first off, i just want to say thank you to netgalley and atria books for the arc in exchange for an honest review! all thoughts are my own. i thought this was a very cute and sweet hockey romance. hockey romances are some of my favourites ever and i think they always scratch an itch. freddy and ro had such tender moments that warmed the heart; some of my favourite scenes of them are when they're just starting to get to know each other (and the pool scene!). however, this book felt like it dragged a little - the slow burn friends to lovers was cute but there was a LOT of OMD and not necessarily OWD, but the MMC is with other women after knowing the FMC and that rubbed me the wrong way. there was also a lot of miscommunication caused by them being friends first and i think it could've been resolved much faster. another reason why i love hockey romances are the found family, but in this book it felt like we weren't integrated into the family, more so that we were watching them from a distance and that also took away from my enjoyment. however, despite my grievances, this is still a quick cute hockey romance, with a sweet friends to lovers plot and if that's something you're interested in, i'd still recommend it!

4 1/2 stars- I really loved this one! I really liked Unsteady so I was super excited to get this arc for Unloved and it did not disappoint! I could not put this book down when I started reading it. I loved so much how Ro and Matt became good friends first and then entered into a relationship. I really enjoyed both main characters and was feeling for both of them as they were going through their own struggles. I am very excited for the next book in this series!

Another beautiful book by Peyton Corinne! I have read Unsteady 3 times already, and will probably read Unloved just as many times if not more.

Listen, was I prepared to shed tears (again) over one of Peyton's book? Yes, yes I was.
Was I prepared for all the feelings this book would stir in me? Absolutely, tornado level feelings.

What I was ABSOLUTELY not prepared for is to meet Freddy and Ro, and everything that they are. This gentle, slow burn, friends to lovers story has absolutely warmed my heart and made it difficult to keep emotions in check. But that is not surprising, since both Freddy and Ro are full of feelings and emotions. Tender, kind souls, that have experienced heartbreak, grief, feelings of unworthiness and being "not enough", and feeling unloved. While their stories and who they are as people is drastically different, at the core of it what they both want is to be understood, seen, and most importantly, loved unconditionally.

To be loved is to be seen & I think you'd be really easy to love. Two mantras that have been repeated over and over in the book, by both Freddy and Ro, with prayer-like reverence. It is both a reminder, and a lesson to them, that the right person will see you, and will love you, without expectations, demands, or conditions. It is so incredibly heart-warming to see them both learning how to be kinder to themselves, and how to begin to heal, and be better together. I also adored that both Freddy and Ro showed emotions, because sometimes big feelings are really overwhelming.

I am sooo glad that Peyton did not give us a third-act breakup because I don't think my poor heart could have handled it.

💚 slow burn, friends to lovers
💚 playboy hockey player with a heart of gold
💚 tutor fmc that loves girly things and ripped bodice romance novels
💚 adhd / dyscalculia / dyslexia rep
💚 dual pov
💚 main characters with big feelings
💚 tender, kind, and patient love

Sooo happy I got this arc!!! I started and couldn’t stop reading - riding the high of a good romance binge 🙂‍↕️ very much a slow burn and angsty. I teared up a few times 🥺 ~to be loved is to be seen~ that line is sticking with me 😂
I did find myself getting confused during some parts because I couldn’t remember the timeline of the first book or remember what was happening between Sadie and Rhys and with Bennett? But overall really enjoyed this and I am invested in the friend group now ❤️

And like my review for unsteady, I can’t wait for Toren’s book cuz I need to know more about him !!!

I think this just might be a 5/5!!

I'm pretty sure I gave the first book in this series (of interconnected standalones) 4.5/5, so I had such high hopes for this one. And I am so glad it lived up to those high hopes.

I did not want to put this book down!

The moral of this book: dump your idiot turd of a boyfriend/situationship. Never hesitate to dump your idiot turd of a boyfriend/situationship. Tyler was a turd and I hate him. But Freddy is great. Love him. An icon.

I had so much fun with this book, I didn't want to put it down. I loved Ro and liked how different she felt from a lot of female main characters in books I've read lately. She really did feel like a real person.

And I really appreciate how Peyton Corrine makes her characters so real. In the previous book, there was anxiety and PTSD representation and this book continues with that. These characters aren't perfect, they have dyslexia and terrible relationships and trauma, and that makes them relatable and understandable.

I highly recommend this book (and this series) and I cannot wait for the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is out now and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be out a the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

This book is a study in patience and pure love. A slooow burn that had me both crying and grinning from ear to ear in equal measure.

Unloved felt quite different from Unsteady but they truly compliment each other (not unlike the friendships reflected between the primary characters in each book 😊).

What I love most about Peyton Corrine’s writing is that she takes these challenging and nuanced topics like self worth and grief and treats them with such care that, as a reader, it’s hard not to fall head first and feel like you’re experiencing everything along side the characters. Everything is so well fleshed out and paced perfectly that I was eager for each step forward but never felt rushed. Freddy and Ro are so gentle with each other in the most heart breaking and yet charming way. I love them and I love this book. The passion is much more subtle and while I sometimes found myself wanting to absolutely rage on behalf of both Ro and Freddy, the book at its core is really quite soft and tender and sad. The accompanying playlist does a really nice job of reinforcing those feelings. I was often reminded of Perks of Being a Wallflower and the popular quote “we accept the love we think we deserve” (both in regards to the main characters and side characters).

The Undone series is likely to ruin me by the end of it, and I can't wait to keep reading!

At this point Peyton Corinne is an autobuy! She has yet to fail when it comes to writing a book I love. She knows how to write the best FMC and the hottest MMC. Can’t wait to see what else she has to offer with her writing.

What a soft, sweet, TENDER romance. Friends to lovers is my favorite and this book did not disappoint.

I deeply appreciated the dialogue on mental health and learning differences (ADHD; dyslexia; dyscalculia) including the ways we (+ the education system) often fail those who can thrive with support and appropriate accommodations. In both books in this series (Unsteady & Unloved), the author confronts the ways we speak about people who are sexually active and affirms there should not be shame or guilt in having a healthy, active sex life!

I was just as entranced by the side characters and am EAGERLY awaiting future books in this series (Toren!! Benett!!!!). I can't think of a character that didn't pull at my heart strings (especially Matty's mom & Archer my god) or make me so incredibly angry (Tyler & Professor Tinely).

10/10 recommend and already anticipate being in a reading slump after how darn delightful this book was to read!

I was lucky enough to meet Peyton Corinne at my local Barnes & Noble “Spicy Saturday” event. I had never read anything by her but I was excited to give her books a try. I’m a sucker for a good hockey romance. I devoured the first book “Unsteady” in less then 48hours. When I found out the next book in the series “Unloved” was Freddy & Ro’s story I knew I had to have it. And thankfully the ARC gods at NetGalley & Atria publishing granted them. “Unloved” did not disappoint, I loved this book from start to finish and I can’t wait to continue with this series.

Small disclaimer I saw a couple people saying they didn’t read “Unsteady” before reading “Unloved”. I honestly think that’s a mistake and I highly recommend reading “Unsteady” first because both books events are happening at the same time. And several key moments in both stories overlap. So if you didn’t read book one I think there may be some confusion. Also for those BookTok people looking for spicy from start to finish this is also not for you. “Unloved” is a tender slow burn romance. For these characters relationship it’s truly about the journey more than the destination.

Anyway back to my review. I loved the characters in this book. Especially our leads Freddy & Ro. My heart absolutely hurts for them and what they’ve both endured. There were several moments I wanted to scream at Ro for not having more backbone. However, even with that said I know women who are in Ro’s exact situation it’s not that easy to do exactly that. Instead watching two tender hearted protective people come together made it all worth it.

Overall, I highly recommend “Unsteady” & “Unloved”. I can’t wait to own a physical copy of this for my shelf when it releases next February. Also big Thank you again to NetGalley & Atria for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

#*°÷ 3.25
*possible spoilers ahead*
§"I think falling in love with you is the easiest thing
I've ever done." **° * 3
*› I ended up liking this quite a bit better than unsteady, but it still wasn't my favorite?? I loved all the moments of them together and it was so cute to read about!!
I was kinda disappointed because they didn't get together until maybe 70% in??..and she was with her
'ex' for a good amount of the book lol.
§ "Every word she says settles in my soul, building something new around the soft, damaged parts of my heart that have felt unlovable for too long." 3
overall thoughts +i:
i did like this but some moments I was getting bored, and I wish we got more moments of her tutoring him
• !! | would probably recommend this if you want a quick cute read.
*thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this
ARC in exchange for an honest review*
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I didn’t know it was possible but I think this one might have knocked unsteady down from my favorite of the series. one thing I love about peyton’s books is that the fmc and mmc are so similar, they always mirror each other and I think it helps guide them through the hurdles they encounter. there’s never any miscommunication, they work like a well oiled machine. slow burn at its finest!! 70% in before a first date and I’m on the edge of my seat!! matty and ro practically took care of each other throughout the book, they had each others backs, and they were so gentle with each other. I think this book perfectly encapsulates what a soulmate is like. thank you NetGalley for the arc, I cannot wait for the release day!

Five f***ing stars for this one 😭😭😭😭

I was floored last year when I first read Unsteady in its indie version, and I honestly haven't stopped thinking about Sadie and Rhys since, so obviously reading parts of their story from Ro and Matt's point of view has been like coming full circle 💞

This story has meant so much to me...I really think there can't be anything better out there than Matt Fredderic.....I'm afraid my standards have now reached impossible heights. His vulnerability and need to love and be loved have been like putting a warm blanket on me and at the same time like sticking a knife in my heart 😭🥹 I need to protect him at all costs.

Ro is the most selfless and caring person and the two of them go on an incredible journey through love and grief ....learning how they want and deserve to be treated, and how to handle the other person's feelings with care.

Thank you so much Peyton for writing these characters...they are going to stay with me for a long time.

Plus....the crumbs they leave over the next stories are really something else😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌.

Thank you so much Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC!!!!

Thank you Netgalley for this one!

ANOTHER fantastic book from Peyton Corrine! I absolutely LOVED unsteady and her authentic take on mental health in athletes, and she really stepped it up again with Unloved.

Matty (“Freddy”) was such a lovable character! The way he was written was beautiful and the reader couldn’t help but feel everything alongside him. If you didn’t feel a shred of empathy and compassion for this guy, I worry about your heart and well-being because Jesus…I just wanted to jump in and give this guy a big bear hug and never let him go (…not even for Ro. 😉)

Rosalie was another beautifully written character! She is the complete opposite of Sadie and I think that’s what makes their friendship so authentic. While Sadie was closed off a lot, Rosalie just knew what her friend was needing from her, and never pushed her for more; which allowed for Sadie to be more “soft” around her and for Rosalie to grow into her assertiveness. Tyler didn’t get near the ass beating he deserved, but I’m just happy with how Rosalie grew into herself and let him have it.

Overall this was such a beautiful read and follow up from Unsteady! While yes, there’s spice in this “hockey romance,” the mental health, healthy boundaries and relationships, and the growth in self-confidence and self-worth took center stage; which I loved.

Highly recommend!

If you’ve ever seen my Goodreads review of Unsteady, it simply says “this is my favorite hockey book ever”. So needless to say, I had high expectations for Unloved, but was also nervous because h o w was Peyton going to follow a perfect book?

Turns out I was worried for absolutely nothing because Unloved is brilliant. It’s a story of two people begging to be seen and to be loved for who they are as they put on an act for the world. The feelings Ro and Freddy had - for each other, for everything life threw at them - were so real and so well written that it felt like I was going through it with them. Add in all the Sadie and Rhys cameos (SO many), the snippets of Bennet and Kane (I N E E D their books omg)- this book was everything I hoped for and more.

And Peyton even did the impossible- I found myself falling for a blond man!!! Matt Fredderic , the man that you are!!!!

READ IF YOU LOVE:
✨ a playboy mmc who is actually a golden retriever
✨a spunky fmc who deserves the world but doesn’t believe she does
✨ adhd / dyscalculia / dyslexia rep
✨ dual pov
✨ two characters secretly pining over each other ( T E N S I O N)
✨ “I think you could be really easy to love” 🥹
✨ crying

Thank you thank you thank you to NetGalley and atria books for the advanced copy and for not making me wait until February to read this book!!!!

There's something in Peyton Corinne's writing that lures you in and never lets go. Not us thinking it'll be hard to top her debut book: Unsteady. Darling, it's Peyton Corinne. Never ever doubt her <3

Thankyou Artia books and netgalley for the arc. All opinions are my own!

#Unloved #Netgalley

I wish I could erase this book from my memory only so I can read it again and again.

Peyton Corrine did it again! I thought it would be so hard to top her debut book “Unsteady” but this book exceeded all my expectations. The way she wrote about grief, love, and self love was so beautiful and detrimental to these characters. I will be thinking of Matt and Ro for a long time!

Truly, one of the best series! I cannot wait for the next book and the next insanely good playlist she includes in all her books!

Freddy is the star left winger and destined for the NHL. But he's struggling in classes due to dyslexia and dyscalculia and ADHD. Ro is his new tutor who is unlucky in love....

Terrific romance. It starts out slow but the pining was so terrific. Love all the relationships in this book. Really enjoy it. Love how this overlap with the other book in the series too...

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

EMOTIONAL DEPTH we love to see it!!!

brothers they fud not get it on til like 80% through…that’s how you KNOW they fell in real genuine love first lemme tell you!

i loved them both as individual people, and seeing as this follows the same timeline of unsteady instead of continuing it, i loved how it felt more behind-the-scenes from the tidbits we saw in unsteady

they are so stinking precious and also they delivered on the angst HELLO

"Can you see me? Can you feel how lonely I am? Are you lonely, too?"

This book had me in the trenches of my feelings. Made my stomach hurt and brought tears to my eyes more than once. I loved every second of it.

Ro, with her bows and Taylor Swift friendship bracelets, and Matty, the softest boy who ever lived. I'm going to be thinking about them for a very long time.

If you want a love story that's soft and slow, but powerful and overwhelming, this one's for you. Peyton Corinne has outdone herself. I can't wait for the next one!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC 🫶🏼

I have never been SO happy to receive an ARC in my life. I loved Unsteady, have read it multiple times within this last year, so I was over the moon to hear it was a series. This book was amazing. I devoured it in less than 24 hours. I am obsessed with Ro and Freddy, they have my whole heart. This book was so beautifully done. It captures raw, vulnerable feelings about grief, college life, toxic relationships, and finding your found family. I will gladly read anything Peyton Corinne writes, and I cannot wait for more in this series!! Easily 5 stars.