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This is the true definition of an emotional roller coaster. I went from almost DNFing (sometimes reading the 18ish age range is tough for me, and you’re introduced to A LOT of characters and places very quickly) to literally finishing in one sitting. Noah Riley officially tops the list of book boyfriends, I don’t see him ever being dethroned. Ari is written so beautifully, I absolutely loved her development and emotions, and how she processed everything. I’m not usually one for contemporary sports romances but I found this to be a truly beautiful book that I think anyone who finds themself in a space needing to heal process will truly love. Some really wonderful side characters that I’d love to revisit in the future if they have their own books. Spoilers ahead, but if you want to know why this isn’t a perfect five stars:

I think Chase might just be the most awful character I’ve read in recent memory, and for some reason I could NOT get over his friends not calling him on his absolute disgusting behavior. He was predatory and disturbing throughout, but especially towards the end of the book. And I felt it was disguised with the frequent “but he really is a good guy I swear!” excuse, even though he has not a single redeeming moment or quality. This took me out of the plot flow at times but was resolved in a way that made sense and was true to the story.

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challenging emotional hopeful sad 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? N/A

4.0

We spent the summer at a family friend's beach house before heading off to college. Everything was great until my brother's best friend shattered my heart and his new teammate at college is there to pick up the pieces.

Everything was going great until it wasn’t and nothing is clear anymore.

This book was a rollercoaster. I enjoyed the book but found it quite long for my liking but it is understandable due to what happens. I also found it a little immature at times with most of the characters. Noah and his mum really pulled this book through for me. I just fell in love with this selfless man who would do anything for his girl. Every page I turned I just wanted Noah. The only thing I struggled with Noah about was the motel drinking his sorrows away. I felt that was out of character. Ariana was good but her indecisiveness and when she was around her best friend Cam frustrated me.

Overall a great read and understand now why everyone is in love with Noah.

If you love:

🔹Summer Heartbreak

🔹Love Triangle

🔹Firsts & Lasts

🔹College Life

🔹Emotional Rollercoaster

🔹Great Spice

Genre/Type: Emotional Romance 18+

APK: Physical / Audiobook

Pages: 550

Audio Length: 17hrs 4mins

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Spice: 🌶️.5

Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone

Tropes or Themes: Brothers Best Friend, Love Triangle, Friends To Lovers, Found Family, Sports, Football, Team Captain, College, Cursing, Virgin, Letters, Pregnancy Loss, Memory Loss, Loss Of Parent & Medical Content

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adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

“I want someone’s all…I want someone’s all and absolutely nothing less.” 🌊🏈❤️

Arianna has always dreamt that her life would end up a certain way starting with falling in love with her twin brother’s bestie. 🤫 It’s the summer the 5 friends are headed to the beach house. 🌊 One day while hanging out on the beach 🏖️ Arianna is hit on the head by a football 🏈 and everything she has ever planned for has changed…👀❤️

At first I wasn’t sure how this was going to go…but as I read on through all the plot twists and turns pulling at my heart strings…It made me love it even more! This love story is EPIC. I don’t want to give anymore away — so add it, read it! (It is on KU) 🫶🏻📖

🏈 Sports Romance — Football
🎓 College Romance
🔺 Love Triangle
👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Friends to Lovers
💙 Boy Falls First
❤️ True love / Soulmates
🔥 Slow Burn
🖊️ Tattooed Hero
👩‍❤️‍👨 Multiple POVs
➿ Plot Twists
👫 Amazing Friends Group
🌊 Southern California

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? N/A

5.0

Just WOW!
I really get the hype this book is having!
Chase is a knob! Noah is just perfect!
And I really really did not expect that twist, which made this book sooooo good 🥰

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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