A review by _chrstnlvly
The Right Move by Liz Tomforde

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

2.0

Life has a funny way of fulfilling you, even when it isn't in the way you assumed it to be.

One big thing that didn’t sit right with me was how dependent Indy was on other people. She even admitted it herself—she hates being alone. Whenever she was, all her insecurities took over. There was clearly some healing that needed to happen, but the book never really addressed it or emphasized the importance of being okay with solitude.
Sure, she and Ryan didn’t immediately get together after she broke up with Alex, but she pretty much jumped from one guy to the next without giving herself space to process a six-year relationship.
It felt like she never really took the time to learn how to love herself outside of a relationship.

Ryan, on the other hand, was your typical swoon-worthy romance hero. His acts of service were sweet, but he didn’t bring anything new to the table. He was just another cookie-cutter MMC, the same kind we see over and over in romance books.

At this point, I think The Windy City series just isn’t for me. Two books in, and neither has left a strong enough impression to make me want to continue. The Right Move followed the same predictable formula, making it pretty forgettable. Even though it was supposed to be a quick, easy read, it took me months to finish because I kept losing interest. I usually love the fake dating trope, but this one felt way too dragged out.

Honestly, there are much better sports romance books out there.

P.S. For some reason, characters popped their shoulders 18 times in this book. It drove me nuts. It felt like the author couldn’t find another way to describe a simple movement or just didn’t bother making them do anything else.
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