So many cannonballers have raved about this romance series that I had to see what all the fuss was about. So glad I gave it a chance! I’m picky about romance, especially contemporary novels, but Bowen is a thoughtful writer who quickly drew me into the relationship between Corey and Adam.
It’s Corey’s first year at Harkness College (basically a stand-in for Yale or Harvard) and she’s still dealing with a hockey accident that left her paralyzed less than a year ago. She was supposed to be playing hockey and now she’s left treading water, trying to find her place in the world. She falls head over heels for her neighbor Adam, also relegated to the handicap accessible dorm due to a stupid accident that left his leg badly broken. Unfortunately, Adam already has the “perfect” girlfriend. Still, Adam and Corey bond over their shared “gimp” status.
I liked how realistic this story felt. Yes, they’re both college students and trying to figure out how to navigate tricky situations, but they’re normal, well-adjusted people for the most part. I loved how frank the characters were about their disabilities. I have a friend in a wheelchair and it’s crazy how much energy he has to put into just being able to get around. It’s honestly exhausting and this story felt true to that. Very excited to see where the next story in the series goes!
The series is great, until you get to the last book. But you don’t need to read the last book. It doesn’t add anything to the preceding books. Be sure you read the novella, Blond Date. It’s a keeper.
Blonde Date is a classic is what it is.
I agree that the whole series is fantastic, except the last book. Buy it as a set if you can.
Yay! Thanks for the heads up on the freeness!
The next book The Year We Hid Away is my favorite in the series, and have Blonde Date ready to go with it, they are definitely meant to be read together.
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Yea, free books! I just got it!