amandanckol 's review for:

The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy
3.0

3.5 ⭐️
I’ve been so excited to read the final installment in the Campus Dairies series. But I have to admit, this one was not my favorite of the three. Based on Will and Beckett’s interactions in the previous books, I was expecting an mmf romance. That wasn’t the case, but I still enjoyed getting to know more of their friendship in this story.

There was a lot going on in this book, Charlie juggling friendships, sorority life, and her complicated feelings about being adopted, all while trying not to let her family down. Then there was her biological brother, her coming to terms with being in a poly relationship, Will’s struggles with his dad and career, and Beckett’s family situation and his desire to move back to Australia. At times, it felt a little overwhelming, like too many things were being tackled at once.

Beckett ended up being my favorite. He was carefree, playful and super supportive. Will, on the other hand, was more reserved, chill and equally supportive in his own way. As for Charlie, she was a perfectionist through and through. She always presented herself in a certain way in public, and it felt like she only did things that wouldn’t directly affect her reputation. So, falling for two guys at the same time and wanting to be with them openly felt way out of her comfort zone.

I loved the cameos from the Off Campus characters! I need more books about the second-generation kids, fingers crossed Elle has something planned. Honestly, she could write 100 more books in this world, and I’d happily read every single one.

Final Rating:
3.5 ⭐️
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