Reviews

Hating the Player by Rebecca Jenshak

cheyrand's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 - After reading the first book, I was worried the FMC would be insufferable but that wasn't the case. The way the MCs are written make you feel like they could be real people. Romance with some character depth wasn't what I expected from this series but I'm loving it. I also loved how the conflict at the end was outside of their relationship - it was just the right amount of angst and a HEA.

kelseytblack's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

lonn05's review against another edition

funny 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

3.5

sagecantread's review against another edition

5.0

dare i fucking say my first five star of the year is for a cheesy college sports romance !!!

after reading the first book i found violet and gavin kinda annoying and i didn’t want to read their books and just skip to book three. however my brain wouldn’t let me skip because what if things didn’t make sense and definitely can’t without at least giving it a go and im so glad i gave this book a chance because i loved it so much.

in reality this probably isn’t an actual five star book but ive realised ive started rating books way too harshly and i want to be more giving with my ratings going forward!

carinaxchr's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was looking forward to this book as I liked Violet and her kind of hating-tension with Gavin. I was not disappointed, I really enjoyed it. It was quite short which is good for a quick sports romance read but I feel like I would've liked some more pages of their story.
So, Violet and Gavin were dating for three weeks or so, she lost her virginity to him and two days later he was in bed with her ex-roommate. This happened a year ago (even before Daisy's and Jordan's story). She basically hates him and all jocks. In this book, we quickly learn that both actually still like each other. But Violet get sick and Gavin is the only one there for her. You can guess the rest of the rest of the story.
"To be continued..." My old self was very optimistic that I would still know what I wanted to say but well... I don't. I should have taken some notes. Lesson hopefully learned.

I read the book firmly believing that Gavin didn't actually cheat on Violet because he always stated in his POV that he can't remember shit. He passed out in what he thought was Violet's bed and nothing happened. Thank God. Kind of annoying that her ex-flatmate never told the truth until the last chapter. I would have loved to see Violet's reaction.

The book could have had more pages, especially the end is very rushed. Next to the love story, we get Gavin's family drama with his Dad and more fashion design from Violet.

And a sports injury.

I actually liked this epilogue, it's like nine years in the future but very, very cute. We also get Daisy and Jordan content.
Generally, I liked the book as a cute sports romance but I can't remember more I wanted to say, so here are the two things I highlighted in the book (literally so incoherent):

"I'm having a hand flex moment here, Vi." (p.79)

Gavin feeling like Mr Darcy.

"Do I look like a racoon?" "A litte, but you're a very cute raccoon." (p.167)

Oh, I've heard this one myself.

jaceylepore's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

e_j_cook's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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? No

2.5

dani3lla_j's review against another edition

3.0

It was getting dragged out at first, WHY DOES SHE HATE HIM SO MUCH AND STILL RUN BACK TO HIM ALL OVER AGAIN??? Afterwards, it was cute and so freaking romantic. Gavin is such a book boyfriend material. He is so gentle, understanding, patient, loving to Violet. The love languages of Gavin and Jordan is to die for!!

I hope we get a story of other characters in the series

Read this in a day

laibah's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

emmaelias's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

Story: 4/5
Spice: 2/5

This story definitely improved on the few gripes I had with the first book. Violet and Gavin were so adorable. There was less smut in this book than with Jordan and Daisy, but the character there development and the cute couple moments more than made up for that.