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kcbug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
To me, it seemed like Beckett was the downfall of the book. She held herself back for every decision and it became annoying.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
brittinyh3711's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
the_reading_italian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
*SPOILERS*
I thought there was going to be a third act break up. It was almost a dnf, I was so upset about it. That being said - they didn't break up. I didn't love that they 'went on a break,' but there are worse things that could've happened. That is the only reason I wouldn't give this book 5 stars, because it was otherwise entirely flawless!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
kell_yeah_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
men. why are men. why do girls always have to deal with em. bless the author for adding the bonus chapters to the kindle edition. cherry on top. tho it had me sweating when things were getting heated and i still had 25% of the book left lol
spice 🌶 - a 4 🌶 spicy (romance.io scale)
length - just right
reading speed - read in 2 days
did it make me cry? - tears fell
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was cute, but it wasn’t stellar. I had some issues with a few character choices, and wish there had been more development on the side characters, but James and Bex were very cute together.
I will definitely keep the rest of the series in mind when I need another palette cleanse. 3 stars.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
funshine3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Suicide attempt
madicastle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
drinkcoffee_read_repeat_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
💜 Fake Dating
👑 Cinderella Story
🏈 American Football
🏫 College Romance
🙅 Sworn Off Dating
🐕️ Golden Retriever MMC
🎭 Family Drama
𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
Isn't discovering a new author and falling in love with their writing extraordinary? That's what happened to me with Grace Reilly! The first book in her Beyond the Play series, First Down, hooked me from the beginning. It's a swoon-worthy fake dating romance that kept me glued to the pages. I was impressed with how Grace created a vivid college atmosphere in the story. It felt like I was transported right to the middle of the McKee University campus alongside the characters. The plotline was realistic, and the characters felt genuine. It was refreshing to read a college romance that didn't focus on unnecessary relationship angst and drama. The blossoming relationship between James and Bex was delightful; their banter was so much fun, and the spice was positively perfect! The side characters were also enjoyable, especially the rest of the Callahan family, and I'm excited to read their stories! First Down is a college sports romance you don't want to miss!
I did a hybrid read/listen to this fantastic book, and I have to say, it was an absolute delight to listen to! The audiobook narration by Kyle Adams and Caroline Sorunke was simply wonderful! They brought James and Beckett to life with their outstanding performances and made it an incredibly fun experience to listen to. I highly recommend this one if you're looking for a great audiobook!
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
ambercunningham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction and Miscarriage
ciara_fs98's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Minor: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Sexual harassment