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This one was SUCH a surprise. It took me a minute to get invested, but once I was, I couldn’t stop. These characters are so vivid and were written in a way where I felt I could pull them from the page itself. The writing wasn’t overly complicated or descriptive — but it also didn’t need to be? This was story telling at its finest and I cannot wait to immediately jump into book 2.

And Gibsie. I need a Gibsie book pronto.

Characters were frustrating, but I also don’t look for agreeable, predictable ones. My favorite characters ARE the ones that frustrate me, but also have an invigorating story to tell.

Highly recommend if you enjoy sports romances, slow burn, and a whole bunch of angst. Definitely check TW’s.

megsmc1993's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow 😳 this book … THIS BOOK!! I raced through this like a maniac , carried it around the house , stayed up late and fully consumed and obsessed with Shannon and Johnny 🥲my heart shattered to a million pieces reading everything Shannon went through past and present , every scene with her dad I think I held my breathe waiting for her blows to come. Utterly heartbreaking. But there’s Johnny in the background like her saviour and life jacket. The fact he pushed his own dreams to one side for her meant everything she never had had before. Fully obsessed , immediately picking up book 2 and praying these two get their happy ever after 🥲🩷🩷🩷

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shadowjana's review against another edition

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5.0

well i finished it in three days. i wasnt able to stop reading it. i could be sleepy or hungry or my eyes hurt from the screen but i just couldnt stol reading it.
very addictive

johny and gibsie are too fucking funny and there friendship is fascinating. to be that close to someone and to understand each other so deply is amazing to me. that kind of friendship and trust...
also claire and lizzie are really good and kind friends.
claire and gibsie are really cute together i hope they have or will have their own books.
i only wish shannon was portrayed like a little bit of a stronger character. she was constantly described as weak and small and in need of help.. of course she was small and bullied but she could have build up the courage with time i guess.

best scene by far was johny in the hospital being high after surgery.... pure gold

thisismyusername2543's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

cwetzz's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-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

5.0

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