A review by talknerdybookblog
Cricket by Willow Hadley

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Representation: Gay supporting characters, Lesbian supporting characters

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
– MAJOR SPOILER FOR 3RD BOOK:

Cas cheats on Cricket in the 3rd book after a misunderstanding. He jumps to the conclusion that Theo is her soulmate and lashes out by hooking up with his ex-girlfriend at Cricket's 18th birthday party. The whole school, including Cricket, witnesses him leading his ex-girlfriend up the stairs to his bedroom. In the bedroom, he kisses her and lets her grope him over the clothes. But he's drunk, and also, because of *magic* (it goes against the soulmate bond), he's physically revolted when he kisses the OW. Therefore, the cheating doesn't surpass kissing. All of this occurs <i>before</i> the Heroes find out they're all Cricket's soulmates but <i>after</i> the group decided they were boyfriend and girlfriend.

• No OM drama
– But there is angst between the Heroes about who Cricket's possible soul mate is since werewolf lore doesn't include polyamory 
• Does have OW drama
– Cas's ex-girlfriend wants him back
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Slut-shaming of Heroine by side characters

Ending:

HFN