A review by readingwithfefe
Collided by Becca Steele

funny hopeful tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

1st person/dual pov

Spice: 3/5 

Well, Becca has done it again… she has taken two characters and made my heart soar over their love story! 

In Collided we find Cole’s mom dropping the bomb in his lap that she is getting married to her boss. He’s stunned since he didn’t even know they were a couple. They move in with her soon-to-be husband shortly after where Cole comes face to face with Huxley - his new stepbrother. In case you didn’t guess it they he hates Cole with a passion. Even with all their attempts at staying away from each other life has other plans and they soon discover that hatred is not the only thing they’re feeling. 

For starters, I love how Becca writes her shorter books. They never feel like they’re short when reading them. The pacing is always equivalent to that of a longer novel and you get plenty of story without that rushed feeling. These characters are somehow likable even when they’re not (ahem Huxley) [and how cute is the name Huxley?! Such a good name and one I don’t see often.] I loved how they reluctantly spend time together and wind up getting to see each other in a different way. The way their relationship develops into what it becomes is incredibly sweet and so genuine. Everything about these two just makes you smile as you follow their story and root for their happiness. Oh, and that ending was amazing! The last chapter or two and the epilogue - SO good! 🙌🏻

There is just something about the guys in this series that stands out from all the others. Whether they are enemies to lovers or friends to lovers they each find this connection that just makes you want to squeal with joy as they finally give in and admit their feelings. Their love feels like you could reach out and physically touch it because of the way Becca writes them. I’m so glad we got this prequel story and I cannot wait to add a physical copy to my shelf with the others!