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A review by lover97
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Graham Effect
Let's start by saying this book got me out of a 2 month long reading slump. Coming back to characters you know and love but it not being a reread will do that for you. It gets 5 stars because why not.
Gigi and Ryder make a great couple to start this legacy series off. Gigi is the female hockey player who wants to get out of her dad's shadow, and Ryder has a traumatic past he's running from. I think that as the book goes on, you get some brilliant displays of how mature adults talk about their issues and feelings even if they are college-aged. There's a lot of callbacks to the deal, too, in terms of some plot points, but I loved it.
The backdrop of drama caused by the joining of the men's team with their rivals gives a great found family aspect, too. I'm greatly looking forward to the next book in the series now that I know who it's about. There's many different pairings going on here. From the hockey players of this series to the other kids of the off-campus team.
Spice wise, there are a lot of public activities. A shower, a sauna... oh, and the opera. I don't really rate spice, but this didn't make me cringe or feel embarrassed for them. The phrase "use me" is thrown around a lot, and honestly, I would agree that Ryder has that "sl*tty bad-boy dick magic."
But let's talk cameos. Garrett Graham is there from pretty much the first page. We get Dean giving Gigi a value pack of protection. Logan and Jake are around. Plus, numerous counts of her referring to other old faces as uncle/ aunt. Hannah shows up more towards the end, and I wish we had more of her, but what we did get was beautiful and some great emotional moments. You don't have to read off- campus and briar u to get this book, but I think you'll appreciate it more if you do
I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Elle Kennedy, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
Let's start by saying this book got me out of a 2 month long reading slump. Coming back to characters you know and love but it not being a reread will do that for you. It gets 5 stars because why not.
Gigi and Ryder make a great couple to start this legacy series off. Gigi is the female hockey player who wants to get out of her dad's shadow, and Ryder has a traumatic past he's running from. I think that as the book goes on, you get some brilliant displays of how mature adults talk about their issues and feelings even if they are college-aged. There's a lot of callbacks to the deal, too, in terms of some plot points, but I loved it.
The backdrop of drama caused by the joining of the men's team with their rivals gives a great found family aspect, too. I'm greatly looking forward to the next book in the series now that I know who it's about. There's many different pairings going on here. From the hockey players of this series to the other kids of the off-campus team.
Spice wise, there are a lot of public activities. A shower, a sauna... oh, and the opera. I don't really rate spice, but this didn't make me cringe or feel embarrassed for them. The phrase "use me" is thrown around a lot, and honestly, I would agree that Ryder has that "sl*tty bad-boy dick magic."
But let's talk cameos. Garrett Graham is there from pretty much the first page. We get Dean giving Gigi a value pack of protection. Logan and Jake are around. Plus, numerous counts of her referring to other old faces as uncle/ aunt. Hannah shows up more towards the end, and I wish we had more of her, but what we did get was beautiful and some great emotional moments. You don't have to read off- campus and briar u to get this book, but I think you'll appreciate it more if you do
I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Elle Kennedy, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder