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A review by whatambersreading
Unloved by Peyton Corinne
5.0
Ro and Matty are the kind of characters who stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Their love and connection feel so deeply special, and you can’t help but root for them as they search for solace, comfort, and happiness. Both of them carry pasts that weigh them down, but the way their love grows—through friendship, support, and unwavering care—is nothing short of powerful.
One of the most beautiful aspects of this story is how Ro and Matty help each other see their own worth. They teach each other that they deserve love, care, attentiveness, and respect. Matty is more than the labels others have placed on him, and Ro is worthy of real, unconditional affection. Their journey of finding belonging is tender and emotional—I WILL CRY.
Peyton Corinne masterfully crafts this story, handling heavy topics with such care and intention. The longing between Ro and Matty is breathtaking, the push and pull between fear and hope unfolding in a way that is truly everything. Their relationship is soft love at its best—rooted in genuine friendship before anything else. They fall for each other so naturally, so carefully, and their bond is a reflection of mutual strength. Ro is Matty’s biggest advocate when he can’t be his own, and Matty is Ro’s biggest cheerleader when she’s too afraid to speak up for herself. They are perfect mirrors of each other, treating one another with a tenderness that makes your heart ache in the best way.
Peyton has a gift for writing complex, deeply human characters. She breaks the mold of traditional college sports romances, creating something raw and deeply emotional. Matty, with his butterfly thigh tattoo and hidden softness, is one of the most beautifully written love interests—broken in a way that doesn’t feel toxic, but real. And Ro’s arc, from a quiet, people-pleasing girl in Unsteady to someone who finds her voice and stands her ground in Unloved, is worthy of a standing ovation.
Seeing the rest of the Waterfell crew was a joy—Sadie remains iconic, and those little teasers for Bennett? I am a puddle. I also loved how this book wove seamlessly with the first, giving us Freddy and Ro’s perspectives on familiar moments, making the entire story feel even more complete.
At its core, this is a love story about two people who just want to be seen and loved for who they truly are—not who the world expects them to be. The balance of friendship, love, and personal growth makes this book unforgettable.
This book is tender, raw, and beautifully written. Peyton Corinne has, once again, given us a story that makes you feel everything. Ro and Matty deserve the happiest life together, and I will never stop thinking about them.
One of the most beautiful aspects of this story is how Ro and Matty help each other see their own worth. They teach each other that they deserve love, care, attentiveness, and respect. Matty is more than the labels others have placed on him, and Ro is worthy of real, unconditional affection. Their journey of finding belonging is tender and emotional—I WILL CRY.
Peyton Corinne masterfully crafts this story, handling heavy topics with such care and intention. The longing between Ro and Matty is breathtaking, the push and pull between fear and hope unfolding in a way that is truly everything. Their relationship is soft love at its best—rooted in genuine friendship before anything else. They fall for each other so naturally, so carefully, and their bond is a reflection of mutual strength. Ro is Matty’s biggest advocate when he can’t be his own, and Matty is Ro’s biggest cheerleader when she’s too afraid to speak up for herself. They are perfect mirrors of each other, treating one another with a tenderness that makes your heart ache in the best way.
Peyton has a gift for writing complex, deeply human characters. She breaks the mold of traditional college sports romances, creating something raw and deeply emotional. Matty, with his butterfly thigh tattoo and hidden softness, is one of the most beautifully written love interests—broken in a way that doesn’t feel toxic, but real. And Ro’s arc, from a quiet, people-pleasing girl in Unsteady to someone who finds her voice and stands her ground in Unloved, is worthy of a standing ovation.
Seeing the rest of the Waterfell crew was a joy—Sadie remains iconic, and those little teasers for Bennett? I am a puddle. I also loved how this book wove seamlessly with the first, giving us Freddy and Ro’s perspectives on familiar moments, making the entire story feel even more complete.
At its core, this is a love story about two people who just want to be seen and loved for who they truly are—not who the world expects them to be. The balance of friendship, love, and personal growth makes this book unforgettable.
This book is tender, raw, and beautifully written. Peyton Corinne has, once again, given us a story that makes you feel everything. Ro and Matty deserve the happiest life together, and I will never stop thinking about them.