Review: Better Than Revenge

 

Finley hasn't been preparing to be named to the school's podcast team for years. It's the first step towards her future. Her boyfriend decides that he's also going to audition too. He makes the team, taking her spot as a host. Instead, she's given a research position.  

But that's not all, after the announcement, he's overheard saying that Finley wasn't right for the job. He's not surprised when they break up, but he doesn't understand why she's so upset either. 

But then Finely has an idea. She'll try out for the kicker position on the football team. Finley asks Jensen's enemy to help train her. As Theo and Finley begin hanging out, they more they become friends. Can Finley take everything away from Jensen like he did to her?

My Thoughts: I really loved this book; I didn't want to put it down. It's not really a sports book, because most of the book is training, but there is a good football part. I loved reading about Theo and Finley. Their relationship worked nicely. I couldn't believe that Jenson could be so obtuse. I really liked Finley's grandmother, and I enjoyed her story too. Finely had a great group of friends. The podcasting part was interesting. I liked the students' reaction to their school's podcast. I love how the book turned out. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My Library

Why I read this book: Revenge!

Library Recommendation: A fantastic romance for your school and public library

Hand this to: Readers who enjoy podcasting, enemies to lovers trope, and a cute romance. 

* This book is dedicated to Taylor Swift and I'm here for it. 

Romance Review: The Cheat Sheet

 

Bree is in love with her best friend, Nathan. But she will never tell him. 

Nathan is in love with Bree, but will never tell her.

They have been best friends for years. Neither of them wants to ruin their friendship by risking a romance. What if it goes badly?

But one night out with the team, Bree has too much to drink and confides to a woman in the bathroom. The woman turns out to be a reporter. Now everyone is shipping the friends. They start fake dating, but Nathan is determined to make it real. Could this be the way to jumpstart their relationship?

My Thoughts:

Friends to Lovers

Fake Dating

Famous / not famous

Ballet / Football

I really loved the football friends. They were so much fun.

This was a great book that I really enjoyed. 

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: Purchased for a friend

Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for your public library's romance collection.

5 Things: (2): Homefield Advantage

 

Ever since I heard about this book, it's been on my TBR pile. And it did not disappoint!

Here are 5 Things I loved about it!

And some book recommendations: 

* ARC sent for review

Review: Throw Like a Girl

During a play-off softball game during her junior year, Liv throws a punch after a girl says something homophobic about her sister. Liv must suffer the consequences of her choices - sitting the bench for the rest of the playoffs, having her scholarship revoked for her private school, and having to figure out her next move. There's no way she can't play softball her senior year, especially if she wants to play in college.

The local high school just happens to be the team she fought against. The softball coach isn't convinced at having Liv on the team. She knows Liv is super talented, but she might ruin the dynamic of the team. The coach suggests Liv try out for a fall sport and show off her sportsmanship.

Liv is willing to do anything to earn a post on the team, so when the injured quarterback sees her goofing off with her brother and offers her a spot on the football team - she can't turn him down. Together they come up with a plan that benefits them both.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I liked how seamlessly Liv found herself on the team and there wasn't (much) crap from the boys on the football team. I loved reading about the workouts and the conditioning. I loved seeing her relationship with Grey playout. I loved her best friend  and her brother. Even though she wasn't the best at managing either of those relationships, I loved them. I love how she defended her sister even though it cost her almost everything. I love that this book tackled real issues: feminism, homophonic slurs, what it means to be a team player, concussions in football, and more. A really great read.

Cover Thoughts: Love it!
Source: My library
Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your school and public libraries