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taelorslibrary's review against another edition
funny
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
kenortz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
sabrina_library's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Wholesome, fluffy sports rom com that was funny and sweet and can be read in one sitting.
The longing and pining from both sides was so sweet and I loved the whole “best friends that love each other but don’t want to ruin their friendship” vibes 💓 That being said at one point I wanted to smack Nathan and Bree upside down and knock some sense into them 🤣🤣 It was my first Sarah Adams book and it was exactly what I expected it to be.
I think I would have preferred them in a high school setting but overall I really enjoyed the book. A great palate cleanser in between books or for anyone in a reading slump, I would definitely recommend. You can never go wrong with a friends to lovers, they just give me heartwarming vibes.
Tropes:
-friends to lovers
-fake dating
-sports romance
-closed door spice
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
emilywemily6's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was so cute!!! Bree is a hilarious character, so even with her being ridiculous and making some choices I didn’t agree with, her decisions fit her flighty yet loyal character. You could just feel the love between these two characters. I liked the backdrop of the characters too, and while I appreciated the hardships they were facing, I wish there was a little bit more depth and gradual change in the character development throughout the book. I also am not a huge fan of friends-to-lovers where both characters are in love but too afraid to mess up their friendship to do anything about it 🙄 But overall this book was cheesy and cute and had a few twists at the end I wasn’t expecting that surprised me in a good way!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
Minor: Blood, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Sexual content
remqii's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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? No
3.75
There are no SPICY scenes but it is implied around the end.
I liked the book. I would give it a 4 but I think it's not because I had difficultly reading it at times. It was cute but annoying with all the friend zoning. I wouldnt recommend this to someone just because I like cutesy romance. I wanted something much more sweet from the beginning and it took a while for it to settle in
I liked the book. I would give it a 4 but I think it's not because I had difficultly reading it at times. It was cute but annoying with all the friend zoning. I wouldnt recommend this to someone just because I like cutesy romance. I wanted something much more sweet from the beginning and it took a while for it to settle in
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
lanahla's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
throughout the whole book Bree and Nathan’s relationship was the biggest red flag ever (until they got together). i dislike Bree but she didn’t end up that bad in the last few chapters . Nathan was the only good part of their romance and the only reason my rating is so high. some scenes I have to admit were really cute but that was about it, cute and lots of cringe.
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
animals4lyfe's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse
Minor: Car accident
lululobbesreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
New book boyfriend!!!
The relationship between Nathan and Bree is gold! It's a wonderful friends to lovers without unnecessary drama. They are truly both sweet characters that you want them to be together because they deserve happiness.
Also, this book is actually laugh-out-loud funny! It is so chaotic(their thoughts/raw emotions) and fast-paced yet sweet and vulnerable that you can't put it down.
I personally got it from the library but will be buying it to reread because there are scenes and lines that just need to live in my brain and home.
Spice 1 : some kissing and comments. Does not need the spice at all to feel the love, tension, and desire of the characters.
The relationship between Nathan and Bree is gold! It's a wonderful friends to lovers without unnecessary drama. They are truly both sweet characters that you want them to be together because they deserve happiness.
Also, this book is actually laugh-out-loud funny! It is so chaotic(their thoughts/raw emotions) and fast-paced yet sweet and vulnerable that you can't put it down.
I personally got it from the library but will be buying it to reread because there are scenes and lines that just need to live in my brain and home.
Spice 1 : some kissing and comments. Does not need the spice at all to feel the love, tension, and desire of the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
koistyfishy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
4 Tide Pen Stars ⭐️
Spicy Level 0/5 (Closed Door)
So I went into this with really low expectations! My first Sarah Adams book left a bitter taste in my mouth because of the way she wrote the characters and because it felt like the FMC needed a man to find happiness. So trust me when I say that I am glad I have a rule to always try an author again. This felt as if a completely different person wrote it and none of the irritations I felt before were present here.
This is a dual POV following Bree and Nathan. Bree is a financially struggling ballet dancer, who due to an unfortunate knee accident dashed her dreams of going professional. Now she runs a dance studio for underprivileged girls who cannot afford the fees. Nathan is a professional football player and hotter than Adonis. This best friend to lovers basically starts with Bree walking into Nathan's house for their weekly traditional run (side note what crazy ass people run at 6 am in the morning) and after being accosted by Nathan's flame of the week, is chosen in the ensuing ultimatum - AS HIS FRIEND. It’s clear from the start that both of these characters are in love with each other (which they tell you in their respective POVs) but they have spent so long placing each other into the “friend zone” that neither knows how to dig themselves out. One drunken night out and one viral video later featuring a tide pen (for those of you who are not American this apparently is a magic strain removal pen you can carry around with you) and the two end up with a PR opportunity that can save Bree financially and give Nathan some good press… if the two pretend to be in a relationship.
