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lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So three main points:
1) I didn't know this was so smutty. If I had know I would have not read this, probably. But like, that's totally on me because why would this have that kind of cover if it wasn't smutty and why did I not read if it had spice.
2) She's so petite small but busty shy but sarcastic smart and funny but no one likes her omg. Such a Y/N character honestly, lacks sooo much depth. Literally the main points of this was that she had big tits and was sarcastic (and she wasn't even that sarcastic).
3) Literally it's so funny how it tried to fill the diverse cast part because it was made very clear that the Jae guy was Korean if you couldn't tell by his name (yay! he appeared more than once, so good for you author) and the black friend who of course was huge and black (did you know he was black?).
The .25 stars come from getting me out of not reading s lot, because it did well its job, and the 1 point comes from the multiple mentions to Ryan Gosling, which I approve (of course the main character doesn't like him because she's soooo different)
1) I didn't know this was so smutty. If I had know I would have not read this, probably. But like, that's totally on me because why would this have that kind of cover if it wasn't smutty and why did I not read if it had spice.
2) She's so petite small but busty shy but sarcastic smart and funny but no one likes her omg. Such a Y/N character honestly, lacks sooo much depth. Literally the main points of this was that she had big tits and was sarcastic (and she wasn't even that sarcastic).
3) Literally it's so funny how it tried to fill the diverse cast part because it was made very clear that the Jae guy was Korean if you couldn't tell by his name (yay! he appeared more than once, so good for you author) and the black friend who of course was huge and black (did you know he was black?).
The .25 stars come from getting me out of not reading s lot, because it did well its job, and the 1 point comes from the multiple mentions to Ryan Gosling, which I approve (of course the main character doesn't like him because she's soooo different)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Why would an author take such heavy themes like rape and domestic abuse and simply decide not to deepen the subject or raise awareness, but to use as a tool to character development, like they need to have that experience to be who they are today? And even that is made poorly. And talking about character development: the only two characters in the book that she gave a personality are the main ones, the other ones are just shallow as this book as a whole - Justin, who is the main catalyst for everything in the beginning, is totally forgotten at some point, even with all the hints about his shady personality and potential he had for the overral plot. Hannah is the worst, she spends most of the first half of the book claiming that she's soooo not like other girls (istg she actually says the words at some point) because she's not interested in many guys and thinking that other girls are whores for it. Garret is actually a nice guy if you excuse the way he thinks how men and women relationships work in the first chapters, but Hannah and the narrative treats him like some sort of savior and I think it's disturbing when we are talking about a rape victim. She's not a strong female character when she needs to degrade other women to feel better about herself and needs the help of a man to overcome a trauma. And about the domestic violence, it was written a little better, but when Garret sees that Cindy is a victim, he tells that "it's not his place to intervene"??? WHAT THE FUCK??? It felt so ooc after everything his mother and him went through. I understand why we would like this book when it was released in 2015, but right now? I thought we're over the pick me trope, disappointed to see we aren't. The only thing I hope could be good were the smut scenes, but not even that, they're just a few and not satisfying. I started this book with low expectations, but it was worse than I thought, hope I never read Elle Kennedy again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Grief
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Blood
emotional
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
“Sometimes people sneak up on you and suddenly you don’t know how you ever lived without them.”
The Deal is the first book in the Off-Campus series, a series that follows the love lives of four hockey players. This is the story of Garrett and Hannah.
Although this is the first book, this is the book that sold me on the series. Its a light, funny story, perfect for summer days. I truly recommend this story and the whole series!
The Deal is the first book in the Off-Campus series, a series that follows the love lives of four hockey players. This is the story of Garrett and Hannah.
Although this is the first book, this is the book that sold me on the series. Its a light, funny story, perfect for summer days. I truly recommend this story and the whole series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Drug use
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:
Yes
“And the most important lesson I learned is that I’m not a victim—I’m a survivor.”
