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Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy

22 reviews

caitlinspeachyreads's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Simply put it was awkward….

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

akswhy's review

emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Diverting enough for one day, but I won’t be continuing the series. The characters didn’t really grow all that much, they just needed the occasional prod from their friends to act right. Also there were a couple things that were so unrealistic that they pulled me out of the story (Mackenzie’s success at 20, the perfect ridiculous caricatures that were her and Preston’s parents, etc.). Some of the stuff they fought about was just a function of them being in their early 20s, which I suppose is the most realistic part of the book. Their brains are clearly still cooking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Homophobia

rachel_jones03's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment

chapters_and_pages's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This was my first Elle Kennedy book after hearing loads of hype surrounding her, and it’s safe to say, this will not be my last!

Mackenzie is a people pleaser who is used to doing what those around her expect of her. Her rich parents and rich boyfriend expect her to become the perfect trophy wife, supporting her successful husband in his big career. But all Mac wants is to continue focusing on building her internet business. Enter Cooper. Cooper is the opposite of everything Mac has ever known. He’s rough around the edges, nothing like prim and proper boyfriend Preston. As Mac and Cooper begin to grow closer and closer, they both must grapple with the different worlds they both come from, and the secret Cooper is hiding from Mac. 

I loved this book! I’m obsessed with a good romance and this one definitely ticked that box! I loved Mac, the fact that she was successful on her own merits and in spite of the lack of support from her loved ones, she was thriving. And who doesn’t love a bad boy who is actually a softie? Cooper is honestly a new favourite of mine. 

I really enjoyed the side characters, especially Evan and Bonnie, and I loved the way that Mac went from being an outsider to fitting in with Cooper’s friends, who were essentially his family, by the end of the book. 

Overall, I really loved this book and I can’t wait to read more by Elle Kennedy!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment

britwalsh16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Elle Kennedy has done it again! The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no hockey in it. Lol Mac & Cooper are the perfect example of opposites attract, and the passion they have for eachother even when they are fighting is inspiring! I want passion like that!! And though it may have started out as a revenge plot, Mac is much better off without Preston. He is such a dick! I feel bad for his future wife! Lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

laleh_eve's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

kat7794's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Alcohol

izzysizemore's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol

Minor: Abandonment

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

3.0

This was my first Elle Kennedy and I enjoyed it! I liked the characters and story. A couple parts had me rolling my eyes but that happens. The only thing that bugged me was that the conflict was resolved literally on the last pages. I like to have an additional scene or 2 after the resolution to smooth out the ending. But maybe that's just my preference. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Death of parent

cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol