Reviews

First Down by Grace Reilly

bookishtiff1's review against another edition

2.0

This book was so good to start with but then it got so cringey and cliche. The sex scenes were soooo bad and cringey | had to skip over them. There was basically no plot, no drama and the characters lacked any real personality. I ended up just reading the dialogue and that was bad enough.

peachescozycorner's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

emwerbeach's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

blackberry_coulis's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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breeannamclovin's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book! It was a cute, easy read that I enjoyed. I had started the second book in this series first and by 2 chapters in, I realised I need to read this one first and now I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

squid4life's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

sedwards89's review against another edition

3.0

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madisonlenser's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

vee46's review against another edition

5.0

This was my fist sports romance book and I loved every second of it. As a beginner in American football, there were a couple things I learned because of the well written descriptions whilst enjoying the backdrop of spicy romance. There is nothing I would change about it. It’s a masterpiece! It’s my first time reading a ML being the one willing to abandon his dreams so that he gets to keep the girl. I could also sympathize with the FL’s abandonment issues and how they manifest into her self-worth. Since it’s the my first book from the author, I’m gonna read more from her.

readwithria's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

First Down was a cute, steamy sports romance that easily accomplished what it set out to do.

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing

Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt