I really enjoyed this book- there were literal lol moments, the characters were enjoyable and it was well written. It’s not the smuttiest thing out there, but it has its moments. I generally like Elle Kennedy’s books, and I’ll definitely read the next one, but I do have a few issues.
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My biggest complaint was the ending- it didn’t feel like there was one. Because there wasn’t. Like I don’t need some huge HEA epilogue, but a little wrap up would be nice. The book ended so abruptly I seriously thought it was missing a chapter. The characters get back together the last two pages- which duh, they always do. I wanted a little follow up on their businesses. And naming a golden retriever
‘Daisy’. Ugh.
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4 Stars for Good Girl Complex!
Y’all I am a sucker for a good beach read, especially when it’s 24 degrees and snowing. In Dallas. In basically March. (Yes, you read that right. Let that sink in ❄️)I am a huge @ellekennedy33 fan from the Off Campus series and was all too excited for her next novel, #GoodGirlComplexSet the scene: Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot is a prep-school, trust-fund, rule-following good girl (with a boyfriend) that is secretly one hell of an college student turned entrepreneur in the beach town of Avalon Bay. Mac has always done everything everyone wanted her to do — until she finds herself in the mix with bad boy Cooper who embodies “the other side of the tracks” from her world. This has Allie/Noah vibes from the Notebook, but be warned there are cheating/secret keeping themes intertwined.Good Girl Complex easily could have been just another take on the fake relationship turns real relationship trope — but, it explores some truly thought provoking socioeconomic comparisons that sets it apart from others in this genre.Slow burn + opposites attract + small town beach romance + fake relationship “bet” = 4/5 ⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
Y’all I am a sucker for a good beach read, especially when it’s 24 degrees and snowing. In Dallas. In basically March. (Yes, you read that right. Let that sink in ❄️)
I am a huge @ellekennedy33 fan from the Off Campus series and was all too excited for her next novel, #GoodGirlComplex
Set the scene: Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot is a prep-school, trust-fund, rule-following good girl (with a boyfriend) that is secretly one hell of an college student turned entrepreneur in the beach town of Avalon Bay. Mac has always done everything everyone wanted her to do — until she finds herself in the mix with bad boy Cooper who embodies “the other side of the tracks” from her world. This has Allie/Noah vibes from the Notebook, but be warned there are cheating/secret keeping themes intertwined.
Good Girl Complex easily could have been just another take on the fake relationship turns real relationship trope — but, it explores some truly thought provoking socioeconomic comparisons that sets it apart from others in this genre.
Slow burn + opposites attract + small town beach romance + fake relationship “bet” = 4/5 ⭐️
I am a huge @ellekennedy33 fan from the Off Campus series and was all too excited for her next novel, #GoodGirlComplex
Set the scene: Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot is a prep-school, trust-fund, rule-following good girl (with a boyfriend) that is secretly one hell of an college student turned entrepreneur in the beach town of Avalon Bay. Mac has always done everything everyone wanted her to do — until she finds herself in the mix with bad boy Cooper who embodies “the other side of the tracks” from her world. This has Allie/Noah vibes from the Notebook, but be warned there are cheating/secret keeping themes intertwined.
Good Girl Complex easily could have been just another take on the fake relationship turns real relationship trope — but, it explores some truly thought provoking socioeconomic comparisons that sets it apart from others in this genre.
Slow burn + opposites attract + small town beach romance + fake relationship “bet” = 4/5 ⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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"First of all, they say? Who's they and who cares? Every relationship is different. Some people want, some people want passion. We define our own relationship. And second, I hate to break it to you, but we're both argumentative jack*****."
I have seen lots of mixed reviews on Good Girl Complex. Mostly, people saying it's pretty much an exact replica of another popular book, or this book is glorifying toxic relationships, and there was no epilogue. The horror!!
It's okay not to like a book. And, it's ok that a book isn't for you. But, I have to disagree on the fact that Good Girl Complex is almost an exact replica of that popular book that's been turned into a movie (I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about). So, just in case people don't know this, books can have the same tropes without them being a copy of another book. That's all this was. Good girl falls for "bad boy", if that's even what you want to call Cooper. Also, the relationship started with a lie. But, okay, that doesn't make it the same. And, I honestly didn't find Cooper and Mackenzie's relationship to be all that toxic. They argued and liked it, so what! I'm beginning to wonder if I read the same book as these other reviewers. I was kind of anticipating a 1 star read, and this is probably why I don't normally read reviews beforehand.
Ok, sorry for the Ted talk!
I read this book fairly quickly because I found it hard to put down. I enjoyed Cooper and Mackenzie's banter; the plot was good, and I really liked the characters. The chemistry could've been a tad better, but in all, it was a solid 4-star read for me. The character's developed like they should've, and I was thoroughly entertained with the drama. Thank you, Elle Kennedy, for writing another wonderful book. I can't wait to read Bad Girl Reputation.
If you've been steering clear of this one because of other people's opinions, I absolutely recommend it, even if only to form your own opinion.
Happy Reading 💛
I actually really enjoyed this book! But first, let me rant! 😈
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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"First of all, they say? Who's they and who cares? Every relationship is different. Some people want, some people want passion. We define our own relationship. And second, I hate to break it to you, but we're both argumentative jack*****."
I have seen lots of mixed reviews on Good Girl Complex. Mostly, people saying it's pretty much an exact replica of another popular book, or this book is glorifying toxic relationships, and there was no epilogue. The horror!!
It's okay not to like a book. And, it's ok that a book isn't for you. But, I have to disagree on the fact that Good Girl Complex is almost an exact replica of that popular book that's been turned into a movie (I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about). So, just in case people don't know this, books can have the same tropes without them being a copy of another book. That's all this was. Good girl falls for "bad boy", if that's even what you want to call Cooper. Also, the relationship started with a lie. But, okay, that doesn't make it the same. And, I honestly didn't find Cooper and Mackenzie's relationship to be all that toxic. They argued and liked it, so what! I'm beginning to wonder if I read the same book as these other reviewers. I was kind of anticipating a 1 star read, and this is probably why I don't normally read reviews beforehand.
Ok, sorry for the Ted talk!
I read this book fairly quickly because I found it hard to put down. I enjoyed Cooper and Mackenzie's banter; the plot was good, and I really liked the characters. The chemistry could've been a tad better, but in all, it was a solid 4-star read for me. The character's developed like they should've, and I was thoroughly entertained with the drama. Thank you, Elle Kennedy, for writing another wonderful book. I can't wait to read Bad Girl Reputation.
If you've been steering clear of this one because of other people's opinions, I absolutely recommend it, even if only to form your own opinion.
Happy Reading 💛
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Jeanette Durant
I really enjoyed it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2022