Scan barcode
stitchy713's review against another edition
emotional
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
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
Read the full review on Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous.
Note: This ARC was provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
I actually had to go back to double check if I had missed Hudson in the first book, but I didn't. He's a new character but he was already part of the team when Lyla Wilder and Beck Davenport fell in love in book one. Whitney is already someone readers of the first book should be familiar with, and after getting her heart broken then, this girl so needed a guy who would see her as more than just a temporary hook-up. While Lyla and Beck had a solid friendship to start with, Whitney and Hudson don't have the most auspicious of first meetings, what with Hudson being drunk and coming on to Whitney hours after her latest non-boyfriend ended their non-relationship. With Whitney's vow to stay away from athletes, she takes one look at Hudson and sees him for the player that he is, automatically adding him on her crap list.
In order to be given a position on the school newspaper, Whitney is tasked to write an investigative article on the hockey team and the special privileges, if any, that they receive from the school. This brings to the forefront the popular assumption that school athletes do, indeed, get preferential treatment from the administration, including more lax expectations when it comes to academic performance and output. But you know what they say about making assumptions... The problem with this generalization is that, while the probability of special treatment is high, it doesn't automatically mean that the athletes have it easy. I liked that the author didn't insist on one viewpoint or another. If anything, she presents all sides of the story so that the picture we are presented is really more complete than you would expect, so kudos to her.
The other thing issue that was highlighted in the book was how people are treated a certain way based on how they look. Whitney was treated differently when she donned more conservative outfits compared to when she dressed normally, playing up her natural assets. I more than appreciated how she made assumptions about Hudson and his being a player and about the athletes and the privileges handed to them but didn't like when her peers made their own assumptions about her simply because of how she looked on the outside. It's far too easy for us to label other people and to form opinions based on perceptions that often have no actual basis. Hudson may have been a player, he was also more than that; like Whitney was a beautiful girl had more than merely her looks. Five-plus stars for Anatomy of a Player. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
I actually had to go back to double check if I had missed Hudson in the first book, but I didn't. He's a new character but he was already part of the team when Lyla Wilder and Beck Davenport fell in love in book one. Whitney is already someone readers of the first book should be familiar with, and after getting her heart broken then, this girl so needed a guy who would see her as more than just a temporary hook-up. While Lyla and Beck had a solid friendship to start with, Whitney and Hudson don't have the most auspicious of first meetings, what with Hudson being drunk and coming on to Whitney hours after her latest non-boyfriend ended their non-relationship. With Whitney's vow to stay away from athletes, she takes one look at Hudson and sees him for the player that he is, automatically adding him on her crap list.
In order to be given a position on the school newspaper, Whitney is tasked to write an investigative article on the hockey team and the special privileges, if any, that they receive from the school. This brings to the forefront the popular assumption that school athletes do, indeed, get preferential treatment from the administration, including more lax expectations when it comes to academic performance and output. But you know what they say about making assumptions... The problem with this generalization is that, while the probability of special treatment is high, it doesn't automatically mean that the athletes have it easy. I liked that the author didn't insist on one viewpoint or another. If anything, she presents all sides of the story so that the picture we are presented is really more complete than you would expect, so kudos to her.
The other thing issue that was highlighted in the book was how people are treated a certain way based on how they look. Whitney was treated differently when she donned more conservative outfits compared to when she dressed normally, playing up her natural assets. I more than appreciated how she made assumptions about Hudson and his being a player and about the athletes and the privileges handed to them but didn't like when her peers made their own assumptions about her simply because of how she looked on the outside. It's far too easy for us to label other people and to form opinions based on perceptions that often have no actual basis. Hudson may have been a player, he was also more than that; like Whitney was a beautiful girl had more than merely her looks. Five-plus stars for Anatomy of a Player. ♥
duvyna's review against another edition
4.0
Anatomy of a Player was pretty funny. Hudson is a hockey player that is overload with college and a horrid home situation. He doesn’t really have time to have a girlfriend so mostly sticks to hook ups. Whitney Porter is really frustrated with the attitude of college guys that just want to hop in the sack but avoid anything deeper. Even though Whitney knows nothing of hockey she takes on being a sports journalist for the college paper, mostly so she can expose what privileged jerks athletes are, only it’s not really that simple. There is quite a bit of angst in this story but it’s still a lighthearted quick read. Hudson was really sweet even though he’s drowning in life. There are times you kind of want to strangle Whitney but it works out in the end with the HEA. Another weekend or beach read that’s not a new type of story but still fun to read.
snoopydoo77's review against another edition
5.0
First I like to say that Cindi Madsen has become one of my got to authors. I truly enjoy her books. I can’t remember reading a book by her that I didn’t like.
That being said, if there is a chance to read her book I will jump at it and I was super stocked, that I got this book for review as well.
This is the second Book in the “Taking Shots” series, I read and loved the first one. This book was no different.
It is funny, romantic, sexy and has a great plot. The characters are great and have a good backstory. The both had a difficult childhood, while very different, the still the same in a way.
Both have very clear goals for that future and trying to archive that, with that the games begin.
Whitney, who we met in the first book being Lyla’s roommate wants to become a reporter but she was distracted with guys that she got a little of track. To get back on track she gets a job at the college paper that want her to write an article about how the athletes get better benefits and being favorite over non-athletes. The usually peppy Whitney goes undercover as a serious sport reporter who by the way has no clue about Hockey. When she meets Hudson she thinks he is the perfect candidate to write and other article about players, how they are and work to seal the deal with a girl.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/anatomy-of-a-player-taking-shots-by-cindi-madsen/
That being said, if there is a chance to read her book I will jump at it and I was super stocked, that I got this book for review as well.
This is the second Book in the “Taking Shots” series, I read and loved the first one. This book was no different.
It is funny, romantic, sexy and has a great plot. The characters are great and have a good backstory. The both had a difficult childhood, while very different, the still the same in a way.
Both have very clear goals for that future and trying to archive that, with that the games begin.
Whitney, who we met in the first book being Lyla’s roommate wants to become a reporter but she was distracted with guys that she got a little of track. To get back on track she gets a job at the college paper that want her to write an article about how the athletes get better benefits and being favorite over non-athletes. The usually peppy Whitney goes undercover as a serious sport reporter who by the way has no clue about Hockey. When she meets Hudson she thinks he is the perfect candidate to write and other article about players, how they are and work to seal the deal with a girl.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/anatomy-of-a-player-taking-shots-by-cindi-madsen/
talya_'s review against another edition
1.0
This is one of the most boring romance books I've ever read. It was extremely slow and seemed to lag in every way possible. As if it doesn't already have enough going against it, it's the most predictable thing ever. I literally figured out the whole plot within the first few chapters. And yay, there's also insta-lust. Fantastic.
nighteyes82's review against another edition
3.0
ok done! pfiu that was no it felt very long
it is allright but there was no sparks for me
it was lukewarm
it is allright but there was no sparks for me
it was lukewarm
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the characters and their attempt at playing games. I liked how the relationship developed over time and was not an immediate thing.
Some drama but not overly done.
Some drama but not overly done.
diannab's review against another edition
3.0
Really boring in the first a hundred and so pages. It was ok in the end.
I didn't really get attached to the characters so much, but Hudson and Whitney were pretty cute. ♥
I didn't really get attached to the characters so much, but Hudson and Whitney were pretty cute. ♥
deardisney's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
3.5