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rae_meadows's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape
cecetomas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am so wildly conflicted on this book. I picked it up because I needed a palette cleanser and finally caved to booktok. The spice was fun and I totally get why the hockey girls like it. I was surprised to see how many darker themes were explored in book given the focus/attention it gets. The writing isn't anything spectacular but it also didn't detract from the story.
I think the rating on this one is more personal for me than others because I can't say I would necessarily recommend this book to other people but a lot of the plot/background hit way to close to home to not hold it close to my heart.
I think the rating on this one is more personal for me than others because I can't say I would necessarily recommend this book to other people but a lot of the plot/background hit way to close to home to not hold it close to my heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence
brodie_jones's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
beckyremillard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
doedoedoedoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
irelandmb7's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is very spicy, but it does also talk about real-life problems and issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent
dahliareadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
I started reading the Briar U and Off-Campus books out of order, so I saw Garrett and Hannah in the beginning of The Chase, quickly realized I'd started with the wrong series and came back to this one.
But I definitely love this one way more than I loved The Chase. Not because there is anything wrong with the characters or couple in that book, but because Garrett Graham is probably one of my favorite romance male leads at this moment.
There is nothing sexier than a man who understands consent. Couple that with his unwavering confidence, attentiveness, and how he doesn't hesitate to defend the honor of the woman he loves -- let's just say, he's a favorite for a reason.
And Hannah is snarky and fun, and so strong. I wanted to be friends with her IRL. How someone can be so selfless and kind after what she's gone through made me sympathize with her so much.
Garrett and Hannah make such a cute couple and I was kicking my feet the whole time.
But you know what I didn't like? The constant reminder that Logan, Garrett's BEST FRIEND, is madly infatuated with Hannah. Even after they're together!
I know college kids make a lot of stupid decisions.
However. Continually crushing on your friend's partner is just super stupid and feels so wrong. And the fact that Garrett and Hannah know just eeks me out. Like Logan isn't trying to be discreet at all! It's going to be super difficult to sympathize with the guy.
Also -- I know this series focuses on hockey players who are revered as college gods, and they have a plethora of female attention. But good on Hannah from going from walking in on Garrett having sex with someone to dating him a week later. Because, honestly, I know casual hookups are blah and whatever, especially in your early twenties, but I feel like my brain would subconsciously seer that image into my brain and it would take more than a week for me to just... forget that? Idk. ESPECIALLY if I kinda had a crush on the guy. I'd need more than a week. I'd need like... two and a half weeks at least.
But I definitely love this one way more than I loved The Chase. Not because there is anything wrong with the characters or couple in that book, but because Garrett Graham is probably one of my favorite romance male leads at this moment.
There is nothing sexier than a man who understands consent. Couple that with his unwavering confidence, attentiveness, and how he doesn't hesitate to defend the honor of the woman he loves -- let's just say, he's a favorite for a reason.
And Hannah is snarky and fun, and so strong. I wanted to be friends with her IRL. How someone can be so selfless and kind after what she's gone through made me sympathize with her so much.
Garrett and Hannah make such a cute couple and I was kicking my feet the whole time.
But you know what I didn't like? The constant reminder that Logan, Garrett's BEST FRIEND, is madly infatuated with Hannah. Even after they're together!
I know college kids make a lot of stupid decisions.
However. Continually crushing on your friend's partner is just super stupid and feels so wrong. And the fact that Garrett and Hannah know just eeks me out. Like Logan isn't trying to be discreet at all! It's going to be super difficult to sympathize with the guy.
Also -- I know this series focuses on hockey players who are revered as college gods, and they have a plethora of female attention. But good on Hannah from going from walking in on Garrett having sex with someone to dating him a week later. Because, honestly, I know casual hookups are blah and whatever, especially in your early twenties, but I feel like my brain would subconsciously seer that image into my brain and it would take more than a week for me to just... forget that? Idk. ESPECIALLY if I kinda had a crush on the guy. I'd need more than a week. I'd need like... two and a half weeks at least.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse
hannahhagedorn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
First five star read in a hot minute but this book deserves it. I’m currently writing this review in the time it takes for the second book of the series to download. Props to Elle Kennedy for using my name for the main character. All of the characters are equally love able and frustrating, although I appreciate that the inevitable 3/4 mark miscommunication was done extremely well. All the love, always <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, and Child abuse
Minor: Gaslighting
maybe a spoiler but the main love interest is not responsible for the SA that occurred; to be clear.graceev's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, and Rape
bethanystone13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape