I ate this up 👩🏼‍🍳! This one felt so different from the first book, but overlapped the timeline this time with Ro and Freddy 🥰! Loved the learning disability/ADHD rep in this one, it made it super unique! Pining, friends-to-lovers, angst, and dual POV!

Tyler may be one of my most hated characters I’ve ever read 😤, but it brought a lot of drama!! Lots of deeper topics of anxiety, toxic relationships, grief, harassment, and dealing with narcissistic parents!

Overall this was such a sweet college sports romance book with deeper themes woven in!

I LOOOOVE a good friends to lover story and I felt like this did not disappoint! I really like Unsteady when I read it last year so I was so excited when I got confirmed for Unloved this year too. I love a good slow burn too and this book was perfect for it. I was maybe 3/4 of the way through the book before any true spice happened and it was spicyyyyy. I did get icked out a bit at times, sometimes the tropes felt a little cheesy or "tropey" but when you overlook that, I feel like it was a great time! I am so excited to see what comes next in the series!

I really thought I was going to love this book—Freddy as a soft hockey player with ADHD and Ro as the hopeless romantic tutor? Sign me up. And honestly, it started strong. Their friendship-to-slow-burn dynamic had me rooting for them early on, and I loved the way they slowly let their walls down around each other.

But somewhere along the way, it just started to feel a little flat. I wanted more—more tension, more character growth, and way less of a certain off-again/on-again ex boyfriend (you know who I mean). It’s like we were circling the same emotional beats without really pushing forward, and by the end I was left wishing something had really shifted.

That said, the romance had sweet moments, and I appreciated how much care was put into Freddy’s learning struggles and Ro’s emotional journey. A solid 3 stars. I liked it—I just wanted a little more of everything (except that guy, we’re good on that front).

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Freddy is a playboy hockey player who, in addition to dealing with past trauma and grief, is struggling to pass his biology class, not just because of his inappropriate past with the professor, but because of his dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. When Ro’s on-again, off-again boyfriend and fellow biology tutor bullies Ro into taking on his “nuisance” of a student, Freddy, she is initially hesitant because Freddy is her “celebrity” crush and her first kiss (although Freddy doesn’t remember this). But study sessions soon lead to a meaningful friendship and an escape from the loneliness that Freddy and Ro both feel. As Freddy and Ro help each other deal with past trauma, grief, and abuse, real feelings start to emerge.

Unloved is a new adult hockey romance featuring the athlete with tutor, forced proximity, and reformed playboy tropes. It deals with themes and topics such as mental health, dyslexia and dyscalculia, ADHD, bullying and harassment, abuse, death and grief, cheating, manipulation, fame and reputation, sexuality, love and heartbreak, self worth, challenging parent-child relationships, struggles of females in male-dominated fields, loneliness and isolation, abuse of power, PTSD, and dealing with past trauma. I would recommend Unloved to fans of sports romances like The Dare by Elle Kennedy, Stealing Home by Grace Reilly, Hail Mary by Kandi Steiner, Play with Me by Becka Mack, or A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver.

Firstly, I want to point out that Unloved isn’t a light-hearted rom-com. It’s more of an emotional romance that deals with some complex (and potentially triggering) topics; this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, just something to note, especially if you’re a mood reader like me. Furthermore, I felt like the cutesy cover art and even the blurb didn’t really prepare me for such an emotionally complex read. Since the book was a little longer and more emotional than I was expecting, I personally feel like I might have preferred listening to an audiobook version of Unloved (or tandem reading an audio and physical copy of the book). It’s important to note that Unloved takes place at the same time as Unsteady (Rhys and Sadie’s story and book 1 in the Undone series) and a lot of the plot in these two books were interconnected, so I think that readers need to have read Unsteady before picking up a copy of Unloved. Even though I have read Unsteady about a year ago, I felt as though i was missing or forgetting some important plotlines from Sadie and Rhys’ story, which unfortunately created some minor gaps in Unloved. Thus, I’m thinking that a tandem reading guide for the two books could be beneficial for some readers.

Even though I had a hard time getting into this book and it wasn’t really what I was expecting, I ended up really liking it in the end. Unloved is definitely a slow burn romance with a lot of will they/ won’t they vibes, and the majority of the spice takes place at the end of the book. That being said, there was a ton of swoonworthy moments (including a sentimental sewing project, a romantic trip to the bookstore, and a cute hang out involving temporary tattoos) and secret mutual pining throughout the book, which I loved! Ro’s aesthetic with her butterfly clips and bows was fun and I loved how bookish Ro was, as I always relate well to characters who are fellow bookworms. Lastly, the fact that there was no dreaded third act break-up or miscommunication trope (which is my least favourite trope) was appreciated.

If you’re in the mood for an emotionally complex read full of swoon-worthy moments and mutual pining, then I highly recommend picking up a copy of Unloved!

This one was in the middle for me. While I love me a good hockey romance with a golden retriever boy and a good friends to lovers, it just felt like the slow burn was a little to slow for my liking, but hey that's just me.

