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lenaricharz's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident
things100's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don’t know it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great either like I knew going into it there would be no smut so that part didn’t surprise me. What annoyed me was the fmc she really gave pick me vibes and ya sure she did get slightly better but it was just weird like I don’t care how awful you think your best friends current gf is she was really out here like he’ll always choose me and admits that she’s been in love with him since they first became friends like that’s weird behavior for someone to have for a friend. And it drove me insane with the whole calling her Bree cheese like why so many why’s. And then I guess it’s fine if you want to wait until marriage like it made sense that he hadn’t been sleeping with other women for a while because he finally accepted that he loved his best friend but it was a bit odd that mr manwhore now wanted to wait until they were married. I don’t know I finished it and it got slightly better but I wasn’t a huge fan
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
abbyluvsfrogs444's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was just okay. I wasn't wowed. Actually, I was kinda annoyed throughout the whole book. The first is a writing style choice which really bugged me: why on earth are you capitalizing random words? Why are you using multiple exclamation marks? Are we texting our friends? No! We're writing a book! Do better. The other that irked me: Bree. She spent half the book whining about how she couldn't ever have Nathan and how much it will hurt when she loses him. I wanted to slap her in the face and tell her to get a hold of herself and just communicate. But no, she had to go on whining.
So yeah, I will not be reading this again. Everything was so dramatic and overdone.
So yeah, I will not be reading this again. Everything was so dramatic and overdone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Vomit, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
mwmason01's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Mental illness
jenna_kaitlyn's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Friends-to-lovers trope and fake dating all rolled into one story?? Sign me up! I loved this book. Not only does it have some of my favorite tropes, but it had the perfect balance of cuteness and omg, just kiss already. The ending did feel a little bit rushed and I wished the book had gone a bit more into Nathan's mental health, but nonetheless, I still loved this book and was sad when it ended because I needed more Nathan and Bree.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident
alli4byu's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
So so so cute! Loved the inner dialogue, so funny and witty. Had me laughing out loud several times. I love that it’s closed door but there still EXCELLENT chemistry and sparks. Great physical AND emotional connection, which is important to me. Loved how they just genuinely care for each other. Such a great read, kinda felt like getting a hug. Can’t wait to read more from Sarah Adams!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content
ashleyvharris's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This book could’ve been half the page count it was. Friends-to-lovers is a hard trope to get right, and unfortunately, I don’t think this story accomplished that.
Right off the bat, I was not a fan of Bree. Her judgmental, territorial attitude toward Nathan’s girlfriend came off rude and immature. Boundaries are a necessary part of life and it’s not cool to cross the boundaries people set forth. Immediate red flag. A total “pick-me” girl.
Nathan was fine. Not great, just okay. I feel like he didn’t have a believable personality. Neither did any of his teammates. The idea that guys (NFL players to boot) would sit around and make a gameplan for how to win a girl over? Cute, but definitely a “guy-written-by-a-woman” deal.
The plot of this book was flimsy at best. There was so little conflict. It’s was basically just the two love interests not communicating their feelings which does not make an interesting story. I was waiting for some big thing to threaten their attempt at a real relationship, but nothing ever happened.
I do give this book points for its depiction of anxiety in male characters (especially a character in a stereotypical masculine field of work). Male mental health receives drastically less attention in media and news. It was refreshing to see a character like Nathan struggle with mental health, but also receive help.
Overall, not a book I would pick up again. I need more plot, less unnecessary communication problems, and definitely less “pick-me” girl energy from the main female character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident
eligru's review against another edition
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
beeweekes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness