4.5 stars rounded up

First off, thank you so much to @ellekennedy33, @read_bloom, and @getredprbooks for this gifted ARC copy of The Charlie Method as well as this cute art print and beanie! I've been following Elle Kennedy's hockey romances since The Deal and I love seeing the OG characters in the Campus Diaries series. The Dad Chat 😂😍 IYKYK

"𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘶𝘧𝘧. 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵.. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘥."
"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶."
"𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵."
"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴!"
"𝘐 𝘧*𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥."

I really enjoyed Charlie, Will, and Beckett's story! I loved seeing the two sides to Charlie and how the boys helped soothe her and bring her two halves together. I liked learning more about Will and Beckett. Especially Beckett. He was my favorite of the two. Probably because he was damaged and I got to see more character growth from him vs Will. Not to mention, his backstory made me cry 😅 The spice wasn't overly spicy and I felt like it balanced the plot well. This is probably the first why choose romance I've read where I felt that the FMC loved both MMCs equally which was refreshing. Overall, I loved this book and I can't wait for more legacy stories in the future!

I have been looking forward to this book ever since Elle announced it. This storyline was one of my favorites from her. I loved how she told this story. The dialogue made the characters come alive. The secondary characters served purpose.

Honestly, there are a handful of authors that I love to read because I am always in awe with how they tell the story and Elle is one of them. Just how an idea forms and then develops into a book that then becomes extremely hard to put down, and when you do finish the story you are still thinking about it hours later.

Reading Elle Kennedy will always be an immediate yes for me. Her books never fail to make me giddy and excited while reading. And then when she announced this was going to be an MFM - SOLD!

I loved the way she showed the ✨sharing✨ parts of the relationship between all of the MCs. There was never any jealousy or bad feelings towards any of them. It was interesting to see them all fall into such a comfortable routine with each other. It felt very raw and real. Their emotions and feelings and thoughts were always addressed on where they stood and I think Elle did an amazing job bringing light to Poly relationships with this.

I LOVED that Charlie was this multi-layered FMC. She had this perfectionist, proper side to her but then she also was this rebellious wild child who liked to test the boundaries. Her character was really amazing for those who may struggle with the feelings she had being adopted and a POC. I think was another area where Elle did amazing addressing certain issues and teaching readers about them.

Honestly, this book was incredible and I loved being able to read another series at Briar U. These books will never get old, and I will say one thing. Elle - me and the rest of the world are BEGGING you for a Blake Logan and Isaac Grant book. Please and Thank you! LOL

Thank you to GetReadPR and Elle Kennedy for the early copy of this book. I could not be more grateful to you.

🧪STEM Major FMC
💙Hockey Player MMCs
🧪MFM
💙Interracial Romance
🧪Spicy DM's
💙Cute Nicknames

I will be shouting from the rooftops about this book until the end of time! This was by far, hands down, no question my favorite Elle Kennedy book to date! This book had everything you could ever want and more! More romance, more spice, more angst, more heartfelt conversations, more historical fanfiction (which is a legit selling point!!!!). I am in love with Charlie Kingston, she is everything I want to be and her growth in the book is incredible. Her story really resonated with me as sh was struggling with who she wanted to be and who she felt she had to be, I think everyone has probably felt this way at some point and they can connect with Charlie’s struggle. As a fellow STEM girly, reading about her method is hilarious, we love incorporating statistics into decision making! Both Beckett and Will have incredibly interesting backstories and we really get to see them beyond the hockey players they are introduced as. Seriously this book is on track to be my favorite read of 2025 it was EVERYTHING! The spice was immaculate and intense and a lot and it was a 4 chili spice (I don’t think I would enjoy a 5 chili spice, this was the line but it was incorporated so well!). It was an easy 5 star read and I really can’t recommend it enough!

4.75 stars!!!!

🔥 warning: very hot 🔥

i am in love with two VERY hot men !!!!!!! elle kennedy can do no wrong (TRULY) because i have never read something so hot but also so emotional that also felt so completely natural. i loved charlie's story & how her relationship developed with will and beck. i was laughing. i was sweating. i was having a GREAT time. beyond just a fun spicy hockey romance (which we all know i love!!) this book had a really beautiful element of finding yourself and being confident in who you are, having the courage to be bold, to go after what you want and forget what other people are saying. i could read anything by elle & inhale it, so it's no surprise that that's exactly what i did with the charlie method.

thank you GetRedPR, Bloom Books & Netgalley for the arc! this is my honest review.

