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jennp28's review against another edition
2.0
I kind of hate-finished this one.Â
Trigger warning for anyone who has diet/weight/exercise issues because thereâs a *lot* of talk of good and âbadâ foods, cheat days, rules, and spending extra time in the gym to make up for eating something âbadâ. Itâs in the context of someone training for the NFL, yes, but IMO it doesnât make that explicit enough and make it clear that for a regular person itâs ok to eat the damn chips.Â
There is also a scene where she is very dismissive of consumer debt help since she âshould be able to get herself out of the situation she made for herselfâ - yet in this very realistic scenario it takes a celebrity paying her exorbitant fees to do this.Â
Her parents have a problem with their adult daughter sharing a room with her partner.Â
Lots of toxic masculinity nonsense as well.Â
Underneath it is a decent âwe canât be lovers, must resistâ tension but it was ruined by all the other crap.Â
Interestingly, I listened to this as an audiobook and ended up listening on 0.85 speed as I found the narrator really fast - and normally I like to speed through these kinds of books.Â
Trigger warning for anyone who has diet/weight/exercise issues because thereâs a *lot* of talk of good and âbadâ foods, cheat days, rules, and spending extra time in the gym to make up for eating something âbadâ. Itâs in the context of someone training for the NFL, yes, but IMO it doesnât make that explicit enough and make it clear that for a regular person itâs ok to eat the damn chips.Â
There is also a scene where she is very dismissive of consumer debt help since she âshould be able to get herself out of the situation she made for herselfâ - yet in this very realistic scenario it takes a celebrity paying her exorbitant fees to do this.Â
Her parents have a problem with their adult daughter sharing a room with her partner.Â
Lots of toxic masculinity nonsense as well.Â
Underneath it is a decent âwe canât be lovers, must resistâ tension but it was ruined by all the other crap.Â
Interestingly, I listened to this as an audiobook and ended up listening on 0.85 speed as I found the narrator really fast - and normally I like to speed through these kinds of books.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Car accident
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
ecobookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
A fun, funny, solid romance that also addresses some serious topics. There was just enough heat as well, I'd say this is a medium spice book. I liked the development of the relationship between Taylor and Jamar, the female friendship and cameo of the couple from the last book, and the family dynamics there. The kind-of glorification of the army wasn't really my thing - why is her dad's job basically celebrated as his whole identity? It was a turnoff to see his 60th birthday deviated with an army theme - but it was still at a tolerable level. Overall would recommend.Â
Be aware that this book deals with grief, injury and fitness struggles. There's also representation of a learning disorder and ADHD.
Be aware that this book deals with grief, injury and fitness struggles. There's also representation of a learning disorder and ADHD.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Death
sarah_thebooknerd's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
4.25 star
2 đ¶Â
I really am enjoying this series. The friend group with the 3 women is incredible. The focus on their goals and men just happening to enter into their lives does not take away from the goals. I appreciate that so much.Â
I also liked that Taylor has a learning disability in this book. Itâs not often seen in books and itâs nice to see that representation. When Taylor calls him 23 it just makes me so happy.
I liked the couple, build to their relationship and how supportive their were of each other and their goals. Iâm excited to read the last one!Â
2 đ¶Â
I really am enjoying this series. The friend group with the 3 women is incredible. The focus on their goals and men just happening to enter into their lives does not take away from the goals. I appreciate that so much.Â
I also liked that Taylor has a learning disability in this book. Itâs not often seen in books and itâs nice to see that representation. When Taylor calls him 23 it just makes me so happy.
I liked the couple, build to their relationship and how supportive their were of each other and their goals. Iâm excited to read the last one!Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism
mollysbooklist's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Ableism, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Body shaming, and Alcoholism
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
kdailyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
I liked the first book in this series, The Boyfriend Project, but I think I liked this one even more! Looking forward to the third one.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Sexual content
ncoletti's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
theespressoedition's review
funny
inspiring
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
OMG the cuteness is unreal with this book!
Sign me up for more fierce females fake-dating younger guys who support them through learning disabilities while also fighting feelings and working out. I mean, really, this book had it all.
I absolutely loved reading The Dating Playbook, so this sequel was highly anticipated. It didn't disappoint in the slightest! While I didn't necessarily relate to totally in-shape fitness guru Taylor, I still saw myself in some of her anxieties throughout the story (whether familial or relationship-related) and I loved how real she was.
Jamar is my newest book boyf, for sure. He is swoon-worthy. Sexy football player with a big heart? Yes, please! I really enjoyed his perspective because it helped me appreciate the relationship all the more.
This book made me laugh, blush, and even tear up a couple of times. I absolutely adored every second of it!
Sign me up for more fierce females fake-dating younger guys who support them through learning disabilities while also fighting feelings and working out. I mean, really, this book had it all.
I absolutely loved reading The Dating Playbook, so this sequel was highly anticipated. It didn't disappoint in the slightest! While I didn't necessarily relate to totally in-shape fitness guru Taylor, I still saw myself in some of her anxieties throughout the story (whether familial or relationship-related) and I loved how real she was.
Jamar is my newest book boyf, for sure. He is swoon-worthy. Sexy football player with a big heart? Yes, please! I really enjoyed his perspective because it helped me appreciate the relationship all the more.
This book made me laugh, blush, and even tear up a couple of times. I absolutely adored every second of it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
colettesjourney's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
aqtbenz's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Car accident