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soniajoy98's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use and Miscarriage
shaykay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Although Fair Catch wasn't really on my radar before I picked it up randomly, I have seen other books from The Red Zone Rivals series floating around. Especially Blind Side because it came out when I started reading KU very heavily. I just never got around to picking it before. The biggest push for me to pick up Fair Catch was the fact that I'm trying to read at least one book from every author going to Sweetgrass next year and buying the books I really want to get signed before I go so that I'm not spending all of that money at one time. Anyways Fair Catch was a super fun football book. I loved seeing these two come together. I loved the backstory, and it was just a chaotic fun time. I really loved the fact that Riley is also a football player. It was the first time I'd read a book where both main characters were playing for the same team. I also loved how much angst was between these two. Avery had a lot of reasons to be mad at the world, and unfortunately, she blamed Zeke for it. I hate that he just took it instead of telling her what really happened that night, but at the same time, I get why he wanted to protect her. It just makes everything she does to Zeke so much worse because he never deserved it. There is a third act break up in this one, and honestly, it's not bad. I'm just burnt out on the third-act breakup. Just like I was burnt out on college romances, there will always be some books that take those things and do them so well that it doesn't matter. I wish we got to spend a little bit more time with Gavin, Riley's brother, since he is so important to Zeke and Riley, and he even goes to the same college as they do!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Sexism, and Alcohol
rickireadss's review against another edition
3.5
i had a good time reading this, and honestly kinda liked the couple. but the whole on-going conflict of why she hated him just rubbed me so wrong. and the more i think about it, i just can’t get over it. i like seeing riley and zeke in later books but couldn’t really connect or fall in love with them in their own book sadly.
⚠️: car accident, injury/injury detail, ableism, sexism, emotional abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
solacelight's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Well written but doesn't adequately address FMC's borderline abusive behavior.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse
sdupont'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a solid college football romance. I found the take on brother’s best friend to be refreshing. I loved the forced proximity of being teammates and roommates I think that really helped build up the tension between Riley and Zeke. I enjoyed seeing the progression of their relationship. I’m looking forward to seeing how the next book unfolds. Would recommend this read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism and Sexism
northernbooknerd'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My Thoughts 4.25/5⭐️
First off, I made the mistake of reading Blind Side first so I did see glimpses of these characters there but I still really enjoyed this book and nothing was really spoiled as they are more interconnected standalones. Fair Catch is a college sports romance between two players on the college football team with a complicated history that has led one of them to hate the other.
My favourite aspect of this book by far was the dyslexia/learning disability representation! As someone who is Dyslexic it was so nice to see a MC going through similar struggles.
|Blowing out a breath, I sat up a little straighter, using the edge of my notebook to line up right under the first sentence. I only moved it down when I was ready to read the next line, so I wouldn’t get distracted. Slowly, I read the first page, having to pause now and then when a word didn’t make sense because I’d read the letters out of order. Any time that happened, I’d lose the context of the sentence completely and have to read it over. But I was used to this. It was just the way it was for me. Reading and comprehension took time and work.|
It was also great to see a female athlete represented and not just the MMC. Riley was a very strong FMC who passion for football, art, and family really shined through. I loved how close she was to her brother and the promise she made him. On that note, I would LOVE to see a book about Gavin! He was so upbeat and happy, I feel a book that follows him would constantly make you smile and laugh.
Zeke was probably the most complex and relatable character with his struggles and past mistakes, and his selflessness was highlighted through both his words and actions towards Riley and Gavin. It was impossible not to love Zeke.
Overall this was a fast, fun read and I can't wait for the next book in the series (bring on Holden 😍).
Format: Ebook📱
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Who would like this? Any fans of the brothers best friend trope or fans of college/sports romance.
Quotes
I didn’t care if she hated me. In fact, I was glad she did. It made it easier to keep my focus on protecting her and off the temptation to claim her for my own.
I realized in that moment that it didn’t matter if I intended to hurt her — the simple fact was that I had. And maybe that was what I was a fool for most, believing that intention had a goddamn thing to do with anything at all.
“You can forgive. Forgive, and understand that we’re human. We’re not perfect. And one day when you make a mistake, you’ll want someone to afford you the same grace.”
Triggers
Alcohol, Drinking and Driving, Sexual Content, Ableism, Car Accident
** This list is not exhaustive**
Tropes
College Sports Romance, Hate to Love, Brothers Best Friend, Teammates to Lovers
First off, I made the mistake of reading Blind Side first so I did see glimpses of these characters there but I still really enjoyed this book and nothing was really spoiled as they are more interconnected standalones. Fair Catch is a college sports romance between two players on the college football team with a complicated history that has led one of them to hate the other.
My favourite aspect of this book by far was the dyslexia/learning disability representation! As someone who is Dyslexic it was so nice to see a MC going through similar struggles.
|Blowing out a breath, I sat up a little straighter, using the edge of my notebook to line up right under the first sentence. I only moved it down when I was ready to read the next line, so I wouldn’t get distracted. Slowly, I read the first page, having to pause now and then when a word didn’t make sense because I’d read the letters out of order. Any time that happened, I’d lose the context of the sentence completely and have to read it over. But I was used to this. It was just the way it was for me. Reading and comprehension took time and work.|
It was also great to see a female athlete represented and not just the MMC. Riley was a very strong FMC who passion for football, art, and family really shined through. I loved how close she was to her brother and the promise she made him. On that note, I would LOVE to see a book about Gavin! He was so upbeat and happy, I feel a book that follows him would constantly make you smile and laugh.
Zeke was probably the most complex and relatable character with his struggles and past mistakes, and his selflessness was highlighted through both his words and actions towards Riley and Gavin. It was impossible not to love Zeke.
Overall this was a fast, fun read and I can't wait for the next book in the series (bring on Holden 😍).
Format: Ebook📱
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Who would like this? Any fans of the brothers best friend trope or fans of college/sports romance.
Quotes
I didn’t care if she hated me. In fact, I was glad she did. It made it easier to keep my focus on protecting her and off the temptation to claim her for my own.
I realized in that moment that it didn’t matter if I intended to hurt her — the simple fact was that I had. And maybe that was what I was a fool for most, believing that intention had a goddamn thing to do with anything at all.
“You can forgive. Forgive, and understand that we’re human. We’re not perfect. And one day when you make a mistake, you’ll want someone to afford you the same grace.”
Triggers
** This list is not exhaustive**
Tropes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Car accident, and Alcohol