This was a really cute slow burn! I was hooked from the beginning. I don’t usually read things from the guy’s perspective but it was a very fresh take! I also really enjoyed all the little details.

This book was very well written and takes what I consider to be a unique perspective for a collage romance book. Bronx is the narrator for this book, and having the MMC as the narrator is not something I have personally read before. In the beginning, I hated Bronx, who was known as a player. Hearing his thoughts was kinda disturbing. However, as the book progresses I learned more about him and grew to enjoy his character more. This book is a fairly stereotypical collage romance and reminded me of the After series a bit. Bad boy goes for sweet innocent nerdy girl. I did enjoy this read, but the plot just did not seem that original.

As soon as I read the title of the book I was curious to what the story could be. I certainly thought that it would be STEM-centered, but I was surprised to see that it was so much more profound.

I was immediately drawn to the narrative as this is the first contemporary romance that I’ve read where the only narrator is the Male Main Character. Bronx was such an interesting character, with a moving back story, a stone-cold exterior and a delightful personality. He is the epitome of a cinnamon roll character, who finds himself falling head over heels for the one girl who is his complete opposite. I loved his and Olive’s dynamic, it felt quite genuine to read their interactions and to experience them falling in love with each other through Bronx’s eyes.

As honorable mentions, I have to comment on the antagonists of the story. The author did an amazing job at making me hate them. They definitely added drama and tension to the story, making me root even harder for Bronx and Olive to end up together. Another honorable mention is Delilah’s character - I truly believe everyone deserves a friend as amazing as her.

This book gripped me from the very first page, I consumed it in a day. I found myself giggling and kicking my feet, loving the heartthrob jock falling in love with the quiet nerd. I certainly did not see that twist at the end, but it made the story quite beautiful and wholesome.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone out there who enjoys reading from the male POV, who enjoys romances that make you giddy and happy as the main characters navigate falling deeply in love as they also navigate complex backstories.

Once again, thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for allowing me to read the ARC for this wonderful book.

I received this ARC from NetGalley, I was SO surprised and excited to read a romance from the MMC POV.

I powered through this book in hopes that I would fall in love at some point and it unfortunately fell very short for.

Was sold as a 🌶️ romance and there really wasn’t any at all 🥲 it felt like a slow burn that never actually burned for me.

Amazing book! I think I read it in about 3 days and stayed up way too late to read the end! The story was so sweet without and super spicy scenes! I didn’t LOVE Bronx all the time, but I knew there was something about Olivia from the beginning, but not what I expected at all!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review!!

This is a college romance that follows a football player and his partner in anatomy lab. The story was told fully from the mmc’s perspective, which was an interesting change compared to most romance books that are dual pov or mfc pov only. Unfortunately, this book was not it for me. I don’t know if maybe I’m just older than the target audience, but all the characters felt very immature. I hard a hard time buying that they are pre-med college seniors. The classes they are in seem like freshman or sophomore level classes, and they act like high schoolers. The characters felt pretty underdeveloped aside from being assigned very stereotypic high school-esque tropes: the jock, the geek, the mean girl. I found the mmc hard to like, especially as he is still hooking up with other girls nearly 40% into the book. There were also some things in the book that were just cringey. For example, the mmc refers to another guy who has a crush on the fmc as ‘Rat Boy’ multiple times every time this character is present.

I hope there are plans for this book to go through more editing before publication because it needs it. The formatting/spacing changed at least twice within every chapter, and there were some spots where it got so bad that it was hard to read.

This book really surprised me - the entirety is through the MMC POV, which you never typically see. I personally don't know how I feel about that since I love a good dual POV from each of the main characters. The beginning was interesting and the middle took me a bit to get through. It was very repetitive of class, studying, Bronx trying to find anyway to be around Olivia. The love he had for her was cute, but it felt more high school love rather than them being seniors in college. It was cute, but not my favorite read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Books for the ARC!

Scars of Anatomy by Nicole Alfrine

Thank you to the Author, Publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

OKAAAAAY stop this book was so cute! This is a SLOW burn college romance from the MMC's pov which was refreshing and I've never read a romance from the male pov. I loved the characters BUT the FMC did seem a bit bland at times but overall I felt this did not hinder the story it just left me wishing for her pov at least once or twice. This book did not do a lot of traveling as in most of it was spent in their class room and they didnt really interact outside of it (which I mean it is a college romance so I get it) but with that said I felt the banter could have been more maybe more flirty between main characters more back and forth as a group to really immerse the reader into this book. Overall I'm giving it 5 stars because it is definitely a cute little read I could see myself turning to in-between longer fantasy/dark romance reads! I will definitely keep an eye out for more from this author!

I wasn't aware of the fact that this book was told completely from the mmc's point of view before requesting and it was definitely a brave yet disappointing choice in this case because of the lackluster execution.

I quite enjoyed this story, despite knowing what the twist would be from the earliest foreshadowing. The love story was written so sweetly, and it kept my interest the entire time.

Finally, a refreshing male POV romance that truly delivers! This book was a delightful surprise. Our guy, a football player. He falls hard for a science nerd, and watching their connection develop was genuinely heartwarming. The female lead is wonderfully crafted: shy, yet undeniably strong, a character you instantly root for.

What really stood out was the author's ability to build a compelling world and populate it with well-developed side characters. They weren't just filler; they added depth and richness to the story. The pacing was perfect, keeping me engaged from start to finish. The flow was smooth, making it easy to get lost in the narrative.

If you're looking for a romance that breaks the mold, offering a unique perspective and compelling characters, this book is a must-read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it!

Read this book as an ARC via NetGalley.

3.5 stars. It was a very cute read, with steady pacing. It needs some editing in the earlier chapters. The male POV was unique and kept the story moving. Bronx and Olivia’s story was adorable from start to finish.

I’d definitely read more books by this author!

Amazing spicy romance just like I love them.

It was very sweet, very spicy and the plot, chemistry of the caracters was undeniable.

A must of SPICY romance in your TBR

Thank you Nicole Alfine for letting me read Scars of Anatomy ARC in return for my honest review. This is the first book I read by author Nicole and I loved it. It's a slow burn romance with a little of spice at the end.

The storyline takes place in college where Bronx is a college football player and his dream is to make it to the NFL. However, he is known for his reputation of multiple girls and no string attach. Olivia's is a straight A student that wants to go to med school to be a cardiologist. She also agrees to tutor Bronx so he can pass and win the bet..

I am not big on slow burn but this one was great because there was drama, betrayal, and betting. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a romance with a little of spice and a whole lot of drama.

This book also made me emotional, I laughed and felt the heartbreak, and was on my edge of the seat toward the ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for a free digital copy for an honest review!

Hands down one of the most rewarding romance stories I’ve read in a while. Having a full male POV in a romance is not common but boy was i eating this story up.

Bronx from the very get go was not your typical likable character. A playboy that sleeps around with no string attached kind of deal. So despite us getting a look into this part of his life I didn’t immediately dislike his character. Because he is honest about his intentions when hooking up with others, not leading on into thinking there will be more.

Now seeing Bronx with Olivia, the complete opposite of him, was everything. I LOVED watching a different side to Bronx slowly come out through this story. It was very rewarding seeing him grow and realize his feelings.

Now for the plot itself? This story had me hooked line and sinker. Of course we have the building romance between Bronx and Olivia but also seeing Bronx fight with his past along with fighting with the yuck yuck Adrianna. Her scene’s were ick.

My favorite part of this story is how the author really tired everything towards the very end. There was so much going on but it didn’t feel to me over the top. I can’t get over how everything ends up connecting and it made my heart gush with awe.

I also really appreciate that we did get some Olivia POV’s chapters at the end. It was a nice little insight but it makes me realize how much I LOVED Bronx’s POV in the story. IF we got nothing but Olivia’s POV I don’t think I would have loved Bronx character as much as I do now. There would’ve been a lot of misunderstanding so this was so refreshing.

I’m truly so satisfied with this story. The author really went over everything I could’ve asked for in a romance book. It’s like I watched an entire series of a show in one book and I mean that as a compliment. Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to read this work. I’ll gladly have it on my shelfs when released <3

“An unfortunate past isn’t a life sentence.”

Scars of Anatomy by Nicole Alfrine is told from Bronx’s point of view, which gives it a unique perspective, though at times, his inner monologue felt disingenuous.

While the opposites attract theme had potential, Bronx’s transformation from playboy to serious love interest felt a bit forced. I also struggled with the pacing and found the conflict between the characters to be anticlimactic. The character development felt shallow, and I didn’t become as emotionally invested in their relationship as I had hoped.

Overall, it’s a quick and fun read with some enjoyable moments, but it didn’t quite reach the emotional depth I was looking for. It’s a solid debut, though it could have gone further in its development.

This was a nice read. I fell in love with Olivia from the start. She is so sweet and innocent. I was happy that Bronx found her, and treated her so well. It was time he settled down some and appreciated Olivia instead of going off with Adrianna. So. glad she and Rat Boy got their comeuppance.
Finding out Cora's connection to Olivia was shocking, and sad for Cora. Then to find out Lexi was in the mix as well. Quite the twist. Well done.

I was not a huge fan from the beginning, I didn’t get to terribly far when I just needed to dnf. The writing seems juvenile and I had a hard time with the mmc.

**Scars of Anatomy** was such a refreshing and feel-good read. It served as a great cleanser between series. I connected deeply with Bronx, and his struggles with his past really hit home for me. The plot twists were perfectly timed, keeping me hooked and eager to read just one more chapter, even when I should have been going to bed.

However, the last few chapters after the incident felt very fast-paced, and I wish there had been more context. Was Cora able to let go? What happened to Bronx's mother? I expected more conflict after Bronx discovered the inheritance. I was slightly underwhelmed that we didn't get to see life after med school for Finch or get a glimpse of their future.

This was my first foray into contemporary romance, and I am not disappointed.

Reading *Scars of Anatomy* by Nicole Alfrine was such an enjoyable experience. I loved the unique perspective of Bronx as the narrator—it gave the story a fresh and different feel compared to the usual romance novels. His dynamic with Olivia felt real, with just the right balance of tension and sweetness. While there were a few minor flaws, like some typos and moments that could have had more depth, they didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. The emotional moments hit just right, and the romance was both heartfelt and fun. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid contemporary romance!