*arc read* thank you @getredprbooks for giving me the opportunity to read this book!!

that being said i’m dnfing this book. IM SORRY, I WISHED I LIKED IT BUT I DIDNT.. this was my most anticipated read of the year, but this is my least favorite elle kennedy book. I wasn’t hooked since the beginning, and usually i’m hooked in the beginning of an Elle Kennedy book. However, this one wasn’t my cup of tea. I feel like there was so unnecessary things like filler chapters, and the fanfic chapters?? i literally skipped those chapters and I was annoyed. Mind you, the romance was romancing for me. I loved Will and Beckett’s bond and friendship. But I didn’t really connect with Charlie.. I just didn’t really care enough. And I love Elle Kennedy’s characters they’re so fun. The sad part is that i was more invested in Blake’s story and I feel like we’re getting snippets of her book maybe..? I HOPE ITS SOON. (I NEED TO SEE ISAAC GRANT GROVELING FOR HER) Also love that we got to see Mike Hollis!! which i’ve always had said deserved a book but it’s okay 😭😭 I loved how there was a dad chat LMAOO. So yeah, i’m so sad I didn’t like it.

DNF’D: 58%

I absolutely loved this book so much. Being back in the campus diaries brought so many emotions. Finishing a series is always so bittersweet and finishing this book was not any different.

Whenever I read a poly book I’m always scared because I tend to root for one guy or have a favorite guy but Elle did such a good job. I loved Will and Beckett so much and I was always rooting for them . One thing I loved about this book was that the guys were so secure in the relationship that they never felt jealous of each other when it came to spending alone time with Charlie.

Charlie omg she deserves to be protected so much . I absolutely loved her so much and found her so relatable. I honestly related to Charlie so much in always caring about what people think about me and overthinking a lot of things.
I also loved Charlie’s drive. She knows what she wants and she takes it .

This book has so much banter it had me screaming , laughing and crying. Just when i promised myself I wouldn’t cry Elle throws in a plot twist that had me bawling my eyes out.

Ofc I also loved seeing the OG characters from off campus and briar U . The dad chat was hilarious and just so wholesome to see all my favorite guys again!!

Thank you so much to getredpr and Elle Kennedy for the e-arc 💗

I’m absolutely speechless over how incredible this MFM hockey romance is. I knew I’d love whatever was in store for Will and Beckett, but this totally exceeded my expectations. It hit all the marks!

I felt every ounce of tension and emotion this book brought, and I loved every minute of it. It was the whole package: banter, spice, smart and well-rounded characters, undeniable chemistry, and so much emotion. Honestly, it was everything I didn’t even know I needed. I was completely invested in these characters, individual struggles, subplots…everything. I want to say so much, but I don’t want to spoil anything!

I’m sad to say goodbye to this series. 😥 It was so great being back at Briar U, and the Dad Chat with Garrett, Logan, Dean, Tucker, and the crew—plus a few special guests—had me laughing out loud! 😂

I had the opportunity to read this book as an e-arc, thank you Get Red PR.

I have been ANXIOUSLY awaiting this book. I absolutely adore The Graham Effect, swooned over The Dixon Rule and when it was announced that The Charlie Method would be MFM I was all on board.

I finished this book about a week ago and have been letting it simmer before writing my review. Because I am truthfully torn. Let's start with the things I love.

Charlie is absolutely amazing and so relatable! The way she was written, and her backstory, lended so well to the vibe she brought as a character. The pressure she feels to be perfect, the desire to break the mold of who she thinks she should be, the feelings of something being wrong with her because she doesn't "fit", I think there is a part of Charlie that any girl can relate to.

Will & Beckett are just, chef's kiss. The way that they are patient with her, show up for her, don't pressure her....top notch. These men are the definition the woman is the center of their world, and they make sure she knows. And these guys can dirty talk in a way that is just top notch.

The pacing of the story is good, it's not instalove, and it's not insta-we have this all figured out. Elle does a fantastic job of showing them going through the hard and putting in the work to figure out how the three of them can/will work together, and I love that she has written a story that shows they have to figure out who they are not just together but individually.

Now, the reason I chose to let my review simmer for a few days is that I needed to seperate how I felt about the storytelling and the vibes, and the characters....from the thing in the book that was personally triggering for me. Having done so, I can say I enjoyed the book, and I loved the ending because it didn't come easy. This is a book I will be recommending to friends.

As I tell anybody with any books I reccomend, please read the Trigger Warnings.

What better way to end a series with a MFM story!!!! Loooorrrrrdddd! Was this a hot one for sure! Elle Kennedy as a writer is GOD!! She knows how to write them and the fact that this was told in a 3 point POV with 3 totally different characters she did an amazing job!!!

Story follows College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives―and she's nailing both of them. By day, she's the perfect sorority girl, a STEM student in biomedical engineering, and the adopted daughter of an overachiever family. At night, she's Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties.

