A review by multitaskingwithbecca
The Deal by Elle Kennedy

lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I am normally picky with my romance books and never give them five stars but I really loved this. I really needed something light and heartwarming to read because I was in a gloomy mood. This managed to be just what I needed while still exploring heavy topics. I was surprised at how well it was handled though. Even though all these terrible things have happened to Garrett and Hannah this book is still so light that I can see myself reading it again the next time I am in a weird slump. 

Everything the characters said and did here felt so natural that it was like I was really watching this romance unfold. My like for Garret started as annoyance just like Hannah and we grew into that change together. It was fun and playful, which really just made me enjoy it more.

This relationship reminds me a lot of Haley and Nathan from One Tree Hill without all the drama and toxic moments. (This said by someone who firmly shipped them.) There were quite a few characters who were the stereotyped version of themselves, but it never felt like that reading it. 

I am looking forward to continuing this series. 
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