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A review by cynic_reader
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Well, this was... disappointing. The plot had potential but the overly unnecessary smut didn't give it enough room to grow.
Bear in mind, I like the Off Campus and Briar U series, and do expect the smut and some quirky characters. However, there was something about this book that was off-putting. I only finished reading it because I fell in love with Hannah and Garrett in The Deal, and wanted to give their daughter a chance. But, shucks! Gigi is definitely not a loveable character.
The whole ex-boyfriend situation being treated like it was a cheating scenario was absolutely ridiculous! The exhibitionism was weird af. The way the marriage trope was done is tasteless.
Anyway, this is definitely not my favorite Elle Kennedy book.
Bear in mind, I like the Off Campus and Briar U series, and do expect the smut and some quirky characters. However, there was something about this book that was off-putting. I only finished reading it because I fell in love with Hannah and Garrett in The Deal, and wanted to give their daughter a chance. But, shucks! Gigi is definitely not a loveable character.
The whole ex-boyfriend situation being treated like it was a cheating scenario was absolutely ridiculous! The exhibitionism was weird af. The way the marriage trope was done is tasteless.
Anyway, this is definitely not my favorite Elle Kennedy book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Gun violence
It's giving toxic relationship.