This book was a doozy in such a good way. The twists and turns oh my god. Scottie and Finn went through so much and it just kept going. In some ways I wish there was more time spent on the smaller moments between the two of them rather than the constant obstacles that they faced but sometimes that’s life! I will always love when authors connect their books in one universe and the winslow brothers scenes had me going back to my Max Monroe books just to remember all the scenes. I loved it.

This book was just as addicting and page-turning as Max Monroe promised!

I had the honor of reading and reviewing this book as an ARC. I can honestly say I didn’t want to put this one down for many reasons.

In this novel we follow FMC Scottie and MMC Finn. There are many different plots carried throughout this book, but we are introduced to Scottie who is a cheerleader and has a questionable boyfriend. She quickly becomes friends with Finn and his crew and dives deep into who she wants to be as a person…after experiencing some terrible situations. Finn comes to college with one goal in mind, and this messes with him emotionally. Enough so it creates a barrier between him and Scottie. Can these two beat the odds and find their way into each other’s arms?

I loved Scottie and Finn. They were great main characters, and I found myself really invested in their outcome as a couple and as individuals. That’s what I loved most: this book goes beyond their romance. I also enjoyed our side characters Kayla, Julie, Blake, and Ace. They added to the story for sure.

Something’s I didn’t like about this novel (which is why it is 4/5 stars) is the fact that at times there were too many characters. The pranks with Ace’s family were a bit overkill and unbelievable. The story was long which was good to a point. I feel like everything after chapter 78 could have been removed. It just dragged on by that point (and broke my heart)

The ending wasn’t what I was expecting at all. So I guess I could give kudos to the authors for that plot twist. However, I can be honest and say that I think the readers and characters deserved better (especially after everything else we had all been through)

I did give this a high rating because of the fact I couldn’t put this down. I laughed, roll my eyes, cried (more than once), and just had all the feels with this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I had high hopes for *Learning Curve* by Max Monroe based on the description, but the moment I saw there were 91 chapters, it was a red flag for me. The book quickly proved to be extremely predictable. Scottie is shy, timid, and dating a boyfriend who treats her poorly—until she meets Finn and suddenly finds her backbone. It’s clear she’s going to end up with her rescuer, and of course, she’s being stalked. I wonder who it could be? I managed to get through about 30% of the book, but it was clear we’d be slogging through each day, and the drama felt so predictable and outlandish. The characters and their stories didn’t engage me; the pace was slow, and everything just felt too predictable. I couldn't bring myself to finish it.

That was.... An emotional rollercoaster that went up and down and flipped over multiple times. It's going to take me DAYS to recover from this book! Just when you thought everything has calmed down and it was HEA BOOM something else happens. I don't know if I've ever read a romance book that had so many twists and turns and EMOTIONS and kept me tied up until the very end.

I'm excited there will be another book with Lexi and Biden but I'm not sure my heart can take it!

If you loved the movie version of Beautiful Disaster, you're gonna love this!

Learning Curve is a fun, steamy college romance between a bad boy and a good girl. There's also an underground fight club society which was interesting to read. The plot is fun and entertaining. The side stories with all the different secrets created a lot of drama and angst too. The prank wars were also hilarious. I was never bored while reading.

Finn & Scottie had a lot of chemistry and great banter. I really enjoyed reading their interactions. Finn really fought for Scottie which is always going to score high in my book boyfriend criteria.

Max Monroe always brings the heat & it was no different with this one. Super steamy!

A great college romcom! Would recommend!!

Read if you like: college romance, grumpy x sunshine, first love, he fights for her, angst, secrets, twists and turns, emotional family drama, dual pov

I don’t get why the book was soooo long 😭 I thought it was so unnecessary. It was filled with a billion filler chapters with a ton of side plots that had me distracted. I found myself skimming through a lot of the book just to try keep up with the main story line (the book won because I got lost)

It was giving high school relationship rather than college tbh. I didn’t feel that the characters were mature, their communication was terrible and just the way they were with each other was giving ✨ cringe ✨

I did not like what Scottie did with the letter and I also didn’t get why she hid the texts, it made ZERO sense to me 😭😤 The authors weren’t lying when they said this book was going to be filled with drama though

I’m disappointed because What I Should’ve Said was such an incredible book and this next one was just a let down ☹️

I think you’ll appreciate this book much more than me if you’ve read about the Winslow brothers, seeing familiar faces and names would be so cool to see. This was definitely a miss for me.

I’ve quickly become a fan of Max Monroe. Learning Curve was the latest book I’ve read. As I expected? This book did not disappoint.

i just couldnt put it down its so good youll read from the first generation and their kids and new character and loss siblings, i just cant wait for what else is to come I love the book it mention disability domestic abuse and surviving and having family support and new found family and overall to nevwr giving up.

Let me start by saying that I sat down and read this book in 6 hours. I started and didn’t stop. I wasn’t sure what to expect but went in with high hopes! I was not disappointed. It was so nice to see old faces who are up to their old antics and new faces being brought in to bring it into the next generation.

The new generation came out swinging. They brought the heat, the fire and the passion that we love from MM! Finn and Scottie leading the way for all of the books to come in this series which I am very excited to read.

This story will bring out a lot of emotions but ultimately leave you feeling satisfied. I don’t want to give details about the book itself because there are so many things in there that are best left just to experience and feel for yourself.

I will say that Ace learns a hard lesson. You can never top the king of pranks! Long live King Thatch! Read and enjoy this book you all!

I've been reading Max Monroe books since 2019 when I fell in love with my favorite book boyfriend ever, Kline Brooks. I've eagerly awaited each new release because I love the over-the-top hilarious hijacks and swoony leading men. I can appreciate that authors want to grow and try new things, but this is the second book in a row that has been outside of their usual style and I just didn't like it. 600 pages is way too long, it could have easily been 200 pages shorter. I LOVED seeing all my OG characters again and the seeing the kids all grown up was so much fun. I just thought there were way too many plot lines. It was too much. Finn spent too much of the book being hot and cold. They declare they're in love with each other after knowing each other for just a few weeks. Both characters had family drama, though Scottie's was just plain icky. Scottie's plot line at the end just felt completely unnecessary. It was a lot. I haven't given up on this duo yet, I already know I'll be back to read Blake and Lexi's story. I just hope they go back to their roots soon.

Max Monroe books are typically an automatic read for me. I love their banter and laugh out loud kind of books. If you are looking for that, I would not read this book. This book is extremely heavy and angsty.

Simply put, this book was too long. There was so much fluff and so many side stories that just felt unnecessary. I will say, the first half of this book had me hooked and I could not put it down. Then around 55%/60% through the book, things just went downhill. There was too much happening. The only saving grace was getting to see the OG Max Monroe characters sprinkled throughout the book.

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 Oh, to be young again…well I don’t really want to go back to that time so I will happily live vicariously through wonderful books like Learning Curve. Finn and Scottie are embarking on their freshman year of college, a time when relationships develop at lightning speed and the whole world is opening up in front of your eyes. Life has not been easy for these two and their vulnerability lends itself to a beautiful connection. Yet as with so many who grow up within dysfunctional families, breaking from the cycle is such a challenge and Finn and Scottie are no exception to this struggle. Learning Curve is an immersively rich roller coaster full of emotions that is beyond captivating. Max Monroe has done it again with an absolutely exquisitely written book that tugs at the heartstrings.

Review is on Goodreads and will be posted on instagram closer to publication date and on Amazon when published!

Max Monroe never fail to make you swoon, laugh and smile in every book.

Learning Curve was an absolute fun ride. Crazy, wild, emotional roller coaster but you'll have fun. Scottie is starting college and with a boyfriend back home and focused on keeping her up grades for her cheerleading scholarship. Finn is also starting college but dealing with a lot. Their relationship starts off on the wrong foot thinking he's not good enough for her but Scottie is inevitable and he cannot resist her. It's messy, complicated but with lots of love. It's love and complex and they go through a lot and have a lot of maturing and growth, individually and together but the story is heartbreaking & heartwarming and so addictive. A must read for those that love a good messy complicated but wonderfully romantic college romance!

Book review:
Learning Curve by Max Monroe was a good read that takes you on a journey of two seemingly opposite college students learning how to navigate multiple situations that change the trajectory of their lives and learn how to deal with them apart and together.

I enjoyed the unlikely friendships, watching them grow. During the difficult situations it was not just the main characters learning how to support one another but also friends and family supporting them and learning to accept the support. The writers did a great job talking about very heavy topics such as alcoholism, changing family dynamics, family secrets, changes in health. They did this in a way that added to the story and not overwhelming to the reader.

I did feel like this book was set up as most first books in a series and brought in a lot of characters and started their stories. At some points it was a little hard to keep track of all of them and not sure some of them were needed or added to the story. When I finished the book I did have two other story lines I wanted more from and was glad to read about the future books coming out.

I gave this book four stars and think it is a very enjoyable, bingeable read that a lot of people can relate to. Life rarely turns out how you planned it to and it’s going to throw you curveballs but those unexpected plans can sometimes bring some of the best people into your life even if you might not see it at the beginning.

Outstanding characters and a fun setting. I loved this one! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Monroe's introduction of the action between each character was fantastic. The story flowed well. I stayed up late to read this one.

Wow wow wow. I devoured this book in less than a day! When I read Max Monroe’s “Things I Should’ve Said” I thought that was as good as it gets. NOPE. I was worried how I’d connect to the college students as protagonists, but the depth of their personal stories was everything I wanted. The growth and heartbreak throughout the book was so genuine…. I don’t want to give anything away but I am SO excited to read Blake and Lexi’s story in February. Will Ace and Julia be next?!?! I can only hope!

Drama, angst, and spice. What's not to love?

I read this book in a day because I truly couldn't put it down. Scottie and Finn are both very likable characters. Yes, they acted dramatic and immature at times, but they're only 18. I appreciate that they both went through some personal growth during the story, rather than just starting off as flawless, perfect beings.

My only major criticism is that the last 1/5 of the book seemed unnecessary. The book could've ended before that point. Scottie and Finn were together again as a couple. They had both grown and matured. The primary dramas in both Scottie and Finn's lives reached satisfying conclusions. The last curveball seems to kinda have been thrown in just for the sake of it, and not because the book actually <i>needed</i> it. But putting aside how unnecessary it seemed to me, I'm glad that the authors didn't give the main characters the easy solution to the issue; they have to properly deal with the tough problem thrown at them.

Overall, an enjoyable read that I'd recommend to fans of college romance. I look forward to seeing Blake chase after his dream girl in the next book. 😉