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.

I have to say I preferred book 1 Unsteady to this one. Freddy and Ro both have a lot of negative relationship pasts they need to work through. Ro is tutoring Freddy if he wants to graduate and go into the NFL. Ro wants some real affection or to feel something from her on/off boyfriend. The more Ro and Freddy spend together the more they open up to each other. I also would've liked more hockey in this one as I don't think there was enough. I liked the epilogues.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

This story follows after Unsteady but through Ro and Freddy’s perspective of following their hearts. This was such an amazing story, and I loved it so much more than Unsteady. I connected with the story, and it was such a heartfelt book. The storyline was amazing with a fast pacing. If you haven’t read Unsteady, don’t worry about being lost however you will be spoiled. This book is told from both Freddy and Ro’s pov.

Ro is a hopeless romantic but her ex is bothering her. She is traumatized from her experience with him. I loved her character and seeing her grow. She’s so strong for being able to help those she cares for and helping herself. Then we have Matt “Freddy” who is a lonely hockey player struggling with learning disabilities. He’s such a cinnamon roll and I love how much he cares for Ro. Both MMCs had slow developments but amazing growths. There are many side characters and most of them are amazing. The romance is friends to lovers, tutor x student, and slow burn which was very well done.

The ending is great and I loved this book. We get an epilogue to see where they are a couple of years after leaving college. I really hope that Corinne writes books from Bennett’s and Kane’s pov because I feel like their stories were heavily hinted throughout this book. I recommend checking out this story because you don’t want to miss out.

*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

3.75 stars! I really enjoyed Ro and Matt's story and the growth that they went through, individually and together. At times the book took jumps which were a bit hard to follow and things were not fully explained. It was a cute hockey romance!

I truly devoured this book. I absolutely loved the main female character, Ro, and how truly relatable she was for me. Between the representation of anxiety or mental health, grief and loss, and finding your people, I just thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh this was kind of a heart wrencher. Freddy and Ro both have so much heartache, that you just want to see them both get their HEA. Add in the fact that Freddy is dyslexic and Ro is his tutor to create vulnerability that draws you in. I didn't read the first book in this series and did not feel lost in this at all. This can be read as a stand alone.
Perfect for this who like sports romance, intense, yet sweet and angsty.

ɪ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ᴀ ᴠᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇɴ ᴛᴏ ᴘʀᴏᴛᴇᴄᴛ ʜᴇʀ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ ɢɪʀʟ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʙᴜᴛᴛᴇʀꜰʟɪᴇꜱ ɪɴ ʜᴇʀ ᴍᴇꜱꜱʏ ᴄᴜʀʟꜱ, ᴇᴠᴇɴ ɪꜰ ꜱʜᴇ'ʟʟ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ʙᴇ ᴍɪɴᴇ.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤...𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞....obsessed! Peyton did it AGAIN and wrote another story where I completely fell in love with the characters and didn't want the story to end.

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 "𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲" 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 is one of my favorite MMC's for so many reasons. He has this outgoing and funny personality that just makes you drawn to him, and makes you want to hang out with him (which he has A LOT of followers). He's an amazing hockey player and works so hard at it. He always wants to please people and doesn't want to let anyone down. The girls love him because yes, he is a playboy but he isn't the type of guy to just ghost someone after a fun wild night...he's still their friend..still makes them laugh but being the school "playboy" isn't all he is. This is where things get deep because Freddy doesn't have a good relationship with his dad, at all. He's a horrible person and all his life he's had to hear from his dad that he's never going to be good enough and even though on the outside Freddy seems like he has the perfect life with friends and hockey, in the inside he's lonely and always second guessing himself. He's failing one of his classes and needs a tutor in order to stay on the team and he gets paired up with Ro. She's someone he was least expecting.

𝐑𝐨 is a FMC where I wish I could hug her through the pages. This girl has been through it and her character growth was amazing to read. Ro is really smart in school and follows all the rules, she's close with her family doesn't do anything to crazy. Oh, and she's dating this horrible guy (we hate him) and while I did want to hug her I also wanted to snap her out of being with Tyler. Tyler is the guy who thinks he's the best and gaslights her into thinking everything is her fault, he made her insecure and unsure of herself. So when Ro gets the job to tutor Freddy she's hesitant because Freddy isn't just some guy... he was her first kiss...Freddy just doesn't remember.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 between these two was just so special to read. What started out as friends that grew into something more... I laughed and I cried. These two are always there for each other, they show one another that they matter and they help each other heal. I just can't express how much I loved this story.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝.

A cute hockey romance (playboy jock x tutor girly) that has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia representation! This was super angsty and had the perfect slow burn, friends to lovers, dual POV, AND secret pining from the mmc. I quite enjoyed the emotional depth of this book and how well-rounded each character was. There were also a lot of "unanswered" moments that were brought up in the book and never resolved or touched on again. Overall, if you love Elle Kennedy's writing and her 'Off Campus' series, you'll likely love this one as well!

Oh my heart. So much grief and abandonment and pain and narcissistic abuse in this. It was so good, and so nice to read the MMC having emotional breakthroughs just like the FMC. I loved seeing both Matt and Ro stand up for themselves and the people in their lives that were not there for them.

Sadie and Ro's friendship is exactly what they both needed. Ro always being sure to be there for Sadie is friendship loyalty and love.

Matt finally seeing that his teammates are his family was mending my heart. My heart broke for him. I was tearing up when he found his way.

Peyton Corrine has found her groove! The Undone series continues with its second book, Unloved, and I really enjoyed it! I would say more so than the first book.

The second book in the series centers around Matt Fredderic “Freddy” and Rosalie “Ro”, who were heavily featured in book one (Unsteady).

I was so excited to read their story, and I was not disappointed! Both Freddy and Ro are dealing with “side character” complex, as well as various other mental health issues. They each are going through very real things that young adults, especially college students, feel and I enjoyed that realistic aspect.

Freddy STOLE MY HEART! I really enjoyed his internal dialogue and how taken he was with Ro. Every scene where he stood up to her obnoxious ex-boyfriend, I found myself falling more in love with him. He kept showing up for her over and over again, and helped her gain back the confidence that her ex had stripped away. Freddy is a standout character in the series for me.

Ro is also a great FMC. She definitely resonates with the “people pleasers” of the world, and I enjoyed watching her character develop and grow. I was so proud of her when she stood up for herself throughout the book.

It was also fun to get glimpses of Sadie and Rhys (the main characters from Unsteady), and see events from book one play out from the perspective of Ro and Freddy.

I enjoyed the writing and story of Unloved more than Unsteady. I can tell Corrine is finding her groove with this series. My only slight complaint is that at times, it was a little too emotional, and a little repetitive. I could have done with 1-2 fewer emotional breakdown scenes and maybe 1-2 more light-hearted or comedic scenes of Ro and Freddy together.

Overall, this was a really fun read and I recommend to anyone who enjoys College Hockey Romance books.

this is the second book in the series and like the first one there are intense issues between the characters and what they are going through but a good group of friends around them. I'm looking forward to reading Bennet's and Kane's stories in the future.

At times, this book felt really cute and made me want to keep reading, and other times, the characters annoyed me and I felt bored, as if I had read similar books several times before. That seems to be the unfortunate thing about hockey romances at this point, they aren't too original now. The book starts off with our FMC having her first kiss with our MMC, but he doesn't remember it, so she ends up dating another guy, who is abusive (not physically) towards her, while our MMC ends up with a player reputation (shocker, I know). The two become friends, our FMC and MMC get together, happily every after. I will say though, I did appreciate that the FMC came out of that relationship stronger and refused to settle and have anything to do with her ex after, and she was strong hearted, and our MMC had a lot of his own struggles with the image that he's built for himself, as well as a learning disability, and mental struggles, and there was a lot of character progression for the two of them. Overall, this was a good palate cleanser when I needed it, and the characters were likeable (for the most part), which is why I've rated it 3 stars.

Thank you to Atria Books, Peyton Corinne, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

A sweet and angsty romance about two flawed souls who heal each other and fall in love. Loved this one!

This book delivers a poignant and deeply relatable exploration of love, self-worth, and the challenges of overcoming one's past. The narrative follows Matt “Freddy” Fredderic, a star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a riveting but complicated life. While he commands attention on the ice, his academic struggles due to dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD hold him back in the classroom, leaving him tied to a precarious future contingent on his NHL aspirations.

Enter Ro Shariff, Freddy’s new tutor and a hopeless romantic navigating her own tumultuous love life. As they embark on a journey of academic support, what begins as a simple tutoring arrangement blossoms into a friendship filled with late-night phone calls and heartfelt understanding of each other’s struggles. The chemistry between Freddy and Ro is palpable as they face their insecurities, creating a tender and engaging narrative that pulls readers in.

The author skillfully balances lighthearted moments with profound themes, particularly the quest for self-acceptance. Freddy's instinct to protect Ro from his reputation and his desire to prove his worth reflect the complexities of their relationship. Ro’s determination to show Freddy he is deserving of love, despite his flaws, adds a beautiful layer of emotional depth to the story.

A particularly striking quote encapsulates the heart of the novel: “Sometimes, it takes the right person to remind you that you are worth more than what the world sees.” This sentiment resonates throughout the narrative, underscoring their journey of mutual growth and healing.

*Unloved* is a beautifully crafted tale that captures the struggles of young love amidst personal challenges. The character development is compelling, making Freddy and Ro relatable and memorable. Readers will find themselves invested in their journey, rooting for them as they learn to embrace their true selves and the powerful bond they share.

With its engaging storyline and authentic emotional resonance, *Unloved* offers a touching look at the transformative power of love and friendship. This novel is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance who appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of human connection and the journey toward self-discovery.

This book is an excellent choice if you're looking for a hurt/comfort read. I really liked the main characters and wanted to see them get their happily ever after. & I was not disappointed at all.
Freddy and Ro are some of the most amazing characters out there. They both carry the weight of grief, and slowly discover what it means to be loved unconditionally. Matty's story was really hard to read—from losing his mother, enduring manipulation from someone he trusted, and dealing with a narcissistic father. His story seems very authentic, which I can absolutely appreciate.
I absolutely loved Ro's storyline.. Her utter vulnerability to be emotional is one I resonate with deeply. I wear my heart on my sleeve and am so open with my emotions. People might think it's "too much" sometimes, but I don't care.

This book overlaps with The Unsteady (the first book in the series), but I didn't read the first one, so it was kind of hard to understand what was going on there. However, the rest of the book was just written so well and I want to go back and read the first one now!

Tropes Include:
- Slow burn🔥
- tutor FMC x hockey player MMC🏒
- Golden retriever boy🐶
- Grief rep❤️‍🩹
- MMC trying navigating life after a toxic relationship.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of my digital ARC.

In Peyton Corinne’s Unloved (The Undone #2), Biomedical Sciences student and tutor Ro Shariff is assigned as Waterfell Wolves star left winger Matt “Freddy” Fedderic’s tutor when he’s having trouble passing biology and must satisfy a graduation clause to receive his inheritance. Over tutoring sessions and late-night phone calls, their attraction simmers and a connection they deny flares to life as they become friends, then more, and Freddy and Ro learn the person meant for you will love every part of you—flaws and all.

Corrine’s writing and narrative style draws you into the lives of her characters from the first scene. Her writing is vivid with detailed description, colorful and natural sounding dialogue that contributes to her world building and character development. She develops her story and the character skillfully peeling back each layer at a time and revealing only bits and pieces at a time. With unexpected twists and turns, Corrine keeps you in suspense about what the characters’ life experiences are, and she deftly uses those experiences to reveal, develop, and evolve the characters and story. I love how she develops and evolves the relationships between the characters also and in ways you don’t expect. For example, Ro and Freddy (Obviously) and Sadie and Ro’s relationships. (I haven’t read Unsteady yet.) Even Ro’s relationship with Tyler and Ro’s relationship is nothing like you think or expect it to be.

