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Unloved by Peyton Corinne
5.0

[b:Unloved|214152028|Unloved (The Undone, #2)|Peyton Corinne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1729607173l/214152028._SY75_.jpg|220415922] by [a:Peyton Corinne|43993209|Peyton Corinne|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1694371557p2/43993209.jpg], the second book in The Undone series, is a standalone, dual-POV romance set alongside the events of [b:Unsteady|198853583|Unsteady (The Undone, #1)|Peyton Corinne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1694526836l/198853583._SY75_.jpg|202110168].

It follows Ro, an academically driven girl stuck in an unhealthy relationship, and Freddy, a star hockey player hiding his grief and struggles with a learning disability behind a charming, carefree exterior. When Ro becomes Freddy’s tutor, she begins to see beyond his façade, discovering the tender, self-doubting boy beneath.

This book was absolutely adorable—it definitely had me feeling giddy and kicking my feet at times! It’s a crush-from-afar to friends-to-lovers story with impactful themes like grief, emotionally abusive parental relationships, toxic romance, mental health, learning disabilities, and navigating college while wrestling with self-perception and societal labels.

Peyton skillfully combines all the elements I adore in a story: emotional depth, relatable insecurities, cute romance, and hockey. Fans of Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers vibes will find so much to love here. I also loved the clever easter eggs connecting this book to the first—Freddy’s shoelace detail might just be the cutest nod ever. I can’t wait to see how the storylines hinted at here unfold in the next book!

Thank you to Atria Books for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.