Reviews

The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson

sryoung'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

hmcnally's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

edensgrief's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.0

princessj5's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

jaceylepore's review against another edition

funny 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? No

4.0

meganobrien419's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

catmcalpine's review against another edition

2.75

If I had a nickel for every recent contemporary romance where the female lead has passionate investment in Twilight as an adult woman, for some fucking reason, I’d have two nickels. Which is too many nickels.

Additional sins: discussion of which Taylor Swift album is best, reference to Daniel Radcliffe specific Cards Against Humanity card, lack of defining traits beyond tits and cupcakes

beccacaldwell's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

lindsaynbishop's review against another edition

5.0

I was HYPED to get an ARC of this because Lana Ferguson is quickly becoming my unsung hero. A previous review mentioned that Lanas books were like if Tessa Bailey and Ali Hazelwood had a baby- and that’s about as accurate as it gets. She is a spicy mastermind that knows how to serve you a good plot too.

MMC, Ian, is a sweetheart hockey player that knows how to dirty talk. FMC, Delilah, is a spunky baker with her own cooking show, and knows how to push Ian’s buttons in the best way. I also have to give an extra mention for Delilah’s hilarious dumb ass older brother.

Delilah is hung up on her lifelong crush, Ian, who also happens to be her big brother’s best friend. The two are reconnected when Ian returns home to play hockey after years away due to some unsightly drama. Tension builds when Ian makes a guest appearance on Delilah’s cooking show resulting in some speculating PR rumors. Ian quickly realized just how grown up his best friend’s kid sister has become, while Delilah chases her wildest teenage fantasy’s.

My only negative- the nickname cupcake makes me cringe.

Possible Triggers - parental death, abandonment

Some Tropes: best friends sister, Childhood crush, Fake dating, Secret dating, childhood trauma, parental trauma.

Totally post on GR!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced copy for review.

megs1989's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0