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jaynovara's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Body shaming, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, Ableism, Sexual content, and Vomit
condls27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
5.0
This book ripped my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then lovingly put it back together with the upmost gentle care. I’ll never get over this book and it’s only the beginning!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
A Bergman Brothers book with the slowest of slow burns. Just when you think Willa and Ryder will never get their sh!t together and finally act on their feelings for each other….. they don’t. And so much happens before they do. But, trust me, the wait is worth it for this frenemies to lovers story.
I had to take a break around the middle so I could have a good cry. Willa’s relationship with her mother had me turn into a blubbering, sobbing mess. But Chloe Liese picked up the pieces of my broken heart and made it whole again with Ryders love and determination.
A spicy, 5 star, slow burn that will prove to you that everything happens for a reason.
I had to take a break around the middle so I could have a good cry. Willa’s relationship with her mother had me turn into a blubbering, sobbing mess. But Chloe Liese picked up the pieces of my broken heart and made it whole again with Ryders love and determination.
A spicy, 5 star, slow burn that will prove to you that everything happens for a reason.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing
vj_thompson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Abandonment, Grief, Sexual content, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Well I sobbed my way through at least half of this book. To the point that I'm surprised I could still read the words on the page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Ableism, Alcohol, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment
soulwinds's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment, Medical content, and Vomit
snipinfool's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Willa Sutter was a star on UCLA's women's soccer team. Her time was stretched between classes, soccer practice and games, and time with her mother. Willa was doing her best, but she was not doing well in her Business Math class. Often, she barely made it on time to class after team practice. Willa planned to play soccer professionally, but she was in danger of being ineligible for the next game due to her grade in the class. Usually, professors had no problem accommodating her for away games by helping her catch up with notes for the classes she missed. She was balancing on the border between a C and a D and needed to raise her grade quickly. Professor MacCormack's told her to "figure it out" and to get the notes from Ryder Bergman. Willa noticed Ryder had printed notes given to him by Professor MacCormack. She tried several times to get his attention to ask if she could copy the notes, but Ryder would ignore her. He usually just looked at her and left the classroom once class was dismissed.
Ryder Bergman was a quiet guy who usually sat on the first row of his classes. His life changed dramatically two years previously when he got bacterial meningitis. Ryder recovered, but his life was forever changed. A major difference was that he no longer played competitive soccer. Ryder loved the game and had come to UCLA on a athletic scholarship. He planned to play as a freshman starter on the men's team. When Willa Sutter, the women's soccer star, sat next to him in Business Math, he was reminded again of his loss. Ryder was confused as to why she seemed to dislike him. He often looked up and saw her staring at him angrily. Ryder was confused by her actions, but didn't try to figure out why. It was a shame she felt the way she did because Ryder found her very attractive.
I loved their story. This was a very slow burn frenemies to lovers romance. Once they got past their communication issues, Willa and Ryder's relationship took a turn for the better. They were no longer at odds with each other and became someone the other could depend on. The secondary characters in the story were relatable and helped to carry the story forward. The loving relationship between Willa and her mother was very touching. This book is the first in the seven book Bergman Brothers series (7 siblings- 5 brothers and 2 sisters). I love a good series and I can't wait to meet Willa and Ryder again in the upcoming books. I am sure they will still be living their happily ever after.
Ryder Bergman was a quiet guy who usually sat on the first row of his classes. His life changed dramatically two years previously when he got bacterial meningitis. Ryder recovered, but his life was forever changed. A major difference was that he no longer played competitive soccer. Ryder loved the game and had come to UCLA on a athletic scholarship. He planned to play as a freshman starter on the men's team. When Willa Sutter, the women's soccer star, sat next to him in Business Math, he was reminded again of his loss. Ryder was confused as to why she seemed to dislike him. He often looked up and saw her staring at him angrily. Ryder was confused by her actions, but didn't try to figure out why. It was a shame she felt the way she did because Ryder found her very attractive.
I loved their story. This was a very slow burn frenemies to lovers romance. Once they got past their communication issues, Willa and Ryder's relationship took a turn for the better. They were no longer at odds with each other and became someone the other could depend on. The secondary characters in the story were relatable and helped to carry the story forward. The loving relationship between Willa and her mother was very touching. This book is the first in the seven book Bergman Brothers series (7 siblings- 5 brothers and 2 sisters). I love a good series and I can't wait to meet Willa and Ryder again in the upcoming books. I am sure they will still be living their happily ever after.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness and Medical content
linnea_tornblom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual content
cheerful_bursts's review against another edition
3.25
Started off as a 5 but half way through it felt too forced. Overall a fun read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Mental illness
one of the main characters is newly deaf and the book includes a lot of his journey in copingtessjuliarose19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Chronic illness