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taniamg's review against another edition
4.0
Very good diet of second chance romance. Gavin and Violet had a sort of relationship but he broke her heart and she’s hated him ever since. He’s now the star basketball player at their college and her next door neighbor. He tries to be polite to her but she isn’t having it lol. Not even his roommates are exempted from her iciness lol. Then came a camping trip when she didn’t know that he was going but he knew she was and it was his only chance to try and get things right. It wasn’t easy she really made it difficult for him. But as time passed she gave in but it was one thing after another. She was with him when he needed support and as time passed he realized that he didn’t hurt her but was actually setup. Their friends are funny and add to the dynamics. I loved the epilogue!!
lostinabookishworld's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
This was cute! Whenever I don't want to think but also want to read and have a good time, I can count on a Rebecca Jenshak book - and I mean that as a compliment.
I enjoyed Violet and Gavin's relationship and how it progressed over the course of the book. I am exceedingly happy that there was no third act break up.
I enjoyed Violet and Gavin's relationship and how it progressed over the course of the book. I am exceedingly happy that there was no third act break up.
mln227's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.75
i love a man that grovels. is daddy issues are worse than mine
eyamoah's review against another edition
4.0
4⭐️! This book was not too bad. It was definitely better than the first book. Gavin and Violet were a cute couple but I feel like the main problem in this book could have been solved if Gavin just asked what happened during the night in question. Overall it was really nice, I will say that I am writing this review like a whole month later just because life has been lifing but I’m excited to see what happens during the next two books.
craesreads's review
2.0
⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️ I think this series just isn’t for me. I was bored. I didn’t care for either main character (Violet &Gavin). I didn’t feel there was any real chemistry between them.
* The narration was mediocre. The female narrator made it sound like Violet was 10 years old.
* I probably will not be continuing this series.
Themes:
* Opposites attract
* Enemies to lovers
* Basketball romance
* Second chance romance
* The narration was mediocre. The female narrator made it sound like Violet was 10 years old.
* I probably will not be continuing this series.
Themes:
* Opposites attract
* Enemies to lovers
* Basketball romance
* Second chance romance
blueyreadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
Second in the Campus Wallflowers series I wish I could say I liked this one better than the first, but I didn't. It was well written and paced...but there were issues.
First: Gavin and Violet were just starting a relationship when she finds him coming out of her former roommates bedroom...but there's no explanation from him because he doesn't remember anything? My friend...why are you drinking that much? That's not healthy.
Second: I understand feeling betrayed, but she already knew that her roommate wasn't a great person, so maybe she could have put her critical thinking cap on and waited to see what happened? I mean...I don't like a cheater, but maybe stop and think for a moment and ask yourself if what you think you're seeing really tallies with the guy you think he is...But no...let's just be mad immediately and stay that way...to the point that you make your life, your new roommates lives, and Gavin's life miserable.
Lastly: Why does Violet never get to find out exactly what happened? Why does Gavin get no redemption? I know he fuckboi'd around after Violet broke things off...and I won't pretend to understand why that's interesting or romantic because it's DEFINITELY not...but he is a college kid and college kid do dumb things...But
I know it sounds like I didn't like this book...but I actually did. I really liked Gavin, despite his sleeping around, because once Violet gave him a second chance he was back in the game and focused on her. I enjoyed their shared love of movies and the way he supported her goals and hobbies. Overall it was a cute book...I just wish there had been some additions.
I use the CAWPILE Review method for my reviews (see explanation here), just to keep me honest and help me understand what exactly I liked/didn't like. My ratings are below.
Characters: 7/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing: 8/10
Plot: 7/10
Intrigue: 7/10
Logic/Relationships: 8/10
Enjoyment: 8/10
Total rating 51/70 divided by 7 = 7.2
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First: Gavin and Violet were just starting a relationship when she finds him coming out of her former roommates bedroom...but there's no explanation from him because he doesn't remember anything? My friend...why are you drinking that much? That's not healthy.
Second: I understand feeling betrayed, but she already knew that her roommate wasn't a great person, so maybe she could have put her critical thinking cap on and waited to see what happened? I mean...I don't like a cheater, but maybe stop and think for a moment and ask yourself if what you think you're seeing really tallies with the guy you think he is...But no...let's just be mad immediately and stay that way...to the point that you make your life, your new roommates lives, and Gavin's life miserable.
Lastly: Why does Violet never get to find out exactly what happened? Why does Gavin get no redemption? I know he fuckboi'd around after Violet broke things off...and I won't pretend to understand why that's interesting or romantic because it's DEFINITELY not...but he is a college kid and college kid do dumb things...But
Spoiler
this guy was essentially sexually assaulted and lost the girl he was falling in love with and we don't see any comeuppance for the girl who did that to him? Nor do we see him get redemption in the eyes of the girl he's fallen in love with?I know it sounds like I didn't like this book...but I actually did. I really liked Gavin, despite his sleeping around, because once Violet gave him a second chance he was back in the game and focused on her. I enjoyed their shared love of movies and the way he supported her goals and hobbies. Overall it was a cute book...I just wish there had been some additions.
I use the CAWPILE Review method for my reviews (see explanation here), just to keep me honest and help me understand what exactly I liked/didn't like. My ratings are below.
Characters: 7/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing: 8/10
Plot: 7/10
Intrigue: 7/10
Logic/Relationships: 8/10
Enjoyment: 8/10
Total rating 51/70 divided by 7 = 7.2
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