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funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I struggled a bit with some of the more toxic masculinity but I did really like the characters and the plot developments. There were just some lines that gave me the ick a bit. But it was a quick read and I enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail
Drugging, fights
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Re-read
Garrett, just flunked an exam that could find him benched for the season. He finds out that Hannah got an A and tries to convince her to tutor him.
Originally I read this on 2022 and gave it 2.75⭐, why? I can't remember. I decided to re-read it so that I can finish the series and couldn't remember much. I want to smack my 2022 self because this is not a 2.75⭐ read. Here's why:
At the beginning of the story we find out that Hannah was raped when she was 15. We learned that she has been through therapy and is continuing to heal. This experience informs many of her social choices, which makes so much sense considering what she went through. For example, when she goes out she will not drink anything at the location and she has a really hard time trusting intimate partners. Throughout the book as she learns to trust Garrett, we see her opening up and allowing herself to let down her guard.
I really love how Garrett's character is developed to the story. When we meet him, he is a playboy who bounces from women to women, so we expect him to be this egotistical meathead. Yes, he's definitely egotistical, but he's also empathetic, kind, and thoughtful. He could have been a total asshole when Hannah literally offers herself to him, instead, knowing her past, he researches and works to earn her trust. He makes sure she feels safe with him.
We could say this should be the bare minimum, but we all know it's not, especially for a college boy.
Through their connection, not only does she learn to trust and open up but so does he. He opens up to her about his the abuse he endured and continues to endure from his father.
I did find the miscommunication/third act breakup to be annoying because with some simple communication, she would have found out that he's about to come into his inheritance, and there's no backing to the father's threat. When she breaks up with him, he knows her so well, that he knows something else is going on. The campus-wide ban is hilarious and their confrontation in the locker room even more so.
I really enjoyed all the friendships within this book and I'm excited to follow along on their stories.
Tropes: opposites attract, college, sports (hockey), tutoring, singer/hockey player, fake dating, found family
Garrett, just flunked an exam that could find him benched for the season. He finds out that Hannah got an A and tries to convince her to tutor him.
Originally I read this on 2022 and gave it 2.75⭐, why? I can't remember. I decided to re-read it so that I can finish the series and couldn't remember much. I want to smack my 2022 self because this is not a 2.75⭐ read. Here's why:
At the beginning of the story we find out that Hannah was raped when she was 15. We learned that she has been through therapy and is continuing to heal. This experience informs many of her social choices, which makes so much sense considering what she went through. For example, when she goes out she will not drink anything at the location and she has a really hard time trusting intimate partners. Throughout the book as she learns to trust Garrett, we see her opening up and allowing herself to let down her guard.
I really love how Garrett's character is developed to the story. When we meet him, he is a playboy who bounces from women to women, so we expect him to be this egotistical meathead. Yes, he's definitely egotistical, but he's also empathetic, kind, and thoughtful. He could have been a total asshole when Hannah literally offers herself to him, instead, knowing her past, he researches and works to earn her trust. He makes sure she feels safe with him.
We could say this should be the bare minimum, but we all know it's not, especially for a college boy.
Through their connection, not only does she learn to trust and open up but so does he. He opens up to her about his
I did find the miscommunication/third act breakup to be annoying because
I really enjoyed all the friendships within this book and I'm excited to follow along on their stories.
Tropes: opposites attract, college, sports (hockey), tutoring, singer/hockey player, fake dating, found family
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
This book is so good. Garret is one of the best men he makes Hannah feel safe and never forced her to do anything he also fell first. Hannah and garrets relationship is gold. There isn't to much sports stuff that's it's just a sports book. The boys also have such a good friendship that's so supportive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Grief, Stalking
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent
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
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's been about 8 hours since I finished reading. I just wanted some time to digest it. In my mind I was like "I'm gonna give this 2.5 or 3 stars" until half of the book. Oh god how can I do that when it is so perfect like this? I can't. I liked both Hannah and Garrett since the beginning. Their characters were portrait so well that it's impossible for you to not fall in love with them.
And it's not also not JUST a romance book. It's also facing problems, trauma, dark past, PTSD, trying to get better, slowly healing and many more. It feels more realistic because of that. This is a sport romance by the definition of it. Not just "I play sports" kinda one. It's "I gave my blood and sweat for this and sports are my life" kinda one.