I had so much fun listening to this audiobook to the point that I listened to it for the whole afternoon after listening for it a bit the night before. The main characters are so loveable, I adore them and wish every happiness for them. It's my first time in a long while to have read a book that involves a sport. I love how in the middle of reading this, I remember the last sports/hockey book I read - The Love Story by Erich Segal which was pretty long time ago, maybe a decade already. And I remember how much I loved it and how much I love this. So I guess there is something about hockey players that makes a great romance book, eh? Anyways, I love it so I can see where the hype is because I RODE IT happily.
Story-wise, it's actually something that I wanted to know what happened afterwards because I sat in front of my PC for hours just so I would know what would happen afterwards. I love how they started + how they got together + how they had their happily ever after. I love the antagonist too since you really have to hate on him for what he'd done on both MCs. I love their bickering too! I think that's one of the main reasons why I wanted to stick around and just get to know their story. Garrett is the type of guy anyone would love to have as their partner. Not just because he's handsome and has great pecs but because he is honest and someone who would never betray your trust. He's someone who gives and does not mind not getting anything in return because he just wants you to be happy and nothing else. Hannah, on the other hand, is someone who's been through so much and in her words, broken. But that didn’t distract her for being herself. I find her brave for being so strong all those times and braver for asking someone’s else in overcoming her traumas. Thank you, Garrett, for being such a responsible boy for taking care of Hannah.
Where was this when I was in college so I’ll be motivated to find myself an athlete? (Edited: wait what? This was a 2015 book? Why was it only now popularized?????)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse
Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Death of parent
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute college/sports romance and an easy read. I thought where could have been more drama in the storyline, but overall I enjoyed it and would recommend to those who enjoy romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fake-dating, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers and good spice (chapter 24 I believe)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Classism
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I sooooooo wanted to give this 5 stars but something stopped me. Don't ask me what because I'm not sure I can put my finger on it yet...maybe I'm just jealous that Garrett is perfect and Hannah gets him...I don't know.
Gosh, my list of book boyfriends is stating to get a little out of control 🤦🏼♀️
So Hannah is a smart, sassy girl with a crush on a footballer at college. Garrett is Captain of the Hockey Team, total playboy and has fluncked a midterm, which is a problem because it screws his GPA and affects his ability to play Hockey in the upcoming season. So a deal is struck early on between the two; Hannah tutors Garrett ready to retake the midterm and in return Garrett helps Hannah make the footballer jealous by taking her out on a date. Of course this actually works perfectly until it doesn't.
I love the detail in this book. It was hot and heavy in all the right ways and balances itself out with complex issues and storylines. Can't complain. Lots of stuff gets explored and it gets quite meaty at times which I personally love but it still felt quite light with the flirty banter between characters and the running jokes throughout. Not enough to be a complete comedy but definitely not hard and serious.
TW:
- sexual assult
- physical abuse
- drug use
P.S: I started this at 1pm today...finished at 10:54pm...sorry, not sorry...
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I sooooooo wanted to give this 5 stars but something stopped me. Don't ask me what because I'm not sure I can put my finger on it yet...maybe I'm just jealous that Garrett is perfect and Hannah gets him...I don't know.
Gosh, my list of book boyfriends is stating to get a little out of control 🤦🏼♀️
So Hannah is a smart, sassy girl with a crush on a footballer at college. Garrett is Captain of the Hockey Team, total playboy and has fluncked a midterm, which is a problem because it screws his GPA and affects his ability to play Hockey in the upcoming season. So a deal is struck early on between the two; Hannah tutors Garrett ready to retake the midterm and in return Garrett helps Hannah make the footballer jealous by taking her out on a date. Of course this actually works perfectly until it doesn't.
I love the detail in this book. It was hot and heavy in all the right ways and balances itself out with complex issues and storylines. Can't complain. Lots of stuff gets explored and it gets quite meaty at times which I personally love but it still felt quite light with the flirty banter between characters and the running jokes throughout. Not enough to be a complete comedy but definitely not hard and serious.
TW:
- sexual assult
- physical abuse
- drug use
P.S: I started this at 1pm today...finished at 10:54pm...sorry, not sorry...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use