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sylviaraz's review against another edition
1.0
So much unnecessary dialogue between people. god I couldn’t stand it.
krismgray1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.75
lisa_me's review against another edition
4.0
Tillie Jean Rock has been flirting with her brother's teammate, Max Cole, for four years because it bothers her brother. And Max. Max is grumpy about it. But is he grumpy because he doesn't like Tillie Jean, or because he doesn't want to like Tillie Jean?
There are pranks, goats, mental health issues, naked photo shoots, and beloved characters from previous books. And I'm sure many of the characters from this book will have their own books coming up. Cooper Rock, anyone?
There are pranks, goats, mental health issues, naked photo shoots, and beloved characters from previous books. And I'm sure many of the characters from this book will have their own books coming up. Cooper Rock, anyone?
pillolya's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kle105's review against another edition
4.0
During the baseball off season Max decides to stay in the hometown of his best friend Cooper. He’s rented a house, that just so happens to be next door to Cooper’s sister Tillie Jean.
Tillie Jean loves to flirt with Max even if just to piss off her brother. Though she has been half in love with him for the last four year. He may appear to be grouchy to an outsider but deep down she can see all the little things he does for others, making her want to be better.
In this sleepy town you not only have a cast of characters you have a cussing Parrot for a mascot, and Goatstradamus the goat who interrupts make out sessions.
While Max is struggling to remember all the reasons he can’t date Tillie Jean, including his panic attacks, and not losing his best friend, he can’t help fall for the way Tillie Jean makes him feel.
This will make you laugh, sad for Max and his childhood, blush for Max and all the ways he doesn’t like to wear clothes, keep you laughing at the ultimate glitter pranks that Tillie and her brother pull on each other, and swoon for the hot shower sex!
Give this one a read!
I received an arc for review, all opinions are my own and given freely.
Tillie Jean loves to flirt with Max even if just to piss off her brother. Though she has been half in love with him for the last four year. He may appear to be grouchy to an outsider but deep down she can see all the little things he does for others, making her want to be better.
In this sleepy town you not only have a cast of characters you have a cussing Parrot for a mascot, and Goatstradamus the goat who interrupts make out sessions.
While Max is struggling to remember all the reasons he can’t date Tillie Jean, including his panic attacks, and not losing his best friend, he can’t help fall for the way Tillie Jean makes him feel.
This will make you laugh, sad for Max and his childhood, blush for Max and all the ways he doesn’t like to wear clothes, keep you laughing at the ultimate glitter pranks that Tillie and her brother pull on each other, and swoon for the hot shower sex!
Give this one a read!
I received an arc for review, all opinions are my own and given freely.
book_trish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
juliaaa02's review
emotional
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
4.0
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Pippa always, ALWAYS, brings a HUGE smile to my face and she has once again made me smile, laugh, and chortle through her newest book.
What is it about Growly Bears and Sunshine Girls that makes such addictive reading? Personally, I love making frowns turn upside down, probably because I live with my own grouchy man and live to see those rare smiles, just like Tillie Jean.
The pranks, the family, the love, and of course the grumpy baseball player, it all made for a wonderful addition to Pippa's already fantastic interconnected series'.
Whether you want to put Grouchy Player Next Door in the Shipwreck series, the Fireballs series, or the Boy Band series, they all fit. There is a character that makes an appearance from each of those worlds and they all made me a happy, happy reader. GPND can be read as a complete standalone if you want to get to know a lot of new characters, but if you are fan of Pippa's then jump in and enjoy the ride.
Tillie Jean is a Rock, not in the sense that she is someone to lean on for support, although she is because she's awesome, but she is related to Cooper Rock and Grady Rock, so she literally is a Rock (ok, once again, not a literal stone)...ok moving on. TJ is loved by everyone in town. Like her brothers, she is Miss Sunshine and there to always give a helping hand, so when Max Cole blately and instantly dislikes her (going back four years- yes, she's been trying for four years) she tries everything to get him to like her, unfortunately a prank gone very, very wrong doesn't help on getting to lesson Max's less grouchy side.
Max Cole will smile and flirt with pretty much everyone, everyone except Tillie Jean Rock. He knows better than to even think about engaging with his teammates' sister. Cooper tells every rookie every season never, ever to even think about his dating his sister....so yeah, Max knows better. However, when Max ends up renting the house next to her during the off season, their close quarters make for interesting living engagements , that quickly escalate to prank wars and it's hard to keep Trouble Jean out of his mind.
This is another huge win for Pippa Grant that brought a huge smile to my face. I loved revisiting past characters, while also meeting new ones and of course my favorite part was revisiting Shipwreck. I could seriously live in this small, wacky town.
What is it about Growly Bears and Sunshine Girls that makes such addictive reading? Personally, I love making frowns turn upside down, probably because I live with my own grouchy man and live to see those rare smiles, just like Tillie Jean.
The pranks, the family, the love, and of course the grumpy baseball player, it all made for a wonderful addition to Pippa's already fantastic interconnected series'.
Whether you want to put Grouchy Player Next Door in the Shipwreck series, the Fireballs series, or the Boy Band series, they all fit. There is a character that makes an appearance from each of those worlds and they all made me a happy, happy reader. GPND can be read as a complete standalone if you want to get to know a lot of new characters, but if you are fan of Pippa's then jump in and enjoy the ride.
Tillie Jean is a Rock, not in the sense that she is someone to lean on for support, although she is because she's awesome, but she is related to Cooper Rock and Grady Rock, so she literally is a Rock (ok, once again, not a literal stone)...ok moving on. TJ is loved by everyone in town. Like her brothers, she is Miss Sunshine and there to always give a helping hand, so when Max Cole blately and instantly dislikes her (going back four years- yes, she's been trying for four years) she tries everything to get him to like her, unfortunately a prank gone very, very wrong doesn't help on getting to lesson Max's less grouchy side.
Max Cole will smile and flirt with pretty much everyone, everyone except Tillie Jean Rock. He knows better than to even think about engaging with his teammates' sister. Cooper tells every rookie every season never, ever to even think about his dating his sister....so yeah, Max knows better. However, when Max ends up renting the house next to her during the off season, their close quarters make for interesting living engagements , that quickly escalate to prank wars and it's hard to keep Trouble Jean out of his mind.
This is another huge win for Pippa Grant that brought a huge smile to my face. I loved revisiting past characters, while also meeting new ones and of course my favorite part was revisiting Shipwreck. I could seriously live in this small, wacky town.