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rays_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Overall Rating: 4/5
If Haikyuu was an actual book and had fucked up adults it would be this book. I saw this book floating around booktok and decided to give it a go as the audiobook came up on Libby. I'm glad I gave it a go as this book was more entertaining than I gave it credit for. The cover made it seem like this was going to be a boring sports book but no. It was a book that had found family, mafia drama, secrets, drugs, and mental illness. It also has LGBTQ elements but there wasn't really any romance in the first book as the main character, Neil was spending the entire book trying to trust his teammates (FOR A GOOD REASON.)
Neil was probably the mot interesting part of the book as his background is very dark and mysterious. Being the only son of a mafia lord and on the run meant he was always so secretive. Seeing how he delt with everyday life was highkey sad as he has fear ingrained in him and his ability to connect with people beaten out of him. In future books I wonder how the author will deal with his background as it seems like that's going to be the main conflict of the story. NOT TO MENTION HIS TEAMMATE ALSO HAS TIES TO THE YAKUZA LMAOOOO bro cant catch a break ONG.
Andrew was another interesting character. Dude is on some hardcore perscsribed drugs and even with those drugs he seems like a very destructive person. I don't know what to make of him as I don't see how he doesn't care to play Exy but then is protective over the team captain... I'm sure the author will do into depth about the relationship later but whatever.
As for the romance.... there's practically 0... Nil.... ZILCH.... nada.... Idk how I was able to read a book with 0 romance but I did with the promise of it's coming in future books.... Haikyuu trained me for this lololol... As for my predictions... I have none as I'm really not sure what Neil's sexuality is... He seemed straight at first but considering his mom BEAT the feelings out of him.... I'm really not too sure... he also didn't react to Nicky's kiss so he could be asexual or... pan? I assume he'll end up with Andrew or Kevin as that's who the author is focusing on but we don't really get to see what Neil is thinking when it comes to his sexuality...
Overall I enjoyed it and it had a lot of drama to keep me engaged so I may even start the second book soon.
If Haikyuu was an actual book and had fucked up adults it would be this book. I saw this book floating around booktok and decided to give it a go as the audiobook came up on Libby. I'm glad I gave it a go as this book was more entertaining than I gave it credit for. The cover made it seem like this was going to be a boring sports book but no. It was a book that had found family, mafia drama, secrets, drugs, and mental illness. It also has LGBTQ elements but there wasn't really any romance in the first book as the main character, Neil was spending the entire book trying to trust his teammates (FOR A GOOD REASON.)
Neil was probably the mot interesting part of the book as his background is very dark and mysterious. Being the only son of a mafia lord and on the run meant he was always so secretive. Seeing how he delt with everyday life was highkey sad as he has fear ingrained in him and his ability to connect with people beaten out of him. In future books I wonder how the author will deal with his background as it seems like that's going to be the main conflict of the story. NOT TO MENTION HIS TEAMMATE ALSO HAS TIES TO THE YAKUZA LMAOOOO bro cant catch a break ONG.
Andrew was another interesting character. Dude is on some hardcore perscsribed drugs and even with those drugs he seems like a very destructive person. I don't know what to make of him as I don't see how he doesn't care to play Exy but then is protective over the team captain... I'm sure the author will do into depth about the relationship later but whatever.
As for the romance.... there's practically 0... Nil.... ZILCH.... nada.... Idk how I was able to read a book with 0 romance but I did with the promise of it's coming in future books.... Haikyuu trained me for this lololol... As for my predictions... I have none as I'm really not sure what Neil's sexuality is... He seemed straight at first
Overall I enjoyed it and it had a lot of drama to keep me engaged so I may even start the second book soon.
thatgirlwithmeridahair's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
cyreph's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
i love this series. originally i read the physical copies but i guess listening to the audiobook counts as a "reread"?
automatic 5 stars for me
automatic 5 stars for me
lucymcg_'s review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
silence_underrated's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kavitari's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nobleandmost's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve actually read this series no less than 10 times. It’s insane. Bonkers. Makes little sense. I love it.
The five star rating is also insane and I know that but I can’t bring myself to care.
The five star rating is also insane and I know that but I can’t bring myself to care.
liviatoures's review
4.0
"Let's do that again, Foxes!"
I want to dedicate every stars from every effing universe for this book. This book is EVERYTHING. i couldn't help but fall faster and harder every time another Foxes appear in this book.
This book is way beyond my expectation. I never liked sport and also I being a sucker for a found family trope makes my expectation for this book is totally low. Yet this book surprising me and also bring me to love it with all my heart. The plot is intense, every characters have distinct and unique personality, and everything makes my feeling just keep turning in every corner like riding emotional rollercoaster.
Also Neil Josten is the best and the most precious boy in entire world and I love him with all my heart and soul and I promise I will protect him at all cost and do everything to make him happy.
But actually no. I love every Foxes and David and Abby and I want them all to stay happy forever.
I will not give long review for this book and not because I don't like it, but because I love this book with all my heart and I'm afraid that I will give 500 hundred pages of essay review for every little thing that I love about this bookif I could go on.
Just please read the book and love it with your entire heart.
I want to dedicate every stars from every effing universe for this book. This book is EVERYTHING. i couldn't help but fall faster and harder every time another Foxes appear in this book.
This book is way beyond my expectation. I never liked sport and also I being a sucker for a found family trope makes my expectation for this book is totally low. Yet this book surprising me and also bring me to love it with all my heart. The plot is intense, every characters have distinct and unique personality, and everything makes my feeling just keep turning in every corner like riding emotional rollercoaster.
Also Neil Josten is the best and the most precious boy in entire world and I love him with all my heart and soul and I promise I will protect him at all cost and do everything to make him happy.
But actually no. I love every Foxes and David and Abby and I want them all to stay happy forever.
I will not give long review for this book and not because I don't like it, but because I love this book with all my heart and I'm afraid that I will give 500 hundred pages of essay review for every little thing that I love about this bookif I could go on.
Just please read the book and love it with your entire heart.
patsyuk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0