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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Rating: 4.5⭐️
Narration: 5⭐️
Spice: 2🌶
Audiobook Review: I've heard quite a few audiobooks with Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon together as narrators, so it's a given that these two work well together, at least for me. So yes, this audiobook was surely a hit. Even better because this was a duet narration.
Knox Holland is a motocross racer whose team recently cut him loose for publicly getting into a fight with his teammate. Now no team wants to take him on due to his reputation. Which is why he takes his friend up on his offer to join his group to perform freestyle tricks and show everyone that he can be a team player. But performing the tricks seems far more complicated than he realized, which is how he ends up meeting Avery, who is a college gymnast with two Olympic medals under her belt. Avery is currently recovering from a knee injury that cut her last season short and can't afford any distractions while she prepares for the upcoming season.
Knox and Avery don't get off to the best start, with Knox being grumpy and skeptical about how Avery could help him, but eventually he asks for her help. Understanding what's at stake for Knox from her own experience, Avery agrees to help him out despite his initial surly behavior.
I loved Avery's character. She was smart, strong, hardworking, and dedicated. She was kind but firm in how she handled situations, especially with Knox. Even though Knox had been less than cordial, she still felt the urge to help him out with his situations; however, she didn't let him take her kindness for granted and did put him in his place when it was called for. And though she was feisty, there was also a shy side to her that I adored. I could definitely understand her fear about not being able to get back to the level she was at before her injury and what that would mean for her after dedicating all her life to her sport. She wanted to go out on her own terms and not because of an injury.
Knox's character was a lot more complex and closed off. After having to step up to take care of his younger brothers after their dad left, their mom died, and their eldest brother, Hendrick, moved away. He dropped out of college and gave up on his dreams so he could look after his siblings and their needs. Asking for help was not something that came easily to him, and I could feel him taking on the weight of all the responsibilities on his shoulders. I also understood where he was coming from when he felt like he couldn't go after his own dreams because it felt like he was abandoning his family. But I also loved the way his family made him see it's not selfish to want something for himself and supported him to follow his dreams.
The relationship between Knox and Avery went from reluctant acquaintances to friends to lovers. The transition felt smooth from where they started. The more time Knox spent training with Avery, the more they bantered, which they both grew to enjoy. With time this turned into them becoming friends and spending time together outside of practice too. There was attraction for sure, which they eventually acted on, and then the feelings that followed felt very natural and right.
The spice was really hot but not too overpowering at the same time. I especially enjoyed it because it was a duet narration.
I loved the dynamics between the Holland brothers and how they stuck together through everything. Their group chat shenanigans were hilarious. I also loved Hope and her relationship with Avery and also eventually with Knox. I'm also invested in seeing what turn things take for Flynn with respect to their father.
I did feel like the ending and the confession were a bit rushed, and I wish Knox had realized his feelings for Avery a little sooner. But overall, I really enjoyed this book.
Narration: 5⭐️
Spice: 2🌶
Audiobook Review: I've heard quite a few audiobooks with Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon together as narrators, so it's a given that these two work well together, at least for me. So yes, this audiobook was surely a hit. Even better because this was a duet narration.
Knox Holland is a motocross racer whose team recently cut him loose for publicly getting into a fight with his teammate. Now no team wants to take him on due to his reputation. Which is why he takes his friend up on his offer to join his group to perform freestyle tricks and show everyone that he can be a team player. But performing the tricks seems far more complicated than he realized, which is how he ends up meeting Avery, who is a college gymnast with two Olympic medals under her belt. Avery is currently recovering from a knee injury that cut her last season short and can't afford any distractions while she prepares for the upcoming season.
Knox and Avery don't get off to the best start, with Knox being grumpy and skeptical about how Avery could help him, but eventually he asks for her help. Understanding what's at stake for Knox from her own experience, Avery agrees to help him out despite his initial surly behavior.
I loved Avery's character. She was smart, strong, hardworking, and dedicated. She was kind but firm in how she handled situations, especially with Knox. Even though Knox had been less than cordial, she still felt the urge to help him out with his situations; however, she didn't let him take her kindness for granted and did put him in his place when it was called for. And though she was feisty, there was also a shy side to her that I adored. I could definitely understand her fear about not being able to get back to the level she was at before her injury and what that would mean for her after dedicating all her life to her sport. She wanted to go out on her own terms and not because of an injury.
Knox's character was a lot more complex and closed off. After having to step up to take care of his younger brothers after their dad left, their mom died, and their eldest brother, Hendrick, moved away. He dropped out of college and gave up on his dreams so he could look after his siblings and their needs. Asking for help was not something that came easily to him, and I could feel him taking on the weight of all the responsibilities on his shoulders. I also understood where he was coming from when he felt like he couldn't go after his own dreams because it felt like he was abandoning his family. But I also loved the way his family made him see it's not selfish to want something for himself and supported him to follow his dreams.
The relationship between Knox and Avery went from reluctant acquaintances to friends to lovers. The transition felt smooth from where they started. The more time Knox spent training with Avery, the more they bantered, which they both grew to enjoy. With time this turned into them becoming friends and spending time together outside of practice too. There was attraction for sure, which they eventually acted on, and then the feelings that followed felt very natural and right.
The spice was really hot but not too overpowering at the same time. I especially enjoyed it because it was a duet narration.
I loved the dynamics between the Holland brothers and how they stuck together through everything. Their group chat shenanigans were hilarious. I also loved Hope and her relationship with Avery and also eventually with Knox. I'm also invested in seeing what turn things take for Flynn with respect to their father.
I did feel like the ending and the confession were a bit rushed, and I wish Knox had realized his feelings for Avery a little sooner. But overall, I really enjoyed this book.
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
I could not get into this at all, both MCs were so bland, cliché and boring from the get go and as expected, the book was just as boring. At one point, I seriously questioned their age because the dialogue sounded so immature and the constant referral to women as "chicks" had me rolling my eyes.
They fell in love. How unexpected. The conflict was weak. The communication even weaker. Will not read anything from this author again.
They fell in love. How unexpected. The conflict was weak. The communication even weaker. Will not read anything from this author again.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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