2.5/5
ngl this book didnt really move me as deeply as I had hoped, it started off rly strong and had sm potential n then just fell flat for me, about 60% of this book revolved around tyler's annoying ass (ro’s on and off bf) and it was just frustrating, it felt like the narrative was stagnating, and something was lacking. while ro and matt were so cute together, i dont think the book did them justice they deserved so much more

thank you netgalley for this arc!

This book is an ideal choice for readers who find themselves drawn to heartwarming, slow-burn romances that delve into the complexities of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the transformative power of love. It will particularly resonate with those who appreciate stories centered around characters overcoming personal struggles, embracing their imperfections, and ultimately finding genuine connection with others.

The narrative explores the nuances of human relationships and the challenges and rewards of opening oneself up to love. It captures the beauty of discovering love in unexpected places and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Readers who enjoy stories that emphasize emotional depth, character development, and the power of human connection will find this book to be a captivating and enriching read.

Spicy, male female, 1st person dual point of view, contemporary romance. I was surprised by how much this book pulled at my heart strings! Slow burn but STEAMY. I loved this couple and was totally invested in them. I should have read Unsteady first, but will be doing that asap. ❤️

ARC review⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ :

THIS FREAKING BOOK OMGGG I loved every second of it Ro & Freddy means so much to me, both books in this series just is so deep and meaningful like thank you pey!

This was such an emotional roller coaster of emotions both my babies deserves better and I’m glad they have each other other to tell them that they’re both loved

I loved watching their friendship grow into something more it was so sweet to see them getting to know each other on a deeper level, the story behind of what happened freshman year was told so well I loved it so much

They both bring out the best in each other I was giggling and kicking my feet

My baby Freddy I love this man so much he’s literally been my husband since book 1 and he’s definitely my top green flag boyfriends cause why the hell not, he’s such an amazing and thoughtful person who just wants to please people

RO RO how I love you so much my reader girl, if I can give this girl the world I definitely would cause she deserves everything good in this world she’s such a good and caring person who puts everyone’s feelings before her own

I can’t wait the next book in this series I just know it’s gonna be amazing!

Just when I thought Corinne couldn’t get any better!!! After reading Unsteady, my expectations for this book were pretty high. Corinne EXCEEDED all of my expectations and truly wrote a beautiful book.
I am not sure I have the words to adequately describe what this book meant to me. Following these characters through their struggles and watching them face them together changed my perspective on grief and how to process it with others.
Matt & Ro are the internet’s new power couple! These two are truly soulmates. Their story was so so beautiful. I laughed, cried, and had a smile on my face through the whole book. It truly was a ride that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish!

“I think you'd be really easy to love.”

I absolutely loved Unsteady and was super excited to continue this series with Unloved. This story follows Ro and Freddy/Matty and follows their story following the same timeline as Unsteady. Though they meet at a party freshman year, it's not until Freddy who struggles with academics due to his dyslexia begins to get tutored by Ro that their friendship and connection starts to grow. Through many barriers including Ro's horrible on again off again boyfriend Tyler, Freddy and Ro's slowly builds their friendship to lovers in the sweetest ways possible.

Both Ro and Freddy are so lovable as characters and they go through some tough things in this book. Peyton Corinne makes you fall in love with her characters and you truly feel and root for them. This book is a slow burn but it never felt like it dragged. I wish Ro and Sadie's friendship was a bit more balanced but overall I greatly enjoyed this book. Peyton Corinne is quickly becoming one of my must read authors!

Read this if you like:
* found family
* Dual POV
* Who hurt you
* friends-to-lovers
* tutor x athlete
* slow burn
* college hockey romance
* mental health & learning differences rep.
*princess
*Him taking care of her/What do you need

Thank you to Peyton Corrine, Atria Books, and Netgalley for gifting me this wonderful ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I’m always a sucker for a cute college hockey romance book.

Friends to Lovers & Slow Burn

The prologue let alone should make you want to read more of this one!!!!!

I didn’t read the first book due to this being an ARC - I definitely missed some characters / backstory in the first but still fine as a standalone.

I feel for Ro in her shitty relationship. We’ve all have had one of those, sadly. I wish she had more of a back bone and spoke up for herself. I got annoyed with her plenty of times because of it.

Matty Frederick is 😍😍😍😍😍 I love him. That’s all. Think I found a new book boyfriend

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books & Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Unloved is the heartbreakingly tender book of my dreams. It had me kicking my feet, twirling my hair, and visibly BLUSHING. It's the kind of love story that feels like a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and a playlist full of sweet love songs.

Freddy is the definition of a green flag. The way he SEES Ro, like he truly gets her... it had my brain malfunctioning. He calls her "princess", catalogs the things that make her smile, listens to bodice ripper audiobooks with her... (The list goes on and on). And Ro is the kind of person Freddy has always deserved. Their relationship is soft, safe, and deeply healing in a way that made my heart physically ache.

This is also a story of friendship. It shows the impact of having the right people in your life.

As someone with Dyslexia, this story was especially heartbreaking, but also incredibly healing for me. I am forever changed. Freddy & Ro have pierced my soul forever.

I can not wait to see what is next for this series. Selfishly I want it to be Cane, but I feel like it will be Bennett.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I am really excited for the chance to read more. Sports romances, especially hockey romances, are my job and this one is no exception.

I love the representation of learning disabilities (dyslexia) and ADHD. I wasn’t expecting as much depth as this book had, but I was pleasantly surprised. There was so much depth and growth in this slow burn. Plus the tension and angst was top tear!

Atria books is always a sure shot for me and this was no exception. A special thank you to Atria and Netgalley for this eARC.

Oh, you like college romance with a side of emotional devastation? Welcome to your next obsession. Peyton Corinne writes characters so real, you feel like you’ve known them forever (or at least had a very emotional heart-to-heart with them at a dorm party). It’s messy, it’s tender, and by the end, you’ll be clutching your chest like a Victorian maiden with the vapors.

Happy release day to Unloved!!! This is the 2nd book in the The Undone series.

🏒hockey player x tutor
📚friends to lovers
🏒mental health rep

Freddy is one of the star hockey players on the college hockey team, but he is struggling with his classes. His previous tutors have seen him as a lost cause, but when Ro agrees to tutor him for the year, they form a friendship that they desperately needed.

This book it’s so sweet! Ro and Freddy are perfect together! Their care, patience and understanding for each other in their friendship is so pure. It has been a slowburn but all the little things that show their romantic feeling for each other have had me giddy 🤭 Their relationship really is the embodiment of being loved means to be seen 🥹

I would say that Unsteady and Unloved take place in the same timeline, so I’d recommend reading Unsteady first so that you know what’s going on with some scenes and references in Unloved.

Thank you to @netgalley for the arc!

One of my most anticipated for this year, and it did not disappoint!

I won’t lie, Freddy definitely gave me the ick at times, especially when he’s playing into his whole typical f-boy persona. But as the story unfolded, I realized there was a deeper side to him that he just had a hard time letting on because of his past. Ro, on the other hand, I have so much love for that sweet girl! She was so lovable, sweet, sensitive, and easy to relate to… in a depressing way, honestly. I saw a lot of myself in her, which made me feel even more connected to her character. She’s genuinely one of the most endearing FMCs I’ve read so far, and I loved watching her and Freddy both find the love they’ve been craving for in each other.

The romance was nothing short of beautiful and tender. The romantic gestures had me so giddy! I felt so envious of the pure love between them. They had the perfect kind of love—the kind that’s gentle and not lust-driven—that made me feel so lonely at times, but I loved every minute of it.

The return of old characters, particularly Sadie and Rhys, had me smiling so hard! I was so happy to see them again, especially from other POVs; it made me love them all the more.

Another character I have to mention is Toren. For the life of me, I just cannot hate this man despite the bad he’s done. I believe there’s a much deeper layer to him that we don’t know of yet, and I would love to see him get his own book later on. Honestly, I’d take a book of almost every character in this story; let’s be real.

Overall, this read felt like the best kind of therapy—it made me feel seen and truly touched my heart.

4.2 ★

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾!

I was so excited to receive this second book in her “Undone” series! I really enjoyed this book! I really loved the representation of learning difficulties (as I’m raising a son with them). I loved the vulnerability of the characters and their growth! 4 stars!

I loved this book. Matt absolutely melted my heart. He made me laugh, cry, swoon. The development from Unsteady to the end of Unloved was stunning.

Seeing more of Ro and even understanding the hockey team dynamics more, made me love this series and the writing even more.

The growth for both Ro and Matt for themselves and each other was incredible. They supported each other and wanted to overcome their own insecurities and fears to be better for each other.

I cannot wait for the next book. Peyton Corrinne writes these stories in a way that highlights mental health and makes them relatable and empowering.

This is literally my idea of a perfect book!! I read Peyton’s first book, Unsteady, when it was indie and was immediately obsessed. The best way I can describe this series is Off Campus meets Boys of Tommen. So you could say I was not so patiently awaiting the second book in the series! And let me just say, she really solidified this series as one of the best sports romance series I’ve ever read!

What to expect!
-hockey romance
-college romance
-tutor x student
-lover boy x hopeless romantic
-mental health & disability rep
-trauma & grief
-friends to lovers
-protective mmc
-slow burn
-she falls first, he falls HARDER
-THIGH TATOO

You guys, I will scream from the rooftops telling everyone to read this book and series!!! Unloved is relatable, raw, honest and heart wrenching. I love this book and characters so much that it physically hurts. If you love a book that packs an emotional punch with the most relatable and perfect characters, this is your book! The character depth and growth is truly what makes this book so special. I want to give both Ro and Freddy the biggest hugs.

Ro is for the girls who want validation and love so badly, but are looking in the wrong place. The girls who have been in a toxic relationship and have lost who they are. The girls who may be a little insecure with a side of social anxiety. The girls who never feel like they are good enough. The girls who lifts everyone up around them, but beat themselves down. One of my favorite parts of the book is the ferocity in which she advocates and defends Freddy when he really doesn’t have anyone in his life was everything to me. I truly have never related to a female main character in my life. Ro will go down as one of my favorite book girlies of all time.

Freddy is the ultimate lover boy who is lonely and struggling in silence. The boy who is stuck in his head and doesn’t know his worth. He is the boy who puts on a mask of happiness and the playboy, but on the inside, he is really suffering to feel needed and worthy of love and friendship. His struggles with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD really hit me in the chest as a former special education teacher. His lack of support after his mother passed away broke my heart. He is truly an angel that we must protect with our lives.

Peyton’s writing beautifully embodies young, messy, and beautiful love. She has an innate ability to writing the heaviest moments while also wrapping you in a warm hug. She writes trauma, grief and healing with an honest and relatable lens that will resonate with so many. AND A MOMENT FOR THE YEARNING!!!!! Thank you for giving us what we all need! Needless to say I cannot wait for the next book and I won’t know peace until I know who it will be about. My guess is Bennett!

Thank you so much Atria for the ARC of Unloved 💚

The second installment of Peyton Corinne's The Undone series, Unloved follows Ro and Freddy, the best friends of Unsteady's Sadie and Rhys. Like Unsteady, Unloved is emotional, funny, romantic, and tackles more difficult topics with authenticity.

Unloved's FMC, Ro, is beautiful, sensitive, and so relatable. Her desire to belong and to be wanted resonated with me so deeply. Her insecurities and anxiety hit close to home for me - there is a moment when Sadie comes home angry and Ro is running through every possible way she could have made Sadie mad at her; only to learn that Sadie isn't upset with Ro at all. This moment really made me feel seen as a chronic people please like Ro.

The way that Corinne tackles the sensitive topic of Freddy's grief and desire to be loved for more than his body feels very authentic and real, in a way that I think is challenging for some authors to accomplish.

ALSO - I have never wanted to punch a book character in the face as much as I wanted to punch Tyler, Ro's ex. He sucked.

TROPES:
💚 S L O W burn
🏒 Hockey Player MMC who’s also a ~player~
📚 Tutor FMC
✨ Friends to lovers
🤕 Helping each other heal from trauma
🌶️ Spicy bucket list
📖 Romance reader FMC

The steady slow burn was amazing, really built the characters and plot. I now have an unhealthy obsession with thigh tattoos.

Unloved by Peyton Corrine
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What I loved:

Complex characters dealing with trauma from their pasts and trying to go after their dreams. I also loved how both main characters were so sensitive to each other's emotions and history. They were exactly what the other person needed and I found that so sweet.

What I disliked:

The format for the past unfolding- if felt disjointed and unclear. I spent a lot of time flipping back trying to figure out what I missed or when information was revealed to other characters only to discover that it hadn't been revealed yet, but the characters was behaving as if they knew. It made it really hard to follow. It took away from the story in so many ways and I would have enjoyed it a lot more if this piece has been done better.

4.75 STARS!!!😭💗 Review posted on Goodreads, Bookstagram: @fadhee.reads and Fable!!

what to expect 💌:
🏒 found family
🏒 friends-to-lovers
🏒 tutor x athlete
🏒 slow burn
🏒 college hockey romance
🏒 mental health & learning differences rep.

with happy tears rolling down my face, I write this— I FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK TO PIECES 😭💘 I loved reading everything about this book, the raw & honest relationship between Freddy & Ro, them healing together!! 🥺❤️‍🩹 I never thought one day I would say this, but this book just made me love the friends-to-lovers trope, which is a trope I generally avoid. this book was impossible to put down, even for a second, once you start reading it!! I was binge-reading it the whole night & day, sacrificing my sleep and I don't have a ounce of regret in doing it, because this book was worth it!! Freddy was the greenest forest ever, he made me fall in love with him. He was so gentle and caring, and so protective when it came to Rosalie. He made my heart melt many times and also make me heart ache for him many times 🤧 And the way Rosalie started caring for him, with her kindness and love and made him believe he deserves all the good things, even love, she made me fall in love with her too. I just wish I could give that girl the tightest hug, but I was so happy freddy gave it to her. 😭 If I ever get the chance to live in this book, the first thing I would do is find Tyler—punch him in the face, make his nose bleed, kick his ass, and slowly make him die a painful death for what he did to Ro, for hurting her and degrading her. 😤

overall, I would recommend this book a thousand times!! this book was so beautifully written that I had double check if I was reading the book by the same author who wrote Unsteady, book 1 of this series, which I pretty much didn't like. But I'm glad to see the improvements Peyton made with this book.🤩

lastly, I would like to thank the Author, Atria Books, and Netgalley for giving me this wonderful ARC inexchange for an honest review!🫶🏻✨️

I am obsessed with Freddy & Ro.

Y’all these two are a dream! I adored them so stinking much. Two pathological people pleasers who are fiercely protective. Ugh I love them so much.

Ro - I loved Ro in Unsteady because of how much of a wonderful friend she was and I loved her even more here and there were so many times I felt seen by her character. Ro has been through it (have never wanted to punch a fictional character in the face as much as I wanted to put her stupid boyfriend Tyler) and her confidence is shattered because of it. But she is so good and special and kind. I loved how much she truly saw Freddy and how Freddy helped her feel confident and comfortable. And Freddy! Gah this boy broke my heart so many times but I loved him so so much. I loved seeing his vulnerability and watching him realize his worth. These two are *chef’s kiss* and I loved them so much. They will be living rent-free in my mind.

One thing I loved about this book is that the events of this book are happening simultaneously as the events of book 1 and that was SO FUN. Seeing certain scenes from a different perspective. Or realizing “oh THAT’S what happened here” was such a treat. Peyton does a phenomenal job of telling stories in this way and I cannot WAIT to see whose story we get next.

👍🏻Read If You Like:
•Hockey Romances
•Forced Proximity
•Found Family
•She Stands Up For Him (and He Stands Up For Her)

🛑Content Warnings: learning disability representation, gaslighting narcissistic on again off again boyfriend, narcissistic father, death of parent (in past), sick parent, abuses of power

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open Door Romance (Closed Door Mods: End of ch. 33, Ch. 40, Last half of, ch. 44, Ch. 52, Last half of Ch. 55, Middle of Ch. 57, End of ch. 59)