Unloved was just the story I needed. An emotional roller coaster in the best way!! Matty is the standard for all men and you cannot tell me otherwise. Also, I am in desperate need of a Bennett Reiner story NOW.

I tore through Unloved just as quickly as I did Unsteady! Peyton Corinne doesn’t just write romance—she creates characters who battle through trauma, grief, and mental illness to become the best versions of themselves.
Matty completely stole my heart, and I felt for him over and over again. stunning FMC paired with the struggling jock—but with so much more depth and character growth.
I also loved how the storylines from books one and two intertwined. Experiencing key moments from Unsteady through Ro and Matty’s perspectives made both stories feel even more complete. I can’t wait to see whose story comes next!

Big thanks to Peyton Corinne and NetGalley for the ARC!

Peyton Corinne's "Unloved" is a slow-burning friends-to-lovers tutor/student romance with plenty of drama, wonderful character development, and a strong portrayal of mental illness, grief, and tragedy. Another feature is the character development, which is apparent throughout the story as each character grows and faces challenges. I wanted to give Rosalie a hug at the end of each chapter because of her kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion for everyone around her. I am looking forward to the next book.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

That you to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC! I recently picked up Corinne’s first book in the series, so was eager to read Unloved when I saw it online. These books feel real and visceral and a great angsty take on sports romance.

4 stars.

"Unloved" by Peyton Corinne is a slow-burning friends-to-lovers tutor/student romance with a lot of drama, excellent character development, and great representation of mental illness, grief, and trauma. I found myself captivated by the characters and the situations in this story. Ro and Matty are both broken in different ways but are working to fix their brokenness. Hurt people hurt people and all of that. Even though they didn't find themselves lovable, readers can identify with their struggles to want to be loved, and we love them for it. Watching them turn from friends to lovers is quite the treat, and even when you want to shake some sense into them, they remain engaging and interesting as characters. Their arcs are fantastic, well-thought-out, and wholly realistic. I have a hunch this story will make many readers cry because it provides quite the emotional journey. I will say that this book straddles the line between normal drama and trauma p0rn. Some of the added drama doesn't feel completely authentic. It's also a little unnecessarily long. Still, I did enjoy reading this interesting book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Peyton Corinne, and Atria Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

Unsteady by Peton Corrine is a compelling read that beautifully blends emotion, tension, and gripping storytelling. The author has a real talent for creating multi-dimensional characters who feel real and relatable, and the plot is both captivating and unpredictable.

The pacing is well-balanced, keeping you engaged without feeling rushed or dragging on. The character development is another highlight, with personal growth and struggles felt throughout the story. However, there were moments when certain plot points seemed a bit too predictable, which made me wish for a little more complexity in the twists and turns.

Overall, Unsteady is a highly enjoyable book that will leave you reflecting long after you've finished reading. It's a great choice for anyone who loves emotional drama with a touch of suspense. The slight predictability holds it back from being perfect, but it’s still well worth the read.

Another heavy hitting romance! Following the same timeline as Unsteady, we follow Freddy (Matt) and Ro's relationship. Both are dealing with major emotional trauma in different ways. Their stories will make you so frustrated, mad, and sad that when things finally turn around, it's a breath of fresh air. I appreciate the majority of the story being spent on building their friendship and trust in one another. It was a very slow burn, but I think that made it all the more special! Their love is soft, quiet, vulnerable, and tender. For two people who felt unloved, they both found the best love of all.

Tags:
-tutor×student
-friends to lovers
-he falls first
-slow burn
-hockey romance

Tags: 2.5/5

First person
Dual POV

I absolutely loved this one! This was the most tender, yet heart-wrenching romance book ever. I had a feeling I was going to love Ro and Freddy's book due to just how cute their little moments from "Unsteady" were...but boy oh boy was I NOT expecting to be a sobbing blubbering mess after practically every chapter. There is just something so vulnerable about being seen for who you are, scars and all, and still being unconditionally loved no questions asked.

Romance aside, I connected to Rosalie's character so much. It was laughable how many moments throughout her inner dialogue I internally let out a, "same here girl". The desperately wanting to be accepted and loved, not in a superficial way, but in a way where you feel like you belong and you feel seen. Her way of being caring and thoughtful and so incredibly sweet to the people around her made me want to just hug her after every chapter. She deserves the world, and it was great seeing her find that and more with Matt.

I cannot wait for Bennett and Toren's books...I will be sat for both!

This story was amazing! I think that you can read this book and the other book (Unsteady) at the same time, since the timeline was happening side by side. This follows Freddy and Ro, and Ro ends up tutoring Freddy due to him having dyslexia, ADHD, and Dyscalculia. Ro is in a toxic relationship throughout the book with a guy named Tyler, and honestly every time he showed his face he needed to leave. It was 70% and Tyler still was semi in the picture. I still loved the found family vibes throughout the book and needed more of it. I will continue if there is more put out.

I devoured Unloved then same way I did Unsteady! Peyton Corinne creates more than just your average romance MCs, she creates characters that fight their way through trauma, grief and mental illness to find their best selves on the other side.

I loved Matty so, so much and my heart broke for him time and time again. Ro & Mattys romance reminded me a little of the 00's romcom 'Shes all that'- with the brainy yet beautiful FMC paired up with the jock that can't pass a class to save his life. But add a boat load of depth and character development.

