A cute hockey romance (playboy jock x tutor girly) that has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia representation! This was super angsty and had the perfect slow burn, friends to lovers, dual POV, AND secret pining from the mmc. I quite enjoyed the emotional depth of this book and how well-rounded each character was. There were also a lot of "unanswered" moments that were brought up in the book and never resolved or touched on again. Overall, if you love Elle Kennedy's writing and her 'Off Campus' series, you'll likely love this one as well!

Oh my heart. So much grief and abandonment and pain and narcissistic abuse in this. It was so good, and so nice to read the MMC having emotional breakthroughs just like the FMC. I loved seeing both Matt and Ro stand up for themselves and the people in their lives that were not there for them.

Sadie and Ro's friendship is exactly what they both needed. Ro always being sure to be there for Sadie is friendship loyalty and love.

Matt finally seeing that his teammates are his family was mending my heart. My heart broke for him. I was tearing up when he found his way.

Peyton Corrine has found her groove! The Undone series continues with its second book, Unloved, and I really enjoyed it! I would say more so than the first book.

The second book in the series centers around Matt Fredderic “Freddy” and Rosalie “Ro”, who were heavily featured in book one (Unsteady).

I was so excited to read their story, and I was not disappointed! Both Freddy and Ro are dealing with “side character” complex, as well as various other mental health issues. They each are going through very real things that young adults, especially college students, feel and I enjoyed that realistic aspect.

Freddy STOLE MY HEART! I really enjoyed his internal dialogue and how taken he was with Ro. Every scene where he stood up to her obnoxious ex-boyfriend, I found myself falling more in love with him. He kept showing up for her over and over again, and helped her gain back the confidence that her ex had stripped away. Freddy is a standout character in the series for me.

Ro is also a great FMC. She definitely resonates with the “people pleasers” of the world, and I enjoyed watching her character develop and grow. I was so proud of her when she stood up for herself throughout the book.

It was also fun to get glimpses of Sadie and Rhys (the main characters from Unsteady), and see events from book one play out from the perspective of Ro and Freddy.

I enjoyed the writing and story of Unloved more than Unsteady. I can tell Corrine is finding her groove with this series. My only slight complaint is that at times, it was a little too emotional, and a little repetitive. I could have done with 1-2 fewer emotional breakdown scenes and maybe 1-2 more light-hearted or comedic scenes of Ro and Freddy together.

Overall, this was a really fun read and I recommend to anyone who enjoys College Hockey Romance books.

this is the second book in the series and like the first one there are intense issues between the characters and what they are going through but a good group of friends around them. I'm looking forward to reading Bennet's and Kane's stories in the future.

At times, this book felt really cute and made me want to keep reading, and other times, the characters annoyed me and I felt bored, as if I had read similar books several times before. That seems to be the unfortunate thing about hockey romances at this point, they aren't too original now. The book starts off with our FMC having her first kiss with our MMC, but he doesn't remember it, so she ends up dating another guy, who is abusive (not physically) towards her, while our MMC ends up with a player reputation (shocker, I know). The two become friends, our FMC and MMC get together, happily every after. I will say though, I did appreciate that the FMC came out of that relationship stronger and refused to settle and have anything to do with her ex after, and she was strong hearted, and our MMC had a lot of his own struggles with the image that he's built for himself, as well as a learning disability, and mental struggles, and there was a lot of character progression for the two of them. Overall, this was a good palate cleanser when I needed it, and the characters were likeable (for the most part), which is why I've rated it 3 stars.

Thank you to Atria Books, Peyton Corinne, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

A sweet and angsty romance about two flawed souls who heal each other and fall in love. Loved this one!

This book delivers a poignant and deeply relatable exploration of love, self-worth, and the challenges of overcoming one's past. The narrative follows Matt “Freddy” Fredderic, a star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a riveting but complicated life. While he commands attention on the ice, his academic struggles due to dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD hold him back in the classroom, leaving him tied to a precarious future contingent on his NHL aspirations.

Enter Ro Shariff, Freddy’s new tutor and a hopeless romantic navigating her own tumultuous love life. As they embark on a journey of academic support, what begins as a simple tutoring arrangement blossoms into a friendship filled with late-night phone calls and heartfelt understanding of each other’s struggles. The chemistry between Freddy and Ro is palpable as they face their insecurities, creating a tender and engaging narrative that pulls readers in.

The author skillfully balances lighthearted moments with profound themes, particularly the quest for self-acceptance. Freddy's instinct to protect Ro from his reputation and his desire to prove his worth reflect the complexities of their relationship. Ro’s determination to show Freddy he is deserving of love, despite his flaws, adds a beautiful layer of emotional depth to the story.

