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A review by melstylensubstance
Oar Than Friends by Lulu Moore
5.0
I really enjoyed this. It captured my attention in a way that it hasn’t been in a long time. I think maybe because it’s a sports romance, but rowing is a pretty obscure sport. Like it’s a total athletic pursuit and absolutely no joke, but it’s not one that has an opportunity to row professionally as far as I know. So rowing for Oxford and Cambridge is as elite as the sport can get outside the Olympics. I very much enjoyed the world created by the author and learning a bit more about rowing culture.
Another reason I liked this book is that it somehow made me nostalgic for my own university years. Especially Kate’s experience of moving away from home, living in a dorm, making best friends right away. Learning to be an adult while also taking on a heavy course load. Oh - and competing at the top of your sport, no pressure.
The author portrayed the university experience in a different way from most other college sports romances I’ve read - full of parties and fuckbois. This kept its focus on the sports, the academics, the rivalry - and of course the relationship between Oz and Kate. Their meet cute was the best!!! Oz seemed so down to earth, despite his aristocratic upbringing.
All told, I thought it was a charming story and romance. One of the best new adult romances I’ve read - possibly ever. Pick this one up, you will not regret it!!!!
Advanced copy was provided by NetGalley and all opinions are my own.
Another reason I liked this book is that it somehow made me nostalgic for my own university years. Especially Kate’s experience of moving away from home, living in a dorm, making best friends right away. Learning to be an adult while also taking on a heavy course load. Oh - and competing at the top of your sport, no pressure.
The author portrayed the university experience in a different way from most other college sports romances I’ve read - full of parties and fuckbois. This kept its focus on the sports, the academics, the rivalry - and of course the relationship between Oz and Kate. Their meet cute was the best!!! Oz seemed so down to earth, despite his aristocratic upbringing.
All told, I thought it was a charming story and romance. One of the best new adult romances I’ve read - possibly ever. Pick this one up, you will not regret it!!!!
Advanced copy was provided by NetGalley and all opinions are my own.