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britbrit29'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: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
carlyteighlor'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
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent
kat7794'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: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
asapsafia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent
emilybourloukas'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
3.0
Moderate: Death of parent
hbae'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: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
_ashleyreadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
starseternal182's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Death of parent
jessg1014's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
amanda_reads13'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
4.0
Olivia judges Carter on his reputation and refuses to be another notch on his belt, she isn't that kind of woman. His charm is hard to resist and she finds herself drawn to him as she gets to know him better. She is understandably scared of getting her heart broken.
This book was so cute. I really liked Carter and found him very endearing, even though he did boarder on childish some times. Knowing his background, it is understandable that he would shy away from relationships. Yet, he falls hard and fast for Olivia, a feeling he isn't used to. I enjoyed reading his POV as he tried to process and work the those feelings.
I love that throughout most of the book Carter is incredibly honest and open. He values open communication with Olivia. It did annoy me that during the big "conflict" he withdrew from that and miscommunication ensued. I wish that he had just been honest with Olivia instead of closing her out. Yes, what happened was awful and he was trying to fix it, but he could have driven her away instead of them working through it together.
I really loved the first half of this book. I enjoyed the witty banter and tension between the MCs. After that it got a bit repetitive and I felt like the characters regressed.
Olivia became a bit annoying. She was not a super interesting character. She worried so much about being "not good enough" for Carter, pushed him away, and closed herself off. It became very repetitive after awhile.
I loved the side characters, they added so much to this book!
Tropes: hockey romance, reformed playboy, opposites attract
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent