A review by gnomepatronus
Winning You by Eden Finley

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

When I first started reading, I was so confused about who these people were and why this book was next in the Sadenverse lineup. Like, was I missing something? But by chapter two, I completely forgot all of that because I was too busy lovingthe story.

This novella? Fast-paced and addictive. It starts with the intention of a one-night stand but quickly spirals into infatuation, longing, and—yep—love. Of course, when you fall for the characters, you always want more of their story (longer books, please!), but honestly, this one gave us exactly what we needed to bridge from Book 4 to Book 5 in the Sadenverse.

If you want a quick, feel-good MM novella, grab this one. Seriously, you don’t even need to read the other books to enjoy it! BUT, if you’re already into the Fake Boyfriends series or the Sadenverse, you cannot skip this. It’s packed with all the good stuff: opposites attract, both characters having ulterior motives, a sweet little age gap (and OMG how they play off of it is adorable). Plus, they’re already confident in their sexuality, so the focus is purely on building their relationship. Chef’s kiss.

Also, a quick shoutout to the dual narration—if you’re an audiobook fan, run to Hoopla because all three of the “.5s” in this series are bundled in one audiobook. The narrators absolutely crushed it, giving each character such distinct voices that you’ll be laughing and swooning your way through the entire thing.