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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I liked it but I also felt like something was missing and I can’t explain what.
Marnie was married before – it felt like this was used as fluff since not much is mentioned about it. Did he love that man? Or did she simply marry him to stop loving Jupiter? She did admit she divorced because she realized she still loved Jupiter but still… I would love to hear more about it than just being briefly mentioned.
Jupiter was involved with OW even though he apparently loved and pinned for his childhood sweetheart for 14 years which just doesn’t make sense. Why did he want her in the team he didn’t particularly like if they were together eons back and he loved for her so deeply yet still slept with other women? It doesn’t make sense at all. It was cute he had tattoos that reminded him of her though but like I said, why did he sleep with other women if he couldn’t get her out of his mind?
I also didn’t really understand why she left NASA, her dream job since childhood for the baseball team. I also didn’t completely understand how could she help with her profession since she was an astrophysicist or something and baseball is… well, baseball.
The book had chapters from their time together where they were in high school. I had a love/hate relationship with those chapters. Liked them to see how cute they were together back then, disliked them for interrupting the flow of the story in the present.
3 stars.
⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3 out of 5.
ARC was provided via Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Full post: https://slovenianbookworm.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/the-third-baseman-by-lulu-moore/
Marnie was married before – it felt like this was used as fluff since not much is mentioned about it. Did he love that man? Or did she simply marry him to stop loving Jupiter? She did admit she divorced because she realized she still loved Jupiter but still… I would love to hear more about it than just being briefly mentioned.
Jupiter was involved with OW even though he apparently loved and pinned for his childhood sweetheart for 14 years which just doesn’t make sense. Why did he want her in the team he didn’t particularly like if they were together eons back and he loved for her so deeply yet still slept with other women? It doesn’t make sense at all. It was cute he had tattoos that reminded him of her though but like I said, why did he sleep with other women if he couldn’t get her out of his mind?
I also didn’t really understand why she left NASA, her dream job since childhood for the baseball team. I also didn’t completely understand how could she help with her profession since she was an astrophysicist or something and baseball is… well, baseball.
The book had chapters from their time together where they were in high school. I had a love/hate relationship with those chapters. Liked them to see how cute they were together back then, disliked them for interrupting the flow of the story in the present.
3 stars.
⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3 out of 5.
ARC was provided via Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Full post: https://slovenianbookworm.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/the-third-baseman-by-lulu-moore/
"Do you remember the first time you introduced me to the Milky Way? The first time we watched it together and I saw a shooting star?” She tore her eyes away from the sky and met mine, with a nod and a broad smile. “I wished for you.”
I’m not usually a big second chance romance girl BUT I absolutely ate this book up! Jupiter and Marnie were always meant to be
I’m not usually a big second chance romance girl BUT I absolutely ate this book up! Jupiter and Marnie were always meant to be
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was absolutely everything I love about Lulu Moore’s books! Strong women who think for themselves. ‘Swoony’ men that make you melt. Banter to the nines - oh gosh the banter is making me smile all over again!
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!
Their story is so special. It started young, had a 14 year hiatus, then was a workout to get their final HEA. Like I said these Lulu women are not pushovers and it took Marnie a bit to succumb to Jupiter’s passionate persistence.
Lulu effortlessly switched between POVs and time periods. The ‘past’ chapters were placed strategically and enhanced the book’s present ones. I loved seeing how Marnie and Jupiter’s relationship evolved but still held on to the original passion and connection they had when they initially became a couple.
Jupiter, who started out as just a side character in Lulu’s other books, turned into one of the best book men and will definitely be a top favorite of mine!
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!
Their story is so special. It started young, had a 14 year hiatus, then was a workout to get their final HEA. Like I said these Lulu women are not pushovers and it took Marnie a bit to succumb to Jupiter’s passionate persistence.
Lulu effortlessly switched between POVs and time periods. The ‘past’ chapters were placed strategically and enhanced the book’s present ones. I loved seeing how Marnie and Jupiter’s relationship evolved but still held on to the original passion and connection they had when they initially became a couple.
