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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Complicated
Ari Wright does it again. I truly don't know how she continues to write such heartwarming, romantic, relatable, and spicy books!! The Most Valuable Player series is truly not one to be missed.
I really love the way Ari wrote Bridget as a plus-size character. Bridget's weight plays a factor into how she feels around her family and society, but she is still confident in herself and doesn't try to shrink. Instead, she's constantly wearing bright colors and bold patterns, and gives every part of herself to her students and community. I found it incredibly realistic that the way people treated Bridget because of her scent and her size would have such large unconscious impacts, even though she isn't thinking about her weight and her body 24/7. I need more authors to write characters like this!
As for the alphas, goodness! They are quite the cast of characters. At the beginning I wasn't sure what to make of Dante and Colt, or where their arcs would take them, but I grew to love them and the journey they were on. Seeing such distinct characters with different paths to growth made this an incredibly well-rounded and rewarding read.
This book was also really funny. Probably her sassiest character to date, Bridget was a bundle of light and snark. I loved the bickering between her and the alphas, and her relationship with her elderly neighbor. The characters were all so full of life, I didn't want to stop reading!
Tropes: Baseball romance, forced proximity, fake engagement, grumpy x sunshine, hurt/comfort, age gap, enemies to lovers, old friends to lovers
Spice: exhibitionism, group, heat, semi-public, DVP, free use, ruts
FMC: Bridget - omega, colorful, generous, plus-sized, intelligent, tough, generous, loves deeply, puts everyone else before herself
MMCs: Adrian - pack alpha, baseball team manager, older than the rest, calm, grounded, self-assured, takes care of his pack
Jesse - alpha, baseball player, awkward and shy around Bridget, known her since they were kids, sweet
Colt - alpha, injured baseball player, chip on his shoulder, brooding, befriends the cat first
Dante - alpha, baseball player, hyper, full of joy, doesn't think he's deserving, stubborn
Some of My Favorite SFW Quotes:
-Dedication: to the ones who find endless kindness for others but nothing for themselves: listen closely, the love is there
-I typically pride myself on that: being a lot. A lot of thoughts and opinions. A lot of books and projects and ideas. A lot of jokes and fun. All the better to go with the hips, ass, belly, and breasts I also have a lot of.
-I can see the cliff we’re about to drive off. But I’ve never had very good brakes.
-It’s killing me, and I can’t even care. Let it cut me. If that’s what she needs, I’ll gladly bleed out.
-Because this essence? This woman? I don’t know why—but I know they’re mine.
-“While we’re here, you can call me ‘King.’”
-Jesse locks eyes with me. Something gentle warms the green and gold. “I’m here,” he says again, staring right into me. “I’m here with you.”
-Victory swoops through me. My blood heats, and my chest lights. All because this woman agreed to let me try to convince her that I care.
-I can’t control the need to drift into her orbit. Count those freckles up close. See if she’s truly gotten sweeter, or if my mind is playing tricks on me.
-Our mouths brush and cling. And everything I was floats away. Until I’m just… hers. I’m starting to suspect that’s all I’ve ever really wanted to be.
I really love the way Ari wrote Bridget as a plus-size character. Bridget's weight plays a factor into how she feels around her family and society, but she is still confident in herself and doesn't try to shrink. Instead, she's constantly wearing bright colors and bold patterns, and gives every part of herself to her students and community. I found it incredibly realistic that the way people treated Bridget because of her scent and her size would have such large unconscious impacts, even though she isn't thinking about her weight and her body 24/7. I need more authors to write characters like this!
As for the alphas, goodness! They are quite the cast of characters. At the beginning I wasn't sure what to make of Dante and Colt, or where their arcs would take them, but I grew to love them and the journey they were on. Seeing such distinct characters with different paths to growth made this an incredibly well-rounded and rewarding read.
This book was also really funny. Probably her sassiest character to date, Bridget was a bundle of light and snark. I loved the bickering between her and the alphas, and her relationship with her elderly neighbor. The characters were all so full of life, I didn't want to stop reading!
