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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
This is a nice easy read. No complaint but it didn't blow me away.
Liked the characters
Liked the storyline
Liked the pace
Liked their interactions and honesty with each other.
The spice was nice too
Solid 3 stars
Liked the characters
Liked the storyline
Liked the pace
Liked their interactions and honesty with each other.
The spice was nice too
Solid 3 stars
Where have you been all my life, Becca Steele?! I can't believe it's taken me till now to discover her writing, but after having read and falling in love with her latest release, I plan on checking out her back list as soon as possible. (I may have already borrowed her two other Alstone High books via Kindle Unlimited.) Savage Rivals is the book that's got me all smitten, and for good reason(s). This is part of a series of standalones, and since this was my very first read from Steele, I can say with full confidence that yes, it can and does read quite well without necessarily needing to read anything else.
As you can probably tell from the title, this is an enemies-to-lovers romance, and an M/M one at that, both of which called to me when I was deciding whether to read this or not. Asher Henderson and Levison Woodford are both eighteen and in their final year before they start university. They also happen to share a love for football, but it's that very sport that has them hating each other. Asher's the captain of Highnam Academy's team, while Levi captains Alstone High School's. The rivalry between the schools is beyond fierce, but what's going on between Asher and Levi has shot past being footy foes. It looks like matters are coming to a head, but what happens next leaves them gobsmacked and irrevocably changes everything.
I love it when an enemies-to-lovers romance gives you all that delicious tension between the main characters and where the animosity isn't feigned. Asher and Levi truly did abhor each other, which made the evolution of their relationship so darn fascinating. The bisexual awakening, the team rivalry, the family dynamics, and the friendships were part and parcel of Asher and Levi's story, and everything just meshed together extremely well, at least as far as I was concerned. Becca Steele may have been a new-to-me author going into this, but by the end, she left a wholly positive impression, leaving me eager for more of her fab writing. Five stars go to Savage Rivals.
As you can probably tell from the title, this is an enemies-to-lovers romance, and an M/M one at that, both of which called to me when I was deciding whether to read this or not. Asher Henderson and Levison Woodford are both eighteen and in their final year before they start university. They also happen to share a love for football, but it's that very sport that has them hating each other. Asher's the captain of Highnam Academy's team, while Levi captains Alstone High School's. The rivalry between the schools is beyond fierce, but what's going on between Asher and Levi has shot past being footy foes. It looks like matters are coming to a head, but what happens next leaves them gobsmacked and irrevocably changes everything.
I love it when an enemies-to-lovers romance gives you all that delicious tension between the main characters and where the animosity isn't feigned. Asher and Levi truly did abhor each other, which made the evolution of their relationship so darn fascinating. The bisexual awakening, the team rivalry, the family dynamics, and the friendships were part and parcel of Asher and Levi's story, and everything just meshed together extremely well, at least as far as I was concerned. Becca Steele may have been a new-to-me author going into this, but by the end, she left a wholly positive impression, leaving me eager for more of her fab writing. Five stars go to Savage Rivals.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Asher and Levi are captains of their respective teams and there's a big rivalry between their schools. Maybe I'm too American but I was like yeah, the cops and lawyers would have been involved in 90% of the problems that happened in this book. Vandalism of school grounds, assaults and/or kidnapping, breaking and entering. The scene where Asher gets jumped and they were going to swing a 2x4 into the back of his head without him knowing, like that's attempted murder bro.
Up to the halfway point of this book I wasn't sure what I thought about it but I think I really liked it? They had unacknowledged crushes on each other and surprise, it came out in the most unexpected way ever. I think their relationship ended up being really sweet. Once they got over their rivalry it turned into them vs everyone else for a bit and that was nice to see. The narrators are EXCELLENT.
Up to the halfway point of this book I wasn't sure what I thought about it but I think I really liked it? They had unacknowledged crushes on each other and surprise, it came out in the most unexpected way ever. I think their relationship ended up being really sweet. Once they got over their rivalry it turned into them vs everyone else for a bit and that was nice to see. The narrators are EXCELLENT.
Savage Rivals by Becca Steele was a fantastic listen. Becca brought all the angst here. This story brought all the emotions. The growing love between these two was something I feel like is usually missing in these enemies-to-lovers / Secret lovers situations. James and Will did a great job portraying this couple growing with each other. I was pleasantly surprised.
Overall I really loved this story!
Overall I really loved this story!
A cute little enemies to lovers M/M book.
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Taylor Swift Song: Enchanted
2 Stars = It was okay, pretty forgettable, and I would not recommend to others
This book is naughty for sure but a part of me feels some bits of the story were a little unnecessary. We get it Asher used to be with Talia once and nothing more after that. Personally, the development of both of these characters can be written better. The part where Asher gives Levi cotton candy? Side eye...
I enjoyed Asher and Levi’s relationship. I always love enemies to lovers. I did feel like sometimes the pranks and revenge went a little far and seemed unrealistic, but I live in America so I don’t have a reference for life overseas. 1.5/5 spice levels.