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A review by ee1000
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Read this book for book club. Man this threw nearly every trope at me that I hate. Check trigger warning folks.
Premise: A music student and a hockey player team up to ensure he passes a tough class and she can land a date with her crush.
Issues: Holy lack of respect Batman! Look I get the whole plot is to get these two characters together but how many times did Hannah say no to tutoring Garrett?? And how many times did he not leave her alone? YUCK. Instant ick for me. I didn’t like him from that point on. Also for saying things like “well I’m a guy” multiple times. Yuck.
The abuse on both sides for the characters was intense. There’s a lot of physical abuse described and alluded to here. Be warned.
I’ve read a lot of hockey romances recently but this one gave me the ick the most.
Premise: A music student and a hockey player team up to ensure he passes a tough class and she can land a date with her crush.
Issues: Holy lack of respect Batman! Look I get the whole plot is to get these two characters together but how many times did Hannah say no to tutoring Garrett?? And how many times did he not leave her alone? YUCK. Instant ick for me. I didn’t like him from that point on. Also for saying things like “well I’m a guy” multiple times. Yuck.
The abuse on both sides for the characters was intense. There’s a lot of physical abuse described and alluded to here. Be warned.
I’ve read a lot of hockey romances recently but this one gave me the ick the most.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer