keli680's review
5.0
Amazing
This book is good like real good. I felt all the emotions in this book. This book has some trigger warnings but overall a great read
This book is good like real good. I felt all the emotions in this book. This book has some trigger warnings but overall a great read
justacatandabook's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.25
Kenan is dealing with a messy divorce, an ex-wife out for revenge, and a teenage daughter who wants nothing more than her parents to get back together. Lotus is busy with her fashion career, but comes up short when emotional and sexual trauma from her childhood affect her present-day relationships. Still, she can't help but be drawn to Kenan, a handsome and kind basketball player. As for Kenan, he's head over heels for Lotus, even if she's 11 years his junior.
I'm a fan of Kennedy Ryan's Hoops series (this is the third and final book), because I adore basketball. This book is related to the others (Kenan plays hoops with August; Lotus is Iris' cousin, and Banner is Kenan's agent), but can easily be read as a standalone. I will say that when you read the books closer together, they do feel a bit more formulaic. But overall, I enjoyed this one. As I said, I loved the basketball angle, with Kenan as the player, and seeing glimpses of his teammate August, who we know from other books. There's a good tie back to Lotus and Iris' childhood and New Orleans roots, too.
As with all the other books from this series, Kenan is a really, really good guy, but a bit possessive. This is the straight-up formula for Hoops. Please be aware the book covers sensitive topics like child sexual abuse and there's a trigger warning for suicide. The story felt just a tad bit long for me--it could have been shortened just a little. But it's sexy and fun, with great banter and strong chemistry between Lotus and Kenan. It tackles a serious topics while still giving us a flirty read.
I'm a fan of Kennedy Ryan's Hoops series (this is the third and final book), because I adore basketball. This book is related to the others (Kenan plays hoops with August; Lotus is Iris' cousin, and Banner is Kenan's agent), but can easily be read as a standalone. I will say that when you read the books closer together, they do feel a bit more formulaic. But overall, I enjoyed this one. As I said, I loved the basketball angle, with Kenan as the player, and seeing glimpses of his teammate August, who we know from other books. There's a good tie back to Lotus and Iris' childhood and New Orleans roots, too.
As with all the other books from this series, Kenan is a really, really good guy, but a bit possessive. This is the straight-up formula for Hoops. Please be aware the book covers sensitive topics like child sexual abuse and there's a trigger warning for suicide. The story felt just a tad bit long for me--it could have been shortened just a little. But it's sexy and fun, with great banter and strong chemistry between Lotus and Kenan. It tackles a serious topics while still giving us a flirty read.
amyroseb'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? It's complicated
4.25
gudtanya's review
5.0
4,5⭐
I had been planning to read this book for so long, but for some reason I kept putting it off. This is by far the best book in the series.
We met the characters in the previous books, I was looking forward to the moment when I would start reading this book.
There is such a strong attraction between Lotus and Kenan, from the very first day of their acquaintance. When Kenan decides to move to New York to be near his daughter, he does not expect fate to push him against the Lotus. That's just she gave up sex and relationships for a while to sort out herself and her past, which torments her. He is ready to do anything to get her attention. Even for friendship.
Kennedy Ryan raises a lot of important topics. I like so much that she promotes working with a psychologist, showing that it is important.
If you haven't read Kennedy Ryan's book yet, you need to change that as soon as possible.
I had been planning to read this book for so long, but for some reason I kept putting it off. This is by far the best book in the series.
We met the characters in the previous books, I was looking forward to the moment when I would start reading this book.
There is such a strong attraction between Lotus and Kenan, from the very first day of their acquaintance. When Kenan decides to move to New York to be near his daughter, he does not expect fate to push him against the Lotus. That's just she gave up sex and relationships for a while to sort out herself and her past, which torments her. He is ready to do anything to get her attention. Even for friendship.
Kennedy Ryan raises a lot of important topics. I like so much that she promotes working with a psychologist, showing that it is important.
If you haven't read Kennedy Ryan's book yet, you need to change that as soon as possible.
blairethib's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cocolikestoread's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
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
4.25
joliemills's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.0
4 stars
lotus is my QUEEN kenan is my KING
lotus is my QUEEN kenan is my KING
shancarr's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
16swest's review
4.0
i love Kennedy Ryan, her characters are so distinct and really drive the stories! strong atheist so some stuff was weird, but not completely against it. and yeah, people have commented on this, but yeah, there's no way the daughter was 14.