I liked how book one and book twos story lines were overlapped- Hearing Ro & Mattys POV during some of the main events in book one really made both stories come full circle. I am very much looking forward to see whose story is next!

Thank you to Peyton Corrine & NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Unloved by Peyton Corinne!

This was a good read. I liked that Ro worked hard to find something that worked as Matt's tutor. She wanted to understand him and help him succeed. The progression in their relationship was nice to read.

I could write novels about how much I love Peyton Corinne’s writing. I raved about Unsteady when it came out and now I’m raving about Unloved. Ro and Freddie are such realistic characters going through realistic struggles (self esteem, dumb boyfriends, and dyslexia). And I couldn’t read this book fast enough. I highly recommend it if you like college hockey romance or sensitive men with slutty thigh tattoos.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

I wanted to love this one much more than I did. Unfortunately it felt a little dull and repetitive to me. I continued feeling like I had read this story before.

What I did love and what stuck out to me was character growth and development. It was written so well. Looking back what Matty & Ro started, they went on a journey to get their HEA and they truly deserved it.
It was also so heartwarming to read about Ro torturing Matty and have absolutely zero judgement and really being his biggest fan.

The book was just a little too long in my opinion and I found myself wishing the FMC would stick up for herself much sooner.

Thank you Peyton & Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review 🫶🏼

There's something so raw in the way Peyton writes her characters. Through heartbreak and trauma, rocky familial relationships, and friendships that heal you, she creates a world that draws you in and makes you feel deeply. We got snippets of Freddy and Ro in Unsteady, but man, I was not prepared for how much I'd love them. I really liked that their story overlapped with Rhys and Sadie's! It was like getting to know them all over again from a different point of view, and I found that refreshing. I love how much they were there for each other despite the fact that they truly had their own healing journeys to go on! This was a very beautiful friends to lovers tale, and I can't wait to see what's next.

I was not expecting to dislike this as much as I did in the first book in the series. I was a little thrown off by the same timeline as Unsteady. There were a lot of issues that each of the characters was dealing with which made it hard to stay focused. There were still some sweet and cute moments between Matt and Roe. I will at least still be trying out the next book in the series when it's published!

Oh how I loved this book! Maybe even a little more than Unsteady? I don't know, they're both quite good.
I was looking forward to this one a lot since I enoyed Unsteady so much.
It irked me a little that it was hapenning at the same time as the first book tho, it just felt weird in a coupe places but other than that, it was a great read!
I fell in love with the characters quickly even if they couldn't love themselves. This beautiful story about learning what you deserve and accepting it, about friendship first was aboslutely beautiful. It just all felt so real, it made me wish I could tutor a hot guy too ;)
I was very annoyed at the ex/boyfriend because he was being such an a**hole! And like I wanted Rosalie to get over him already and tell him where he cn shove his opinions. But I understand that it's not that easy to do in real life and even though I was EXASPERATED by that guy, I enjoyed Ro's process of finding herself again and re-taking control.
Overall, I highly enjoyed the book, very much recommend it and will be on the edge of my seat to see what the author writes next.

I couldn't put this book down 📚✨

Unloved follows Sadie (from Unsteady)'s best friend/roommate Rosalie, a hopeless romantic stuck in a toxic relationship, and Rhys's teammate/roommate Matt “Freddy” Frederic, a star hockey player struggling to keep up in school with his learning disabilities. When Ro becomes Freddy’s tutor, their professional relationship slowly blossoms into a deep friendship and, eventually, something more. Together, they navigate personal insecurities, past traumas, and the pressures of young adulthood, discovering that true love means embracing each other’s flaws.

🏒 fake ivy league hockey players living together in a house in a small college town (the real fantasy of boys emotionally supporting each other)
🎓 realistic and respectful portrayal of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD
❤️ they call each other by their real names when everyone else uses their nicknames
🥲 a portrayal of college loneliness and homesickness we rarely see in college romance! reminded me of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC! There were a few too many continuity errors, which took me out of the story, but hopefully those were fixed by publication. All opinions are my own. 😊

Ughhh, I absolutely fell head over heels for Ro and Matty! Their kind, fragile, and beautifully sensitive hearts completely stole mine. Watching them navigate the messy, bumpy road to finally admitting their feelings was both agonizing and perfect it was so worth the wait!

Both of them had so much growing to do, but the way they truly saw each other’s hearts and always had each other’s backs? It was EVERYTHING. Whether they were ‘just friends’ or something more, their patience and forgiveness were truly inspiring (and honestly, not something you see every day).

If you’re craving a story that’ll make your heart ache and swoon all at once, you absolutely need to read this one!

Peyton Corinne can do no wrong!! Seriously, everything she writes is pure magic!

This book will take you on an emotional rollercoaster like no other! I had a hard time at the beginning of the book with the gaslighting & toxic relationship Ro was involved in. I appreciate the author using realistic circumstances and it resonated with me, which is probably why I had a hard time. She does grow and gain her voice in the book, which was enjoyable. I liked Freddy from the get-go. He is an underdog, and no one knows it! This book has a lot of representation for academic disabilities, emotional abuse & how we as people manage it. It was a heavy ready for most of the book but towards the end, it was lighter. This is a good emotional, slow burn.