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allyblue22 's review for:
Frat Around and Find Out
by Devon McCormack
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Frat Around and Find Out was another solid entry in the Peach State universe and a strong start to the spin-off Peach State Frat Bros series. Devon McCormack continues to deliver what I’ve come to expect from him: chaotic himbo energy, steamy tension, and a surprising dash of heart.
I have a soft spot for frat boy MMCs, especially when they’re the lovable himbo type and Devon consistently writes them well. Going in, I don’t usually expect these books to be super deep or emotionally heavy; I typically treat them as comfort reads, like a palate cleanser between more intense stories. But this one definitely packed more emotional weight than previous Peach State books.
Ty and Lance both carry similar tragic losses that they’ve kept bottled up, even from their closest friends. Watching them slowly open up about those experiences and seeing that vulnerability bring them closer and gave their relationship more depth and authenticity. The shift from “rivals” to lovers felt a bit fast once the physical tension ramped up, but it worked for the kind of story this was: fun, sexy, and ultimately sweet.
Now, about that "rivals-to-lovers" label... I don’t think it quite stuck the landing. The frat rivalry was more told than shown, and their supposed animosity felt pretty mild. If you're expecting a full-on Frat Wars-style enemies-to-lovers arc, this probably won’t scratch that itch. Still, it didn’t take away from the story, it just felt more like a hook than a theme that was fully developed.
Looking forward to the next books in the series, especially Marty's. I have a feeling his story will be a wild ride.
I have a soft spot for frat boy MMCs, especially when they’re the lovable himbo type and Devon consistently writes them well. Going in, I don’t usually expect these books to be super deep or emotionally heavy; I typically treat them as comfort reads, like a palate cleanser between more intense stories. But this one definitely packed more emotional weight than previous Peach State books.
Ty and Lance both carry similar tragic losses that they’ve kept bottled up, even from their closest friends. Watching them slowly open up about those experiences and seeing that vulnerability bring them closer and gave their relationship more depth and authenticity. The shift from “rivals” to lovers felt a bit fast once the physical tension ramped up, but it worked for the kind of story this was: fun, sexy, and ultimately sweet.
Now, about that "rivals-to-lovers" label... I don’t think it quite stuck the landing. The frat rivalry was more told than shown, and their supposed animosity felt pretty mild. If you're expecting a full-on Frat Wars-style enemies-to-lovers arc, this probably won’t scratch that itch. Still, it didn’t take away from the story, it just felt more like a hook than a theme that was fully developed.
Looking forward to the next books in the series, especially Marty's. I have a feeling his story will be a wild ride.