mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I normally don't really like books about sports (any of them), so I was a bit hesitant to dive into this one. Especially since I didn't know anything about tennis (just a few bits here and there).
Luckily, while this book is also about tennis, it is mostly about our three main girls and their relationships. With each other, but also with their love interests.
I really liked that we got to see the POV for all 3 characters and that when they switched you soon found out who was the main girl this time. That isn't always the case with books, I have dropped many a book because they just randomly switched between characters.
The story was good, I really liked the girl, ok Jasmine was a bitch (pardon my French), but she grew, and I grew to like her.
Indy (or Indiana) and Penny were both great characters from the start. Both driven to win and train, they were also soon friends with each other.
I can say, I really enjoyed this book. It had good characters, nice romance, the tennis part was also well executed (from what I could see, the author got all the facts right). So here is me, hoping for more, more of this series. Since I think there is enough to tell, and still enough for the girls to do.
I normally avoid NA, since mostly it features sex and such, but this one only had a few hints to things happening, nothing really big. Still I would say 16/17+ for this book.
I would recommend this book to those who: like sport (in this case: tennis), romance, good character development and ofcourse who don't mind multiple POVs.
Luckily, while this book is also about tennis, it is mostly about our three main girls and their relationships. With each other, but also with their love interests.
I really liked that we got to see the POV for all 3 characters and that when they switched you soon found out who was the main girl this time. That isn't always the case with books, I have dropped many a book because they just randomly switched between characters.
The story was good, I really liked the girl, ok Jasmine was a bitch (pardon my French), but she grew, and I grew to like her.
Indy (or Indiana) and Penny were both great characters from the start. Both driven to win and train, they were also soon friends with each other.
I can say, I really enjoyed this book. It had good characters, nice romance, the tennis part was also well executed (from what I could see, the author got all the facts right). So here is me, hoping for more, more of this series. Since I think there is enough to tell, and still enough for the girls to do.
I normally avoid NA, since mostly it features sex and such, but this one only had a few hints to things happening, nothing really big. Still I would say 16/17+ for this book.
I would recommend this book to those who: like sport (in this case: tennis), romance, good character development and ofcourse who don't mind multiple POVs.
jlove731's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely blown away. When I read the synopsis, I was definitely interested right away seeing that I would most likely get a fun romantic story. After reading it though, it was so much more than that. Game. Set. Match. is the perfect mix of tension, romance, and tennis and Jennifer Iacopelli links all three main character's stories effortlessly.
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_fairy's review against another edition
4.0
I never really liked sports except watching but dang...
This one rocks!
(I really wish though that the cover isn't like that. I prefer it to be a Tennis court or racket or whatever hahaha)
I need more of this! LOVE IT!
Bye.
I'm gonna miss my next period!
This one rocks!
(I really wish though that the cover isn't like that. I prefer it to be a Tennis court or racket or whatever hahaha)
I need more of this! LOVE IT!
Bye.
I'm gonna miss my next period!
charmaineac's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know much about tennis. Still, this book was cute, easy to follow, and fresh. It was an easy read.
I liked Indy's storyline best. She was the new girl, just trying to learn the ropes, while also experiencing the thrill of competition (and perhaps, the unrealized potential of her natural talent). It all seemed to come a little too easily for her, so I'm glad we got to see her training and putting in extra time. She got pretty emotional at times, but at least someone was there for her. Thank you, Jack!
Penny's storyline was also fun, but the whole give-and-take with Alex got annoying. Just stay together! I really wonder what's going to happen to her moving forward.
I didn't like Jasmine's storyline much — jealousy was not something she wore well. I felt bad for her, sure, but some of her actions were a bit much. If only she weren't an only child, then she wouldn't have to deal with the pressures of living up to her parents alone! As badly as she wants it, tennis may not be the right thing for her... and I hope she learns to find enjoyment in something else.
Other notes: do they ever study school subjects? I hear them mention homework a lot, but no classes. Also, I wish there was more tennis — some matches were cut out altogether, just leaving a result. The tennis was the best part! I loved reading about training and the payoff during games.
I liked Indy's storyline best. She was the new girl, just trying to learn the ropes, while also experiencing the thrill of competition (and perhaps, the unrealized potential of her natural talent). It all seemed to come a little too easily for her, so I'm glad we got to see her training and putting in extra time. She got pretty emotional at times, but at least someone was there for her. Thank you, Jack!
Penny's storyline was also fun, but the whole give-and-take with Alex got annoying. Just stay together! I really wonder what's going to happen to her moving forward.
I didn't like Jasmine's storyline much — jealousy was not something she wore well. I felt bad for her, sure, but some of her actions were a bit much. If only she weren't an only child, then she wouldn't have to deal with the pressures of living up to her parents alone! As badly as she wants it, tennis may not be the right thing for her... and I hope she learns to find enjoyment in something else.
