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Meet me in the penalty box review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I was thrilled to have early access to read this new release by Cali. I've read a few of her books this year and honestly, I think this one was the best! I LOVED Nico's cocky, yet confident attitude and really loved how much he and Harper just couldn't resist each other. There's something so good about a forbidden romance. I really liked that they were both chasing their dreams and were so supportive of each other in doing so. The way that Nico was just so sure was amazing to read. He respected her without being overbearing. Definitely make sure to add this one to your TBR! Thank you so much to the author for the ARC copy!

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cb1rch's review against another edition

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2.0

2.5

riona94's review against another edition

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Written poorly.
Story could be good and interesting but the dialogue felt so forced and unnatural for these characters. It was rushed and cringey. Too try hard.

ialwayshaveabook's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

em_sierra19's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

jamieleeslibrary's review

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5.0

I just want to start off by saying thank you to Cali Melle for sending me an ARC!!

WOW! Cali has done it again! This truly deserves all 5 stars. I couldn’t put this down and read it in one sitting. I’ve loved Cali’s writing since I first found her books. This has just become a favorite of mine!!

This was such a cute romance story between a professional hockey player and the team photographer. I absolutely adored Harper and Nico thought the whole story. It was amazing to see Harper’s thoughts as Nico put her above everything. Not only was Nico incredibly sweet but he also has a bit of a spicy side that just added to this whole story!

I loved the shorter chapters of this and the text message conversation between the two of them. Can I just take a minute to add how much i LOVED the bond between Nico and Giana. That sibling bond alone added so much more to the story. I could ramble about this all day long because in my opinion it was just that good. I absolutely can’t wait to read the rest of this series!

cinderellaeyes's review against another edition

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challenging fast-paced

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

1.0

Characters lacked personality and the story progressed randomly and for convenience. There was even a

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car crash

at the end, which was so random and sudden? I don’t get it.

Book lacked actual hockey gameplay. The actual hockey-ness of things is strictly confined to the MMC. Even then you couldn’t feel how popular he is or how he’s trying to fit in as a rookie. Nothing. Both MMC and FMC are boring. The FMC lacked an identity and had no qualities that would make her remotely appealing to anybody. The MMC is obsessive after meeting her for 5 whole minutes doing nothing much. Seems too much of puppy love/instalove that doesn’t actually grow into anything.

Nobody has conversations about anything that’s remotely important and the last 1/4 was just a convenient ending to introduce new characters for the next book.

Definitely needs a better editor and better storyline.

Definitely not for me.

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