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nattyclibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Infidelity
shan198025's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
demiotubaga's review
4.0
I love this book 4⭐️ Banner here is such a baddie love her too death and Jared… he’s something u know definitely a kinda morally gray character but I still like him. Jared did many “questionable” things in this book but for some reason it didn’t really bother me but it might bother you so be warned.
gabi_715's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
kyland80's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
salimata's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.75
kait_kosub's review
2.0
The whole time I was reading this I just felt horrible. I hate when cheating is involved but especially when the the current partner is nothing but kind and then he also got cancer...just a little too messy for me. The experience was just frustrating and not enjoyable. I felt like I couldn't root for Jared and Banner but also didn't want to...
hsecen's review against another edition
3.5
Kennedy Ryan continues to prove that she is a magical author. I cannot ever get over her prose and how well she can put complicated issues and relationships to words and with a poetic sense to it to boot. I loved being back in the Hoops world and seeing all the characters introduced in Long Shot.
My only problem is I could not connect with Banner and Jared. I didn't really love them as separate characters. Jared - it makes sense because his whole thing is that he's an asshole and doesn't like people, so stepping on toes and generally not caring about other's feelings to get what he wants is on point. But I don't totally love that as a character trait. He pushed Banner's boundaries a lot, and at one point claimed that he would take his time but then went ahead and pushed really soon. And Banner just seemed to jump back and forth between doing what she knew was right and wrong, but in a bit of a wishy washy manner. I couldn't really understand the logic to her decisions and it made for a slightly confusing read. Banner and Jared together - there's no denying their sexual chemistry. That was definitely off the charts. And I liked their banter.
I so wanted to fall in love with these characters like I have with so many other Kennedy Ryan characters, but this one was hard for me. Kennedy really is a fantastic writers and the plot was interesting, and unique. She always writes so poetically (but in a totally non-obnoxious way) and if the characters had different character traits I would so be down for this whole book.
My only problem is I could not connect with Banner and Jared. I didn't really love them as separate characters. Jared - it makes sense because his whole thing is that he's an asshole and doesn't like people, so stepping on toes and generally not caring about other's feelings to get what he wants is on point. But I don't totally love that as a character trait. He pushed Banner's boundaries a lot, and at one point claimed that he would take his time but then went ahead and pushed really soon. And Banner just seemed to jump back and forth between doing what she knew was right and wrong, but in a bit of a wishy washy manner. I couldn't really understand the logic to her decisions and it made for a slightly confusing read. Banner and Jared together - there's no denying their sexual chemistry. That was definitely off the charts. And I liked their banter.
I so wanted to fall in love with these characters like I have with so many other Kennedy Ryan characters, but this one was hard for me. Kennedy really is a fantastic writers and the plot was interesting, and unique. She always writes so poetically (but in a totally non-obnoxious way) and if the characters had different character traits I would so be down for this whole book.