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A review by bubblewombat
The Breakup Project by Carolyn Miller
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"God loves you. Full stop. No matter what you do."
I have no clue what I was looking for when I stumbled upon this series, and I certainly had no idea that Christian sports romances even existed AND YET!!! LOOK!!!
So of course I had to buy the whole series and start reading it, as one does.
I had a strong feeling I'd love it and I really did. It was a very sweet love story that kept me smiling throughout.
Mike is a real sweetheart, and I loooooved his PoVs. The way he'd think about Bree was so cute and innocent in a way, which is such a nice change from non-Christian contemporary romances with male PoVs. If you know, you know.
Bree's PoVs on the other hand...don't get me wrong, I loved her too, but she was so judgemental at the start. She was aware of it too, but didn't do much to change her ways.
She judged her brother's girlfriend Chloe, just because Chloe was dressed in a revealing way. The fact that Chloe later turned out to be a not-so-good person doesn't change the fact that Bree already decided she was a bad influence and planned to break up their relationship after talking to Chloe ONCE. And it wasn't even a real conversation, basically just introductions.
By the way, I think Jersey cows are adorable. Yes, I had to go there, I'm sorry.
She also kinda judged her work friend Sylvie who's a goth, but in a more subtle way. And listen, I will defend Sylvie from any and all judgement okay, SHE'S MY GIRL!! I don't think she gets a book of her own, but I'm hoping she'll keep showing up as the series goes on.
Aside from that, Bree was cool. She did frustrate me with her new years resolution though, which I know had to be included for some angst. But you have MIKE standing there, looking at you like you're the centre of his universe and you're still like "but resolution". BREE, COME ON NOW. AGH.
But the wait was worth it, to finally see them get together. I also recommend checking out the extended epilogue, for both the bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as the wedding, AND Holly x Brent crumbs.
Even if Christian romances aren't really your thing, I think you could still read this. They do mention God, and pray a lot, but it's not something that distracts from the story, it goes very well with it. But I am a Christian, so obviously I'm a bit biased.
The next thing is hockey, similarly it's included, but not in a way that will have you going "okay enough hockey, now back to the romance". Some games are described, there's talk of transfers and different teams, but otherwise it's in the background.
One more thing before I wrap this up, Vladimir Josic. I know that statistically my fellow Slavic people are bound to turn up in any sport, but I don't actually expect them to be included in a book, if that makes sense.
Every time I read a book and find a Slavic character inside I get so happy. We get so few mentions and rep that's actually good and not "baaaah evil Slav", so I appreciate that Vlad was included.
I do have one complaint however. He's Slovakian...with a name like Vladimir Josic. That's a Balkan name through and through. So in my mind he's an ex-Yugo.
I'd also love to see him get a book, I don't think he does, but maybe in the future he could. Fingers crossed.
I have no clue what I was looking for when I stumbled upon this series, and I certainly had no idea that Christian sports romances even existed AND YET!!! LOOK!!!
So of course I had to buy the whole series and start reading it, as one does.
I had a strong feeling I'd love it and I really did. It was a very sweet love story that kept me smiling throughout.
Mike is a real sweetheart, and I loooooved his PoVs. The way he'd think about Bree was so cute and innocent in a way, which is such a nice change from non-Christian contemporary romances with male PoVs. If you know, you know.
Bree's PoVs on the other hand...don't get me wrong, I loved her too, but she was so judgemental at the start. She was aware of it too, but didn't do much to change her ways.
She judged her brother's girlfriend Chloe, just because Chloe was dressed in a revealing way. The fact that Chloe later turned out to be a not-so-good person doesn't change the fact that Bree already decided she was a bad influence and planned to break up their relationship after talking to Chloe ONCE. And it wasn't even a real conversation, basically just introductions.
By the way, I think Jersey cows are adorable. Yes, I had to go there, I'm sorry.
She also kinda judged her work friend Sylvie who's a goth, but in a more subtle way. And listen, I will defend Sylvie from any and all judgement okay, SHE'S MY GIRL!! I don't think she gets a book of her own, but I'm hoping she'll keep showing up as the series goes on.
Aside from that, Bree was cool. She did frustrate me with her new years resolution though, which I know had to be included for some angst. But you have MIKE standing there, looking at you like you're the centre of his universe and you're still like "but resolution". BREE, COME ON NOW. AGH.
But the wait was worth it, to finally see them get together. I also recommend checking out the extended epilogue, for both the bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as the wedding, AND Holly x Brent crumbs.
Even if Christian romances aren't really your thing, I think you could still read this. They do mention God, and pray a lot, but it's not something that distracts from the story, it goes very well with it. But I am a Christian, so obviously I'm a bit biased.
The next thing is hockey, similarly it's included, but not in a way that will have you going "okay enough hockey, now back to the romance". Some games are described, there's talk of transfers and different teams, but otherwise it's in the background.
One more thing before I wrap this up, Vladimir Josic. I know that statistically my fellow Slavic people are bound to turn up in any sport, but I don't actually expect them to be included in a book, if that makes sense.
Every time I read a book and find a Slavic character inside I get so happy. We get so few mentions and rep that's actually good and not "baaaah evil Slav", so I appreciate that Vlad was included.
I do have one complaint however. He's Slovakian...with a name like Vladimir Josic. That's a Balkan name through and through. So in my mind he's an ex-Yugo.
I'd also love to see him get a book, I don't think he does, but maybe in the future he could. Fingers crossed.