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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
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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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ivyg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
jessrobs'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kiralillyy's review against another edition
4.0
Violet is my least favorite but Galvin was great! 4 stars because I just couldn't get over violet
amason's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.5
lotusross's review against another edition
4.0
“Two truths and a lie.”
“Okay.” I give him a tentative smile.
“Number one, I have the hottest girlfriend alive.”
“Two, I can’t imagine my life without you.”
“And three?” I ask.
“I have been in love with you since the night your sandal broke, and I carried you to your dorm.”
My heart threatens to burst in my chest. “Which one is the lie?”
“None of them.” He grins. “They’re all true.”
4.25 stars.
This was definitely better than the first one!! I wish we could've seen Violet find out the truth on page (if she even did), but overall, I absolutely loved it!!
haleykalona's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I was a little disappointed in this ngl…I was really excited for enemies to lovers but the enemies part didn’t last very long :( I really do enjoy rebecca jenshak’s sports romance books tho so I still had a good time, I just felt like this was kind of a novella rather than a novel? I also don’t necessarily love exes to lovers again bc I prefer when the two main characters don’t have any history together.
the writing is fun and I always have a good time with these books, I just think this one wasn’t my favorite. i’m looking forward to the next one!
I was a little disappointed in this ngl…I was really excited for enemies to lovers but the enemies part didn’t last very long :( I really do enjoy rebecca jenshak’s sports romance books tho so I still had a good time, I just felt like this was kind of a novella rather than a novel? I also don’t necessarily love exes to lovers again bc I prefer when the two main characters don’t have any history together.
the writing is fun and I always have a good time with these books, I just think this one wasn’t my favorite. i’m looking forward to the next one!
_bookish_kristy_'s review against another edition
4.0
Book #2 in the Campus Wallflowers series was such a cute sports romance. This was my first book by Rebecca Jenshak and definitely won’t be my last. It had enemies to lovers, second chance feels that made for a very entertaining story.
Gavin and Violet’s book had the laughs, feels and strong connection. Their love/hate chemistry was intense and I enjoyed watching them fall for each other again. Tim Paige and Cindy Kay did a great job bringing the characters to life.
Gavin and Violet’s book had the laughs, feels and strong connection. Their love/hate chemistry was intense and I enjoyed watching them fall for each other again. Tim Paige and Cindy Kay did a great job bringing the characters to life.
clarissawrites's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 ⭐️
this second chance was a bit iffy for me, but the heartache was REAL. i honestly love how cute they are together <3
this second chance was a bit iffy for me, but the heartache was REAL. i honestly love how cute they are together <3