This was such a sweet and charming read. Ro and Freddy are just adorable together in this feel good love story. This one will have you swooning and smiling. The burn is very slow for these two, and while I felt the pacing was a bit slow at times, I really loved both of these characters and am enamored with the Undone World. Peyton Corinne knows how to deliver romances that sizzle yet feel so pure of heart and wholesome all at once. Sugary sweet and cotton candy light.

- friends to lovers
-hockey
- Slow burn
- tutor x reformed playboy
- Broken hero
-found family
-golden retriever hero
- Grief rep

If you ask me about friends to lovers, I’m just gonna simply mention the title of this book and let you in for a good read

This story was about Rosalie becoming Matt’s tutor because other students who also does tutoring gave up on him.

Little did Matt know that they’ve already met years ago, and he ended up as Ro’s first kiss. Their lives went by for years without interacting. Rosalie was stuck in a toxic relationship for YEARS, and Matty playing hockey and trying to pass his classes.

As their tutoring started, they’ve also developed a meaningful friendship wherein they can lean towards each other if they need a shoulder to cry on.

Ro. She’s one of the sweetest character out there, and it really pissed me off that her ex kept on saying mean things to her. She’s such a strong character, and she doesn’t have to change a thing about her in order to be accepted.

Matty. His character showed representations of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. He’s been through so much and it’s actually really sad, and it makes me so happy that he managed to process everything in the right way instead of bottling it all up.

One thing that I loved about this story is the representation for people who has dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. It’s not often I get to read books who had that as well, and it’s about time that more people become aware of it. Ro researching about how he could help Matty was one of the purest moments I read in this book. Finding someone who understands and tries to help you without making you feel that you’re a burden is truly everything.

I wished that there were more reactions when they found out about things including the night Ro doesn’t remember, and the freshmen year. It felt as if it was just inserted just so they’d know and that’s it.

Overall, this book was so much better compared to the first one! I love how their relationship progressed from being friends then slowly realizing that they don’t want to just be simply friends. Another thing is that it wasn’t insta lust! This was indeed a type of slow burn and who doesn’t love a good slow burn?!

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and the author for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

3.5⭐️
Unloved is the second book in the Undone series by Peyton Corrine. I liked that this was happening in the same timeline of the first book but in our new main character’s POVs because it added additional context. Freddy and Ro’s relationship developed really well over the course of the book and I loved how Corrine handled learning disabilities in this! The romance was cute and there is no third act breakup (which I always love!!). This managed to be a fluffy romance while still tackling harder topics which is no small feat. Ro and Freddy were just so sweet and this is my favorite in the series so far!! I am excited to see what is to come in future books in this series.

Thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I was a little wary of diving into Unloved. I enjoyed Unsteady SO much, it was in my top 5 reads of 2024. So I'm always nervous about a follow up. I was also not sure how I felt about the first meeting and scenario set up for Ro and Freddy. But I pushed through and I am so glad I did.

Holy moly, what a book! I was so nervous to read this since I hadn’t read Unsteady (Corinne’s previous novel) and because hockey romances can be so hit or miss. Let me just say, Corinne did not miss!! Not only were Matty and Ro so unbelievably lovable, but also the grief, hurt, and toxic relationships explored in this book were so incredibly relatable and tear jerking! I was so impressed by the depth and vulnerability of the characters. This seriously got me out of a reading slump & I stayed up all night to read it. Literally couldn’t put it down. People might be quick to label this as “just another hockey romance,” but Corinne has written a very moving story for the hopeless romantics out there!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria for this incredible ARC!

I couldn't be happier that I recieved this arc. It was such an honor. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, and somehow I even loved this one more! Matty and Ro were the absolute cutest, and I found nothing bad to point in this book. Their communication was on point, and that's something that lacks in so many romances but not this one. I also liked the ADHD/mental health representation in this book, with Matty struggling but definitely making his way through, which proves such a beautiful point.
I can't recommend this book enough!

Review to be published soon

This book was amazing and the heavier topics were so well done by Corinne. They touched me and resonated with me so much. Corinne is good at writing about life, not just romance in her books. She brings elements in that really make the characters complete.

overall, i enjoyed this book but didn’t feel incredibly connected to it! however i do really appreciate the depth and mental health representation that this author writes into her characters. matty + ro are the sweetest and i loved the rawness to their characters and relationship. we get to see them navigate a plethora of challenges often faced in early adulthood. themes of self discovery, familial and romantic relationships (that aren’t always healthy), and just overall carving your path in the mess that is your 20s.

“i think you’d be really easy to love” sent me. sunshine x sunshine, they were so tender. (though perhaps a bit too much at times? idk how to word this but it got a bit iffy for me)

i feel as though the page count on this one was a bit of a detriment to the story - some of the scenes felt a bit repetitive / dragged out and i wished for a few more lighter moments between the characters.

thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️

This was a good college hockey romance! There are so many of these books these days, but this one actually managed to stand out from the others. Their progression from friends to lovers was amazing. One other detail that I liked about this book is from the beginning, each character has one amazing/fun night with the other that the other cannot remember. I liked that they both had a secret treasured memory of each other. These two truly loved each other for who they were. A very sweet romance ❤️

Okay but Freddy and Ro are absolutely adorable!!!!!
Peyton has created such beautiful characters that you fall for instantly!