I couldn’t get enough of Will and Beckett they were amazing and so hot!!!! Together they make a perfect duo alongside Charlie.

5⭐ - Expected release date - 2-25-25 (Review will be posted on bookstagram closer to release date)

Tropes: Why choose, Reverse Harem, hockey romance, college romance
Blurb: Charlotte Kingston is bearing down the weight of all of the expectations she is upholding and finds solace in a secret relationship with not one, but two hockey players to help release her tensions. How will the perfect Charlotte maintain her pristine campus status as she falls in love with two men and can't decide?

First and foremost - thank you to both @getredprbooks and @hambright_pr for an eARC and my first ever physical ARC (pending to come). I feel very spoiled and honored to have gotten this book in advance, much more in two versions! 🥺🩷

There are many reasons why I enjoyed this book and most of it is the relatability of Charlotte. She is burdened with her responsibilities and her image doesn't feel like she can ever let up and let her hair down, something I know many of us can relate to on some level. Charlie feels guilty for the ways she releases her tensions due to societal norms, and we're at the day and age where if she's not harming other people, it's none of my business! Choose your happiness!! 😤

Will and Beckett surprised me. I think we all expected Will to be the face of this relationship but did ya'll expect him to be the shotcaller in bed? (I sure as hell did not). I also loved the softer side of Beckett and I wanted to give a hug 80% of this book. The way they were also patient with Charlie and understanding of how she is slowly accepting their relationship was so admirable, because they kept protecting her every step of the way.

Btw - both Agatha and (especially) Mitch deserve warm pillows for life. And to stub their toe in every chair they see! 😙

Edit: I forgot to add - but the Dad Chat cameos and the Victorian fanfic added a level of humor I didn't know I needed in this book. Chapter 12 is so freaking funny!!!

This was such a perfect story that really encompassed so many things about college life, expectations, relationships, friendships and finding yourself. I really loved Charlie’s character!! Charlie seems so complex with her perfectionist personality to be the best sorority girl, daughter, friend for everyone. She really needs to feel free; she finds comfort and a wild side in Will and Beckett!! I loved that this book is done from the point of view of Will, Beckett and Charlie. Such a fun multi layered hockey romance college life book. I laughed, blushed and just overall really enjoy getting to know these characters.

Another hit by Elle Kennedy!

Charlotte Kingston is the ultimate sorority girl by day and a daring thrill-seeker by night, unknowingly chatting with two super-hot hockey players. (I think my Kindle almost melted at how hot these chats got!)

Will and Beckett have their own share of messy secrets, and the love triangle that follows is steamy, hilarious, and full of swoon-worthy moments. Elle Kennedy delivers her signature mix of humor, heat, and drama, making this third book in the Campus Diaries series an absolute page-turner. It’s the perfect combo of love, lust, and secrets—prepare to laugh, swoon, and maybe even let out a few giggles! So grab your snacks and get ready for a wild, heart-melting ride!

If Elle Kennedy writes it I’m gonna read it!!She is my hockey romance QUEEN!!This world that she has created has always felt like home.Ever since reading The Deal I always left so at home with these characters.Elle Kennedy knows how to create the most beloved books.So far I think this is her most spiciest book.Will and Beckett stole my heart from the very beginning.I knew I was going to be a Will girly after reading about him in The Dixon Rule.If one of them said “Our girl” one more time I swear I was going to melt into a puddle of nothing!This was my very first MFM and it did not disappoint.I am heart broken that this is the last book in the Campus Diaries series.But all things come to an end!Reading about Blake Logan makes me even more excited for her book!I cannot wait to see where Miss.Kennedy takes us next with this amazing universe!Thank you so much GetRed, NetGalley and Bloom books for an early copy!This is by far my favorite birthday present ever

In the same spirit of calling “Deep End” BDSM lite, I would label this as polyamory lite. For experienced MFM readers, this will be an easy read. The boys do not fall in love (so sorry to the MMF fans). But the level of conflict experienced by the throuple suits this literary universe and will push newcomers to branch out.

The most compelling storyline was Charlotte’s identity crisis as the adopted daughter of non-asian parents. Her overwhelming fear of being rejected is raw and relatable. The drama of finding her biological brother and the discrepancy between their upbringing was heartbreaking but honest. It’s lighter than Abby Jimenez’s “Just for the Summer” and results in a HEA.

I wanted more for the boys… okay i wanted them to fall in love 😂 but there is some development with Will embracing his ambition and Beckett overcoming his fear of attachment. They loved Charlie perfectly though. If you’re looking for MMCs who are observant, understanding, productive and supportive, this is a very healing read. No jealousy, only acceptance. In fact, they accepted each other so readily. What they had to learn was to accept themselves.

