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#finishline by Cambria Hebert

lt_tara's review against another edition

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5.0

This book was magnificent and I loved every single second of it. I don't have enough words to describe how beautiful this book was and how happy it made me.
I was so excited to read more about Hopper and Arrow and Joey and Jace. I absolutely adore these two couples and this novel was just such a nice way to get more from them.
I thought I would like it less because I thought it would be just a short little HA but no, I devoured it all in one sitting and I loved it with my whole heart. I smiled so big throughout the whole thing and I couldn't get enough.

Hopper and Arrow's story line was my favorite I have to admit. They are the definition of love. Their relationship is so powerful and strong and all-consuming. I would read thousand more pages about those two.
I loved how affectionate and respectful they were and how they always knew what the other needed. Their possessiveness and love was so sexy and actually breath-taking. And I truly adored Hopp's proposal and their black and white rings and their ring finger tattoos. It all made me swoon so hard. Plus their wedding was so cute.
But my favorite thing for sure had to be their conversations. They always have these deep and meaningful talks that make me speechless and in awe of how wise and sure they are in their love for each other.

Joey and Jace are a whole other deal. Those two are the best pair ever. I love their banter and the visible burning love they have for each other. They are so cute and sexy together and I love reading about their life.
Jace's proposal in Vegas was so cheesy but extremely charming and wonderful. I also enjoyed their wedding.
We didn't get to see as much of them as we did from Hopp and Arrow but I loved those scenes we got.
The most heart-warming and beautiful scene had to be the one where Sophie was born. I genuinely don't know what it is about guys being obsessed about their babies but it makes my heart melt and it also makes ME pregnant just from reading about it. Once Jace saw his little daughter I was a goner. The amount of love radiating from him was insane and the same goes for Joey but Jace is just something else entirely. I loved how protective he was with her and it was so cute when the rest of the family joined them to meet her.

This book was perfection and it made me the happiest. I really needed a good, sweet book from Cambria about my favorite people. It was exactly that. And I always love the GearShark interviews because they are so much fun to read and "catch up" with our favorite racers.
I just wish there was more of Drew and Trent even though I know they get their own book after this one.
Again, I just loved this book so so much

thecorioliseffect's review against another edition

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3.0

It's like they STILL haven't figured out I'm only here for Trent and Drew. Who were barely in it. BUT WHATEVER. IT'S JUST MAKING ME SO HYPE TO READ JUNKIE AGAIN.

This was fine. Idk, I have to be REALLY into a couple to want to read a book where they're just happy and get married. Because that's really all that happened in here. No drama, not even drama outside the relationship. Just. Hey we're happy and getting married. Truthfully, I might be into it for Trent and Drew, but I don't like either of these couples enough to LOVE a book like this. But I still enjoyed it, and it's still cute.

SpoilerI just have to say, though. FUCKING JUSTICE FOR MATT. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK. THIS MAN IS DEAD. WHY YOU GOTTA FUCKING SHIT ON HIM SO MUCH????

I don't get it. Like. Hopper loved him, they were in love. Their life was special together. But everyone has to make it some kind of competition?? Newsflash, loving Matt then doesn't mean he loves Arrow any less now. And loving Arrow now doesn't mean he loved Matt any less. Why are they asking who Hopper loves more?? Why are they implying that even if Matt hadn't died, they would have broken up or something because Arrow is the person he's meant to be with?? What? Why? Matt, I'm sorry they are doing this to you. You deserve better than the way you have been treated. I DEMAND JUSTICE.

greginpalmsprings's review against another edition

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5.0

Perfect! The needed wrap-up for two of Herbert's pairings in the Gear Shark universe. This book has two sections - one for Hopp and Arrow and the other for Lorhaven and Joey. The L/J section pivots from the first section about Hopp and Arrow (which pivots off #Blur). The little bonus "rapid fire" interview with Drew and Trent was the cherry topping on the sundae!

kim1kim2's review

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3.0

I loved the first book about hopper and arrow. This book is all about them getting married and Hoppers past. It wasn't as great as #Blur, but still good. It was fun to see them moving on with their lives and promising forever with eachoter. I liked we got to see a bit of hoppers family and his past and how they dealt with it. I just missed the vibe they had, about how broken they were and they only could make eachoter better again. still liked it though and loved when arrow became "protactive" with hopper trough the book. I also just am a sucker for Hopper the way he loves and just sees arrow is just so cute and ughhh.

I also liked the little story of lorhaven and joey. It was fun to read And i'm glad they also got their happy ending.

stars: 3,5

sweetcreature89's review against another edition

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5.0

Man, oh man I will never get tired of these books. Cambria kind of surprised everyone with this book. #Blur hadn't been out for too long when she did a surprise reveal for the cover and blurb for #FinishLine. I think all of her readers were ecstatic to see the series continue for one more book. I'm pretty sure that 99% of us are not ready for this series to end and wish she would continue writing more GearShark books. In relation, the end of GearShark, also means the final end to the Hashtag series, the original series that sparked this series. Although we have a lot of new characters that we've fallen in love with, most of the characters in GearShark were introduced in the Hashtag series. Saying goodbye to GearShark also means saying a final goodbye to Hashtag (unless Cambria decides to surprise us again in the future ;) ).

With all that said, this book was amazing. I honestly loved it even more than I expected to (which was a lot) and couldn't stop reading it once I started. With being nine months pregnant and a lot of other life crap thrown in the mix, it took me forever to start #FinishLine, something that I'm not happy about because I love these books and love to devour them immediately, and I definitely did once I finally got a chance to begin.

I never thought that the wedding bells would be happening for these two characters and especially not so soon. I was holding out hope for Trent and Drew, but only because I love those two so much and honestly miss them like crazy. Once I have paperbacks of the Hashtag and GearShark series, I definitely plan on doing a reread. Even though it wasn't the two boys I wanted to say I do, I'm still sooooo happy and excited that Cambria had two of her male characters get married. We've seen so many hetero couples exchange vows and it was so exciting and satisfying to see two of the characters we loved most tie the knot.

I really couldn't get enough of this book. It's so full of romance and sexiness and just all around tug-on-your-heartstrings goodness that it's impossible to put down. I'm sad to see the books come to an end, but they definitely ended on a high note and I'm more in love than I ever have been with Cambria's words and characters.

tinkcourtney's review against another edition

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5.0

All the feels!!!!

Oh my goodness, this book was PERFECTION for a fan of the #Gearshark series. It was wonderful getting to see more of Arrow and Hopper, Joey and Lorhaven, and even Trent and Drew. The love and protectiveness these characters have for each other brought tears to my eyes at some points, while their snarkiness and humor had me laughing at others. Be sure to read all the #Gearshark books leading up to this FIRST, but don't miss this one! It was such a wonderful wrap up to the series.

karlijnmerle's review against another edition

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5.0

Holy Moly Amazeballs <3

cadiva's review against another edition

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4.0

If this is to be the last in the #Gearshark books it will be a nicely rounded conclusion which basically forms an extended epilogue for Lorhaven and Joey, as well as Arrow and Hopper.

It doesn't quite do the same for Drew and Trent and this is the only reason why I'm holding out that there may eventually be another one somewhere down the line.

I've thoroughly enjoyed each one of the books in this series, even the M/F one which sneaked in the middle.

And yet again I want to comment on these covers. I think the idea of having them look like the front page of the magazine have been inspired. Truly beautiful.

keeley996's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? No

4.0

christyheartsbooks's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I adored this book.  It was like a full length epilogue for Hopper & Arrow and Joey & Lorhaven.  I am here for that!  Adored this book so much.  I have been taking my time with this series, savoring it and for once I am glad that I am doing it that way.  Only one more book to go.  I am not quite ready to leave this world.