Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Peyton Corinne for the early access copy of Unloved.

Unloved follows the story of Matt "Freddy" an up-and-coming NHL hockey player, who is playing for the Waterfell Wolves. He has a great reputation on the ice, but not in the classroom. When Rosalie "Ro" is assigned to tutor Matt, she must try to forget that Matt was her first kiss, (one that he doesn't remember.) All while she's trying to convince herself that her current "casual" boyfriend isn't terrible to her. Ro is a hopeless romantic with a heart full of ache. When Ro and Matt start talking more and get to know each other, the two must figure out if they can work past their own insecurities to be there for each other.

With neurodiverse representation, Peyton Corrine does a great job of showing the growth of young love.

This is the second book that I have read by this author. This was a well written story with depth and great characters.
Hopefully, the author will write Bennett's story next and I would even love a book featuring Kane.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

Unloved is a great sequel to the original, Unsteady. I liked this novel even more because I connected to the characters even sooner than the first book. This could be because we already had Sadie's perspective of Ro within the first book, but getting this true perspective on Ro's romance and experiences was even better. I also loved reading about Ro's perspective on Sadie from before the first book's start and during the timeline. It really made me think about how you don't really know what everyone is actually going through even if you are seemingly very good friends. Hoping for a third installment in the series!

I absolutely adored this book! I loved the first one, Unsteady, when I stumbled upon it last year. However, Unloved, to me, was even better! I instantly fell for Ro and Matt and their entire friendship/relationship. The book was so raw and real and truly broke my heart many times. It was sweet that they each were healing parts of the other that they did not break. I also loved that Unloved and Unsteady happen at the same time! It was fun to see almost a behind the scenes of Sadie and Rhys’ relationship. I truly loved this book and characters and still think about them!

whereeee do I start?! I loved the first book and this book is in the same world/timeline as the first and I thought that was so clever!!! This book follows Ro and Matt who’s love story is a slower one and focuses on some other topics. For example toxic relationships, loneliness, dealing with grief, and self worth! It was so well written and tied together. I loved the characters and everyone’s backstory’s! I REALLY LOVED the sneak peaks and different perspectives of Rhys and Sadie from the first book since technically both storylines from the first and second book are happening at the same time!

Well down Peyton Corrine! Excited to read more of her future works!

4.5⭐️

I was provided an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley!

A book so careful with love and grief, there's no way you can hate it.
Ro is a tolerate it girl. She is the one that sticks up for Matt. But Matt gives it right back to her. I loved this book. And I love how seen I feel. It's refreshing to see that grief is a struggle for everyone no matter how long it's been, and healing is possible with the right people loving you.
I may not be part of the Dead Parents Club as Peyton Corrine says, but l am apart of the Dead Siblings Club. Grief is grief no matter who you lost. I miss my brother, but I know I will be okay because I am surrounded by the best people who show me what real love is like.

This was my first read by Peyton and it won’t be my last! I really enjoyed this story and loved the setting and characters especially.

LOVED IT!!! Ever since I finished reading it, I JUST CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT. Between the 2 books in this series, I think no I know for a fact this one is my favorite. I hope more books come out within this series because there are some characters that are so interesting.

It was cute! If you’re looking for a book that’s easy to get into, fast-paced, and just all around an easy and entertaining read that still has elements of angst and seriousness, I’d definitely recommend this book. The main couple, Ro and Freddy, are two cuties, and the side characters are fun and likeable (rightfully so excluding the few who were terrible). The ending and epilogue were cute and it was nice to see them healed and with their own little found family. A little off topic but I am curious to see if maybe Bennet or Toren will get their own book because what little bits and pieces I saw from them had me wanting to know more.