Jupiter, who started out as just a side character in Lulu’s other books, turned into one of the best book men and will definitely be a top favorite of mine!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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:
No
I absolutely love a book with a smart nerdy girl so I wanted to read this so bad! It did not disappoint! I was instantly invested in Jupiter and Marnie's love story!
They were so sweet and innocent yet angsty and steamy! I loved Jupiter being so grumpy and mean to other people but when it came to Marnie he was so perfectly sweet and romantic! Jupiter will leave you swooning so hard!
While reading, I wanted so desperately for them to work out! I fell in love with them and really enjoyed their story. This was such a fantastic book about second chances and a young love that doesn't fade. I can not wait to read more from Lulu Moore!
"𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓵𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓘 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓯𝓪𝓲𝓻. 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾, 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓸𝓯𝓯."
They were so sweet and innocent yet angsty and steamy! I loved Jupiter being so grumpy and mean to other people but when it came to Marnie he was so perfectly sweet and romantic! Jupiter will leave you swooning so hard!
While reading, I wanted so desperately for them to work out! I fell in love with them and really enjoyed their story. This was such a fantastic book about second chances and a young love that doesn't fade. I can not wait to read more from Lulu Moore!
"𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓵𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓘 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓯𝓪𝓲𝓻. 𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓲𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾, 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓸𝓯𝓯."
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Well, this is hard for me. I love sports romances. I love baseball romances. Second chance romances, sign me up. Unfortunately, this one just didn't hit the mark for me.
Broadly, the book is well written. The storyline flows smoothly once you get past about 30-35%, which is a mix of current time and flashbacks. It's not my favorite thing in a book, but it wasn't awful. Honestly, this is my first read by this author, so I can't speak on whether or not this fluidity and writing style is a constant. If I were to base my review on just this, it would be a 4 star read.
I just couldn't get past the sudden change of heart that Jupiter had after 14 years and MANY other women. He didn't even have contact with Marnie. All of a sudden, after all that time, you want her back? Then to pull the manipulation that he did. Disrespectful of her wants, his constant pestering felt like she gave in just to get him to stop.
Broadly, the book is well written. The storyline flows smoothly once you get past about 30-35%, which is a mix of current time and flashbacks. It's not my favorite thing in a book, but it wasn't awful. Honestly, this is my first read by this author, so I can't speak on whether or not this fluidity and writing style is a constant. If I were to base my review on just this, it would be a 4 star read.
I just couldn't get past the sudden change of heart that Jupiter had after 14 years and MANY other women. He didn't even have contact with Marnie. All of a sudden, after all that time, you want her back? Then to pull the manipulation that he did. Disrespectful of her wants, his constant pestering felt like she gave in just to get him to stop.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What we get:
• Second Chance/High school sweethearts
• Sports romance
• Forced proximity
• Rocket scientist x baseball player
Anytime I read a Lulu book I have a permanent smile on my face 98% of the time. That 2%? One of the men is doing something ridiculous because…well let's face it - these men aren’t perfect, but they’re pretty close for me!
The prologue… just rip my heart out & stomp on it.
The story is told with present-day Jupiter & Marnie, who haven’t seen each other in 14 years after Jupiter broke up with her the day he was drafted to the MLB. Now Jupiter has finally come to his senses & decided to do something about his love for Marnie which never faded… that something? Get a new position made for Marni with the NY Lions, the team Jupiter just signed with. (Hi Penn
• Second Chance/High school sweethearts
• Sports romance
• Forced proximity
• Rocket scientist x baseball player
Anytime I read a Lulu book I have a permanent smile on my face 98% of the time. That 2%? One of the men is doing something ridiculous because…well let's face it - these men aren’t perfect, but they’re pretty close for me!
The prologue… just rip my heart out & stomp on it.
The story is told with present-day Jupiter & Marnie, who haven’t seen each other in 14 years after Jupiter broke up with her the day he was drafted to the MLB. Now Jupiter has finally come to his senses & decided to do something about his love for Marnie which never faded… that something? Get a new position made for Marni with the NY Lions, the team Jupiter just signed with. (Hi Penn