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amelieboucher 's review for:
The Deal
by Elle Kennedy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I couldn't put this book down! For some reason, I was captivated from the very first chapter and both times I read it, I ended up finishing the book in one sitting.
The plot, while unoriginal at first, ended up being super interesting, with many unexpected turns and twists. Even if this is a contemporary, I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I wanted to know what would happen between our two main characters.
But I think what made me love the book so much is the two main characters. I connected a lot with Hannah. She's had it hard in her past and finds it difficult to open up to new people. She's also super witty and smart, and she doesn't let anyone tell her what to do. Garret on the other hand, is a D-bag with a softer side. Some of the things he said made me cringe, but overall, I really liked him. Both of the main characters had a lot of personality, and I love how the author dove deeper into both of their backstories. That made us understand and like them more.
As both of our main characters are strong-headed, it's obvious their relationship was kind of fiery from the start. If you like books with lots of banter, you'll absolutely love this one! Hannah and Garrett have a lot of chemistry, even if they start off by not really liking each other.
I also love how New Adult opens up the conversation about certain real, more difficult topics. It's important that we talk about those things, and I think that while this book wasn't revolutionary in any way, it still helps destigmatize certain topics, or at least make them more understood. However, this book was sometimes a little problematic. It was great for opening up the conversation about rape and domestic abuse, but it still had some sexist jokes, gender stereotypes, and some slut-shaming. This book isn't perfect by any means.
The Deal also read like some badly written fanfiction. I cringed so hard at some of the things the characters said, especially at the beginning of the book. The dialogues were sometimes very corny, and I couldn't believe people would actually say things like that.
The plot, while unoriginal at first, ended up being super interesting, with many unexpected turns and twists. Even if this is a contemporary, I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I wanted to know what would happen between our two main characters.
But I think what made me love the book so much is the two main characters. I connected a lot with Hannah. She's had it hard in her past and finds it difficult to open up to new people. She's also super witty and smart, and she doesn't let anyone tell her what to do. Garret on the other hand, is a D-bag with a softer side. Some of the things he said made me cringe, but overall, I really liked him. Both of the main characters had a lot of personality, and I love how the author dove deeper into both of their backstories. That made us understand and like them more.
As both of our main characters are strong-headed, it's obvious their relationship was kind of fiery from the start. If you like books with lots of banter, you'll absolutely love this one! Hannah and Garrett have a lot of chemistry, even if they start off by not really liking each other.
I also love how New Adult opens up the conversation about certain real, more difficult topics. It's important that we talk about those things, and I think that while this book wasn't revolutionary in any way, it still helps destigmatize certain topics, or at least make them more understood. However, this book was sometimes a little problematic. It was great for opening up the conversation about rape and domestic abuse, but it still had some sexist jokes, gender stereotypes, and some slut-shaming. This book isn't perfect by any means.
The Deal also read like some badly written fanfiction. I cringed so hard at some of the things the characters said, especially at the beginning of the book. The dialogues were sometimes very corny, and I couldn't believe people would actually say things like that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape