“To be loved is to be seen.”

♾️ stars

I truly have no words to express how much I love this book!! Ro and Matt are literally mirrors of each other and it just makes their dynamic so much more precious because they truly understand each other’s perspectives and feelings like nobody else does. They are two of the most selfless, gentle, caring characters I’ve ever had the privilege to read about. I’ve never related to two people more and I literally wanted to hug them the entire time. Ro is literally me with her fierce, yet wholehearted demeanor. And Matt is so emotionally intuitive and understanding. He’s the definition of a green flag in every way

Peyton is a genius at conveying the raw depth of emotions in each of her characters. She balances grief and love beautifully. Their connection is built so thoroughly through their dialogue and interactions and how they uniquely have a soft spot for the other in their platonic relationship even before they explore their relationship romantically. I also deeply appreciated how Peyton never strays away from calling out society for flaws such as the failure to accommodate for learning differences, toxic masculinity, and the stigmatization surrounding sex.

This has truly been one of my favorite reads this year!! The slow burn romance was done exceptionally well, but bigger than that is the innermost struggles that bond Ro and Matt together. They’re both immensely selfless and protective of the other and remind each other that they’re deserving of more than they think. Both characters struggle in their own ways but connect through these odds. This book dug into my heart and made the biggest impression on me as an insecure, overthinking girlie ❤️‍🩹 it healed me like no other book did this year

I may or may not be able to confirm that you will also see little snippets of Rhys, Sadie, Bennett, and Toren 🤭🤭

4.5 stars

Only knocking this down half a star because at some point I felt like the whole Tyler situation was just going on and on for longer than it needed to. But holy moly I loved this book and the characters.

I NEED both a Bennett and a Toren book please please please

I love romance books that are so much more than just romance. Unloved by Peyton Corrine had so much more than just romance. She tackles really tough subjects with such grace and understanding.

Matt Fredderic is known for being the campus playboy. While he can get any girl he wants, he can’t get any grade he wants struggling with some learning disabilities. He needs to pass his classes so he’s assigned a new tutor. Enter Ro Shariff. She’s a dedicated student who’s been in a horrible on again off again relationship for years. She’s also had a giant crush on Freddy since she met him freshman year. But she can keep it together to help Freddy succeed, right? They’re just friends…or so they say.

I read through this one so quickly! Kept my attention throughout. I’m not sure I’ve hated characters as much as I hated Tyler and Carmen. They were such trash, it was almost difficult to read when they were on the page. Matty and Ro’s friendship was so pure and honest. I loved the slow burn tension that built as we got to know them. I haven’t read Unsteady, but I will definitely be reading it now!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!

Unloved by Peyton Corinne was one of my top books of 2024, so I was very excited to get the opportunity to read the second installment in this series. I really enjoy the author's writing style and their ability to invoke emotions. I loved reading the story of Ro and Freddy, especially watching their character development throughout the book. One of the major criticisms I have is that because the timeline of this book is set during the same timeline as Unsteady, some of the plot points were very repetitive. Maybe this only bothers me because I had recently read Unsteady, but I found myself skipping over some scenes because I had already read about them. I really enjoyed the mentions of songs that were playing near the characters, because that put them in the perspective of the real world for me, however some of it seemed a little unrealistic to me. I think i would have preferred each chapter to have a certain song assigned to it rather than a burly hockey player mention that Phoebe Bridgers was playing in the background of a scene. Overall, I had a good time reading this and I would recommend this book to my friends.

✨ARC Review✨
This was such a highly anticipated read for me, and it truly lived up to all of my expectations! After seeing bits and pieces of Ro and Matty in the first book, Unsteady, I was so excited to see what was in store for them. This story was truly a slow burn, but it was really necessary for the development of both main characters. Peyton once again addressed some heavier topics, but wrote them with care and grace. I also really enjoyed how this book took place across the same time-span as Unsteady, which is something that isn’t often seen in an interconnected series. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series, and which characters from Waterfell we’ll get to read about! Thanks so much to Netgalley, Atria Books, and Peyton for the ARC!
4⭐️

TO MY SWEET AND PRECIOUS RO AND FREDDY YOU MY BABIES HAVE STOLEN MY HEART <3

As much as I love my Sadie and Rhys (they were my favorite couple), both Freddy (Matty) and Ro have taken the top spot! Bless their hearts they both have been through so much and I’m truly glad they had one another! If I could give them both a hug I for sure would for having dealt with so much. I thought Unsteady had me crying from the beginning to the end but Unloved had me sobbing from how much it touched me💙

When I tell you this book had me on an emotional roller coaster I am certainly not kidding. On my roller coaster of emotions, I wanted to jump into this book and seriously hurt Tyler what a piece of literal crap for tearing down others!!

Ro was one of the sweetest characters I've ever read in a book and I truly felt for her the whole time, despite being through so much she was holding it all together making her the strongest female character ever! I enjoyed seeing her and Matty connect from the very start they were made for one another. One thing I enjoyed about Unloved is that the timeline overlapped with Unsteady so we were able to see what was happening with Rhys and Sadie from Matty's (Freddy iykyn) and Ro's point of view. I picked up this book and I didn't put it down until I finished the whole thing it was just that good and perfectly written. I honestly didn't want it to end but I felt like it ended off on a good note.

That epilogue gave Freddy and Ro a perfect ending that they truly deserved to have!

“I think it would be really easy to love you.”

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the free digital ARC. Thank you to Goodreads and Simon and schuster for my physical ARC.

I don’t think I have words for how beautiful and real this book is. Matty and Ro are so gentle with each other, without even knowing what is really going on beneath the surface. This is the kind of book that makes you believe in true love after heart break. That when the right person comes along, it will be amazing and easy. Love is easy when it’s with the right person. The song choices throughout the book enhanced my experience, even pushing me over the edge into tears. I cried. I laughed. I got anger. This book was an emotional journey for me.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes:
Tutor x Student/athlete
Slow burn
Two pathological people pleasers
Dual POV

Full review will go up on release day.

I remember the first time I picked up Unsteady before it was traditional published. It soon became one of my favorite hockey romance stories. I truly thought nothing else was gonna top it. Until I read Unlovable. The amount of love I have for this book is insane. Our main characters Ro and Freddy are both so incredibly sweet and I wish I could reach inside my kindle to give them a huge hug. I laughed, I cried, you name it. Sat and read this book in one setting and stayed up late to read/finish it. 10/10 Peyton. Most definitely an autobuy author for me and I hope I can meet you one day.

3.75 ⭐️’s rounded up

i’m going to try to make this as spoiler free as possible.

do not want to admit the amount of times i teared up while reading this book. i saw myself in several parts of both ro and freddy, just like i did in sadie and rhys in unsteady. i think Peyton does and excellent job at making her characters super relatable even in the softest ways.

the timeline of unloved is happening at the same time as unsteady so i HIGHLY suggest if you haven’t read that first you do, because you will be confused at some parts if you don’t.

i love ro & freddy’s relationship so much and i was rooting for them SO much that i think that’s what got me through the book because there were some times i did really get frustrated. there was so much miscommunication & the “antagonists” of the story i feel didn’t get a satisfying ending considering how much conflict the were causing for over half of the book.

BUT i did enjoy ro & freddy’s confidence they found in each other. they both deserved so much better than the hand they were given and for that, ultimately im happy i stuck around. i was so down bad for a soft soft freddy (matt) <33

thankful for this arc, i did overall enjoy this book. ro & freddy everything good

This book was so so sweet, I loved the characters and the story, this was a perfect follow up to unsteady.

The epilogue was a little bit too rushed but overall this book was so fun!!

I read Unsteady last year when it came up in my KU suggested thinking it was just a fun hockey romance. Jokes on me as it was one of the most emotionally deep sports romances I’d read in a long time. While not required to read Unloved, I think you should as Ro and Matt’s story is happening at the same time as Rhys and Sadie’s. You’ll get a much richer reading experience.
I knew what I signed up with Peyton’s writing. Doesn’t mean this book did slap me right in the big girl emotions in the most heartbreaking and beautiful ways. And I would absolutely do it again because this story was beautiful. Ro and Matt aka Freddy are perfect for one another but neither one knows how to accept it. They both have some significant traumas in their pasts and presents. Freddy broke my heart over and over. How he’s coped with his traumas is utterly heartbreaking and all you want to do is hug him and tell him he is enough. However, despite his difficultly loving himself, this man loves and protects his girl. Our girl Ro has been so mistreated by her ex, it has done a serious number in her. She’s academically brilliant but a little lost. She’s also a true romantic at heart core and I absolutely loved how she finally got to experience that kind of passion from Freddy. All that said, when they finally accept one another, it’s beautiful. I actually “OMG FINALLY!” out loud I was so happy. Their story is a stunning depiction of finding hope and love even in the deepest parts of griefs in all its forms. Their deep emotional connection and battle for one another made this HEA 1000% worth it.
-You should be aware: This is a slow burn. If get frustrated by the “why can’t they just communicate” troupe, you will be frustrated with this.
Big warning: if you have ANY issues with narcissistic behaviors, partners who gaslight, and are verbally/mentally abusive, you may need to reconsider as Ro’s ex is all of those things.

UM HELLO. This book is spectacular, magnificent, incredible, and just all out fucking amazing. An emotional story from start to finish my eyes were wet practically the whole time. I love Ro and Freddy so much and I want to be them and be with them and be there friends HOLY SHIT. Peyton Corinne is on another level truly. I’m gonna reread this immediately now👍

Emotional and tender, it's clear that Corinne has laid her heart on the line in this book. For anyone who has ever left a relationship worse for the wear and had to learn to love again, this one's for you.

📚 Unloved
✍ Peyton Corinne
📖 Contemporary Romance
⭐4/5
🌶️ 🌶️

🙏 Thank you to Atria Books, NetGalley and the author for an advanced copy of Unloved. All opinions are my own.
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🎯 What I loved: Most of this book takes place concurrently with Unsteady, so parts of Unsteady that were happening in the background of Rhys and Sadie's story become more clear during this book and I love how the stories overlay with each other. Freddy and Ro's story built over time and if you're a sucker for a slow burn, this was a good one. They have an initial moment of connection in the prequel but the bulk of the content really takes place during their senior year in college and starts as a tutor/student relationship, develops into a friendship and then, slowly it becomes something more. Because of this, most of the tension in the story actually took place outside of the central relationship and the book was more about how Freddy and Ro grew together and combatted the external challenges they were facing which was really beautiful. They were both really tender souls with challenging past relationship traumas they were overcoming, so it was easy to root for them from page 1.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: I rarely say this but I think there were quite a few parts of this book that could have been cut. Some of the scenes felt drawn out of repetitive and weren't necessary to the overall plot. While I appreciate a good build up, I think this one took a little bit too long.
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Read if you love:
*slow-burn
*tutor/student
*reformed rake
*both partners overcoming past relationship trauma
*dyslexia/dyscalculia representation
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See also: Stick Your Landing, The Deal

SOBBING. absolutely one of my top reads this year!!!! everything about this one is a YES!!!!

I think i love this one even more that Unsteady and that’s saying A LOT!!!!!


A MILLION STARS!!!

thank you to netgalley and atria books for this ARC, i feel lucky to have received it.

we have our MMC, freddy, who needs help passing his classes because he has discalculia, ADHD, and dyslexia and hasn't received support in the past. our FMC, ro, ends up being his tutor. the two of them met previously, but freddy doesn't remember it. both of them have some serious grief and trauma they're working through throughout the book.

this book hit me very hard. it was about grief, abusive/manipulative relationships, and learning how to accept love. both freddy and ro struggled so much with accepting that they were loved and that they were worth it - corrine did an incredible job of writing this. i felt their hurt in my chest.

I just finished Unloved by Peyton Corinne, and I’m so glad I picked it up for my first read of her work! This book is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the journey to self-acceptance.

What I loved most about Unloved is how deeply it resonated with me. Peyton’s writing is raw and emotional, drawing you into the characters’ struggles and triumphs. The protagonist’s journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring, making it impossible to put the book down.

The themes of healing and finding one’s worth are beautifully woven throughout the story. I found myself reflecting on my own experiences as I followed the character’s path. Peyton has a unique ability to capture complex emotions in a way that feels incredibly authentic.

If you’re looking for a heartfelt read that will stay with you long after you’ve finished, I highly recommend Unloved! I can’t wait to explore more of Peyton Corinne’s work!

"I think you'd be easy to love."

It is so hard to put my thoughts all into this review because simply, it was an incredible journey that had me laughing, grinning, and crying. Ro and Freddy's individual journies throughout the book were raw, vulnurable, and difficult. Ro's journey with navigating college as someone looking for love and frienship and finding herself was very relatable and I loved how I got to see her POV as Sadie went through the events from Unsteady. She is loving and fierce and will fight for those she loved.

Matt Fredric (Freddy) was the character I was most excited about and omg did Peyton deliever! He is charming and funny, while also being so caring and protective of those he loves. I loved seeing his friendship with Rhys and how he will do anything for his friends. The details about his past were heartwrenching and I wanted to fight all the people responsible for hurting this man. We need more books that show more vulnurable sides of men because they become the strongest and most empowering.

Now Freddy and Ro together was...EPIC. Their friendship and care for each other from the beginning was precious and endearing. They would have conflict and struggles, but it never took away from how much they were willing to fight for each other. Figuratively and literally in some cases. This is also a slowwww burn which is my cup of tea. It felt realistic to them loving themselves to love each other.

Overall, this is one of my top books of the year that emphasized the importance of vulnurability and empowerment with relationships and to see how those who you love most love you intensely and fiercely.

And I need. SIMPLY NEED. THE NEXT BOOK. AND THE NEXT BOOK. Bennett's book has me so hyped and do not get me started on Torne Kane because I know Peyton is going to wreck us all with his book.

Thank you Peyron Corinne for an extrodinary book that tells the stories we love to read!

*thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for this copy in exchange for an honest review*

Starting off I love the cover it gives the perfect amount of art and insight into what the story is about. Also, Peyton made a playlist for Unloved with 57 SONGS!! 57! I have already streamed the songs and i’m OBSESSED. 
Unloved follows Ro & Freddy. Innocent girl and playboy, or are they?? The characters in this story had such amazing emotional intelligence that it made me really connect with them in a whole new way. I was blown away with some of the quotes that were said and was FALLING head over heels for Freddy. 

“i think loving you would be the greatest thing in my life.”
“i think falling in love with you would be easy.”
I MEAN COME ON?? SWOOOOON.

This was… fine. I was really excited about it and honestly I did enjoy it. I thought both Ro and Freddy were great characters and I loved the side characters as well. But it almost felt like something was missing.

Like literally. I felt like I was skipping chapters sometimes. The animosity between Freddy and Sadie disappeared within a chapter. That felt rushed.

But other things dragged. The romance between Freddy and Ro was so slow. They’d keep having these encounters and then say they were just friends. It took way too long for them to get together.

The representation of grief and bad relationships was really great. I thought it was depicted well and wasn’t over done.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and I’ll read more of this author’s work.

thank you net galley & atria books for the arc!!


I didnt think it was possible to fall in love with anyone more then rhys and sadie & miss peyton proved me wrong. this has now surpassed so many books to be one of my favorite reads of the year. the dynamic of ro and freddy is something so special and well written and the growth and love between them was an amazing story to read. i definitely will be in a book hangover thinking about them always🥹🥹🥹