Despite a reputation as an exceptional lover and a future in the NHL ahead, Freddys has dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia that leaves him struggling in the classroom with a 2.0 GPA and having to retake classes. He can’t enter the NHL draft at 18 as planned, because of his controlling, estranged father’s interference—adding the “graduation” clause to his inheritance. Unfortunately, the only open biology class is with a professor with whom he shares a past of betrayal and distrust.

A hopeless romantic, Ro’s luck with love in love is dreadful, and she’s stuck in an on-again/off-again relationship with a boyfriend who doesn’t treat her with respect or love. Instead, he’s emotionally abusive and manipulative. Nevertheless, Ro stays with him pretending she’s happy, settling for what she can get. However, she longs desperately for genuine love and affection.

I love Ro and Freddy’s wonderfully written, developed, and evolved slow-burn romance. It turns out Freddy was Ro’s first kiss at a party in her freshman year. But while it’s seared into her memory, he doesn’t remember it. She’s had a secret thing for him ever since. Surprisingly, they share similar personality traits. Both put on facades that everything is great, and they’re happy when it’s the opposite. Freddy’s self-esteem issues relate to his educational disabilities and his reputation. Ro’s boyfriend preys upon her self-worth and insecurity.

Ro and Freddy perfectly balance each other and match each other’s needs and wants. I love their relationship and connection, how they see and accept each other, support, and help one another deal with their insecurities. Gentle, caring, and soft with Ro, he makes her feel protected, meeting her touch-starved needs. She helps him focus, study, and succeed despite his learning disabilities—without judgment. Freddy’s and Ro’s interactions/love scenes are sweet, sexy, steamy, emotional, and intimate. What I love most is that they become friends and get to know each other before becoming involved intimately. Despite his attraction to her, Freddy wants to keep her safe from his reputation. It just makes Ro determined to show Freddy that he’s more than just his body and his skill with it, regardless of what the world says or tries to make him believe.

Corrine explores grief and loss with nuance and care. She also examines sexism, ableism, and abuse of unequal power dynamics in the workplace (college work study) and college setting. Funny, angsty, sexy, sweet, steamy, emotional, Unloved, is a fast-paced, poignant, multilayered romance I recommend for friends-to-lovers, tutor/athlete, hockey romance, hockey player, tutor, angsty, new adult romance fans.

CW: abusive/toxic relationships, toxic parent, grief/loss, sexism, ableism.

Atria Books provided an advanced review copy via Netgalley for review.

Peyton Corinne's "Unloved" delivers a potent blend of angst, tenderness, and raw emotion, making it a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance. The story skillfully navigates the complexities of self-worth, healing, and finding love in unexpected places.

The book centers on Ro and Freddy, two characters grappling with their own emotional baggage. Ro, a hopeless romantic, and Freddy, a star hockey player, forge an unexpected bond that evolves into a deeply moving connection. Corinne excels at creating characters with depth and vulnerability, allowing readers to truly empathize with their struggles.

Here are some of the key strengths of the book:

Emotional Depth: The novel delves into themes of feeling "unloved," exploring the impact of past traumas and toxic relationships. This creates a powerful emotional resonance.
Character Development: Both Ro and Freddy undergo significant personal growth, making their journey to love feel authentic and earned.
Slow-Burn Romance: The gradual development of their relationship adds to the tension and emotional payoff.
Relatable Themes: The book touches on relatable issues such as self-doubt, the pressure of expectations, and the search for genuine connection.
Strong supporting characters: The supporting cast of characters, add depth to the story.
Overall, "Unloved" is a heartfelt and satisfying romance that explores the power of love to heal and transform. Peyton Corinne's writing is both evocative and engaging, making this a book that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

In essence, "Unloved" is a story that emphasizes that everyone is worthy of love, regardless of their past.