hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death and Car accident
chekwube's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was also a really powerful book with another powerful woman. Lotus for me is just goddamn amazing.
The interplay with all kinds of spirituality and faith is something I found interesting as well but it was also interesting to follow the trauma she experienced as a child to see how that impacted her view of romance.
But ultimately the romance story between her and Kenan was so profound and you know, I just love my Black love stories. 😻 But I also really love how Ryan also includes Kenan’s single father status
I feel like the inclusion of that douchebag was almost not necessary. Or maybe he just annoyed me. Either way, the book was really good and I enjoyed it a lot.
The interplay with all kinds of spirituality and faith is something I found interesting as well but it was also interesting to follow the trauma she experienced as a child to see how that impacted her view of romance.
Spoiler
When she went to therapy and the lady began to walk her through how assault translates into different responses to sex at different points of the healing journey. Oh, I just remembered when her mom was dying. That was an interesting point in the book as well.Spoiler
But ultimately the romance story between her and Kenan was so profound and you know, I just love my Black love stories. 😻 But I also really love how Ryan also includes Kenan’s single father status
Spoiler
The sacrifice they had to make for Simone (his daughter) to get accustomed to the change in the family. That was preciousSpoiler
I feel like the inclusion of that douchebag was almost not necessary. Or maybe he just annoyed me. Either way, the book was really good and I enjoyed it a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Incest, and Rape
milymily22's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Child abuse, Death, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
nicolewhopickedthisbook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Loved loved loved this book! After the debacle of the second book, this one really came through and finished strong!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Infidelity, Grief, Death, and Abandonment
browningwithabook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, and Child abuse
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“What if she gave me to you?” I bend to whisper over her lips. “What if I’m your gris gris now?”
Trigger warning: Rape, sexual assault, suicide, grief, divorce, broken families, trauma and PTSD.
I cannot believe I have to an end to this beautifully written series.
Kennedy Ryan literally struck an arrow in my heart and introduced me to her world.
Each series is beautiful on its own and I can't pick a favourite, however Hook Shot definitely was so emotional and tugged the strings of my heart.
We follow Lotus and Kenan who are facing different struggle in their life.
They swear off relationships, and trust is something to be earned.
Reading Hook Shot definitely made me even believe in fate. I believe in fate and how it stumbles into our life.
Sometimes love happens, can be the wrong place and time, but what will always find its way back to each other.
I enjoyed the two POVS and character growth for each of them.
With how their life is individual and how it affects them and their relationship.
The decisions they have to make, sacrifices and patience.
Lotus, our brave, fierce boss, definitely went through so much in her life and following her journey was heartbreaking but hopefully. It's difficult to face trauma but with time and the right people, she found her own happiness not saying the trauma ever goes away, but she found her balance of facing with it.
While following Kenan's journey in balancing his career, relationship and co-parenting.
The idea and plotline of seeing a counselor is such a big eye opener, as it might seem taboo or something is wrong when one seeks help.
Their chemistry was raw, honest, and natural. They are so beautiful individually, but together they create a rainbow in each other's life.
Kennedy Ryan did a phenomenal job with this series.
Not only did she write an amazing sports romance but writing on real-life issues that we avoid having conversations in real life, her story gives people hope and conversation starter on how we can help others and change how society sees them.
“Nothing against fake lashes. I just don’t like it when the woman blinking them is fake, too.”
Trigger warning: Rape, sexual assault, suicide, grief, divorce, broken families, trauma and PTSD.
I cannot believe I have to an end to this beautifully written series.
Kennedy Ryan literally struck an arrow in my heart and introduced me to her world.
Each series is beautiful on its own and I can't pick a favourite, however Hook Shot definitely was so emotional and tugged the strings of my heart.
We follow Lotus and Kenan who are facing different struggle in their life.
They swear off relationships, and trust is something to be earned.
Reading Hook Shot definitely made me even believe in fate. I believe in fate and how it stumbles into our life.
Sometimes love happens, can be the wrong place and time, but what will always find its way back to each other.
I enjoyed the two POVS and character growth for each of them.
With how their life is individual and how it affects them and their relationship.
The decisions they have to make, sacrifices and patience.
Lotus, our brave, fierce boss, definitely went through so much in her life and following her journey was heartbreaking but hopefully. It's difficult to face trauma but with time and the right people, she found her own happiness not saying the trauma ever goes away, but she found her balance of facing with it.
While following Kenan's journey in balancing his career, relationship and co-parenting.
The idea and plotline of seeing a counselor is such a big eye opener, as it might seem taboo or something is wrong when one seeks help.
Their chemistry was raw, honest, and natural. They are so beautiful individually, but together they create a rainbow in each other's life.
Kennedy Ryan did a phenomenal job with this series.
Not only did she write an amazing sports romance but writing on real-life issues that we avoid having conversations in real life, her story gives people hope and conversation starter on how we can help others and change how society sees them.
“Nothing against fake lashes. I just don’t like it when the woman blinking them is fake, too.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Death of parent
mbichaela's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ENG
this one is definitely the best out of the series. i loved both main characters and felt very comfortable with the energy they had around themselves.
this one is definitely the best out of the series. i loved both main characters and felt very comfortable with the energy they had around themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Death
icarusfallstan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide attempt
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