A review by nebulous07
Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Kennedy Ryan yet again delivers a powerful, insightful and hard-earned happily ever after in Block Shot.
If you're heading into Block Shot with the expectations of Long Shot, I would ask you to reconsider. Jared Foster is ruthless, principled and driven. It is one of the reasons he's at the top of being a sports agent and being so successful with Elevation with August as a silent partner. His path crosses with studious, loyal and determined Banner Morales. A sizzling night soon becomes a disaster, with the protagonists crossing paths ten years later. Banner has worked hard to leave a mark as a "ruthless with a heart" sports agent. But her heart never forgot the betrayal of Jared, the scars of exes concerning her body and her journey to keep herself healthy.
Kennedy Ryan digs deep with these characters who, at the heart, are flawed individuals but are each other's equinoxes. Both characters' decisions will certainly make the readers question their morals, but it also opens the door to the perceptions Banner and Jared have about themselves and each other. The rough road ahead is full of angst, patience and faith. The author successfully sheds light on the expectations placed on women, particularly on their weight and appearances, the power of words and the challenges women face with male-dominated rules. The chemistry is absolutely sizzling, with in-depth, primal scenes that perfectly suit the characters. I can't wait to read the next book of the series!
Thank you very much for an ARC to NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom BooksΩ. This honest review is left voluntarily.
If you're heading into Block Shot with the expectations of Long Shot, I would ask you to reconsider. Jared Foster is ruthless, principled and driven. It is one of the reasons he's at the top of being a sports agent and being so successful with Elevation with August as a silent partner. His path crosses with studious, loyal and determined Banner Morales. A sizzling night soon becomes a disaster, with the protagonists crossing paths ten years later. Banner has worked hard to leave a mark as a "ruthless with a heart" sports agent. But her heart never forgot the betrayal of Jared, the scars of exes concerning her body and her journey to keep herself healthy.
Kennedy Ryan digs deep with these characters who, at the heart, are flawed individuals but are each other's equinoxes. Both characters' decisions will certainly make the readers question their morals, but it also opens the door to the perceptions Banner and Jared have about themselves and each other. The rough road ahead is full of angst, patience and faith. The author successfully sheds light on the expectations placed on women, particularly on their weight and appearances, the power of words and the challenges women face with male-dominated rules. The chemistry is absolutely sizzling, with in-depth, primal scenes that perfectly suit the characters. I can't wait to read the next book of the series!
Thank you very much for an ARC to NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom BooksΩ. This honest review is left voluntarily.