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A review by illstoptheworldandreadwithyou
Good Girl Fail by Roni Loren
4.0
Roni Loren is not messing around with this one, y’all.
In Good Girl Fail, a sheltered girl breaks free from the constrictions and restrictions she grew up under.
O’Neal Lory was raised by exceedingly strict grandparents; missteps were not allowed while she was growing up. But when it’s time for her to head off to college, O’Neal chooses a school for herself, and her grandparents do not approve.
Auden Blake is O’Neal’s best friend’s older brother. He’s shown one face to all the people at home in their small town, but here at college with his roommate, Lennox, his different proclivities come through. Auden knows that he should stay away from O’Neal—especially since she harbored a crush for him while they were growing up—but when his mother asks him to look out for her at school, he knows he can’t stay away.
Because O’Neal has been so sheltered, she doesn’t know how to act or react in many college level situations. She didn’t have a metaphorical training wheel stage for dating and social interaction in high school. And so she asks Auden to teach her.
I devoured this one. I loved watching O’Neal come into her own; her friendship grow with her awesome roommate, Quyen; and the emotional bonds develop between O’Neal, Auden, and Lennox. I loved watching how everything impacts Auden—how he is emotionally involved even though he’s trying to deny it. And Lennox. Oh, Lennox. He both tugged at my heartstrings and made me swoon.
Be aware that this is a MMF relationship, and it brings the heat even before the three see any physical action on page. And things do get hot, y’all. I especially appreciated the sincere—not at all awkward or contrived—discussions of consent. But this relationship is not strictly physical: we see love and support there, too. The three truly understand and connect with each other. The book takes on shame and stigma and shows you the loving relationship behind something considered taboo.
I received an advance copy from the author. All review opinions are my own.
In Good Girl Fail, a sheltered girl breaks free from the constrictions and restrictions she grew up under.
O’Neal Lory was raised by exceedingly strict grandparents; missteps were not allowed while she was growing up. But when it’s time for her to head off to college, O’Neal chooses a school for herself, and her grandparents do not approve.
Auden Blake is O’Neal’s best friend’s older brother. He’s shown one face to all the people at home in their small town, but here at college with his roommate, Lennox, his different proclivities come through. Auden knows that he should stay away from O’Neal—especially since she harbored a crush for him while they were growing up—but when his mother asks him to look out for her at school, he knows he can’t stay away.
Because O’Neal has been so sheltered, she doesn’t know how to act or react in many college level situations. She didn’t have a metaphorical training wheel stage for dating and social interaction in high school. And so she asks Auden to teach her.
I devoured this one. I loved watching O’Neal come into her own; her friendship grow with her awesome roommate, Quyen; and the emotional bonds develop between O’Neal, Auden, and Lennox. I loved watching how everything impacts Auden—how he is emotionally involved even though he’s trying to deny it. And Lennox. Oh, Lennox. He both tugged at my heartstrings and made me swoon.
Be aware that this is a MMF relationship, and it brings the heat even before the three see any physical action on page. And things do get hot, y’all. I especially appreciated the sincere—not at all awkward or contrived—discussions of consent. But this relationship is not strictly physical: we see love and support there, too. The three truly understand and connect with each other. The book takes on shame and stigma and shows you the loving relationship behind something considered taboo.
I received an advance copy from the author. All review opinions are my own.