I don’t think I have ever read a book where the FMC was a cinnamon roll but I cannot think of a better description for Bree. Bree is very sweet and innocent and sometimes can be viewed as childish or juvenile but I wasn’t bothered by this as I think that was all just an optimistic mask she has put in place to help her deal with the dark place she has had to move on from after her accident. She is a bubble of positivity, a lovable goofball, the ultimate “nice girl", and an absolute sweetheart who goes the extra mile to ensure everyone has their happiness above her own. She is Nathan’s biggest cheerleader and so supportive of his sport and his dreams. You can’t help but want to hug her while also protecting her from future challenges in life.
Nathan I expected a little more from him, he seemed to act at times like a prude teenager and at times like a 60-year-old grandpa. While his caring for Bree is adorable and it's super sweet how he has always looked after her in everything he did, I wish he fought a little more for her. I also didn't understand the cause of his panic attacks.
The main issue with this is the premise of the "Cheat Sheet" was fantastic and I expected to see more of how Nathan was going to put them into situations to test the limits, but a lot of these were just mentioned in passing like "Oh I tried this and it didn't work" and at some point, it seemed like the cheet sheet actually felt forgotten as the plot moved on. I just wanted it to play a bigger "Character" than it was and so as a result, Nathan felt a little weak - because even though this is dual POV it is majority focused on Bree's POV.
Trope Summary:
▶ Dual POV
▶ Ballet Dancer X Football Player
▶ Friends to Lovers
▶ Pining
▶ Fake Dating
Microtropes:
Ties her shoe
Tugs on her hair
Overall I found myself giggling, swooning, smiling and generally happy seeing their love unfold (or at least become visible to each other). If you are looking for something to just enjoy, that is sweet, cute and ditsy then this will be perfect for you! AND MORE PERFECT THAN THE BOOK WITH PERFECT IN ITS NAME!
Spicy Level 0/5 (Closed Door)
So I went into this with really low expectations! My first Sarah Adams book left a bitter taste in my mouth because of the way she wrote the characters and because it felt like the FMC needed a man to find happiness. So trust me when I say that I am glad I have a rule to always try an author again. This felt as if a completely different person wrote it and none of the irritations I felt before were present here.
This is a dual POV following Bree and Nathan. Bree is a financially struggling ballet dancer, who due to an unfortunate knee accident dashed her dreams of going professional. Now she runs a dance studio for underprivileged girls who cannot afford the fees. Nathan is a professional football player and hotter than Adonis. This best friend to lovers basically starts with Bree walking into Nathan's house for their weekly traditional run (side note what crazy ass people run at 6 am in the morning) and after being accosted by Nathan's flame of the week, is chosen in the ensuing ultimatum - AS HIS FRIEND. It’s clear from the start that both of these characters are in love with each other (which they tell you in their respective POVs) but they have spent so long placing each other into the “friend zone” that neither knows how to dig themselves out. One drunken night out and one viral video later featuring a tide pen (for those of you who are not American this apparently is a magic strain removal pen you can carry around with you) and the two end up with a PR opportunity that can save Bree financially and give Nathan some good press… if the two pretend to be in a relationship.
I don’t think I have ever read a book where the FMC was a cinnamon roll but I cannot think of a better description for Bree. Bree is very sweet and innocent and sometimes can be viewed as childish or juvenile but I wasn’t bothered by this as I think that was all just an optimistic mask she has put in place to help her deal with the dark place she has had to move on from after her accident. She is a bubble of positivity, a lovable goofball, the ultimate “nice girl", and an absolute sweetheart who goes the extra mile to ensure everyone has their happiness above her own. She is Nathan’s biggest cheerleader and so supportive of his sport and his dreams. You can’t help but want to hug her while also protecting her from future challenges in life.
Nathan I expected a little more from him, he seemed to act at times like a prude teenager and at times like a 60-year-old grandpa. While his caring for Bree is adorable and it's super sweet how he has always looked after her in everything he did, I wish he fought a little more for her. I also didn't understand the cause of his panic attacks.
The main issue with this is the premise of the "Cheat Sheet" was fantastic and I expected to see more of how Nathan was going to put them into situations to test the limits, but a lot of these were just mentioned in passing like "Oh I tried this and it didn't work" and at some point, it seemed like the cheet sheet actually felt forgotten as the plot moved on. I just wanted it to play a bigger "Character" than it was and so as a result, Nathan felt a little weak - because even though this is dual POV it is majority focused on Bree's POV.
Trope Summary:
▶ Dual POV
▶ Ballet Dancer X Football Player
▶ Friends to Lovers
▶ Pining
▶ Fake Dating
Microtropes:
Ties her shoe
Tugs on her hair
Overall I found myself giggling, swooning, smiling and generally happy seeing their love unfold (or at least become visible to each other). If you are looking for something to just enjoy, that is sweet, cute and ditsy then this will be perfect for you! AND MORE PERFECT THAN THE BOOK WITH PERFECT IN ITS NAME!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident
megsinaskillet's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders