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The Goal by Elle Kennedy

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ryiah's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-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

4.5

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I don't know if I like the goal more than the deal, but this book definitely felt like it was my favorite.

I loved how their relationship developed and how they genuinely loved each other (even if they wouldn't admit it until 80% of the book).

the only reason this book does not get 5 stars is because of Ray and the dynamic between him and Sabrina's family. (low-key felt like kennedy could have left that out)

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bbygirl21's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Another fantastic read in this series. I enjoyed seeing Tucker being his nurturing self and I loved how protective he is of Sabrina and their kid. I can't decide whether I like Garrett or Tucker more. But I can say the first book is still my favorite so far. I also loved seeing Sabrina and Dean make amends. I've already started the last book, but I'm excited to continue it and finish up this series.

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brittinyh3711's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

Probably my least favorite of the series so far. Alot of back and forth. Alot of internal yelling "go for it! Stand up for yourself! Tell him!" Now on to the last book :)

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jelavision's review against another edition

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emotional funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

I thought this book was missing a certain spark. I enjoyed the chemistry between Sabrina and Tucker. However, I think the instalust/instalove of their relationship hampered the book. I liked Sabrina as a character. It was great to see her persevere through all the challenges in her life. I liked Tuck too. I just think he didn’t have the same character depth as Sabrina. I appreciated the moments with their friends. They added a lightheartedness to heaviness in parts of the book.

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marpaige's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.5

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myrbou's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad slow-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

3.75

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bookswithmeghan's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

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malisac16's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

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ajboyd_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark 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

5.0

Ever since I've started reading the Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy this year, I have never thought "There's no way Kennedy could top these two characters as a couple". As much as I have done every time I open the next book in the series. Then the next. Then the next.

But every time, she somehow succeeds in doing so.

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Favourite relationship? Hannah and Garrett--no brainer there.

Favourite Guy? Toss-up between Fitzy and Beau (RIP King. You were my husband throughout the series and I hoped you would have gotten your own book.)

How could you, Kennedy?

Favourite Girl? Definitel Grace. What a GirlBoss. Love her so much <3

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lifeonasofa's review against another edition

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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

3.5

“Me: If I say yes, it doesn’t mean anything. Him: It means yes. Me: But I’m not committing to anything beyond this one date. Him: Kinda presumptuous, no? I only asked for one date.” - Elle Kennedy 📱

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5

Okay, this book was a total cheese fest, but…I couldn’t get enough. I’m still low key thinking about if this book was TOO MUCH and insensitive. But honestly, I think that’s what I went into Kennedy books expecting? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Overall, not as wholesome as The Deal (Book 1) or The Score (Book3). But better than The Mistake (Book 2) 👍🏻 I adored Tucker, what a sweetheart. And I have to say, although Sabrina might have dragged this out WAY too long, I did relate to her on some level. 💕

Their chemistry was 🔥. I personally LOVED the start, it was a nice change having such a strong, sexual female character taking charge. Arguably the best smut scenes? I dunno. The second half wasn’t as gripping for me personally. It could have worked but it just fell flat at times. 🙈

We got some lovely scenes with the rest of the gang and it joined the stories together nicely but I wanted more. I wanted group dates and movie nights in the boys house. But we did get quite a grown up relationship in comparison to the others which makes it different. ❤️

Spoilers ⛔️ I’m not sure how I feel about all the lust surrounding this pregnant woman. On the one hand I thought POWER TO HER. But then felt a bit grossed out by some of the wording, actions or thoughts at other times. I think we needed the love scene wayyy sooner. It didn’t help with Sabrina’s SLIME BALL stepdad frequently turning up. EW. I know Kennedy likes a deep backstory but he was too much for me. DELETE. Also, I’m sorry but the baby name, I’ll never be onboard, I audibly laughed and had to close the book. 😅

“The tallies keep racking up. Time in labor: 19 hours. Time between contractions: 60 seconds. Number of times Sabrina has threatened to kill me: 38. Number of broken bones in my hand: who knows.” 🤰🏻

Overall, loved them together but I don’t think their story had as much momentum as others. 🥰

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