respectfully i WILL be reading everything peyton writes. she has become my hockey queen. freddy & ro immediately became my favorite couple. i can’t even count how many times they made me laugh or cry. i was fr kicking my feet GIGGGLING

"Unsteady" was one of my favorite books of last year, so receiving this arc was truly a dream come true. We follow our two main characters, Ro and Matty in a tutor- athlete romance. I never thought that any book boy could ever beat out Will from "Practice Makes Perfect" but here we are.
Maddie is the sweetest, kindest, most lovable broken boy and I think the love of my life. Reading his story was truly a gift, and not one that I'll be taking for granted. Reading his POV made my heart hurt, but watching him heal and seeing him experience true unconditional love was magical.
I see so much of myself in Ro and in her story. She is such a kind hearted, gentle person, that I couldn't help but love. Some of her actions truly made me *so* angry, to the point I almost dnfed the book. I wish that they dove a bit more into why she stayed with Tyler for so long and that we got to see her go to therapy, as what she experienced was true abuse and not something that will go away on its own.
There were a few plot holes that bugged me that I won't mention as this is a spoiler free review, but that you might notice.
Overall, I highly recommend this book, and "Unsteady" if you have yet to read it. They're both such heartbreakingly beautiful stories.
*Thank you to Peyton, her team, and Netgalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for a fair and honest review*

Even tho this took me a whole month to read (we hate a book slump), I absolutely love and adored these two so much!!!! 🥹🥹🥹 the way my heart broke multiple times for both of these characters, im still in tears thinking about their pasts. The epilogue was absolutely perfect imo. It was everything I needed it to be. I think I loved this one more than the first, even tho they are both amazing books. I cannot wait for our grumpy goalies or TK book to be next!!

thank you Peyton and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC!!!
4.25🌟
after reading Unsteady, i was so excited to read the next book in the series!! Matty is truly one of a kind and truly has such an amazing heart. Ro was sweet, understanding and loyal to those she called friends and loved. These two had such hard and kinda sucky life experiences with family sickness and to ex partners they had. The fact that Ro and Matty were able to trust each other and be there for one another was my favorite part. No one thought these two should be more than just tutor and student but how they were there for eachother and had each others backs i loved it so much!! The ending and epilogue made me cry!!! 🥹🤍

I knew from reading Unsteady that these two would be great. I was not expecting Freddy to literally shatter my heart though! His story was so full of trauma and just so sad.

The way he cared for Ro though, long before they ever got together- was perfection. Underneath all his heartbreak was such a genuinely good guy. They really healed each other throughout the whole book.

I’ve really enjoyed the first two books in this series and I’m excited to see where she takes it next.

That might have been one of my favourite books of the year 🥹

So unbelievably lucky to have read this arc and I am floored. I knew from Unsteady that Freddy was going to be another favourite character but I am just blown away with how much I loved this whole piece of work 💚

The Freddy/Ro love story was a beautifully and truly written reformed rake and friends to lovers masterpiece.

Could not have been more perfect. I loved this one SO much!!

First and foremost thank you to Peyton and NetGalley for the chance to read this arc!

The things I loved: Matt’s emotional journey. His recognition of the ways he coped with grief and faking it as a bandage to a much larger problem. Ro’s personal journey to find herself and stand up for herself. The depiction of manipulative relationships and abuses of power was so hard to read, but in a good way? It shows people they don’t have to listen to the villains and can walk away when they are ready.

Reading Rhys and Sadie and their journey again was a good refresher and I have a feeling Bennett and Paloma aren’t too far behind?

The things I didn’t love: the slight glossing over their first kiss, the drunken night in the pool, and the list. I thought these all could have added so much more fun to the story! I also found the emotional rollercoasters very close together sometimes … like we’d be good, just having worked through a tough spot and then BAM here’s another one.

ALL THE STARS! A L L OF THEM!
Wow, where do I even start? This book was just outstanding! I know I say this often in my reviews, but seriously, it was everything I could have asked for. And I have to admit, while I frequently find characters that resonate with me, Ro and Matty really hit the mark-especially Ro!
I totally relate to Ro's struggles. How often do we practice what we want to say, only to falter at the last minute? It's so relatable when she tries to stand up for herself, only to have those moments where people talk down to her or make her feel like she's the problem. It brought back so many feelings for me-just wanting to be heard without being labeled as too much or too loud. I felt like I was reading a piece of myself whenever I read her story!
And then there's Matty-oh my goodness! This sweet, golden retriever of a guy just stole my heart! I've never been so smitten!
My list of book boyfriends just keeps getting longer, and he tugged at every heartstring I have. I honestly wished I could jump into the book and give him the biggest hug ever! If only he were real!
What I really appreciated was how beautifully both characters mirrored each other. They had the same tendencies, but there were those subtle differences that made them unique. The way they supported each other through everything, ensuring the other always felt valued and loved, shows how committed they are to one another. It's a reminder that everyone faces struggles, but having someone in your corner makes all the difference. That's what we all crave at the end of the day, and they gave that to each other in spades.
Peyton has such a talent for making you fall in love with her characters while giving some you just love to hate. I really appreciated how detailed she was, not just with the plot but also with each character's backstory and personality.

4.5⭐️

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Unloved. Both of the main characters, Ro and Matt, have so much depth to them. Matt is known as a playboy - he gets around but all he wants is someone who wants/loves him back, someone who will stay. He comes off as very free and happy but behind the mask he is dealing with a lot of insecurities and feelings of unworthiness. Ro, on the other hand, has been in a toxic relationship and does not feel that she deserves more. I love that they both supported each other and were able to see past the mask that they both wore. You can tell that the author took a lot of care in addressing the hard topics that are present in this book.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I finished this book last night and I still don’t know if I have the right words. This book was such a beautiful story. I loved Ro and Matt so much. This was exactly what I expect in a friends to lovers romance. It was perfection. Peyton really gave us a look at how some people deal with grief and hide it from the world by wearing a mask. But she also showcased how you can truly show your true self to someone and they will love you out loud and regardless of how others see you. I had tears streaming down my face because it was such a touching story. Her words are magic. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book early!

The most achingly honest, tender, raw, vulnerable, soft, and sweet romance story I have read in quite some time. I absolutely loved the representation it gave to people who manage ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. This book made me re-examine learning institutions and the educational systems in America. It goes to show that with the right support system and learning accommodations in place, there’s no reason a student who has learning differences shouldn’t thrive in school.

Rho and Matty. These two leads are both people who undergo so much growth in the book and I loved the character development. Watching Rho find her voice and confidence honestly was so relatable after struggling with unhealthy relationships myself. Matty. Oh my gosh, I wanted to give him a hug. He quite possibly is the most emotionally intelligent MMC I have read this year in a book. I loved how the relationship between Rho and Matty evolved SO organically. They have SUCH a strong foundation of friendship and respect for one another that it bleeds through every interaction.

This book reminds you of the power in “to be loved is to be seen.” I was entranced by the side characters (Bennett, Kane) and absolutely cannot wait to see where this series go from here. To the people who have ALWAYS felt unlovable, despite logically knowing they are, here’s to finding that person who reminds you that you, just as you are, are more than enough, ALWAYS. One of the best books I’ve read in 2024.

“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