Other notes: do they ever study school subjects? I hear them mention homework a lot, but no classes. Also, I wish there was more tennis — some matches were cut out altogether, just leaving a result. The tennis was the best part! I loved reading about training and the payoff during games.
lovesfromlindsey's review against another edition
5.0
Game. Set. Match. What can I say? #OBXers forever! But seriously, this book was amazing. I honestly didn't know that much about tennis but the idea just intrigued me. I was sucked in from the very beginning. I loved the different personalities among the girls and the guys. I'd have to say I'm Team Penny and although Jack was my favorite guy, didn't Alex just make you swoon?! I mean, he's British, c'mon! How much hotter and sexier can you get? I am DYING to read the next book and HIGHLY SUGGEST this book. It's definitely worth the price! #OBXers are the best!
heisereads's review against another edition
3.0
While I appreciate a fun, quick, easy romance story, this is the first I've read that was released only in ebook format. I do think it could have benefited from another round of editing and proofreading (errors catch my attention more what with being an English teacher).
Game. Set. Match. is a cute romance story with the unique twist of taking place in the world of elite level tennis athletes. It was fun to see the insiders view of that world. And while I cared about the female characters and what they were going through, and I was rooting for them both on and off the court, the male characters did not have much development at all. I wanted to care about them, so I wish we would have gotten more into their backstories to understand their actions and motivations, rather than just from the standpoint of the girls. I think there is potential for more than what we got in this short 200 page book, and I wanted to read more about them to get a deeper understanding.
Game. Set. Match. follows a standard structure for this type of books, so some of it feels predictable, but it was still enjoyable escapism reading. Overall, I struggled with the way it was written a little bit. I like that it has the multiple perspectives as I like reading books that way, but there were times where I had to reread parts because I got confused about who was talking or the back and forth interactions. Part of that could have been the 3rd person point-of-view, which is not my preference to read when switching between characters. I think there is a lot of potential for the writing to improve as the series continues, and I would be interested to see where Jasmine, Indy, and Penny's stories head next.
Game. Set. Match. is a cute romance story with the unique twist of taking place in the world of elite level tennis athletes. It was fun to see the insiders view of that world. And while I cared about the female characters and what they were going through, and I was rooting for them both on and off the court, the male characters did not have much development at all. I wanted to care about them, so I wish we would have gotten more into their backstories to understand their actions and motivations, rather than just from the standpoint of the girls. I think there is potential for more than what we got in this short 200 page book, and I wanted to read more about them to get a deeper understanding.
Game. Set. Match. follows a standard structure for this type of books, so some of it feels predictable, but it was still enjoyable escapism reading. Overall, I struggled with the way it was written a little bit. I like that it has the multiple perspectives as I like reading books that way, but there were times where I had to reread parts because I got confused about who was talking or the back and forth interactions. Part of that could have been the 3rd person point-of-view, which is not my preference to read when switching between characters. I think there is a lot of potential for the writing to improve as the series continues, and I would be interested to see where Jasmine, Indy, and Penny's stories head next.
buuboobaby's review against another edition
4.0
4 to 4.5 stars
I hate tennis but found this a fun, compelling read. I hope there will be more adventures for Indy, Penny, and Jasmine in the near future.
review soon
Wow! Coliloquy does it again! Here’s another book with lots of angst, set amid the ultra competitive world of tennis. Here’s a secret; I can’t stand tennis, and yet I couldn’t put this book down! The interpersonal relationships had me hooked. Would Penny get over her fling with tennis bad boy Alex? Would Jasmine live up to her parents’ legacy? Would Indy ever fit in at OBX and make her dreams of being a top tennis player come true? Will I get over the cruelty of those painful little words – THE END??
While I don’t enjoy tennis, I was drawn to this book because I love sports stories. It doesn’t matter what the sport is, either. As long as the protagonists are committed to training hard and being the best they can be, I’m onboard. There is just something about a competitor refusing to be second best that keeps me engaged in their struggles. I want to see them persevere, to overcome all obstacles in their path, and become the best they can be. Throw in rivals, disinterested parents, interfering parents – in short, any emotionally distracting relationship, and I am that much more invested in the story.
Game. Set. Match. has three central characters, and the book is told in alternating POVs. Penny has just won her first major tournament, defeating the world’s number one player. She’s determined to win the French Open next, but she’s still having flashbacks to a disastrous competition where Alex Russell messed with her mind, her heart, and destroyed her game. To her utter dismay, her coach has brought Alex to OBX to help her train. Can she keep herself together and ignore the attraction raging between them? Can she ever trust him again? I loved this story line, because Alex is such a player, yet he’s ready to make a commitment to Penny, if only she’ll give him the time of day. There was a lot of great tension between Alex and Penny, as they both strove to train for their matches at the French Open. Penny has so many pressures now that she’s finding success, from potential sponsors to rivals waiting in the wings to take her down a notch. Great stuff here!
