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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Did I like this book? Sure! Did I have high expectations? Absolutely! We’re they met? No definitely not. I would overall give this book 3.5 stars if that was possible on Goodreads!
After falling so in love with Off Campus and Briar U I had such high hopes that this series would give me the same feeling those 8 books did. It just didn’t have that magic.
The first half of the book I felt like I was dragging through the pages, but as soon as the 50% mark was hit I feel like this book did pick up. I ended up really enjoying the back half a lot more! But if you’re thinking you’re getting another Off Campus definitely manage your expectations!
A lot of people are comparing this to After (I hate those books), and while there is an aspect of this book that seems similar it’s definitely not the same. Also, After did not invent “the bet” trope? Overall I will continue this series as they’re released but I am going to go in with lower expectations next time!
After falling so in love with Off Campus and Briar U I had such high hopes that this series would give me the same feeling those 8 books did. It just didn’t have that magic.
The first half of the book I felt like I was dragging through the pages, but as soon as the 50% mark was hit I feel like this book did pick up. I ended up really enjoying the back half a lot more! But if you’re thinking you’re getting another Off Campus definitely manage your expectations!
A lot of people are comparing this to After (I hate those books), and while there is an aspect of this book that seems similar it’s definitely not the same. Also, After did not invent “the bet” trope? Overall I will continue this series as they’re released but I am going to go in with lower expectations next time!
emotional
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
It was a quick read and I was hooked. It felt really predictable, but it was a sweet romance story. I’ll continue on in the series.
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lovely new adult romance between star-crossed lovers…the townie bad boy and the rich girl. The relationship between Mac and Cooper starts with a lie, an act of revenge that puts Mac in the middle. Her long-time boyfriend, Preston, is the stereotypical rich asshole who uses his daddy’s money to threaten and try to destroy people he feels are trash (which is everyone outside his wealthy circle). Like the real-life rapist Brock Turner, he tries to force himself on a friend of Cooper’s and when Coop defends her, Preston has him fired. The best and only way to get back at him is through the girlfriend. No surprise that what starts out as a revenge plot turns into much more. Of course, as these things go, he’s bound to get caught in his lies. The question is whether or not Mac is the forgiving kind.
Although it’s a familiar trope, the complexities of their lives, including a negligent childhood lacking in love, and their drive to prove themselves despite their parenting elevate this book. Kennedy has written a story that plumbs emotional depths and gets to the heart of what it means for two young people to break from the constraints imposed by falling in line with the expectations society has formed based on their parents’ selfish choices. In the case of Mac and Cooper, they really see each other and, with each other’s support and encouragement, gain the clarity and courage to break from these restraints to pursue their goals and dreams. Highly recommended.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
Although it’s a familiar trope, the complexities of their lives, including a negligent childhood lacking in love, and their drive to prove themselves despite their parenting elevate this book. Kennedy has written a story that plumbs emotional depths and gets to the heart of what it means for two young people to break from the constraints imposed by falling in line with the expectations society has formed based on their parents’ selfish choices. In the case of Mac and Cooper, they really see each other and, with each other’s support and encouragement, gain the clarity and courage to break from these restraints to pursue their goals and dreams. Highly recommended.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Idk how Elle does it but every single one of her books makes me want to read it over and over again. I loooooved this book. I loooooved Cooper and Mac. I can’t wait to read Bad Girl Reputation.
It was a very good book, but not like the best...I think Mac forgave Coop way to easily at the end so that kinda took the tension away but for the rest it was an interesting story:)
felt like i was 13 again reading “after” but somehow this book was worse
emotional
funny
hopeful
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