A particularly striking quote encapsulates the heart of the novel: “Sometimes, it takes the right person to remind you that you are worth more than what the world sees.” This sentiment resonates throughout the narrative, underscoring their journey of mutual growth and healing.

*Unloved* is a beautifully crafted tale that captures the struggles of young love amidst personal challenges. The character development is compelling, making Freddy and Ro relatable and memorable. Readers will find themselves invested in their journey, rooting for them as they learn to embrace their true selves and the powerful bond they share.

With its engaging storyline and authentic emotional resonance, *Unloved* offers a touching look at the transformative power of love and friendship. This novel is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance who appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of human connection and the journey toward self-discovery.

This book is an excellent choice if you're looking for a hurt/comfort read. I really liked the main characters and wanted to see them get their happily ever after. & I was not disappointed at all.
Freddy and Ro are some of the most amazing characters out there. They both carry the weight of grief, and slowly discover what it means to be loved unconditionally. Matty's story was really hard to read—from losing his mother, enduring manipulation from someone he trusted, and dealing with a narcissistic father. His story seems very authentic, which I can absolutely appreciate.
I absolutely loved Ro's storyline.. Her utter vulnerability to be emotional is one I resonate with deeply. I wear my heart on my sleeve and am so open with my emotions. People might think it's "too much" sometimes, but I don't care.

This book overlaps with The Unsteady (the first book in the series), but I didn't read the first one, so it was kind of hard to understand what was going on there. However, the rest of the book was just written so well and I want to go back and read the first one now!

Tropes Include:
- Slow burn🔥
- tutor FMC x hockey player MMC🏒
- Golden retriever boy🐶
- Grief rep❤️‍🩹
- MMC trying navigating life after a toxic relationship.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of my digital ARC.

In Peyton Corinne’s Unloved (The Undone #2), Biomedical Sciences student and tutor Ro Shariff is assigned as Waterfell Wolves star left winger Matt “Freddy” Fedderic’s tutor when he’s having trouble passing biology and must satisfy a graduation clause to receive his inheritance. Over tutoring sessions and late-night phone calls, their attraction simmers and a connection they deny flares to life as they become friends, then more, and Freddy and Ro learn the person meant for you will love every part of you—flaws and all.

Corrine’s writing and narrative style draws you into the lives of her characters from the first scene. Her writing is vivid with detailed description, colorful and natural sounding dialogue that contributes to her world building and character development. She develops her story and the character skillfully peeling back each layer at a time and revealing only bits and pieces at a time. With unexpected twists and turns, Corrine keeps you in suspense about what the characters’ life experiences are, and she deftly uses those experiences to reveal, develop, and evolve the characters and story. I love how she develops and evolves the relationships between the characters also and in ways you don’t expect. For example, Ro and Freddy (Obviously) and Sadie and Ro’s relationships. (I haven’t read Unsteady yet.) Even Ro’s relationship with Tyler and Ro’s relationship is nothing like you think or expect it to be.

Despite a reputation as an exceptional lover and a future in the NHL ahead, Freddys has dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia that leaves him struggling in the classroom with a 2.0 GPA and having to retake classes. He can’t enter the NHL draft at 18 as planned, because of his controlling, estranged father’s interference—adding the “graduation” clause to his inheritance. Unfortunately, the only open biology class is with a professor with whom he shares a past of betrayal and distrust.

A hopeless romantic, Ro’s luck with love in love is dreadful, and she’s stuck in an on-again/off-again relationship with a boyfriend who doesn’t treat her with respect or love. Instead, he’s emotionally abusive and manipulative. Nevertheless, Ro stays with him pretending she’s happy, settling for what she can get. However, she longs desperately for genuine love and affection.

I love Ro and Freddy’s wonderfully written, developed, and evolved slow-burn romance. It turns out Freddy was Ro’s first kiss at a party in her freshman year. But while it’s seared into her memory, he doesn’t remember it. She’s had a secret thing for him ever since. Surprisingly, they share similar personality traits. Both put on facades that everything is great, and they’re happy when it’s the opposite. Freddy’s self-esteem issues relate to his educational disabilities and his reputation. Ro’s boyfriend preys upon her self-worth and insecurity.

Ro and Freddy perfectly balance each other and match each other’s needs and wants. I love their relationship and connection, how they see and accept each other, support, and help one another deal with their insecurities. Gentle, caring, and soft with Ro, he makes her feel protected, meeting her touch-starved needs. She helps him focus, study, and succeed despite his learning disabilities—without judgment. Freddy’s and Ro’s interactions/love scenes are sweet, sexy, steamy, emotional, and intimate. What I love most is that they become friends and get to know each other before becoming involved intimately. Despite his attraction to her, Freddy wants to keep her safe from his reputation. It just makes Ro determined to show Freddy that he’s more than just his body and his skill with it, regardless of what the world says or tries to make him believe.

Corrine explores grief and loss with nuance and care. She also examines sexism, ableism, and abuse of unequal power dynamics in the workplace (college work study) and college setting. Funny, angsty, sexy, sweet, steamy, emotional, Unloved, is a fast-paced, poignant, multilayered romance I recommend for friends-to-lovers, tutor/athlete, hockey romance, hockey player, tutor, angsty, new adult romance fans.

CW: abusive/toxic relationships, toxic parent, grief/loss, sexism, ableism.

Atria Books provided an advanced review copy via Netgalley for review.

Peyton Corinne's "Unloved" delivers a potent blend of angst, tenderness, and raw emotion, making it a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance. The story skillfully navigates the complexities of self-worth, healing, and finding love in unexpected places.

The book centers on Ro and Freddy, two characters grappling with their own emotional baggage. Ro, a hopeless romantic, and Freddy, a star hockey player, forge an unexpected bond that evolves into a deeply moving connection. Corinne excels at creating characters with depth and vulnerability, allowing readers to truly empathize with their struggles.

Here are some of the key strengths of the book:

Emotional Depth: The novel delves into themes of feeling "unloved," exploring the impact of past traumas and toxic relationships. This creates a powerful emotional resonance.
Character Development: Both Ro and Freddy undergo significant personal growth, making their journey to love feel authentic and earned.
Slow-Burn Romance: The gradual development of their relationship adds to the tension and emotional payoff.
Relatable Themes: The book touches on relatable issues such as self-doubt, the pressure of expectations, and the search for genuine connection.
Strong supporting characters: The supporting cast of characters, add depth to the story.
Overall, "Unloved" is a heartfelt and satisfying romance that explores the power of love to heal and transform. Peyton Corinne's writing is both evocative and engaging, making this a book that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

In essence, "Unloved" is a story that emphasizes that everyone is worthy of love, regardless of their past.

Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for a gifted copy of Unloved.

I loved getting back to Waterfell and these characters. And I liked how the timeline was the same as Unsteady. It gave you a different perspective for that story.

Freddie and Ro are perfection for characters. They both had pasts they needed to come to terms with. And I loved how they each found themselves with the help of the others.


You might like Unloved if you like:
🏒 Hockey
🏒 College Romance
🏒 Tutor and student
🏒 Mental Health and Learning Disability Rep

The first book of the series wasn’t my favorite, but I wanted to see how the other characters progressed. I’m glad I gave it a shot, as I enjoyed this book much more! These characters were so easy to empathize with, which made the book a breeze to finish.

I honestly adored this. The unloved feelings hit so close to home for me that I certainly cried my way through. But it was a beautiful story with so much love woven in to the fabric of it. Every character deemed themselves unlovable in a way that spoke to being a confused, college student coming from a rough home life. This story followed Matt Frederic, star hockey player, and Ro Shariff, the brilliant tutor. Their dynamic is palpable from the moment they meet, and it just moved through in such a relatable way. The conflict felt real and was handled without unnecessary fighting. There was connection, communication, and consistency. I loved this!!!

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

This one was definitely a harder read. It has a lot of past relationship toxicity (parent & exs) the characters are working through and it was hard to see them in those situations. But if you’re in the mood for a bit heavier read this is a good book, with good message of finding the one who accepts you for who you are.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Ro is a hopeless romantic STEM girlie. Her freshman year in college at a party she had a magical kiss with a stranger. Then she met a toad who was a narcissistic and treated her poorly but because she is a people pleaser she’s had a hard time ending the relationship. She is a TA and tutor for BIO this semester she’s been asked to help the school’s star hockey player pass his classes. But he’s not just the hockey celebrity of campus, he’s the boy she shared the best kiss of her life with a few years ago… and he has no idea who she is.

Matt aka Freddy lost his mom in HS and has a very toxic relationship with his father. He is a star hockey player and has a contract with the NHL upon college graduation. But he’s struggling and his grades have dropped and his future is in jeopardy. Throw in his dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD and he needs all the help Ro can give him this year. To make things more complicated at a party Ro can’t remember she told him, “He’d be easy to love.” Since then he can’t get it out of his head.

Follow Ro and Matt on a journey this year. It won’t be pretty as working through trauma never is but their relationship with each other will be the light they both need to make it to the other side.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚:

“To be loved is to be seen.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Friend to Lovers
* College Hockey Player - Contract w/ NHL
* She’s a College Tutor - Stem Girlie
* She’s Crushed on Him for Years
* He’s Struggling Due to Dyslexia
* She has a Toxic EX & He has a Toxic Parent
* Past Inappropriate Teacher/Student Relationship - Abuse of Power
* Mental Health Rep
* MCs are People Pleasers
* Forced Proximity- Waterfell University
* Dual POV

This book was so good it had me from the beginning to end end posted my review on Goodreads but didn’t know I had to over here thank you so much for the opportunity

I couldn't put the book down!! I read it primarily in one day and got up early to finish! I like Matty and Rosalie's relationship, and while it was very steamy, important themes were discussed. I don't think I've ever loathed a character as much as Tyler and Matt's father. THE WORST! But it was a hallmark of strong writing that I disliked them so much while simultaneously rooting for Matty and Ro.

