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thereadingchallengechallenge's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
This was worth waiting 4 months for the library to send to me. It was so light and fun but didn't shy away from the tougher topics of mental health, caring for foster children, and grappling with questioning your identity later in life. I really love Anita Kelly's writing and I might just have to go back and read the other books in this series. But either way, I can't wait to see what they bring us next!
marmaladereads's review against another edition
2.5
Really not much of a sports romance other than as an excuse for the initial meeting, and sadly we never get to know much of the team Julie and Elle coach or get to see any of their games. Instead, this book takes on a much more "slice of life" feel, with a focus on holiday and family dynamics that feels more like a daily account of their lives. It also features heavy cameos from Ben and London, the MCs from the previous novels in this series, with a strong focus on concluding or moving forward those relationships, which made the book feel like somewhat of an extended epilogue.
Because of all that, I felt the chemistry between Julie and Elle was lost, and didn't really feel a connection to them as a couple, or really to Elle as a character (Julie appeared a lot more). Without a larger overarching plot, there's also very little moving the plot along, which isn't great for me as a plot-driven reader. There's some nice character work with Julie's questioning of her identity and general trying to understand her place in life.
Because of all that, I felt the chemistry between Julie and Elle was lost, and didn't really feel a connection to them as a couple, or really to Elle as a character (Julie appeared a lot more). Without a larger overarching plot, there's also very little moving the plot along, which isn't great for me as a plot-driven reader. There's some nice character work with Julie's questioning of her identity and general trying to understand her place in life.
mbene502's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
5.0
Kelly's writing just gets better! Relationship goals! The representation - oh my heart! Love the ace plot.
Julie has been crushing on Elle since she was a teenager. When Elle steps on her hugh school basketball court, Julie can not handle it. I was totally there for it!
Julie has been crushing on Elle since she was a teenager. When Elle steps on her hugh school basketball court, Julie can not handle it. I was totally there for it!
nightworldlove's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
soph_la's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
queeerlybeloved's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
not a new book for me, but a fabulous listening experience!!
enhanced the book for sure!!
i love Julie and Elle!! and Ben and Alexei and London and Dahlia and Mara and Vanessa and everyone!!!!!
enhanced the book for sure!!
i love Julie and Elle!! and Ben and Alexei and London and Dahlia and Mara and Vanessa and everyone!!!!!
dorothy_shack's review against another edition
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
5.0
amaboutbooks's review against another edition
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this book and I DNF'ed it purely because of a me thing - I'm just not a sports romance person 😠I LOVE this series so, so much and the other two books are 5 star reads for me. I just could not stay engaged with this story because I'm not a sports person ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‰ it absolutely has all of the amazing qualities that Kelly brings to their stories and I wish I could get past my own disinterest in sports romance ðŸ˜ðŸ˜