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andreamanuel13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chemistress's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
sophiareadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
‘I may have shed a few brief, manly tears’
this book has the biggest Roy Kent energy and I am here for it!!! And who can resist a book about soccer
this book has the biggest Roy Kent energy and I am here for it!!! And who can resist a book about soccer
ra_schreuder15's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
accidentalra's review against another edition
3.0
In general, I have loved all the Bergeman Brothers novels. This one, I only liked.
I actually struggled to buy in on both the "enemies" and the "lovers" parts of enemies-to-lovers—the first because the novel began with a massive four-year leap forward in time, which turned their longstanding angst into a "tell" rather than a "show" situation; the second because the primary sex scene was just shy of convincing, vague to the point of cringey. Beyond that, there was quite a lot of soapboxing that felt forced, and Oliver's three-year-old niece Linnie shows up enough that she really should've been written more realistically. (I'm no expert in child development, but I have raised kids and have granddaughters just past this age, and NONE of them spoke like this girl is shown to at such a young age. It was weird.)
Despite these fairly major weaknesses, I enjoyed the overall narrative, the inclusion of Oliver's anxiety and Gavin's stoic support, and seeing an MC who navigates chronic pain. Actually, the way Gavin responded to and dealt with his pain, and the change we saw in that respect, was the most genuine and believable aspect of the entire novel for me.
My final word after a very short review: read Everything for You if you're reading the series, but skip it if you're looking for a stand-alone sports romance.
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
I actually struggled to buy in on both the "enemies" and the "lovers" parts of enemies-to-lovers—the first because the novel began with a massive four-year leap forward in time, which turned their longstanding angst into a "tell" rather than a "show" situation; the second because the primary sex scene was just shy of convincing, vague to the point of cringey. Beyond that, there was quite a lot of soapboxing that felt forced, and Oliver's three-year-old niece Linnie shows up enough that she really should've been written more realistically. (I'm no expert in child development, but I have raised kids and have granddaughters just past this age, and NONE of them spoke like this girl is shown to at such a young age. It was weird.)
Despite these fairly major weaknesses, I enjoyed the overall narrative, the inclusion of Oliver's anxiety and Gavin's stoic support, and seeing an MC who navigates chronic pain. Actually, the way Gavin responded to and dealt with his pain, and the change we saw in that respect, was the most genuine and believable aspect of the entire novel for me.
My final word after a very short review: read Everything for You if you're reading the series, but skip it if you're looking for a stand-alone sports romance.
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
karievokes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shamaim_1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cavalish's review against another edition
2.0
There is little more cringeworthy in fiction than trying to make as many excuses as possible to work in your opinions on your favourite artist/musical/celebrity etc.
nataliadeleon's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ndowd's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0