sarafinley's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.25
anagv's review against another edition
2.0
2,5 ⭐
"The man they call Gladiator taken captive by a girl half his size and a decade younger. I’m a girl he could crush, but everything in the way he looks at me says cherish. Says treasure. Says protect. Says I’m his, too. Mine, his eyes answer."
"The man they call Gladiator taken captive by a girl half his size and a decade younger. I’m a girl he could crush, but everything in the way he looks at me says cherish. Says treasure. Says protect. Says I’m his, too. Mine, his eyes answer."
finishingthischapter's review against another edition
emotional
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
cassire's review against another edition
4.0
I've read or at least started so many books lately that have left me so underwhelmed and disappointed. Hook Shot was a shining star in my dark sky of recent reads. I smiled. I laughed. I felt the feeling. I also whooped in excitement of seeing some of favs.
The hero, Kenan, is a superstar NBA player with a teenage daughter. He just got divorced. He is in New York for the summer to spend time with his daughter. I love that he is a man, not a boy. He is a lovable, grumpy, gentle giant. He will steal your heart.
Lotus is a kicka$$ heroine. Fashion is her world. She is a survivor. Sassy is her middle name. I want to be in her girl gang. I absolutely loved that the book was just as much her relationship with her friends as her romantic relationship. I hope we get to see more from this gang. I demand it.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
The hero, Kenan, is a superstar NBA player with a teenage daughter. He just got divorced. He is in New York for the summer to spend time with his daughter. I love that he is a man, not a boy. He is a lovable, grumpy, gentle giant. He will steal your heart.
Lotus is a kicka$$ heroine. Fashion is her world. She is a survivor. Sassy is her middle name. I want to be in her girl gang. I absolutely loved that the book was just as much her relationship with her friends as her romantic relationship. I hope we get to see more from this gang. I demand it.
I voluntarily read an early copy.
abeckreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-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
3.75
oh_heycc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
4.75
brytniedevon's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? No
5.0
triniuliareads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
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as soon as i finished this book, i just had no words.
this book ripped out my heart, shattered it, and then put it back together again. the third book in the hoops series, and it went out with a bang! i've said it before and i will say it again; kennedy ryan is THAT GIRL! her writing is so good, i am so ready to dig into many more of her books in future.
kenan and lotus - i am so in love! i just love the chemistry between these two characters, and how, despite everything that life threw at them, they were able to come back better and stronger. everything about this book was incredible, and i loved how we also got to see their barriers fall when it came to each other. individually, both characters were quite independent, and in this book, you get to see what happens when someone walks into your life and loves you the way you never knew was possible.
this whole series has honestly been such a breeze, i am so glad that these are the books i picked up just before the year ends! thank you kennedy ryan for your amazing work, can't wait to get my hands on more of your books in the future!!
recommending this book series to everyone, so good!
BOOK SERIES RANKINGS
(all in my personal opinion)
Top Books
1. Long Shot
2. Hook Shot
3. Block Shot
Favourite FMC
1. IrisBannerLotus
(i'm not even sorry, i cannot pick a favourite! they are all my favourites ugh love them sm!)
Favourite MMC
1. August ("i'd play you at the five" AAAAHH the best line in this whole series for sure!!)
2. Kenan
3. Jared
Favourite Couples
1. Iris + August
2. Lotus + Kenan
3. Banner + Jared
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as soon as i finished this book, i just had no words.
this book ripped out my heart, shattered it, and then put it back together again. the third book in the hoops series, and it went out with a bang! i've said it before and i will say it again; kennedy ryan is THAT GIRL! her writing is so good, i am so ready to dig into many more of her books in future.
kenan and lotus - i am so in love! i just love the chemistry between these two characters, and how, despite everything that life threw at them, they were able to come back better and stronger. everything about this book was incredible, and i loved how we also got to see their barriers fall when it came to each other. individually, both characters were quite independent, and in this book, you get to see what happens when someone walks into your life and loves you the way you never knew was possible.
this whole series has honestly been such a breeze, i am so glad that these are the books i picked up just before the year ends! thank you kennedy ryan for your amazing work, can't wait to get my hands on more of your books in the future!!
recommending this book series to everyone, so good!
BOOK SERIES RANKINGS
(all in my personal opinion)
Top Books
1. Long Shot
2. Hook Shot
3. Block Shot
Favourite FMC
1. IrisBannerLotus
(i'm not even sorry, i cannot pick a favourite! they are all my favourites ugh love them sm!)
Favourite MMC
1. August ("i'd play you at the five" AAAAHH the best line in this whole series for sure!!)
2. Kenan
3. Jared
Favourite Couples
1. Iris + August
2. Lotus + Kenan
3. Banner + Jared
mal3103's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.5
murmkurt7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5