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A review by reeyabeegale
The Goal by Elle Kennedy
3.0
2.5 stars
Honestly, I was surprised that I didn’t like the next installments in the Off Campus series (and yes, I have set my expectations quite low given that they’re YA, but still). I really enjoyed The Deal more than the other two — let’s not count The Mistake because after 7 chapters, I couldn’t power through it.
I think for The Goal, I was thrown off by Sabrina. I’d like to think I have a strong personality, but I would dislike myself to be “compared” to Sabrina’s character. Most of the time, she just read “bitchy” enough for me to hate her. If I was struggling, and someone genuinely wanted to help me, I wouldn’t turn it down and not because I think he/she has the capacity to make my life easier but because life is about making companionship/relationship/friendship. Sabrina’s pride and ego got in the way of her life; yes, life’s been hard on her but I wish she had more “positivity” in her.
Another reason why I didn’t like this much was Tuck’s personality. I couldn’t put a finger on what’s wrong exactly, apart from he’s too good to be true. I wish there were more struggle on his part, on top of Sabrina not being into him. I felt he was too submissive and had taken more control. He’s probably the most responsible out of their clique, but it didn’t get deeper than that. Plus, I think because of how he was presented, I already expected he’d see positivity in everything and be ready/mature to take responsibility. He wasn’t given a lot of room for growth and development.
All in all, Elle Kennedy is a great writer. I was entertained by her NA books nonetheless, and I wish she would write more NA novels.
Honestly, I was surprised that I didn’t like the next installments in the Off Campus series (and yes, I have set my expectations quite low given that they’re YA, but still). I really enjoyed The Deal more than the other two — let’s not count The Mistake because after 7 chapters, I couldn’t power through it.
I think for The Goal, I was thrown off by Sabrina. I’d like to think I have a strong personality, but I would dislike myself to be “compared” to Sabrina’s character. Most of the time, she just read “bitchy” enough for me to hate her. If I was struggling, and someone genuinely wanted to help me, I wouldn’t turn it down and not because I think he/she has the capacity to make my life easier but because life is about making companionship/relationship/friendship. Sabrina’s pride and ego got in the way of her life; yes, life’s been hard on her but I wish she had more “positivity” in her.
Another reason why I didn’t like this much was Tuck’s personality. I couldn’t put a finger on what’s wrong exactly, apart from he’s too good to be true. I wish there were more struggle on his part, on top of Sabrina not being into him. I felt he was too submissive and had taken more control. He’s probably the most responsible out of their clique, but it didn’t get deeper than that. Plus, I think because of how he was presented, I already expected he’d see positivity in everything and be ready/mature to take responsibility. He wasn’t given a lot of room for growth and development.
All in all, Elle Kennedy is a great writer. I was entertained by her NA books nonetheless, and I wish she would write more NA novels.