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The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

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abidavisf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

Oh, I just love The Graham Effect. It is truly Elle Kennedy’s best work. The first time I read it, I hadn’t read any other Elle Kennedy book so coming back for a re-read now that I know Hannah and Garrett was truly delightful.

Gigi is a ray of sunlight on a gloomy day. She is kind, hard-working and knows herself so well. She is everything I hope my future daughter will be.

I would love to wrap Ryder in cotton wool. Witnessing his journey from closed off recluse to a committed and loving partner was so beautiful. His heart is so full of love and it’s wonderful to see him share it, not just with Gigi, but with his teammates.

My heart yearns for more intel on the rest of Hannah and Garrett’s friends and their families, but the glimpses I did get were gorgeous.

Now to The Dixon Rule!

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I didn’t think it could get better the The Dare. & then I read this book!!! While, The Dare hit home for me. I just fucking enjoyed this book like crazy!!! Seeing Hannah & Garrett as parents is priceless! & then all the little breadcrumbs about all the other characters & their kids were the BEST PART!!!

Fucking Dean giving Gigi a huge box of condoms was hilarious!! And such a Dean thing to do!!

I love all they are all so close & Gigi grew up with them all as Aunts & Uncles & their kids as cousins! This has gotta be one of the best found family series I’ve ever read!!
But also, I just fucking loved Gigi & Ryder!!! They way they were there for eachother & supported one another! 🥰

Also how they first got together… Use Me… Fuck Yes!! Haha 😂

This book gives you all the laughs, but then also gives you heart & the struggles of life. I really could not get enough!!! 💜💜💜

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nmann's review against another edition

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hopeful 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

For the hockey fans out there, this one's a winner. The author clearly knows their stuff – the details of the hockey world were spot-on, making this a truly immersive experience.

This book surprised me in the best way possible. It wasn't just about the game (though that part was fantastic), it also packed a surprising emotional punch. It was funny, heartwarming, and left me with all the warm fuzzies.

Let's talk characters: Gigi is fantastic. She's ambitious, independent, and works her tail off to prove herself, not relying on her famous dad's name. Loved that! Luke's backstory is definitely a tear-jerker, and his journey throughout the book is inspiring. He is also just a good example of a non-problematic male character. I also loved how Gigi mom stepped up for Luke, and the found-family aspect of it.

The romance was also a win. It's a slow burn with tons of chemistry, and these two characters communicate very maturely. There were some steamier moments that weren't quite my thing (hence the one star deduction – it's a personal preference, not the book's fault!), but overall, it was a fantastic love story.

Oh, and bonus points for the audiobook! Having dual narrators really brought the characters to life.

So, if you're looking for a fun, heartwarming read with a healthy dose of hockey and romance, this book is a sure goal!

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3.0

I was really enjoying this book until the ending which felt so rushed and unrealistic in some ways. If you’re looking for spice this is great for that, though there’s practically none in the last quarter of the book.

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

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chaptersofchase's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Well… I just read my first Elle Kennedy book and it was not what I expected.

It was better. So much better. 🤩

Genre: Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆☆☆
Pub Date: 10.31.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

“I don’t love change, personally. I prefer stability. Once I feel comfortable with something—a place, a person, a routine—I want it to last forever. I hate that it never does.”

Why hasn’t anyone put an Elle Kennedy in my hands and said, “read this right now”?? I mean, seriously. I devoured this book. I loved the characters, their chemistry, and all of the open-door romance. I was definitely not prepared for what Kennedy had in store for me, but goodness, was it fun.

Not only was it full of some very steamy scenes, but it was also full of so much heart. The character development was 👌🏼 I was completely floored by Ryder and all he endured in his life, but what I loved more was how supportive Gigi was of the Prom King. They had fun and picked on one another, but the respect they showed was unmatched, and everyone deserves that type of relationship.

🥵 Doors wide open romance
💯 Character development
😍 The chemistry
🥹 Viva Las Vegas

I recommend reading The Graham Effect if you are fully prepared to be immersed in Elle Kennedy’s writing. As soon as I finished, I immediately preordered The Dixon Rule and may have already started reading it 😉

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lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

Elle Kennedy does it again.

Before reading this book I 100% recomend looking up the trigger warnings as this book does have a bit of triggering content.

The deal is one of my all time faves and I picked this book up

not knowing this was a second gen book that follows hannah and Garrett's daughter.

Also the female sports representation is incredible and needed, I have never read a book where the FMC is the hockey player,

this book also covers how unfair womens hockey is multipul times and brings up an important conversation.

The only issue I have with this book is how quick the end was. The first half of the book dragged on but the last 100 pages felt rushed.

especially the marriage plot

Hannah and Garret feel like grown up version of them selvs which is nice because in some second gen books the parents feel either 1 - as if they haven't aged and are still collage aged or 2 - like compleatly new charecters

The best example I can think of is that

Garrent still calls hannah wellsy or how he is so protective over their kids.

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