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emotional
hopeful
informative
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
Loved this storyline! I only knocked .5 of a star off because I think that Pens last tantrum was a bit too cliche. It would have been nice for a simple female friendship at the end, rather than the last knife in the back before becomming "beasties" again . That said, the MMC and FMC are ship worthy and I hope they make cameos in future books like Adam and Olive!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Another fun and fast read! I liked the swimming/diving premise and the way the relationship between Scarlett and Lukas progressed naturally in a way that didn’t feel too forced.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
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
this book was like "intro to BDSM" (and pretty vanilla as far as kink goes) but still HOT. I even was engaged by the characters and their sports journeys, esp secondary char growth too. I havnt considered myself an Ali Hazelwood fan but after Bride and this, I may have to reconsider.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Drowning in all of the feels!
I honestly didn't learn much about diving except that it's fucking hard, still am clueless but with much more respect towards divers, but oh wow to the rest of it
I will not get into detail about what this story and the characters mean to me but you can bet that my journal will hear about it😅
I honestly didn't learn much about diving except that it's fucking hard, still am clueless but with much more respect towards divers, but oh wow to the rest of it
I will not get into detail about what this story and the characters mean to me but you can bet that my journal will hear about it😅
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, but is it just me, or do Scarlett and Lukas spend more time apart than together?! 😅 Don’t get me wrong—I loved their chemistry and dynamic, but I kept waiting for more actual page time between them. That said, the tension was there, and when they were together? 🔥
The sports element is a big part of the story, so if you’re not into athletic romances, this one might not be for you. And the light-hearted take on BDSM and kink was an interesting touch—nothing too intense, but definitely something to be aware of. One thing I really appreciated was how trauma was handled—not just through their relationship but also with therapy, which added a nice layer of realism.
Overall, Deep End was a fun, steamy, and emotional read. A little more time with the couple would’ve been nice, but it still delivered on the tension and Hazelwood’s signature charm!
The sports element is a big part of the story, so if you’re not into athletic romances, this one might not be for you. And the light-hearted take on BDSM and kink was an interesting touch—nothing too intense, but definitely something to be aware of. One thing I really appreciated was how trauma was handled—not just through their relationship but also with therapy, which added a nice layer of realism.
Overall, Deep End was a fun, steamy, and emotional read. A little more time with the couple would’ve been nice, but it still delivered on the tension and Hazelwood’s signature charm!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting