dormitory's ivy-covered facade.
Summary
Corey has come for her first year at college, she is handicapped from a hockey injury that damaged her spine. Her neighbor across the hall is the dreamboat hockey player who is injured with a broken leg. Corey and Hartley find common ground in their injuries and develop a quick deep friendship with each other. They both have a quick connection to each other. The issue....Hartley is already in a relationship with someone else. Corey feels torn being attracted to a man who is not available to her, but as their friendship draws closer together, Hartley will have to make a decision on what woman truly matters most and he can see being with long term...
What I Loved
There are many elements to this book that I really loved. I was immediately drawn into this book so its definitely an easy quick read. Very quickly I became invested with Corey and Hartley. I really adored these two together. The story builds quickly with a solid friendship being the foundation to their relationship. We see their bond with hockey and both suffering injuries that have caused them being handicapped in different ways but they relate well with each other and how they are both limited in some ways to what they can do. We see how well they get along with each other. There is such a easy relationship that they have together and its quite charming to see. We also see how there is a building chemistry that is growing between them. This is definitely more of a slow burn. So keep that in mind, don't expect a super spicy read here as due to the circumstances of their relationship. There is plenty of humor, endearing characters and atmospheric college setting.
What I Struggled With
There is one aspect to this story I had an issue with and that is the cheating aspect. The hero does cheat on his girlfriend and I didn't understand why he took so long ending things with her. And we also don't see this scene, its only referred to so I would have liked to have seen the scene. So I was a bit disappointed as I wasn't expecting this author to go this route.
Overall View
The Year We Fell Down is a solid new adult romance that really delivers on many fronts. Its a story of strong friendship, connecting through adversity and finding love in the most vulnerable moments of life.
Favorite Quote(s)
"The thing is, we're all fragile. It's just that most of our friends are lucky enough not to know it yet."
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Character Types: Athlete, Disability
Themes: Slow Burn, Hockey, Cheating
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
Young Hearts by Embody
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:ππππ
Cover:ππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: ππππ
Heart & Feels:ππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:ππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
The Year We Fell Down is the first book in the "Ivy Years" and this has been a series I have been wanting to read for many years now. Its probably been on my TBR for the longest time. And its about time I buckled down and read this book and I definitely had a fun time with this one. Now is it a book that is worthy of being on the top book lists, and it's debatable to be honest. While I had a fun time with this book, it didn't exactly blow me out of the water as I expected it to.
First Line
"This Looks Promising," my mother said, eyeing the dormitory's ivy-covered facade.
Summary
Corey has come for her first year at college, she is handicapped from a hockey injury that damaged her spine. Her neighbor across the hall is the dreamboat hockey player who is injured with a broken leg. Corey and Hartley find common ground in their injuries and develop a quick deep friendship with each other. They both have a quick connection to each other. The issue....Hartley is already in a relationship with someone else. Corey feels torn being attracted to a man who is not available to her, but as their friendship draws closer together, Hartley will have to make a decision on what woman truly matters most and he can see being with long term...
What I Loved
There are many elements to this book that I really loved. I was immediately drawn into this book so its definitely an easy quick read. Very quickly I became invested with Corey and Hartley. I really adored these two together. The story builds quickly with a solid friendship being the foundation to their relationship. We see their bond with hockey and both suffering injuries that have caused them being handicapped in different ways but they relate well with each other and how they are both limited in some ways to what they can do. We see how well they get along with each other. There is such a easy relationship that they have together and its quite charming to see. We also see how there is a building chemistry that is growing between them. This is definitely more of a slow burn. So keep that in mind, don't expect a super spicy read here as due to the circumstances of their relationship. There is plenty of humor, endearing characters and atmospheric college setting.
What I Struggled With
There is one aspect to this story I had an issue with and that is the cheating aspect. The hero does cheat on his girlfriend and I didn't understand why he took so long ending things with her. And we also don't see this scene, its only referred to so I would have liked to have seen the scene. So I was a bit disappointed as I wasn't expecting this author to go this route.
Overall View
The Year We Fell Down is a solid new adult romance that really delivers on many fronts. Its a story of strong friendship, connecting through adversity and finding love in the most vulnerable moments of life.
Favorite Quote(s)
"The thing is, we're all fragile. It's just that most of our friends are lucky enough not to know it yet."
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Character Types: Athlete, Disability
Themes: Slow Burn, Hockey, Cheating
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
Young Hearts by Embody
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
Steam/Spice Explanations
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
This is a hard one to decide, but I am going with a solid 3 stars. I never say this, but this would have been better just from Coreyβs perspective. I liked Hartley through her eyes, but not through his own. His aha moment came too late. I just didnβt think he was good enough for Corey. And she wasnβt my favorite character but she was ok. I will say I liked reading about her disability and was glad for a diverse character. We need more of those and thatβs probably why three stars and not less. I also liked some of the side characters so letβs see who is up next!
All the stars go to Corey. I really liked her character and voice.
This may not feel like a safe read for some readers and so I would recommend reading the reviews on here that go into more detail.
i enjoyed this for the most part but the plot was ? quite messy ? & the romance was static at times. i liked the characters but their chemistry wasnt giving what i needed it to give.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes