Hmmm... Okay, I’m having complex feelings about another book. I personally enjoy the previous Playbook series and the smart feel-good rom-com premise the author presented us.

But this book is questioning deep political , socioeconomic issues and racism , injustice. This is not entertaining, sweet, soft romcom with steamy love scenes you’re looking for. This is serious, emotional women’s fiction. If you’re expecting to read an easy sports romance, this is not great fit for you.

I have no problems with the characters. Both of them were likable from the beginning and as individuals, their point of views and opinions about racism are understandable.
Quinton, star quarterback is taking a knee as black man to protest inequality and racism in the sports industry. Elliot, already suffers from losses of her family, PR exec, hired to stop this PR mess. From the beginning she thinks Quinton is spoiled rich brat and she couldn’t understand with his motives about protesting the entire system. But as long as she starts learning more about him and back story, she slowly changes her mind, empathizing with him.

In my opinion, the way of approaching to the political issues, dialogues and characters’ actions at the end ( both of them were ready to give up their ideals or what they worked for) and team members’ sudden awakening and changing their opinions instantly parts were not realistic.

The book gives important messages and deals with sensitive issues which overshadowed romance parts and the outcome of the story was a little haphazard and unsatisfying. (The novel started like thought provoking, serious fiction/ emotional women’s fiction and finished as cheesy romcom with a lot of cliches!)

I like the characters and I wholeheartedly support the author’s decision to write about racism, injustice and inequality in the competitive sports industry but the conclusion could be more inspirational and logical.

So this is I didn’t love it so much but I also didn’t hate it kind of I prefer to stay in the middle kind of reading for me. I’m giving my three sporty, equal, powerful stars!

I keen on reading more books from the series but this one didn’t work with me.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this emotional ARC with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

As a fan of Alexa Martin's football series, I was surprised to see a fourth installment. A great romance featuring two very different individuals trying to do their best in a tense social atmosphere. The heroine focuses on personal growth and seeing life through a different lens. I loved the hero and how resolute he was in the face of scrutiny and just plain hate from others. This may have been my favorite in the series and that's saying something. A lovely romance and a look into the world of professional football with a strong dose of social justice.

Mhmm I do like this series but this one wasn't for me! It was a little too controversial for my taste but I'm sure there will be plenty of people who will love it! It just wasn't for me! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

Aw, this was so sweet. I really loved the romance in this (but dare I say that there was not enough sexytimes in it?). This tackled big issues, but in a really respectful way.

Also, Quinton? *fans face* Yes please.

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the arc.

This book is timely, thought provoking, and yes, romantic. Quinton is strong yet vulnerable. Fierce, protective, and beyond swoon-worthy. Elle is confident, but confused. Loyal to a fault, but also broken. Together, along with some great friends, they find the love they both deserve.

The issues dealt with in this book are not things I have personally experienced, or will ever have to because of my skin color and privilege. But, I will be forever thankful to Alexa Martin for allowing my daughters and other biracial women the chance to see themselves represented on these pages.

I LOOVEED IT!!!!! Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy!

I was overjoyed to pick up Alexa Martin’s 4th book in the Playbook Series, Snapped (#SHOOTYOURSHOT) and I started it on Sunday.....YOU GUYS! PREORDER PREORDER PREORDER!!! It’s due to be released on October 20,2020 and covers topics of racism, racial disparities, especially within the NFL, taking a knee and what it really means, tokenism, micro-aggression and just enough steam to entice you......Listen, you name it, it’s in this book!

If you know me, you know I love this series and I am completely heartbroken that there isn’t another book in the lineup yet BUT like I told Alexa last night, I am speaking it into existence for her (and me 😉)!!!! Snapped is by far the more heavier of content/topics of the 4 books so far, so if she decides to end the playbook series with Snapped, then she is going out with a bang!

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REVIEW | Snapped by Alexa Martin
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When Elliot gets a job as PR for the Denver Mustangs, the last thing she expects is to be put in charge of Quinton- the player who has decided to take the knee during the anthem. You guys- this book is SO timely with BLM and such an amazing, moving, and romantic read. It’s definitely my fav in this series.

What I loved:
🏈The way the author tackled both Quinton’s decision to kneel on behalf of the mistreatment of black players in the league was so powerful. I also loved Elliot’s character ARC and her journey when it came to her identity as a bi racial woman. It was wonderful to see how her opinion of Quinton’s actions progresses throughout.

🏈Although this book is quite emotional compared to the others in the series, the writing style remains accessible and funny. It really made for an enjoyable read.

🏈I really liked both Quinton and Elliot as characters. They were so likeable, both with backstories I wanted to root for!

Massive thank you to Berkley, Alexa Martin, and Netgalley for access to this great read! 💖

So I DNFed this book and not because it's bad. It was really hard for me to read about a Colin Kaepernick-type hero when I know how badly the NFL treated him and his protests. Like there's no happy ending there in real life. I'm not sure how the protest storyline will resolve in fiction, but I imagine it'll be better than real life.

And I just can't do it. I can't suspend reality to enjoy this storyline when I know how terrible the NFL is re: the BLM protests. So I feel badly about it, but I have to DNF.

Snapped is the latest and last in this series and I cannot express to you how much I love it!

Sports in my romance is my thing. Maybe it’s a throwback to my college days drooling over the baseball players🤷🏻‍♀️. It always seems my fav romances always involve sports and Alexa Martin definitely writes my favorite series.

Snapped is the last in the series and it’s the only one that made me cry. This book wasn’t as steamy as the previous three books but it was definitely way more emotional. This may be my favorite of the 4 books. I’m definitely going to miss this group of friends. They were funny and loyal. They were women I wanted to be friends with.

Snapped comes out, in what I hope is, right in the middle of football season. Pick this one up in October and see what the hype is all about.