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Learning Curve

N.R. Walker

4.07 AVERAGE

varasa's review

3.75

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bettielovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

This one was so cute!! No drama, specially no 2/3 of the book break up, just two guys falling in love and communicating and being cute about it.

eesh25's review against another edition

4.0

This was the cutest! I will never not be impressed with how many types of romances Walker is able to write. I've seen her do really angsty contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, very light-hearted stuff, and so many different tropes and ages. I can't be sure if she's done college before, but she did it brilliantly here. She was able to blend her style so well with the tone of the series.

The book is adorable. Vincent and Coby are so cute together, I love that they actually communicate with each other, and I love their relationship as a whole. Not to mention, it wouldn't be an N.R. Walker book with some heartwarming hugs. They were perfect, and this was a great read that I would highly recommend.

sdipenti's review against another edition

4.0

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

ravenwilds's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

monsterconnoisseur's review against another edition

4.0

A sweet and sedate read. A little tame for my tastes (I prefer fantasy/sci-fi, monsters, real peril), but still enjoyable

denireadsmostlymm's review against another edition

5.0

I’m a huge fan of N.R. Walker, so I was really excited to read her novel in the Franklin U series. This book blew me away. Vincent is so lovable. I just wanted to wrap him up in a hug and squeeze him tightly for most of the novel. Considering his background and what little frame of reference he had to work with in most social situations, gosh he was endearing.

Vincent is definitely a special guy. Cobey is the perfect partner for him. Genuinely kind, focuses his attention on you, treats everyone with respect. He’s just an all around good dude. Cobey and Vincent are different. Cobey comes from privilege. Vincent does not. Cobey is naturally athletic. Vincent is naturally book smart. The pair meet their sophomore year when they realize they will be roommates in the dorms. Cobey and Vincent hang out with increasing frequency. Cobey needs help in calculus. Vincent agrees to tutor him in private. Vincent needs help learning how to “people.” Cobey offers his support and opts to tutor Vincent in how to socialize. The tutoring turns physical and the pair connect on a deeper level. I love how careful and tender Cobey is with Vincent, especially considering he’s never done anything physical.

Walker did an amazing job describing how Cobey and Vincent fall for one another. It was really sweet and authentic. I love the honest conversations they have. Their mutual respect and admiration for one another was glorious. I love that Cobey wouldn’t let Vincent talk down on himself. I love that Vincent stood up for Cobey when Gavin called him stupid. I absolutely adored that Vincent wasn’t on social media, and that Cobey was oblivious to how much other people watched him when he was in Vincent’s company.

There’s fantastic side characters in this story, especially Nate and Jayda. The dialogue is superb. The pacing is perfect. I really enjoyed reading this book. Also, the newsletter after the epilogue was simply magnificent. Book six is another hit in the Franklin U series and I am definitely looking forward to book seven!