Jasmine is probably my least favorite character, because she came across as a spoiled princess. Her parents were both tennis superstars, and since she was seven, all she’s wanted was to follow in their footsteps. When Indy shows up at OBX and promptly derails her dreams and hopes for the future, she lashes out at her new tennis opponent. Jasmine lost the mental game long before she even stepped out on the court. She expected that success would just fall into her lap, without her truly working for it. While I did like her better by the end of the book, it took a lot for her to win me over.
Indy gave up on tennis after her mother’s death. After Penny wins the Madrid Open, her fire to play tennis is re-ignited. She is surprised that her offer to attend OBX is still open, and jumps at the chance to train at the best tennis academy in the country. I really liked Indy and found her story arc highly engrossing. Still reeling from her mother’s death, she and her father have a distant relationship at best. She’s never been as interesting to him as his work, and Indy has resented his indifference for years. Now she’s facing the toughest competition of her life, and she’s learning the hard way that tennis is more about the mental game than she realized. Her early success at OBX hasn’t earned her any friends among her classmates. She’s surprised to discover how down to earth Penny is, and the two girls soon become close, which leads to more rivalries with the other girls at the academy. Indy’s story was my favorite, and I thought that her romantic pursuit of Jack, Penny’s older brother, was very sweet.
Game. Set. Match is a great read with lots of emotion. Even if you don’t usually enjoy sports stories, give this a try. It’s more about relationships and chasing your dreams than tennis.
Grade: B / B+
I hate tennis but found this a fun, compelling read. I hope there will be more adventures for Indy, Penny, and Jasmine in the near future.
review soon
Wow! Coliloquy does it again! Here’s another book with lots of angst, set amid the ultra competitive world of tennis. Here’s a secret; I can’t stand tennis, and yet I couldn’t put this book down! The interpersonal relationships had me hooked. Would Penny get over her fling with tennis bad boy Alex? Would Jasmine live up to her parents’ legacy? Would Indy ever fit in at OBX and make her dreams of being a top tennis player come true? Will I get over the cruelty of those painful little words – THE END??
While I don’t enjoy tennis, I was drawn to this book because I love sports stories. It doesn’t matter what the sport is, either. As long as the protagonists are committed to training hard and being the best they can be, I’m onboard. There is just something about a competitor refusing to be second best that keeps me engaged in their struggles. I want to see them persevere, to overcome all obstacles in their path, and become the best they can be. Throw in rivals, disinterested parents, interfering parents – in short, any emotionally distracting relationship, and I am that much more invested in the story.
Game. Set. Match. has three central characters, and the book is told in alternating POVs. Penny has just won her first major tournament, defeating the world’s number one player. She’s determined to win the French Open next, but she’s still having flashbacks to a disastrous competition where Alex Russell messed with her mind, her heart, and destroyed her game. To her utter dismay, her coach has brought Alex to OBX to help her train. Can she keep herself together and ignore the attraction raging between them? Can she ever trust him again? I loved this story line, because Alex is such a player, yet he’s ready to make a commitment to Penny, if only she’ll give him the time of day. There was a lot of great tension between Alex and Penny, as they both strove to train for their matches at the French Open. Penny has so many pressures now that she’s finding success, from potential sponsors to rivals waiting in the wings to take her down a notch. Great stuff here!
Jasmine is probably my least favorite character, because she came across as a spoiled princess. Her parents were both tennis superstars, and since she was seven, all she’s wanted was to follow in their footsteps. When Indy shows up at OBX and promptly derails her dreams and hopes for the future, she lashes out at her new tennis opponent. Jasmine lost the mental game long before she even stepped out on the court. She expected that success would just fall into her lap, without her truly working for it. While I did like her better by the end of the book, it took a lot for her to win me over.
Indy gave up on tennis after her mother’s death. After Penny wins the Madrid Open, her fire to play tennis is re-ignited. She is surprised that her offer to attend OBX is still open, and jumps at the chance to train at the best tennis academy in the country. I really liked Indy and found her story arc highly engrossing. Still reeling from her mother’s death, she and her father have a distant relationship at best. She’s never been as interesting to him as his work, and Indy has resented his indifference for years. Now she’s facing the toughest competition of her life, and she’s learning the hard way that tennis is more about the mental game than she realized. Her early success at OBX hasn’t earned her any friends among her classmates. She’s surprised to discover how down to earth Penny is, and the two girls soon become close, which leads to more rivalries with the other girls at the academy. Indy’s story was my favorite, and I thought that her romantic pursuit of Jack, Penny’s older brother, was very sweet.
Game. Set. Match is a great read with lots of emotion. Even if you don’t usually enjoy sports stories, give this a try. It’s more about relationships and chasing your dreams than tennis.
Grade: B / B+