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jax10124's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really surprised! First hockey romance and it was good! I liked that there was conflict without the overuse of a pushed or contrived “miscommunication trope”
There was miscommunication but it was realistic and handled in a way that seemed like it would have occurred in real life. I’m curious who the next book(s) will be about!
There was miscommunication but it was realistic and handled in a way that seemed like it would have occurred in real life. I’m curious who the next book(s) will be about!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment
jj7twin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved seeing the former gang as parents to college kids now! Gigi and Ryder getting together could've been the drama for the team but I'm glad things just came out of left field with their love after the holidays. I always had doubts about Case but the fact it took him a year and a break-up to say "I love you" was proof it wasn't love on his part. They know by 6months if they see a future with you, don't be fooled.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Murder
thisteachreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Read. This. Book. Seriously - read it!
You know I love me some Elle Kennedy, but I’m almost disappointed I read The Dixon Rule first.
Gigi and Ryder are just perfect. Dare I even say they are *better* than Garrett and Hannah. (Slander, I know).
Their love story is just so sweet and wholesome and the fact that they don’t fight it or complicate it or waiver, even once, when they get together makes me believe in true love.
If you loved GG and The Deal, you will die when you see Daddy Graham in action here.
You know I love me some Elle Kennedy, but I’m almost disappointed I read The Dixon Rule first.
Gigi and Ryder are just perfect. Dare I even say they are *better* than Garrett and Hannah. (Slander, I know).
Their love story is just so sweet and wholesome and the fact that they don’t fight it or complicate it or waiver, even once, when they get together makes me believe in true love.
If you loved GG and The Deal, you will die when you see Daddy Graham in action here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
gina_reads_escapes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Love how this book flowed. Up until the end there was something (A fight between Case Colson and Luke Ryder )that I was looking for to happen. Even though it never came to the the alternative was still good. For my first official Romance read ever I was very very pleased❣️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment
juliesleseecke's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.75
3,75 Sterne. War es gut geschrieben? Nein. (Wirklich, manches war so primitiv, dass es schon wieder lustig war) War der Plot vorhersehbar? Ja und wie. Hat es trotzdem Spaß gemacht? Irgendwie schon.
Absolutes guilty pleasure. Es war so cringe, dass es echt schon wieder lustig war. Wer ein Buch wie Icebreaker sucht ist hier genau richtig. Ehrlich gesagt besteht der Großteil des Buches einfach nur aus Sex bzw Gedanken rund um dieses Thema (fand ich auch irgendwann einfach nur noch nervig und sehr unrealistisch, selbst in wilden Collegejahren denkt doch kein Mensch so). Aber irgendwie hatte es trotzdem seinen Charme, war locker leicht und die Hauptcharaktere hatten tatsächlich mal Charakter. Zum Ende hin wurde es auch nochmal spannend und das hat das ganze für mich zu einem besseren Icebreaker gemacht. (Auch wenn es etwas abrupt geendet hat, ein zwei Sachen hätten ruhig noch passieren können)
Und wie alt bin ich bitte: habe vor 8 oder mehr Jahren The Deal gelesen und bin erstmal komplett ausgerastet, weil die Protagonistin aus The Graham Effect einfach die Tochter von den Protagonisten aus The Deal ist. Komme nicht klar 😭
Falls ihr also was locker leichtes mit viel Spice und ein klein wenig Handlung sucht, seid ihr hier genau richtig.
Absolutes guilty pleasure. Es war so cringe, dass es echt schon wieder lustig war. Wer ein Buch wie Icebreaker sucht ist hier genau richtig. Ehrlich gesagt besteht der Großteil des Buches einfach nur aus Sex bzw Gedanken rund um dieses Thema (fand ich auch irgendwann einfach nur noch nervig und sehr unrealistisch, selbst in wilden Collegejahren denkt doch kein Mensch so). Aber irgendwie hatte es trotzdem seinen Charme, war locker leicht und die Hauptcharaktere hatten tatsächlich mal Charakter. Zum Ende hin wurde es auch nochmal spannend und das hat das ganze für mich zu einem besseren Icebreaker gemacht. (Auch wenn es etwas abrupt geendet hat, ein zwei Sachen hätten ruhig noch passieren können)
Und wie alt bin ich bitte: habe vor 8 oder mehr Jahren The Deal gelesen und bin erstmal komplett ausgerastet, weil die Protagonistin aus The Graham Effect einfach die Tochter von den Protagonisten aus The Deal ist. Komme nicht klar 😭
Falls ihr also was locker leichtes mit viel Spice und ein klein wenig Handlung sucht, seid ihr hier genau richtig.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
smartcookiesca'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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
lindsaymc74's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WOW WOW WOW. I have always said I will read anything and everything Elle Kennedy by this book was PHENOMENAL. I would definitely reread it in the future. Ryder and Gigi just become more and more loveable as the book goes on
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ahopson's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Murder
annick's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Gigi and Ryder
Entertaining palette cleanser. A mix of rivalry-adjacent banter, plot, sport, intimacy, emotions and 🌶️.
I’ll happily read more from this writer’s ice hockey college romances.
I disliked some of the writing choices, including the uneven pacing of dialogue and of plotting. Some of the sex scenes dragged, and others didn’t stick the landing. The exhibitionism was appealing but it felt tokenistic rather than sincere. Plot wise, I was frustrated by not seeing a challenge to fairlee’s bias and handling of the team USA roster.
Entertaining palette cleanser. A mix of rivalry-adjacent banter, plot, sport, intimacy, emotions and 🌶️.
I’ll happily read more from this writer’s ice hockey college romances.
I disliked some of the writing choices, including the uneven pacing of dialogue and of plotting. Some of the sex scenes dragged, and others didn’t stick the landing. The exhibitionism was appealing but it felt tokenistic rather than sincere. Plot wise, I was frustrated by not seeing a challenge to fairlee’s bias and handling of the team USA roster.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
tah_014's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment