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abrown04's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Good start to the series. The tension between them all is so strong, especially with Decker. Cannot wait to get some more of Kylian though! Hot and nerdy? Yes please!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
geooo's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
btwnprintedpgs's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I would die for Kylian. He must be protected at all costs. I love him.
How she ended up there was stupid, but I'll overlook it. I love the banter and the dynamics, and Kylian.
Rep: MC with autism, MC with lupus, MC with temporary disability, MC with rheumatoid arthritis
TW: panic attack, sexual content, kidnapping, alcohol consumption, vomiting, injury detail; mentions death of a parent, parental neglect
How she ended up there was stupid, but I'll overlook it. I love the banter and the dynamics, and Kylian.
Rep: MC with autism, MC with lupus, MC with temporary disability, MC with rheumatoid arthritis
TW: panic attack, sexual content, kidnapping, alcohol consumption, vomiting, injury detail; mentions death of a parent, parental neglect
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
liferhi_inspired's review
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
š„š„š„ 3/5 Steam Rating
š Alternating 1st Person; Cliffhanger; Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Neurodivergent Rep; Available on Kindle Unlimited
Grab this book if you enjoy Foodball Romance, Why Choose, Forced Proximity, One Bed, and Dirty Talk. Skip this book if you dislike cliffhangers. Just kiddingā¦ donāt skip it, the cliffhanger is well worth it! I couldnāt stop thinking about this story after I closed the pages.
I really enjoyed that Joey has such a different relationship with each of the men. Her relationship with them is complex from the very beginning and her force co-habitation doesnāt help matters any.
The best part of this whole book however is the top tier dirty talk and itās not just from the men. š„µš„µš„µ
š Alternating 1st Person; Cliffhanger; Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Neurodivergent Rep; Available on Kindle Unlimited
Grab this book if you enjoy Foodball Romance, Why Choose, Forced Proximity, One Bed, and Dirty Talk. Skip this book if you dislike cliffhangers. Just kiddingā¦ donāt skip it, the cliffhanger is well worth it! I couldnāt stop thinking about this story after I closed the pages.
I really enjoyed that Joey has such a different relationship with each of the men. Her relationship with them is complex from the very beginning and her force co-habitation doesnāt help matters any.
The best part of this whole book however is the top tier dirty talk and itās not just from the men. š„µš„µš„µ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual violence
rc_hall's review
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK and am so looking forward to the next one. Even though there was a warning at the beginning about that nauseating cliffhanger, I still wasnāt expecting as much of a gut punch as it was. So shame on me for underestimating.
The pacing of the book is great - I didnāt ever feel like I was being dragged. Iām not a super big football fan and I donāt know a whole lot of the technical aspect of the game; but I actually grasped it while reading. Donāt get me wrong, it wasnāt a whole lot description wise with what was there, but I felt like it still flowed and I was able to follow along without trouble.
Josephine is a kickass FMC. Her snark and compassion -- unmatched āØš
Sheās a phenomenal character to follow over the course of the story. Although you donāt get to see/find out fully her backstory yet, the glimpses and hints are hard-hitting. I think her strength and willingness to be vulnerable throughout the story really makes her pop off the page. I love her ādonāt take shitā attitude. Overall, I enjoyed getting to read her interactions with the guys and I appreciate how each relationship develops at its own pace rather than all at once.
As for the guys:
Locke is a fun character - heās a bit of a twerp, but I do love him. (Warning: Piercings šš„µ)
Iām obsessed with the emotional bond between Josephine and Kylian. I love that she sees him as her safe space. The storm scene definitely was giving me Haruhi and Hikaru vibes (sneaking in that OHSHC reference) so I was definitely grinning.
Decker š„° swoon! Heās an asshole but Iām a sucker for ātaking care of each otherā scenes. So I hit the jackpot with their double whammy.
Kendrick is an absolute GRUMP, but getting to see that lighter side with his sisters was so beautiful and Iām looking forward to seeing how heāll develop further.
Overall thoughts: Absolutely phenomenal start to a series and I am so freaking excited to read the next one. September literally cannot come soon enough - and when it does, well Happy Birthday to me! š
Sending a huge thank you to the author not only for writing this but also for the Advanced Reader copy!!
The pacing of the book is great - I didnāt ever feel like I was being dragged. Iām not a super big football fan and I donāt know a whole lot of the technical aspect of the game; but I actually grasped it while reading. Donāt get me wrong, it wasnāt a whole lot description wise with what was there, but I felt like it still flowed and I was able to follow along without trouble.
Josephine is a kickass FMC. Her snark and compassion -- unmatched āØš
Sheās a phenomenal character to follow over the course of the story. Although you donāt get to see/find out fully her backstory yet, the glimpses and hints are hard-hitting. I think her strength and willingness to be vulnerable throughout the story really makes her pop off the page. I love her ādonāt take shitā attitude. Overall, I enjoyed getting to read her interactions with the guys and I appreciate how each relationship develops at its own pace rather than all at once.
As for the guys:
Locke is a fun character - heās a bit of a twerp, but I do love him. (Warning: Piercings šš„µ)
Iām obsessed with the emotional bond between Josephine and Kylian. I love that she sees him as her safe space. The storm scene definitely was giving me Haruhi and Hikaru vibes (sneaking in that OHSHC reference) so I was definitely grinning.
Decker š„° swoon! Heās an asshole but Iām a sucker for ātaking care of each otherā scenes. So I hit the jackpot with their double whammy.
Kendrick is an absolute GRUMP, but getting to see that lighter side with his sisters was so beautiful and Iām looking forward to seeing how heāll develop further.
Overall thoughts: Absolutely phenomenal start to a series and I am so freaking excited to read the next one. September literally cannot come soon enough - and when it does, well Happy Birthday to me! š
Sending a huge thank you to the author not only for writing this but also for the Advanced Reader copy!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail
friskyartifact's review
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault
I love the representation of neurodivergency and also chronic illnesses!!