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emotional
funny
relaxing
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship
challenging
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
I really liked it! But... I don't think I'll read the next one.
It's far from top quality writing, but I really liked the representation here. From the fiery curvy girl to the arrogant scared of love boy. I think they made a great pair.
The characters were what did it for me: Stevie struggles with her body image while doubting her self-worth, yet being a badass when standing up for herself. As someone who also shares some of her struggles, seeing the natural fluctuation between confidence vs insecurities represented in such a respectful way won me over. Not to mention the great focus on mental health and healing for one's own betterment. Zee finally facing his fears toward both his parents after the greatest self-sabotage of all had me rooting for him.
I got scared for a second there when a potential miscommunication trope was hinted at, but fortunately it turned into Zee being an idiot and then taking advantage of that idiocy to achieve incredible growth, along with Vee realizing she's strong enough to choose herself and own her worth.
That being said, the story was fairly simple and predictable, and I don't think I'll get such amazing characters in the next books. So, I'm going to hold off on reading those for now.
But I'm definitely open to a different road.
PS. The smut was awesome, these guys understood the assignment.
It's far from top quality writing, but I really liked the representation here. From the fiery curvy girl to the arrogant scared of love boy. I think they made a great pair.
The characters were what did it for me: Stevie struggles with her body image while doubting her self-worth, yet being a badass when standing up for herself. As someone who also shares some of her struggles, seeing the natural fluctuation between confidence vs insecurities represented in such a respectful way won me over. Not to mention the great focus on mental health and healing for one's own betterment. Zee finally facing his fears toward both his parents after the greatest self-sabotage of all had me rooting for him.
I got scared for a second there when a potential miscommunication trope was hinted at, but fortunately it turned into Zee being an idiot and then taking advantage of that idiocy to achieve incredible growth, along with Vee realizing she's strong enough to choose herself and own her worth.
That being said, the story was fairly simple and predictable, and I don't think I'll get such amazing characters in the next books. So, I'm going to hold off on reading those for now.
But I'm definitely open to a different road.
PS. The smut was awesome, these guys understood the assignment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Abandonment
emotional
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
The book was good, your typical sports romance, but I personally felt like it could have been shorter and should of had a trigger warning list at the beginning, or at least a message from the author mention some of the topics which were going to be discussed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Stalking
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Grief, Alcohol
While this was a big chonker of a book, it didn't drag on nearly as much as I expected it to. The writing and humor were entertaining, and while I have a few complaints about some parts of this story, overall it was a really fun and sweet read.
I really appreciated the plus size representation. It took me a while to warm up to Zanders but he turned out to be a cinnamon roll (albeit a cocky one). I love how unwavering he was in supporting Stevie on her journey to appreciate herself more.
The spice was spicing, the chemistry was sizzling, the banter was giving me life, and the clear communication was an added bonus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Abandonment
Moderate: Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Violence, Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3 "Are you following me" Stars โญ๏ธ
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ.5/5
I read this book a while ago, and all I really remember is that it felt meh and way too long.
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Zanders is a typical playboy, with a different girl every single night in every single city where he plays an away game. He keeps a list on his phone, and itโs rarely the same girl twice. This persona is partly crafted by his agent because it brings in the money, but deep down, thatโs not who Zanders truly is. It just takes him a while to figure out that constant playboy antics arenโt as fun as he thought. Their private charter team plane gets a new flight crew, which brings in Stevie Shay, who immediately does not fall for Zandersโs charm when sheโs doing the exit row briefing. Zanders decides he likes her challenge and on purpose tries to get a rise out of her until she ends up in his bed. Thereโs definitely sexual attraction between them, but Stevie has vowed never to date another professional sports player. But fate keeps putting them in the same circles, and when Stevie wants a little fun but no heartache, who better to provide it than sexy Zanders who canโt wait to slide into her panties?
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
I really liked Stevie. Sheโs a bit curvier than most "typical" girls in magazines and self-conscious about her appearance and her self-worth, always feeling like sheโs never been valued by anyone but her brother. Her mother expected her to be some perfect pageant princess, which isnโt who she is, and constantly put her down while uplifting her brother because heโs a star athlete. As a result, Stevie is very hard on herself, closed off, and finds it tough to show vulnerability.
Zanders, on the other hand, fears commitment because of his abandonment issues. His mom left his dad, and whenever she reaches out, she only wants money. Also when his mom left, his dad only focused on his work. So Zanders feels unlovable and unworthy, thinking he doesnโt deserve happiness and most especially doesn't think he deserves love.
