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bw1308's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Grief, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Suicide attempt and Domestic abuse
njh_books's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
It's a fun book--3.5 stars cause it's fun but I'll probably never read it again.
Really enjoyed Beckett as a female character's name. Reminded me of being down South and the naming practices (wouldn't have expected it for a NY born and raised character).
The Callahan family is fun minus the dad Richard. Love Sandra the mom, she knows what's up.
Darryl was an ass. Hope he got expelled or suspended.
Interested to see how much more of Bex and James we'll see in the rest of the series.
Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol and Miscarriage
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
However, James wasn't completely likable and had anger issues. As well as a kind of obsessive attachment thing going on with his partners, where it was ALL about them and nothing else in his life. Making even the main relationship not completely healthy.
The male narrator wasn't great the female narrator was good. She did a great job with different tones for different characters.
Overall it was a good book with a lot of emotional depth. I do plan to continue the series.
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
abiigrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
sebradley29's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Abandonment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Violence, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Blood
vj_thompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Literally obsessed with this book, the writing, and the characters 🥹 I binge this book in one day. Personally, I think this was better than Icebreaker by Hannah Grace which is a college sports romance. First Down is a perfect mix of spice, drama, and fake dating romance!
Graphic: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Addiction, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Alcoholism
Minor: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, and Self harm
juffnstuff's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Miscarriage and Car accident
izziepng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
did i just miss half the book or??? because even though this book lasted a ENTIRE FOOT BALL SEASON we saw maybe 8.214 days in total
it would be a higher review if the author had showed them falling in love
It’s only this high because i enjoyed reading it even if there is no proof the characters have spoken more the 12 times
this author should just stick to only smut books because that’s the only time you see the main characters interacting
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Mental illness and Physical abuse
Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm, and Abandonment
emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was a super fun read! My first sports romance ever and I'm very glad I started out with this one. I love the fake dating aspect especially because that's my favorite trope EVER so I was immediately excited to read this when I saw it had that trope. I definitely think I would've read this a lot faster if I hadn't been in a reading slump.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
hanreads__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment