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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

239 reviews

linora's review against another edition

2.0

emotional slow-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

I normally like Ali Hazelwood's books, but this just wasn't very good. For something trying so hard to be scandalous and provocative, it was just boring.

The male lead has no personality and is literally just a body who occasionally told her what to do in the bedroom. We are forced to live inside the female leads head, where her anxious internal monologuing gets pretty grating almost immediately.

They have a sexual relationship that is outlined in a contract, but they have no chemistry, no yearning. There was no romance.

The B and C plots were either resolved in the laziest way possible (ie "I did a thing I couldn't do before, because I did, I guess") or weren't resolved very well (ie, "my friend treated me poorly and disrespected my relationship but she's my very nice best friend!"). Ali Hazelwood's STEM B plots are usually pretty solid, so idk what was going on here.

Big miss for me. Disappointed because I normally really enjoy her books.

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ksclary05's review against another edition

4.0

fast-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: Yes

I really enjoyed this but need a break from Ali hazlewood for a moment. if I read one more “bug man small girl” book I’m gonna lose it. also where’s the pool sex? where’s the more in-depth look at her trauma? why are

her and Penelope still friends? I kinda wish that Penelope had actually been a knifing bitch like those girls said

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mj_86's review against another edition

5.0

funny 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

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antidietleah's review against another edition

3.75

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

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mary_catherine's review against another edition

3.25

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

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chelsealistens2books's review against another edition

3.75

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Deep End 🏊🏼‍♂️ 💦 Yes I listened to it, so let’s dive right in! (get it?!) I really loved Lukas and so hope @alihazelwood gives us a deluxe edition with some of his point of view! Scarlett suffered some childhood abuse, bullying and is still a loner even at Stanford. Lukas is so perfect for her and her insecurities that most of us women can relate to. I personally wish this was spicier (you can look up all the controversy on Booktok and social media). I wanted them to complete their list! It was also a slow burn to me. Yes they talk about sex but nothing happens until chapter 25. Always read TWs before you listen to or read a book. Love the cover too 😉 so whet!
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