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Goal Lines & First Times by Saxon James, Eden Finley
4.5
emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes


Of course he thinks that. I swear, with Richie, he doesn’t expect me to be anyone other than who I am, and somehow he thinks that guy is worth his time.


Plot: 3/5
Spice: 3/5
Characters: 5/5

Overall reco: I wasn't expecting me to be so into Cohen and Seth's story. Seth was sort of a villain in Zach and Fosters story and I was hesitant to start. I ready it for Cohen, because he's a adorable dumbass and I honestly felt a little bad about how much he seemed to get picked on during Beck/Jacob's story. I really liked the premise though, and having read a few other stories with the dating app trope and only one did it really well, I was interested.
Their chatter was absolutely adorable and I was quickly able to let go of my dislike of Seth. Cohen though.. Cohen fucking sold me on this story. I love that absolutely god damn cinnamon roll. The boy maybe a bit blunt in putting shit together but he's a god damn King in how he handles Seth. I can't talk about my love for Cohen enough. I get why Seth took the steps that he did and it was great character growth for him in the book but Cohen is so god damn steadfast and good and just.. There is a big moment when Seth does something that is good but so fucking stupid and all because he just fails to communicate (a lot like Zach failed to communicate and doom spiraled.. I can see why these two are besties). Cohen is just so great with the whole thing around it. He communicates well, he's honest, he doesn't lash out and say things because he's angry and frustrated. He clearly communicates.
I love a book where at least one person communicates. Shit, it's why I liked Foster and Beck. Well.. I love Beck because he's an arrogant over the top personality. Speaking of which, loved Beck's role in a lot of this.