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readwithria's review
- 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
This book was cute, but it wasn’t stellar. I had some issues with a few character choices, and wish there had been more development on the side characters, but James and Bex were very cute together.
I will definitely keep the rest of the series in mind when I need another palette cleanse. 3 stars.
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt
hereiskyra's review
- 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? N/A
4.0
That being said, there isn’t anything particularly special about this plot (just like every other sports romance) or the characters (regular ole college students) but it was all loveable and I enjoyed it! There was some depth to the story and I liked the way things turned out. And we love an MMC who encourages his woman’s dreams!
I’m not sure how James’ siblings could possibly top him but I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
Tropes:
Fake-Dating
College Football Romance
Protective MMC
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault
dianaschmidty's review
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Infidelity
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
- 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
wollfaden's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence
Minor: Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
kb33's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Suicide attempt
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
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
rachelizx's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Violence