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Everything For You by Chloe Liese

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kaydeedickins's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.25

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nordstina's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

Everything for You is the fifth book in a loosely tied together series about the Bergman Brothers. I heard good things about this particular installment in the series because it did not involve one of the romance tropes that I loathe, so I dove in despite not reading the other books in the series. I knew they could be read as standalone, but I did struggle at first orienting myself to the secondary characters. This installment focuses on Oliver, a young pro soccer player and Gavin, an older soccer player on his team that he butts heads with. It's got the tropes- sunshine/grump, enemies/lovers, etc. but it works overall. Perhaps because I recently watched Ted Lasso, I definitely got a Roy Kent vibe from Gavin. When their coach throws them together to be co-captains, they must learn to work together. Oh, did I mention they are also next door neighbors? It's cute and spicy, and an enjoyable quick read. What made me enjoy more than many romances I've read is both men were good with communicating with one another. Was there expected ups and downs and obstacles to their relationship? Of course, but it wasn't due to the lack of talking to one another. It was refreshing. Will I read more of the books in the series? Perhaps though the other characters really were side characters and I wasn't invested in their tales.
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bookishval's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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fuzzywilson's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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pandalesque's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Finished it 3h ago, already want to reread it!
I read reviews after I finished, didn't know about the Ted Lasso connection/references, so if you've never seen it or don't know, don't worry, you can enjoy or not like it either way^^.

Chloe Liese's writing (only read their Bergman series so far), especially how she handles certain situations I didn't like previously, evolves from book to book (see my other reviews on the series). A lot of issues I had are resolved or handled differently or not mentioned at all, so this latest book from her is my favourite in the series so far!

Specific things I liked:
  • In this book I enjoyed that the sisters and partners of the other Bergman's were more included. Especially with Willa and Ziggy having such a similar career path.
  • Loved that it was a true hate to love and/or grumpy-sunshine trope
  • I liked that the literature / music theater that is always incorporated into the Bergmans and most of their partners felt very natural to me in this story.
  • I'm not a football (soccer) fan at all but appreciated the scenarios, dynamics we got on the field and a bit of technical talk and 
  • I liked that she included the issue of homophobia in sports also age and financial issues after retirement
  • I really found Oliver and Gavin lovable and their love for each other addicting
  • Also liked that Oliver uses more sports metaphors / football references when talking which I noticed and made his voice unique to the other Bergmans AND Gavin thinking in sometimes poetic lines – That takes skill in my opinion

Spice / Steam 4.25🔥/5🔥

Some (little) negatives:
It was almost perfect but I wanted a lot more!
  • Especially the dating to love part went too fast for me, almost abrupt. I would've liked more bonding scenarios written out for the reader to experience (as well). 
  • Also the character development was really fast. On the one hand I liked that because of it, the 3rd act conflict wasn't as prominent and big. On the other hand I wasn't sure why it was necessary then to do it at all, instead of keeping them together and them figuring it out as a couple.
  • The little specifics we got about Gavin's backstory, didn't feel natural to me. At least the part about the
    old man giving him the football after he saw him fight and turned his life around bcs he's reminded of his grandson. Felt a little cringe/already done/clichee to me. And in general G. backstories weren't given a lot of room...
  • Also there is something to say about a woman writing a book where 2 men fall in love and are intimate, and how that can take away from authenticity/ the representation of LGBTQ+ couples and stories... I can't be the judge of that... on the other hand I guess she always wrote also the men's POVs in the other books so... 
  • Using vague words for body parts during sex
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eschmidt365's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.75

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nyi_ju's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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tragicgloom's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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jennp28's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this whole series. A close family, each with their own issues, that they’re willing to talk about with each other. I’m glad they included this LGBT story within the series. The grump-sunshine, teammates, one bed, enemies to lovers tropes are used to great effect and there are some really steamy scenes to enjoy. 
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fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Grumpy X Sunshine but make it gay co-captains in a football team!! No, I will not call it soccer goodbye.
Oliver was struggling with crippling anxiety and Gavin was struggling with crippling chronic pain and they were there for each other through it all. 

4.75 stars 🌟 because I loved them so much and I loved the song recommendations that came with their story! 
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