Reviews

If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting

crilleacreereads's review against another edition

5.0

I was given the chance to listen to this book as an audiobook and I can tell you with certainty that the narrators of this book were perfect. Beatrix rage quits her job and moves out of her apartment and in with her hockey playing brother and his best friend. The best friend who hates her as much as she hates him. Tristan and Beatrix can’t stand each other, but close quarters can make things change. Enemies to lovers, brothers best friend, lots and lots of spice, and a little angst thrown in and I would give this book 8 stars if I could! Loved it!

annanpage's review against another edition

2.0

I wish we could give half stars because this would be a 2.5 star read for me.

We all know I love hockey books but this one fell a bit flat for me. It had all the elements of what look for in a hockey romance but there was a disconnect that kept me from getting attached to the characters. I wasn’t emotionally involved if that makes sense?

I did like that it was dual POV! That helped understand Tristan’s motivations throughout when they weren’t communicating well lol

If you’re looking for an easy, spicy hockey romance then this might be it for you!

Would I recommend? Unsure. It wouldn’t be my first suggestion but maybe!

coliver86's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

rebeccawieland's review

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ktbissm's review

emotional funny medium-paced

4.25

readingruth19's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

nancyk's review

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? No

2.5

mellywells's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 ⭐️

sarahk23's review

emotional tense 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

3.75

greylandreviews's review

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Not to shame on anyone's yum but this had it ALL. I knew about the cucumber scene but I was still not prepared for that.
Tristan wasn't a favorite of mine. Manwhore with mommy issues is a big no. Also whenever her brother brought over flings for the night also made me feel the ick. Like no no no, no sibling should have to hear their sibling having sex in another room and then have them bring up that "Hey the guy your banging your brains out with we've had threesomes also by the way". LIKE WHAT?! Didn't need to know that.
Third act breakups were in here also that didn't make such a great read either.