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rebelreadsbooks's review
4.0
This is the first book I have read from this author and it didn't disappoint. This is Evie and Liam's story and is a short Novella that ticked every box.
Liam and Eve have been beat friends since they were little and have only just realised that they want more but are scared of taking their friendship to another level. When Evie goes on a date with Noah Liam realises that his feelings aren't just friendly towards her and they argue. Liam realises that he has to do something or he will lose Evie forever.
Great short story that is sweet and entertaining.
Liam and Eve have been beat friends since they were little and have only just realised that they want more but are scared of taking their friendship to another level. When Evie goes on a date with Noah Liam realises that his feelings aren't just friendly towards her and they argue. Liam realises that he has to do something or he will lose Evie forever.
Great short story that is sweet and entertaining.
filthylittlereader's review
4.0
3.5 ✨
Evie and Liam’s story was really cute. Evie and Liam had the whole denial thing going on but before long, their feelings became too much to ignore. Their story was one the taught you to take chances even if you’re scared, because the only thing scarier than facing your feelings is losing the one you love because you didn’t. It was low on the steam but high on the sweetness.
Evie and Liam’s story was really cute. Evie and Liam had the whole denial thing going on but before long, their feelings became too much to ignore. Their story was one the taught you to take chances even if you’re scared, because the only thing scarier than facing your feelings is losing the one you love because you didn’t. It was low on the steam but high on the sweetness.
rinasreadsnz's review
4.0
Awww Liam and Evie were so sweet!
This was a short, sweet and easy read that left me warm-hearted.
I would love to read more of their story!
This was a short, sweet and easy read that left me warm-hearted.
I would love to read more of their story!
charlottenw1's review
3.0
I received this arc in exchange for an honest review.
This is definitely a novella but the characters needed more time to convince me that they actually had a strong pull towards each other all them years ago, because I didn't feel the need for them to be together. I thought the storyline was super easy and cute to read but I wasn't overly invested in from start to finish. It would have made more sense for this to be a full length novel to give the characters more of a developed back story and allow for the build-up to their new romance. I would have loved some different twist and turns but it was quite predictable with where the characters were going in the book.
This is definitely a novella but the characters needed more time to convince me that they actually had a strong pull towards each other all them years ago, because I didn't feel the need for them to be together. I thought the storyline was super easy and cute to read but I wasn't overly invested in from start to finish. It would have made more sense for this to be a full length novel to give the characters more of a developed back story and allow for the build-up to their new romance. I would have loved some different twist and turns but it was quite predictable with where the characters were going in the book.
read_on_reader's review
4.0
This was a very cute and fun read about Evie and Liam who grew up best friends. Evie knows things have changed for her in their dynamic because she doesn’t see Liam as a bff any more she wants it all with him but she’s scared to cross the line. Liam still sees Evie as a friend but when his friends start talking about how much she has grown into herself and should start dating things change for him. These two have chemistry like no other but both are afraid things aren’t reciprocated until jealousy sets in and they can’t fight it any more. Loved these guys so much.
thebusybookmom's review
5.0
This is a quick best friend to lovers romance that hit me in the feels.
Liam has been best friends with Evie for as long as they can remember. Suddenly Evie starts getting attention from the guys around him, and he has to deal with strange new feelings that aren't of the best friend kind. Evie has been in love with Liam for a while, but is scared to rock the boat as he may not feel the things she does. If she ruins her relationship with her best friend she doesn't know what she will do.
These two have to quickly figure out where things stand as Evie handles the new attention, and Liam deals with the fact that she may not be his alone forever. I always love going back to Greyford High, and Doe scored a goal with this one!
Liam has been best friends with Evie for as long as they can remember. Suddenly Evie starts getting attention from the guys around him, and he has to deal with strange new feelings that aren't of the best friend kind. Evie has been in love with Liam for a while, but is scared to rock the boat as he may not feel the things she does. If she ruins her relationship with her best friend she doesn't know what she will do.
These two have to quickly figure out where things stand as Evie handles the new attention, and Liam deals with the fact that she may not be his alone forever. I always love going back to Greyford High, and Doe scored a goal with this one!
amandabooks17's review
5.0
I am seriously such a fan of the Greyford High series! Every book is just simple but with so much impact. Its like you are actually living in the Greyford High world while reading the book.
The Penalty Box was a charming best friends romance! This story between two best friends who are now realizing they have feelings for each other, is just adorable. Its a short book that holds big emotions for these characters. Evie and Liam are a cute couple together, they are the definition of couple goals in high school.
I definitely recommend this book to everyone! I especially recommend this series!
The Penalty Box was a charming best friends romance! This story between two best friends who are now realizing they have feelings for each other, is just adorable. Its a short book that holds big emotions for these characters. Evie and Liam are a cute couple together, they are the definition of couple goals in high school.
I definitely recommend this book to everyone! I especially recommend this series!
kfriend's review
3.0
I love a good sweet and charming novella- and Anna B Doe always writes such charming YA stories full of athletes and cliques and all that young love angst and feelings.
As part of her Greyford High series, this is a best friends to lovers story. Sweet Evie is in love with her best friend Liam- terrified he’ll love another but also terrified that if she comes out with her feelings it will ruin the friendship. She decides to go on a date- and of course that catalyzes everyone to deal with their secret feelings.
Both characters are charming, and given their history and the intensity of their bond, I couldn’t help but want a bit more backstory and a bit more time to swim around in their relationship. Alas, novellas always leave wanting even more!
If you are new to the series, this standalone novella is a quick read that will give you a perfect taste of the Greyford books and Anna B Doe’s writing.
Overall 3.5 stars
As part of her Greyford High series, this is a best friends to lovers story. Sweet Evie is in love with her best friend Liam- terrified he’ll love another but also terrified that if she comes out with her feelings it will ruin the friendship. She decides to go on a date- and of course that catalyzes everyone to deal with their secret feelings.
Both characters are charming, and given their history and the intensity of their bond, I couldn’t help but want a bit more backstory and a bit more time to swim around in their relationship. Alas, novellas always leave wanting even more!
If you are new to the series, this standalone novella is a quick read that will give you a perfect taste of the Greyford books and Anna B Doe’s writing.
Overall 3.5 stars