This book was such a beautifully written journey through grief, healing, and love. It follows two people who help each other rediscover not just love for others, but also for themselves after a heartbreaking loss. The way their story unfolds is so touching and real, it’s the kind of book that lingers in your heart long after you’ve finished.
Ro and Matty will forever have a piece of my heart! 💛

This book was as gorgeous as the first book. It touched on topics much deeper and emotional than you would originally think for a college sports romance book, and I was so sucked into the story that I read it in less than 24 hours. Would recommend to anyone!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author Peyton Corrine and the publishers for letting read & review this advanced copy. Unloved is a five star hockey romance novel that comes out Tuesday February 4th 2025. This is the second book following the first one Unsteady in the Undone series, I absolutely love these characters and this series. Ro is a smart hardworking women who is also a hopeless stuck in a toxic on again/ off again relationship who is in her specific school program. In the program she is assigned to be Freddys tutor since her jerk of a boyfriend was being rude and didn't want to tutor him. Freddy is a popular hockey player who is known for being good in bed. Freddy doesn't remember but before meeting Ro as his tutor they actually met freshman year at a party and hit it off. He was Ro's first kiss. Ro remembers and hasn't seen Freddy since until she becomes his tutor. They become close friends and through that and their past relationships and trauma experiences leads them to lean on each other. They slowly start having feeling for one another but don't want to ruin their friendship they treasure so much. This novel is amazingly beautiful along with the characters being so heartfelt and lovable. I adored every minute of reading this book.

This was such a beautiful read. A story of grief and love. I am so glad I got an ARC and was able to check this off. Cant wait for the rest of the series!

Another great read from Peyton Corinne! I had high hopes after loving her first book in this series (Unsteady). Ro and Freddy were great characters and I was drawn into their story, in addition to just really enjoying the New Adult sports romance genre. I did wish that it was a little faster paced overall, but definitely a book that I enjoyed overall!

I loved Unsteady, so I was really excited for Unloved. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I appreciated that we got plenty of POV switching between the two main characters. I loved the FMC and really felt that her struggles were a great match for the MMC. I adored the college party at the beginning where they jumped off the diving board together, and where she told him "I think you could be really easy to love". Such a cute, sweet moment.

I love that the author didn't shy away from the reality that college students are adults with complicated lives and responsibilities that tug in every direction.

However...this book was just too long. The story started to drag halfway through, and I felt that about 20% of this book needed to be edited out for the sake of pace and flow. I didn't feel that we got a great resolution for the FMC's ex-boyfriend considering how much space he took up in the story. I felt that the MMC's three challenges were almost too much for one book - it was a lot to keep track of, and didn't make him feel more complex - it just made it hard to follow.

Plus, it is entirely unrealistic that minor children would be living in a college dorm with their sibling and her roommate, no matter how dire the situation is. (It would have made more sense for them to live in off-campus housing if the roommate's siblings are living there.)

With all of that said, I would definitely recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advance copy.

This book is beautifully written and I couldn’t stop rooting for Freddy and Ro’s relationship. I can’t wait to read the authors next book.

“Unloved” by Peyton Corinne is a slow-burn romance that will tug at your heartstrings. The book explores themes of personal growth, healing, and the complexities of love. The characters are well-developed, and their journey toward understanding and accepting each other is both heartbreaking and hopeful. If you’re a fan of slow-burn romances with depth, Unloved is definitely worth reading.
Thanks to NetGallery and Atria Books for an advanced copy of this eBook in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Atria Books for the advance reader copy and to LibroFM and Simon Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

I was so excited for the opportunity to read Unloved, having really appreciated Unsteady. You can read this sequel as a stand alone, but it helps to have seen some of the interactions and backstory of previous relationships in Unsteady.

Ro begins to tutor Matt, and he doesn't recall their first meeting or have any idea that she has long had a crush on him.

There's so much depth to this book. At its heart, it's about two people who are lonely and seeking validation. Take care of yourself reading because there is some horrible shaming in it. But it feels so real and genuine. Matt's learning disabilities are portrayed incredibly well. I was swept along with the characters and their journey. I just want these two lovely souls to know love together forever.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity for this arc!

After reading Unsteady I was so excited to read this one, but after recieveing the arc it took me MONTHS to get through and I am not sure why, but I wasn’t able to connect with the characters. I am finally finished with it after the book has come out and I had to force myself to finish it 😭

Always grateful for the opportunity and really wished I loved this one more.

Freddy and Ro are some of the most tender-hearted characters I’ve met in a long time. They yearn, they grieve, they learn the meaning of being loved wholly.

Payton Corrine does an excellent job of writing raw, real, and very human characters that are so worthy of love. You really champion for them in this story.

Hoping for more in the Undone series, they may be my favorite hockey romances!