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A review by amanda_reads13
The Play by Elle Kennedy
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
After disastrous last season, Hunter has decided to take a vow of celibacy and focus all of his energy on hockey. Demi is really making him regret that choice.
I listen to the audiobook, overall, I enjoyed the narrators. That said, I was really annoyed by the narrator for Demi continually mispronouncing words.
I think this is my least favorite in the Briar U universe. I really enjoyed Hunter's character leading into this book and did really like him throughout this book. I think my problem was mostly with Demi.
Demi is a very opinionated, strong woman, but when it came to her relationship with Nico, she let him walk all over her. I understand wanting to trust your partner, but you would think you would investigate a little bit further knowing he has cheated in the past. Also, I don't understand how she could ever want to be friends with Corinne again, she slept with your boyfriend. She should be written off forever.
I hated that she pressured Hunter to break his vow. It was really important to him and she should have respected that. If the roles had been reversed, we would have called him scum, dirtbag, or asshole. But it doesn't matter who it is, he said no repeatedly, yet she continued to put pressure on him. That makes her an asshole. That whole situation really put a sour taste in my mouth.
I loved Hunter in this book. We got to see a whole different side of him. I wish the author had dived deeper into his past and not just giving us tiny glimpses and surface level information. I understand where Hunter's vow of celibacy comes from, he was scared to turn into his father, which makes a lot of sense. That said, he's nothing like his father and I'm really glad that Demi helps him understand that.
Overall, I did like Demi and Hunter together. I think they had a really fun and sweet relationship, but there was something lacking there. I didn't feel as deep of an emotional connection as I would have wanted.
I enjoyed the banter and camaraderie of the hockey team. Especially with Pablo Eggscobar... Hilarious! The friendships in these books are always one of the highlights for me.
I actually really liked the ending and how it tied everything together. The scene with TJ was really disturbing, but we see how Demi handles the situation and can picture her thriving in that field of work.
The news of Hollis and Rupi, wasn't overly shocking. They're both crazy, in a good way, and we expect this type of over the top shenanigans from them.
Tropes: hockey, college, friends to lovers, rebound, opposites attract
I listen to the audiobook, overall, I enjoyed the narrators. That said, I was really annoyed by the narrator for Demi continually mispronouncing words.
I think this is my least favorite in the Briar U universe. I really enjoyed Hunter's character leading into this book and did really like him throughout this book. I think my problem was mostly with Demi.
Demi is a very opinionated, strong woman, but when it came to her relationship with Nico, she let him walk all over her. I understand wanting to trust your partner, but you would think you would investigate a little bit further knowing he has cheated in the past. Also, I don't understand how she could ever want to be friends with Corinne again, she slept with your boyfriend. She should be written off forever.
I hated that she pressured Hunter to break his vow. It was really important to him and she should have respected that. If the roles had been reversed, we would have called him scum, dirtbag, or asshole. But it doesn't matter who it is, he said no repeatedly, yet she continued to put pressure on him. That makes her an asshole. That whole situation really put a sour taste in my mouth.
I loved Hunter in this book. We got to see a whole different side of him. I wish the author had dived deeper into his past and not just giving us tiny glimpses and surface level information. I understand where Hunter's vow of celibacy comes from, he was scared to turn into his father, which makes a lot of sense. That said, he's nothing like his father and I'm really glad that Demi helps him understand that.
Overall, I did like Demi and Hunter together. I think they had a really fun and sweet relationship, but there was something lacking there. I didn't feel as deep of an emotional connection as I would have wanted.
I enjoyed the banter and camaraderie of the hockey team. Especially with Pablo Eggscobar... Hilarious! The friendships in these books are always one of the highlights for me.
I actually really liked the ending and how it tied everything together. The scene with TJ was really disturbing, but we see how Demi handles the situation and can picture her thriving in that field of work.
The news of Hollis and Rupi, wasn't overly shocking. They're both crazy, in a good way, and we expect this type of over the top shenanigans from them.
Tropes: hockey, college, friends to lovers, rebound, opposites attract
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Gaslighting