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robazizo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Cute, but also too cute at times, and because of that there wasn't enough tension sometimes. It didn't help that the main obstacle in their path didn't feel believable to me. The sexy times were full of chemistry though and the connection between the boys felt believable. I also really liked Brady's road to self-discovery and a particular revelation Brady had early on in the gay bar in particular. I'm intrigued by the interactions between Maclain and Girard, so I'll definitely be looking out for the next book.
abbeymartin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
jacqueleenthereadingqueen's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick and frankly adorable read about a college baseball player and the coaches son who works as a bat boy for the team. There wasn't an abundance of steam to speak of, but the book wasn't lacking either. I enjoyed the longing looks and blushes Brady and Kellan would trade on and off the field. It made it so much more sweet and Brady certainly was a cinnamon roll of a man. The major drama basically stemmed from their fear that coach, Kellan's dad, would find out about them and remove Kellan from working with the team. There was no big gay freak out really since Brady had already spent time questioning his sexuality, nor was there any homophobia which I was grateful for. This was exactly what the author said it was going to be: a cute and happy read.
missawn's review against another edition
3.0
First time reading this author. Not the book for me. I didn't get the angst or the motivation for some key elements in this book. A lot of it felt overblown and unnecessary. For the most part, this was a forgettable read. I finished it a few days ago and struggling to remember what it was about.
mads0527's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.5
kerasalwaysreading's review
4.0
This series follows the fellas of the Easton University Pirates baseball team. Coach's son, Kellan loves sports but doesn't have that knack for physical sports so he focuses more on stats and all around knowledge of the game. He is the bat boy for the team, in charge of equipment and he does a darn good job, too... when he isn't fantasizing about the captain of the team, Brady Donovan...
Brady loves the game of baseball and he has earned his place as captain of the team by being a great player and a decent and nice guy. He is kind to everyone, including Kellan Crawford, the coaches son. But, he would be mortified if anyone found out the way he really feels about the guy. He has never really been into girls, but the fear of people finding out that the person who fills his head at night is another guy makes him freak out a little.
Kellan is gay and out to his parents, but his father told him that he is not to give anyone on the team special treatment and he isn't to get close to any of them... but that all changes during an away game. A freak accident in Brady's room sends him looking for another place to sleep. He winds up at Kellan's door and everything changes.
Now, with feelings growing and attraction hitting an all time high between these two college boys, how can they get through the season without everything falling apart?
This was so sweet. This was a real deal, both good, kind, nice characters who fall for one another. I really enjoyed the guys on the team and both families of Brady and Kellan.
Brady loves the game of baseball and he has earned his place as captain of the team by being a great player and a decent and nice guy. He is kind to everyone, including Kellan Crawford, the coaches son. But, he would be mortified if anyone found out the way he really feels about the guy. He has never really been into girls, but the fear of people finding out that the person who fills his head at night is another guy makes him freak out a little.
Kellan is gay and out to his parents, but his father told him that he is not to give anyone on the team special treatment and he isn't to get close to any of them... but that all changes during an away game. A freak accident in Brady's room sends him looking for another place to sleep. He winds up at Kellan's door and everything changes.
Now, with feelings growing and attraction hitting an all time high between these two college boys, how can they get through the season without everything falling apart?
This was so sweet. This was a real deal, both good, kind, nice characters who fall for one another. I really enjoyed the guys on the team and both families of Brady and Kellan.
adelag's review
3.0
Such a sweet book! I really enjoyed it.
I just wish we could’ve had a little more of the story. It felt like everything happened really fast, I would’ve liked more interactions between Brady and Kellan. I loved them both and wanted to see more.
I still really enjoyed it and would recommend.
I just wish we could’ve had a little more of the story. It felt like everything happened really fast, I would’ve liked more interactions between Brady and Kellan. I loved them both and wanted to see more.
I still really enjoyed it and would recommend.
paracosmere's review
2.0
I was excited to dive in, I had expectations cos I loved some of Christina Lee's works before and especially after reading the blurb. But then, I noticed Bat Boy had mostly the same premises to Riley Hart's Fired Up. With one of the guys having a brother with autism who's friendly with his prospect lover, one guy who wasn't out yet and having first time gay experiences, one who is a sports guy, even the last part where Brady's brother celebrated his birthday then got an amazing surprise is almost the exact same with the events on Aston's bro's birthday party. It was like re-reading the same story only with little tweaks to appear different. This one didn't offer me something new which as a result didn't make me feel connected with the characters.
It took me more days to finish than I intended cos midway through reading I'd lost interest already. I hadn't even paid attention to details anymore. It feels like I know what's gonna happen next and I was right. I'm sorry. I feel guilty that I feel this way cos the story is good. It's just... it didn't feel like that to me. I powered through anyway cos I'm excited for Girard and Maclain's story and I don't want to miss out on anything later on. Hopefully we'll get a good one with Home Plate.
It took me more days to finish than I intended cos midway through reading I'd lost interest already. I hadn't even paid attention to details anymore. It feels like I know what's gonna happen next and I was right. I'm sorry. I feel guilty that I feel this way cos the story is good. It's just... it didn't feel like that to me. I powered through anyway cos I'm excited for Girard and Maclain's story and I don't want to miss out on anything later on. Hopefully we'll get a good one with Home Plate.