Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Goal by Elle Kennedy

31 reviews

cozycritiques's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
“Because love is the ultimate goal. It’s not the one I had strived for, but I was lucky enough, so damn lucky, to achieve it.”
 - The Goal

Tropes: Sports (Hockey), College, One-Night Stand, Surprise Pregnancy, Slow Burn
Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
CW: Pregnancy, Death, Grief, Sexual Harassment

The Goal was the slowest burn of the series, which I really loved. It was well paced and allowed for some amazing character development. It also gave a different perspective on the events from The Score, which was interesting to read.
Sabrina was independent and stubborn which contrasted against Tucker’s easygoing and friendly manner well. I loved how much of a gentleman cinnamon roll Tucker was while also being surprisingly dirty.
Surprise pregnancy gets a bad rap, but The Goal handled the trope so well. So if you’re looking for a book to change your mind on the trope, this one might just be it.
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boundt0please's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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hannah_lilli's review

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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kat7794's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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alexismil's review

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challenging emotional funny tense 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

John tucker is literally the sweetest guy ever. He literally drops anything and everything to be with Sabrina and his daughter Jamie. Tucker is most mature one out of the group. I already knew that going into the book. But the way he handled Sabrina’s pregnancy, birth and now being a Dad. Tucker was so patient with Sabrina. I mean he waited the whole book for her to say I love you. And he always said things are on her terms, because he knew she would dart for hills if she wasn’t ready. Again maturity level of this guy! And can we talk about his southern manners. Hello?!?! Literally would never let her open a door. Also the “Yes ma’am” and the “darlin’”. Oh my the southern manners. AHH! John Tucker is literally the definition of Accidental Pregnancy Trope done well! I loved Sabrina! I adored her hard work, her persistence and her sass. Sabrina and Tucker make amazing parents, I loved seeing them handle parenthood for a couple months. I feel most books end when they have the baby. But I liked seeing them grow and manage parenthood. I honestly think it brought them closer together. I know that sounds super cliche, but of well. Tucker was what Sabrina needed in her life, someone to take care of her, love her, be patient, encourage her. And Sabrina was what Tucker needed. Someone he could take care of, cook for, love, and be a southern man that his mama taught him how to be! Ugh, they literally are perfect together! Sabrina and Tucker are my second favorite Off Campus Series couple! After Grace and Logan!

Side Note: I also enjoyed the cameos of the other Characters. I loved seeing Logan and Grace! Plus Fitzy was in this book more, I LOVE him. I can’t wait to read his book. 
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marpaige'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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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rakizaka's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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ky_wes's review

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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sophann30's review

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emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

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katelynmill2's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I’m so sad the off campus series is practically over. I will miss these characters so much. I can still read The Legacy (short stories) and the Briar U series, which I’m happy about.

This series made me fall in love with hockey tbh.

I’ll never forget these books.

I’m so sad it’s over.
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