Did I just read a hockey romance?
Yes, I did — and I loved it! Unloved is the heartfelt love story of Rosalie Sharift and Matt Frederic, two people-pleasers who have long been the objects of abuse in different facets of their lives. They're both a little messed up, a little vulnerable, and feel a little unlovable.
So, basically, they're perfect for each other.
Peyton Corinne shines at crafting angsty and beautifully complex characters. It's impossible not to fall in love with her characters and their stories.
Ro and Freddy are simply precious. Their love feels raw, genuine, and most importantly, healing. The way they understand each other and help one another heal - just by showing up with love and support — is deeply emotional. It's more than just a romance; it's a story about healing and finding hope in one another. Seeing what both characters have endured and knowing they finally get their well-deserved happily ever after is so worth it.
I would categorize this novel as a slow burn romance with a friends-to-lovers trope, sprinkled with a tutor x athlete dynamic. Beyond the romance, it offers thoughtful representation of mental health and learning differences, adding even more depth to the narrative.
Despite their age, both Ro and Freddy show remarkable emotional maturity and development. Their journey is tender, moving, and unforgettable.
Unloved was a fabulous romance read with some added depth and mental health representation! It's a story about love, healing, and the power of showing up for someone - and yourself.

I haven’t been able to talk or write about Unloved by Peyton Corinne since I finished reading it in February -not because it was bad ,it was the opposite.  I was very moved and couldn’t explain why which was frustrating. I still don’t, but this review is all I’ve got right now.

Like Freddy and Ro, I too am a lonely, insecure university student who feels incapable of forming genuine connections. I feel hard to love, okay? It's melodramatic and embarrassing, but whatever. I cried with and for the characters until my head ached. Corinne was a pastor delivering an impassioned sermon to the church, and I, an obedient congregant, ululated in response and let the spirit manifest like the Lord herself possessed me.

All that is to say: it hurt really bad. Would do again. One of my favorite books of the year.

After reading Unsteady, I was excited but unsure of what to expect from Unloved. The reception to Corinne’s debut was mixed, but for once, I was in the positive-leaning camp! Even though I agreed some of the criticisms : like some character features (eg. height) being overstated , the relationship progression feeling out of pace with how much the characters knew of each other at the start as well as some beats requiring some fine-tuning, I still enjoyed the core of the story. I don’t know what it says about me, but I love books that aren’t afraid to linger in melancholy without being exploitative.

As the title suggests , book discussed how past and present circumstances and people can devalue and distort your sense of self. Ro and Freddy are in close proximity to their respective abusers (who regularly interject their parasitic selves into the story 🙄) while trying to balance an academic and social life.

Like Unsteady, Unloved explored the raw inecurities of her characters which was heartbreaking but Corinne’s writing thrives in placing those feelings under a harsh spotlight, center stage. On paper, it seemed tonally lighter than Unsteady (friends to lovers, tutor x athlete),when in reality, this felt wayyyy heavier.

After skimming reviews, I do agree with some critiques about the length and pacing but it wasn’t a dealbreaker . However, I strongly disagree with how some reviewers called Ro a doormat instead of a victim of emotional abuse (abuse that would've escalated to physical). Frankly, it’s insulting to imply  that her percievd lack of trauma -having a stable, loving two-parent household- and timid demeanour (while being berated mind you)  makes her  weak . It's stupid  . Boooo tomato , tomato throwing tomatoes.

Anyway *Clears throat*

I can see why this book  may not work everyone but it certainly did for me. I admire Freddy and Ro for their strength and adore their beautifully gentle love. This was a great addition to the Undone series and my personal favourite so far. They are near and dear to my heart.

Big, big thanks to Atria for the ARC!

Can I just first off I loved this book! I love it in an entirely different way than I love Unsteady. The amount of real issues people face when they do not feel worthy or quote “unloved” is highly depicted between Ro and Freddy. I was frustrated, sad, and happy throughout the book. The pages kept turning and you no idea what was going to happen. She did seem to leave Easter eggs for book 3 but I am not sure about the title. Looking forward to what she writes next!

Such a beautiful and incredible slow-burn of a read; it was beautiful with heartwarming love and kindness. The strength that Ro showed was next level - and Matty? He was so amazing. I really loved this love and their story together.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review!