Oh we got double trouble alright but also… I am LOVING these deeper, more emotional books from Elle!!!

Buckle up because a LOT happens in this book and at almost 600 pages, I still devoured this so quick like it was nobody’s business. I already was obsessed with Will & Beckett so I was waiting for this book like my depended on it, and Elle delivered!!

This is an interconnected (multi series) MFM college hockey romance and deals with some deeper themes such as identity (this is the main one), belonging, grief, adoption, perfectionism, and many more. However, in Elle fashion, the humour and banter was top tier and a perfect way to ease tensions and lighten the mood in such a seamless and heart warming way. *cue the heated and hilarious text threads*

Back to the interconnected - if you love found family as much as I do, PLEASE do yourself a favor and read The Off Campus series, Briar U series, The Legacy and The Campus Diaries series (in that order) so you don’t miss out on all the nostalgic cameos because Dad Chat was on a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. The main cameos are Mike Hollis (Briar U) and Blake Logan, who’s Grace and John Logan’s daughter (Off Campus #2, The Mistake), but ALL the boys make an appearance and the wives are also mentioned (shoutout to Rupi for still being our favorite absolute terror!!)

If you’re worried about the Why Choose aspect of this book, I personally feel like this is the perfect way to ease into the genre because it was actually very deep, emotional and filled with so much love and understanding and was very beginner friendly. Even the group spice was very mild in comparison to other why choose books so you’ll be well taken care of 🤭

And this is NOT to say the spice isn’t spicing because Charlie!!! I LOVE YOU!! It’s an Elle Kennedy book with cavemen hockey boys - so it’s DEF spicy!

Charlie is a perfectionist with 2 identities: Charlotte is a proper sorority girl, teacher’s pet, does everything to please her parents and everyone around her. In the shadows though, she’s Charlie: a carefree race driving woman who’s eager to explore things with 2 hockey hotties. Will and Beckett need no introduction, but I surprisingly cried at a massive Beckett revelation I didn’t see coming and a Will bomb that left me in shambles. Beware - this one is emotional! That being said, The Dixon Rule still keeps #1 spot in this series because I sobbed so hard I fear my heart never fully recovered. Oh and Gigi, Luke, Shane and Diana (gosh I love her) are back in this one so nobody was left behind.

Can’t wait to see what’s next in store for us!! 💕

Thank you Get Red PR for my ARC! So happy to be back at Briar!!! The Campus Diaries series is like a warm, cozy hug.

The Charlie Method is Kennedy’s hottest book to date, hands down. Charlie is one lucky, lucky girl. The spice was fantastic; no notes. Charlie was relatable and had a wonderful backstory. Will and Beckett are quite literally perfect.

Although the book was mainly fun, Elle expertly balanced the lightheartedness with some serious themes. I sympathized with Charlie’s family dilemmas, felt for Will’s struggles, and empathized with beckets’s confusion.

I perked up whenever Gigi, Diana, Blake, Ryder, or Shane popped up in my inbox. The group text messages were hilarious, as always!!

This book was perfect. I love how it captured the character's journey in dealing with their feelings about being a "throuple." This part of why-choose romance gets overlooked a lot in books and I'm so glad that Elle Kennedy was able to talk about those feelings, especially with Charlie. It added another layer to this already amazing book. This book was steamy and I'm not complaining one bit because the group scenes with Charlie, Beckett, and Will were off the charts...HOTTT!!!

This book is very bittersweet to me. This book was amazing but I'm so sad that this will be the last book in this series. I'm not ready to say goodbye to Gigi and Ryder, Shane and Diana and Charlie, Beckett and Will. (Also, all the Briar U and Off-campus characters). I am happy that they all got their happily ever afters and the love they deserved.

Elle Kennedy writes such amazing books and I am so grateful that I was able to read this book early! Huge thank you Netgalley and Getred PR for allowing me to receive this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The why choose part? Ate that shit up. SO MUCH. I honestly wanted to binge this book in 1 day but I of course hated that life and work had to pull me away constantly. I thought about Charlie, Will, and Beckett nonstop. I loved every scene, individual or shared.
Also in case it wasn't clear - it is MFM (me secretly hoping it was gonna be MMF BUT it is still good!)

That ending? Literally Elle why. Legitimately docking half a star for that 😭


So so thankful for Get Red PR, NetGalley, and Bloom for the ARC!!

This might be one of my favorite Elle books!! It was so good. She blew this out of the park. I could pf read so many more pages about all of them. I loved reading how they navigated their relationship and the ending!! Its a must read. I need more on these 3 and also cant wait to read whatever else comes next!! One of my favorite mfm. Dont miss out on this fun read!!