First of all I like Hannah's characters. She's not "I'm the top student, I study 24/7" type student. She's a good singer, get scholarships by her own hard work and be there for her friends. She helps her friends to get better with their grades too. She's an idol student since the beginning. It's true that she got traumatic past but she's trying her best to not let that prevent her from living her life.
Garrett is also ideal sports student who does best in sports and yet get his academic done. He's a good player and also a leader. For him, sports is his life. Anything else isn't gonna change his life. He's a closed open book. You see everything about him but sometimes you don't know anything about him. Being a son of the top hockey player, he have this huge responsibility of proving his value to the world. Sometimes it's unfair that you get judged by your parent's reputation, but it's inevitable.
Justin is Hannah's love interest, who is a football player. Glimpse of Justin can make Hannah pass-out from happiness. In Hannah's eyes, there's no other one who's perfect like Justin.
The story starts with Garrett wanting to get good grades and asking Hannah for help with that. It's so cute to see how Garrett basically begging to Hannah and how they tease each other. Hannah on the other hand is only interested in Justin, so it's not easy for Garrett to make her tutor him.
I swear those few chapters in the beginning were the cutest. Those push and pull friendship they have is so wholesome.
I listened to the audiobook for most of the parts of the book and sometimes read while listening to the audiobook. I listened to the audiobook while I'm in the bus and boy it was the stupidest idea ever. Things got steamy sometimes and I blushed like a tomato. Good thing that I was wearing a mask cuz I was melting and getting red. Reading smut in the public transportation is something I've mastered, but listening to an audiobook? Moreover when things get spicy. Oh boy. Audible audiobook was narrated well so they do a perfect job with narrating all small sound effects. If you're a person who blush like crazy, I would recommend you to avoid public places while listening to audiobook.
So overall I loved this book. I surely am gonna continue reading this series cuz Elle Kennedy's writing is so good. If you're an adult who's looking for a cute romance, I would like to recommend this to you. (If you're a minor, I think you should wait until you grow up. Not recommend for minors at all) I can see myself reread this book in the future. It's so good.
And it's not also not JUST a romance book. It's also facing problems, trauma, dark past, PTSD, trying to get better, slowly healing and many more. It feels more realistic because of that. This is a sport romance by the definition of it. Not just "I play sports" kinda one. It's "I gave my blood and sweat for this and sports are my life" kinda one.
First of all I like Hannah's characters. She's not "I'm the top student, I study 24/7" type student. She's a good singer, get scholarships by her own hard work and be there for her friends. She helps her friends to get better with their grades too. She's an idol student since the beginning. It's true that she got traumatic past but she's trying her best to not let that prevent her from living her life.
Garrett is also ideal sports student who does best in sports and yet get his academic done. He's a good player and also a leader. For him, sports is his life. Anything else isn't gonna change his life. He's a closed open book. You see everything about him but sometimes you don't know anything about him. Being a son of the top hockey player, he have this huge responsibility of proving his value to the world. Sometimes it's unfair that you get judged by your parent's reputation, but it's inevitable.
Justin is Hannah's love interest, who is a football player. Glimpse of Justin can make Hannah pass-out from happiness. In Hannah's eyes, there's no other one who's perfect like Justin.
The story starts with Garrett wanting to get good grades and asking Hannah for help with that. It's so cute to see how Garrett basically begging to Hannah and how they tease each other. Hannah on the other hand is only interested in Justin, so it's not easy for Garrett to make her tutor him.
I swear those few chapters in the beginning were the cutest. Those push and pull friendship they have is so wholesome.
I listened to the audiobook for most of the parts of the book and sometimes read while listening to the audiobook. I listened to the audiobook while I'm in the bus and boy it was the stupidest idea ever. Things got steamy sometimes and I blushed like a tomato. Good thing that I was wearing a mask cuz I was melting and getting red. Reading smut in the public transportation is something I've mastered, but listening to an audiobook? Moreover when things get spicy. Oh boy. Audible audiobook was narrated well so they do a perfect job with narrating all small sound effects. If you're a person who blush like crazy, I would recommend you to avoid public places while listening to audiobook.
So overall I loved this book. I surely am gonna continue reading this series cuz Elle Kennedy's writing is so good. If you're an adult who's looking for a cute romance, I would like to recommend this to you. (If you're a minor, I think you should wait until you grow up. Not recommend for minors at all) I can see myself reread this book in the future. It's so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent