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thisteachreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
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.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
juliesleseecke's review against another edition
- 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
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.
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
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
abidavisf's review against another edition
- 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
Gigi is a ray of sunlight on a gloomy day. She is kind, hard-working and knows herself so well. She is everything I hope my future daughter will be.
I would love to wrap Ryder in cotton wool. Witnessing his journey from closed off recluse to a committed and loving partner was so beautiful. His heart is so full of love and it’s wonderful to see him share it, not just with Gigi, but with his teammates.
My heart yearns for more intel on the rest of Hannah and Garrett’s friends and their families, but the glimpses I did get were gorgeous.
Now to The Dixon Rule!
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love all they are all so close & Gigi grew up with them all as Aunts & Uncles & their kids as cousins! This has gotta be one of the best found family series I’ve ever read!!
But also, I just fucking loved Gigi & Ryder!!! They way they were there for eachother & supported one another! 🥰
This book gives you all the laughs, but then also gives you heart & the struggles of life. I really could not get enough!!! 💜💜💜
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
vickie0326's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
natshu's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
paoitz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Sexual harassment
babblingsofabibliophile's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic friendship
abidavisf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Graham Effect is a love story but it’s also a tale of trauma and found family, forgiveness and when to choose not to forgive for the benefit of your own sanity, honesty and kindness. I am rooting for Gigi and Ryder all the way.
There was also the perfect amount of hockey in here. Having just finished another book marketed as a hockey romance that barely touched on it, I was ENGROSSED by the amount of hockey drama and detail in The Graham Effect. My only critique is that I wish we had more of Gigi and Ryder training together as their relationship progressed. Did they go from training to hooking up instead or did we just not see it? Surely they can do both!
A great read. Definitely recommend.
P.S. When do I get to hear more about Diana? I’m worried.
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail