storytimed's review
1.0
Why would you, Hayden? Nick is the worst. The worsssssssst. The romance in this book is downright inexplicable, and that paired with the throwback, reductive '90s boys v. girls (but oh, they secretly like each other!) premise angers me so much. You know what might be nice? Honest depictions of the factors that make up gendered athletic coverage, a tighter plot and protagonists that acted like actual people. Every time Hayden blathered on about how much she liked Nick, I just had to think... why? Why?
mytileneve's review against another edition
I found this book quite annoying. The whole mood switch thing has really gotten on my nerves. One moment Nick is the sweetest boy ever and then he and Hayden start fighting.
The book was very repetitive: the way Nick got his hair out of his eyes with his pinky, Chloe and Liz's failed attempts to get Nick and Hayden together, the make out and the argue to death.
The only reason why I gave this book 2 stars and not one was because of the few moments where Nick acted totally sweet and caring.
The book was very repetitive: the way Nick got his hair out of his eyes with his pinky, Chloe and Liz's failed attempts to get Nick and Hayden together, the make out and the argue to death.
The only reason why I gave this book 2 stars and not one was because of the few moments where Nick acted totally sweet and caring.
charmaineac's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful! Sweet! Sassy! The Ex Games, you win all the stars!!
It is most definitely still winter here in Canada, so I pretty much HAD to read this wintry read. As far as I know, snowboarding is TOUGH—so kudos to Hayden for kicking butt! ...Seriously, people fall on their butts a lot while snowboarding.
Okay, so this wasn't the most realistic book. Fainting at the sight of blood (at least it was explained?). A super mega rich meat heir. Nutty vegan health-freak parents. A friend with a hotel. Toss in some childhood bullying angst with teenage angst. Horrendous timing and more missed connections than Craig's List. Serious boarding skills (like, celebrity/Olympics-worthy). But hey, this is an unashamed romantic comedy! It's meant to be a zany romp! And for that goal, this book totally delivered. It didn't go all Valley girl/Disney on me (no matter how much this review is sounding like one, ahhh). The writing told the story without getting in the way.
The ending was really, really farfetched. But I'll forgive it for being so FUN. Hey book, thanks for helping me combat the winter blues. You're a gem.
It is most definitely still winter here in Canada, so I pretty much HAD to read this wintry read. As far as I know, snowboarding is TOUGH—so kudos to Hayden for kicking butt! ...Seriously, people fall on their butts a lot while snowboarding.
Okay, so this wasn't the most realistic book. Fainting at the sight of blood (at least it was explained?). A super mega rich meat heir. Nutty vegan health-freak parents. A friend with a hotel. Toss in some childhood bullying angst with teenage angst. Horrendous timing and more missed connections than Craig's List. Serious boarding skills (like, celebrity/Olympics-worthy). But hey, this is an unashamed romantic comedy! It's meant to be a zany romp! And for that goal, this book totally delivered. It didn't go all Valley girl/Disney on me (no matter how much this review is sounding like one, ahhh). The writing told the story without getting in the way.
The ending was really, really farfetched.
Spoiler
Injuries that mean nothing? Okay. Landing a HUUUGE, professional-level jump without ever having jumped before? Uh, okaaaaaaaaay.liralen's review against another edition
2.0
When the supporting characters are all, 'we're totally feminists, but he wouldn't have made such an effort to be mean to you for so long if he didn't like you, so you should totally be thrilled that he's now showing a shred of interest'...
Run away. Run away fast. Life is too short for that shit.
Also, I know nothing about snowboarding, but doesn't it seem the slightest bit unrealistic that all a girl would need to do to learn an entirely new skill category—not single skill, mind you, but skill category—is put her mind to it and stop being scared, and then she'd instantly be at a competitive level in that new skill category (snowboarding jumps, in this case) with approximately...oh...zero practice?
Run away. Run away fast. Life is too short for that shit.
Also, I know nothing about snowboarding, but doesn't it seem the slightest bit unrealistic that all a girl would need to do to learn an entirely new skill category—not single skill, mind you, but skill category—is put her mind to it and stop being scared, and then she'd instantly be at a competitive level in that new skill category (snowboarding jumps, in this case) with approximately...oh...zero practice?
lauroberge's review against another edition
5.0
AWWWW (I'm not even surprised I'm giving it a 5/5 once more)!
nicozzy's review against another edition
2.0
DNF
(I’m still rating it because I read over 50%)
I might have enjoyed this if I had read it when I was in high school.
I really didn’t like that Hayden & Nick were in this pattern: bicker, random kiss/makeout then argue & dislike each other again.
There was no forward progress in their relationship it was just this constant loop.
(I’m still rating it because I read over 50%)
I might have enjoyed this if I had read it when I was in high school.
I really didn’t like that Hayden & Nick were in this pattern: bicker, random kiss/makeout then argue & dislike each other again.
There was no forward progress in their relationship it was just this constant loop.
artsyreadergirl's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, this story won't have you up at night dreaming over the swoonworthy moments. It was light-hearted, fluffy, and fun, but it's forgettable and left me wishing I had been given more details and character development. I'd recommend it to people who enjoy light romantic comedies.
(Read my full review on the blog.)
(Read my full review on the blog.)
b00kw0rm113's review against another edition
4.0
The book is about Hayden and Nick, who used to date until a very publicised break-up and now Nick is chastising Hayden for not being as good as snow boarding as a guy. I just love the way Hayden stands up for herself and challenges Nick to a contest, and, well, I love their part-friends, part-enemies and part-romantic relationship.