Review by macwiththemic - Deep End

macwiththemic 's review for:

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

4.5

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ms. Hazelwood you’ve done it again. I really enjoyed this book.

While I appreciate her content warning at the beginning of the book, I think it maybe confused some readers. They were maybe expecting more graphic spice? I think this is for sure graphic by Ali Hazelwood standards, but the story and character development is still very present. I’m still very pro content warnings and think that one was necessary for this book but I think they are necessary for all books lol.

Multiple plot-lines are developed but they all center around Scarlett and her recovery (in more ways than one) and I really liked that. I like the way that Ali Hazelwood weaves a romance into stories about people overcoming things. That sounds cheesy and like the romance is secondary, it very much ISNT. There is just enough plot to have me going “omg what if this happens” and just enough yearning and romance that has me kicking my feet and giggling. I also love sports romances I’LL SAY IT. The drama of competitions. Such a fun backdrop.

halfway through I was like “is pen going to be the villain?” Then I was like “oh yeah pen’s a BITCH” and THEN I was like “wait she’s literally maybe 22 and was for sure a bitch but she apologized and people are just truly dumb until their brain is done cooking.”

Content Warnings