Freddy has learning challenges and Ro is the perfect person to help him out with it! Their connection grows the more time they spend with each other and it’s amazing to see. Freddy is there for Ro time and again and helping her in ways she didn’t even know she needed. He gives her all the love she deserves and it makes me love him all the more for it.
Also the spiceeee is so good! Seeing the tension and heat simmer between them was awesome and I loved watching it all come together (pun intended).

If you like:
Friends to lovers
College hockey
Slow burn
Found family
Bookish fmc

Then this book is for you!!!

Thank you so much to Atria book and Peyton Corinne for the opportunity to read this book and get to love some new characters!

School has never been Matt's biggest strength. He has always counted on entering the NHL draft as soon as he turned 18. But when a sudden change is made to his inheritance that requires him to graduate in order to receive any part of it, he is suddenly desperate for a miracle. Ro is a soft, hopeless romantic who is paired with Matt to be his tutor. After a rocky start, their friendship begins to develop into something more as time passes. And buckle up because it's an emotional ride.

I knew this book was going to destroy me as soon as I read "I think you'd be really easy to love". Unloved is incredible emotional, raw, and broke me only to put me back together even stronger.
Now y'all have to prepare because this is a SLOW burn. Especially compared to the lust fest pace Unsteady set. But the foundation Ro and Matty establish throughout the book has such a strong emotional connection, that the payoff is that much more impactful. Their love feels effortless. Like it's as easy as breathing for them. And personally, I have not read about that kind of love in a while. I don't think I've ever wanted to give two characters the biggest hug more, then I did with Matt and Ro.

Rosalie is the most precious princess girl with the kindest soul who has had the absolute worst luck with love. I would honestly fight wars to protect her from experiencing any more hurt. Matty, my sweet, butterfly thigh tattoo, tender hearted boy. My heart was black and blue reading his story. He and Ro deserve the entire world and will make even the biggest cynics believe in soulmates.

I loved all of the mental health and learning disability representation in this book, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia. Personally, I had never heard of dyscalculia before, and after reading Unloved, it opened my eyes and made me want to do more research about it.

Overall, I absolutely adored this book and was overjoyed to receive a digital arc. Unloved cemented me as a ride or die Peyton Corinne Fan till the end of my days.

Ughhh I loved Ro and Matty and their kind, fragile, loving, sensitive hearts!

It was a bumpy road for them to finally admit their feelings for eachother (but it was worth the wait!) They both had a lot of growing to do! The way they saw what was truly hidden inside the other and always had eachother's back was EVERYTHING! Whether they were 'just friends' or more, they were both patient and forgiving, which isn't something that comes easy for most!

Ro and Matty's relationship is one of my favorites!

Unloved has:
-College Hockey Romance
-Mental Health & Learning Differences rep
-Slow Burn Friends to Lovers
-Thigh Tattoo
-Athlete x Tutor
-Bookish Lonely Girl
-Playboy (secretly sensitive)
-Grief (Loss of parent)

I recommend reading Unsteady before Unloved, but it isn't necessary!

This book completely wrecked me—in the best way. I can’t remember the last time I stayed up way too late for a book that left me crying through so many pages. From the first chapter, I was hooked, flipping pages until I completely finished the book. I am pretty certain this will be my favorite book I read this month, and it’s only the second day of April. 😱

This story is heartfelt, emotional, and impossible to put down. What a great message about being enough as you are and finding the right person to support you through life’s ups and downs. Do yourself a favor and read it ASAP.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

I think I had really really high hopes after loving Unsteady so much, but I was left feeling a bit let down after this book (hurt my own feelings, I suppose). That’s not to say this is a bad book, it just didn’t do it for me. It still had a lot of good representations in the book but it just didn’t have the same impact this time around. It’s about 250 pages too long, in my opinion. I think I would’ve been a bigger fan if it was shorter and it wouldn’t have felt so unnecessarily dragged out.

Tyler, you deserve prison but you won’t get time…

Unloved was everything I hoped it to be. Coming off the emotional roller coaster of Unsteady, Unloved comes in hot with even more emotional. As a self-professed “dead inside” person, I found myself reaching for the tissues more than once during this read through. This book really tugs are the heart strings, and I praise the author for that.
The slow burn in this book is well worth the wait and makes sense, as Matty and Ro learn to battle their individual obstacles and internal demons.
Although this book was heavy at times, it was always heavy at the right times. I really enjoy it when books can be light and dark and Unloved beautifully weaves both together. While some may come to this book for the hockey and romance, readers will come away with a better understanding of emotional intelligence. Matt’ s happy demeanor he displays to others as shield goes to show that not everything is as it seems. Ro’s battle with her ex is also extremely relatable to a lot and was often tough to read. Just another reason why this book is a top read for me this year.
Thank you to the author for allowing me the change to read this book as an ARC, it was truly a fun and emotional ride.