Tropes: Baseball romance, forced proximity, fake engagement, grumpy x sunshine, hurt/comfort, age gap, enemies to lovers, old friends to lovers
Spice: exhibitionism, group, heat, semi-public, DVP, free use, ruts
FMC: Bridget - omega, colorful, generous, plus-sized, intelligent, tough, generous, loves deeply, puts everyone else before herself
MMCs: Adrian - pack alpha, baseball team manager, older than the rest, calm, grounded, self-assured, takes care of his pack
Jesse - alpha, baseball player, awkward and shy around Bridget, known her since they were kids, sweet
Colt - alpha, injured baseball player, chip on his shoulder, brooding, befriends the cat first
Dante - alpha, baseball player, hyper, full of joy, doesn't think he's deserving, stubborn
Some of My Favorite SFW Quotes:
-Dedication: to the ones who find endless kindness for others but nothing for themselves: listen closely, the love is there
-I typically pride myself on that: being a lot. A lot of thoughts and opinions. A lot of books and projects and ideas. A lot of jokes and fun. All the better to go with the hips, ass, belly, and breasts I also have a lot of.
-I can see the cliff we’re about to drive off. But I’ve never had very good brakes.
-It’s killing me, and I can’t even care. Let it cut me. If that’s what she needs, I’ll gladly bleed out.
-Because this essence? This woman? I don’t know why—but I know they’re mine.
-“While we’re here, you can call me ‘King.’”
-Jesse locks eyes with me. Something gentle warms the green and gold. “I’m here,” he says again, staring right into me. “I’m here with you.”
-Victory swoops through me. My blood heats, and my chest lights. All because this woman agreed to let me try to convince her that I care.
-I can’t control the need to drift into her orbit. Count those freckles up close. See if she’s truly gotten sweeter, or if my mind is playing tricks on me.
-Our mouths brush and cling. And everything I was floats away. Until I’m just… hers. I’m starting to suspect that’s all I’ve ever really wanted to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Car accident, Sexual harassment
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Best omegaverse I’ve read in a while and new favorite of the series!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was cute! It was a little on the long side for me once I hit the 300 page mark. Would have been improved with some more editing.
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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
this book had me SOBBINGGGGG. oh my gosh!!!! i loved reading this a ton!!! as someone who deflects a lot when they should be proud of themselves (and i also cry when people say they are proud of me) this felt sooooo relatable!! i loved all the characters in this story so much (i would do anything for you daddy Adrian lol) and it was so amazing seeing all of them grow!! such a spicy and fun read and a book that really makes you feel all warm and fuzzy after reading it. i haven't read many sports romance, but i have read some where it was labeled as a sports romance but literally the only thing was mentioning a character plays that sport so it was nice being able to have some ACTUAL sports in a sports romance book!! i think this was so well written and so fun!!!
*this is an ARC review*
*this is an ARC review*
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m in awe, how did Ari make another incredible story??? It was beautiful and touched on what I feel a lot of people can relate to. Thank you for the reminder to love myself and embrace who I am!!
I genuinely do not think I could pic a favorite in this story as all guys are amazing. From understanding Bridget to growing and working on themselves. 🥹 plus the cameos throughout the book! Makes me want to reread the series since I miss everyone. I absolutely loved how each of the guys perfectly fit with Bridget and vice versa!
This book and the characters were absolutely beautiful and I wish I could read it for the first time again. 🥹 also, still not forgiven for the absolute scare you gave me in the end there Ari!!!!
I genuinely do not think I could pic a favorite in this story as all guys are amazing. From understanding Bridget to growing and working on themselves. 🥹 plus the cameos throughout the book! Makes me want to reread the series since I miss everyone. I absolutely loved how each of the guys perfectly fit with Bridget and vice versa!
This book and the characters were absolutely beautiful and I wish I could read it for the first time again. 🥹 also, still not forgiven for the absolute scare you gave me in the end there Ari!!!!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
emotional
medium-paced