The initial tension between them is spectacular! Their banter was on point, funny, spicy, and they could stand toe-to-toe with each other. They grew into friends who helped each other work through their trauma, forming a sweet bond. It was adorable how each one made the otherโs dreams and ambitions their own. It was just wholeheartedly cute!
I also really appreciated the supportive, wholesome side characters. Eli and his family brought that โfound familyโ vibe to Zanders, eventually welcoming Stevie into the mix, which was cute and endearing. Every scene with them made me smile, letting us see the real Zanders behind the media playboy image. Watching him dote on his "niece" hinted at what heโd be like if he had a family of his own AND IT WAS SO CUTE!
Why the book ended up as "meh" for me in the end is even though their trauma is valid, it took ages for them to deal with it. The book felt like it was trying to be more emotionally deep than it needed to be, adding an extra 150 pages of them navigating trauma even after they were together. It dragged out the story longer than necessary and could have wrapped up more succinctly.
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โถ Forced Proximity
โถ Sports Romance (Hockey)
โถ She Falls First - He Falls Harder
โถ Flight AttendentXHockey Player
โถ Third Act Breakup
โถ Grovelling
โถ Panic Attack Rep
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท Nicknames
โท Brat
โท Good Girl
โท Hand Necklaces
โท "Mine"
โท Beg Me
โท Chin Lift
โท "Lift your hips for me..."
โท "Hold on to the..."
โท "Sit on my face"
Overall, it wasnโt a bad read, I enjoyed reading it by the pool. It was lighthearted at times, sexy at others, not awful, but definitely not my favourite.
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ.5/5
I read this book a while ago, and all I really remember is that it felt meh and way too long.
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Zanders is a typical playboy, with a different girl every single night in every single city where he plays an away game. He keeps a list on his phone, and itโs rarely the same girl twice. This persona is partly crafted by his agent because it brings in the money, but deep down, thatโs not who Zanders truly is. It just takes him a while to figure out that constant playboy antics arenโt as fun as he thought. Their private charter team plane gets a new flight crew, which brings in Stevie Shay, who immediately does not fall for Zandersโs charm when sheโs doing the exit row briefing. Zanders decides he likes her challenge and on purpose tries to get a rise out of her until she ends up in his bed. Thereโs definitely sexual attraction between them, but Stevie has vowed never to date another professional sports player. But fate keeps putting them in the same circles, and when Stevie wants a little fun but no heartache, who better to provide it than sexy Zanders who canโt wait to slide into her panties?
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
I really liked Stevie. Sheโs a bit curvier than most "typical" girls in magazines and self-conscious about her appearance and her self-worth, always feeling like sheโs never been valued by anyone but her brother. Her mother expected her to be some perfect pageant princess, which isnโt who she is, and constantly put her down while uplifting her brother because heโs a star athlete. As a result, Stevie is very hard on herself, closed off, and finds it tough to show vulnerability.
Zanders, on the other hand, fears commitment because of his abandonment issues. His mom left his dad, and whenever she reaches out, she only wants money. Also when his mom left, his dad only focused on his work. So Zanders feels unlovable and unworthy, thinking he doesnโt deserve happiness and most especially doesn't think he deserves love.
The initial tension between them is spectacular! Their banter was on point, funny, spicy, and they could stand toe-to-toe with each other. They grew into friends who helped each other work through their trauma, forming a sweet bond. It was adorable how each one made the otherโs dreams and ambitions their own. It was just wholeheartedly cute!
I also really appreciated the supportive, wholesome side characters. Eli and his family brought that โfound familyโ vibe to Zanders, eventually welcoming Stevie into the mix, which was cute and endearing. Every scene with them made me smile, letting us see the real Zanders behind the media playboy image. Watching him dote on his "niece" hinted at what heโd be like if he had a family of his own AND IT WAS SO CUTE!
Why the book ended up as "meh" for me in the end is even though their trauma is valid, it took ages for them to deal with it. The book felt like it was trying to be more emotionally deep than it needed to be, adding an extra 150 pages of them navigating trauma even after they were together. It dragged out the story longer than necessary and could have wrapped up more succinctly.
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โถ Forced Proximity
โถ Sports Romance (Hockey)
โถ She Falls First - He Falls Harder
โถ Flight AttendentXHockey Player
โถ Third Act Breakup
โถ Grovelling
โถ Panic Attack Rep
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท Nicknames
โท Brat
โท Good Girl
โท Hand Necklaces
โท "Mine"
โท Beg Me
โท Chin Lift
โท "Lift your hips for me..."
โท "Hold on to the..."
โท "Sit on my face"
Overall, it wasnโt a bad read, I enjoyed reading it by the pool. It was lighthearted at times, sexy at others, not awful, but definitely not my favourite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Alcohol