Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - Princess and the Player

While this story didn’t hold up to the first book in the series, it was still very good. Part of my issue with this tale could possibly be something that won’t bother other readers. It’s the secret pregnancy. I know, I know, it says right in the blurb that there’s a pregnancy. It gave me pause, but I enjoyed the first book so much I wanted to read more.

Like I said, Francesca keeping her pregnancy a secret from Tuck bothered me. Usually in such a story, it would bother me the longer the secret was kept. Oddly enough, as much as I wanted Francesca to tell Tuck, it bothered me less the longer it went on. I think that’s because she actually tried at one point and he very quickly shot down any talk of commitment and family. I totally understood her reticence, yet it was also ridiculous how long she put off the truth. I guess you could say I was kind of okay with the secret in the middle of the book, but the very beginning and the end were problematic for me.

The way Tuck and Francesca meet…and then meet again is great. I especially enjoyed their second meeting and how Francesca, sick and downtrodden by recent events in her life, didn’t let anyone walk all over her. She spoke up for herself and attempted to keep a bright outlook.

The flow of the story is spot on. Since this is only my second book by this author I’m not sure if it’s something she always does well, but her side characters in the story are amazing. I loved them even more than the peripheral characters in the first book. They are witty and warm and supportive.

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Wow, what a ride! A lot happened, but it all made the HEA so satisfying and made you love them both ❤️

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kuroko's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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ann_cathrin's review

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emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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kim03's review

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1.5

Ugh. Let's break it down.

What i liked:

IMMs writing style. She's pretty good at making me feel with the characters.

What i did not like:

The secret keeping.
The fact that they were dating. I was specifically rooting against them. Because. Secrets.
His parents are abusive and he's showing aggressive traits too. I don't trust him (yes, I'm the same, but that's different. He's a man.)
Boring
Again, secrets. That is one severe stain on a relationship. I wouldn't trust any of u again.
The sex scenes. Should've left them out, they didn't add anything to the plot except cringiness

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kb33's review

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lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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britwalsh16's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I read this book with a friend, and neither of us could put it down! It just grabbed a hold of us and didn’t let go!! It made us happy, it made us mad, we fell in love with the characters and just couldn’t wait for them to get their happily ever after!
I love all the characters, and I really hope Jasper gets his own book in the series, because I would love to dive more into his character! He’s soo sweet!!

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