I think my review may be a tad unfair because I read both the hoops series and the Grip/bris books first. The writing is so amazing is those two series that I was looking for that in this book and it just wasn’t what I’d hoped. There are moments where the writer that Kennedy has become peeks through but on the whole, it just wasn’t as good. For me Rhyson was an entitled brat. He went through hell with his parents controlling his life so one would think he’d be understanding when someone insists they want to stand on their own. But nope. He just bulldozes right on through what also wants and does what he thinks is best. In other words, he behaves like a tool.
Kai has walls that she refuses to let down. She stubbornly hands on to the notion that she cannot accept help because then she’ll be dependent on a man. She has good reason to not want to be dependent but she’s a bit over the top about letting people in.
Since I have read the other books, I know how this story turns out. I also know that Rhyson reminds me of Jared and he is my least favorite of the guys in Kennedy’s books. I’m sure I will finish this trilogy but I’m not in a hurry to pick up the next book because I kind of want Kai to make him suffer.