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The Deal by Elle Kennedy

60 reviews

come_libros_'s review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Easy read and enjoyable. The spice was well written and it did fit in the story, it wasn’t just written just for the sake of it. The timing of all the events were very good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Cancer and Grief

smartcookiesca's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent

n_malin_p's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

Fun quick read, i really liked their communication
The book touches on some heavy topics, it has a good balance of taking the topics serious but not dragging the mood down too much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer and Domestic abuse

rokook's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

ENG/ESP BELOW
I know that it’s expressed a million times that this story takes place in college with 21-year-olds but I feel like it’s written from a very high-school pov, with things that teenagers do/say, and it lacks the maturity of college, both in speech and in actions.  It’s entertaining tho and it touches really deep things, but I feel like it’s not original and the writing just adds to the weird mix. I recommend it if you’re just reading for the funsies and to pass the time, but if you want a proper story with more mature characters this isn’t your book. 
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Sé que durante el libro se dice miles de veces que la historia sucede en una universidad con personajes de 21 años aprox pero sentí que está escrito desde una perspectiva muy de secundaria, con cosas que harían/dirían adolescentes, y que no tiene esa madurez que te da la edad y la universidad, tanto en diálogos como en acciones. Lo encontré entretenido y toca algunos temas fuertes, pero sentí que la historia no es muy original, sumándole lo de la perspectiva en la que está escrito. Lo recomiendo si estás leyendo para pasar el rato o por aburrimiento, pero si queres una mejor historia con personajes que transmiten la edad en la que la autora los describe, este no es tu libro.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death of parent

shaesensual's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful fast-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

I want to say first that I’m reading this series after having read Briar U and I just know this series is all going to feel like a fun flashback to the characters I have already seen in glimpses! I loved loved loved Garrett and Hannah and seeing this story be the foundation of their future in Briar U is sooooo fun. For a romance book with some of the darkest themes I have read to date, it might have also been the most fun! Garrett is such a lovable character all the way throughout, by respecting Hannah’s intelligence, gaining her trust, and being appropriately persistent (stubborn!). This might also be the most authentic development of sparks between characters I have ever seen…their first sleepover night is SO realistic for realizing you are truly comfortable with somebody’s company. The moment where this gets referenced again later in the book seriously brought me to tears because of how true their ease is with each other. I cannot compliment this book enough! So serious, but so fun. 

Let’s not forget the spice because…wowow. Hannah’s sexual trauma is such a well handled topic and Garrett’s efforts are so sincere…and HOT. Their chemistry is intense and seeing their sexual tension develop in baby steps was so fun and flirty!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

saretta02's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Blood, and Death of parent

beckyremillard's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol

ee1000's review against another edition

funny lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Read this book for book club. Man this threw nearly every trope at me that I hate. Check trigger warning folks. 

Premise: A music student and a hockey player team up to ensure he passes a tough class and she can land a date with her crush. 

Issues: Holy lack of respect Batman! Look I get the whole plot is to get these two characters together but how many times did Hannah say no to tutoring Garrett?? And how many times did he not leave her alone? YUCK. Instant ick for me. I didn’t like him from that point on. Also for saying things like “well I’m a guy” multiple times. Yuck. 

The abuse on both sides for the characters was intense. There’s a lot of physical abuse described and alluded to here. Be warned. 

I’ve read a lot of hockey romances recently but this one gave me the ick the most. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent

graceev's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol

Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Death of parent

abidavisf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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? No

4.0

Elle Kennedy has the ability to write about incredibly harrowing topics in such an empathetic and real way. How she can weave topics such as sexual assault and domestic violence into a gorgeous love story is truly admirable. The Deal is hard-hitting and definitely do not expect a happy-go-lucky romance, but it is beautiful and I would highly recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Classism