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Falling Fast
From Jenni Fletcher, the award-winning author of Formula 1 romance LIGHTS OUT, comes the next addictively steamy story, perfect for adult readers of Booktok faves Hannah Grace (Icebreaker), and Lauren Asher (The Fine Print).
Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can’t quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing.
Ava loves everything about working for the team . . . everything except their devastatingly attractive driver, Leif Olsen. His cold, brooding attitude should put her off, but frustratingly sparks fly during their every interaction.
Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs. But when she’s assigned as his Media Officer, there’s just no getting away from him – and the flames smouldering between them begin to heat up…
Can Ava and Leif keep their careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?
Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can’t quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing.
Ava loves everything about working for the team . . . everything except their devastatingly attractive driver, Leif Olsen. His cold, brooding attitude should put her off, but frustratingly sparks fly during their every interaction.
Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs. But when she’s assigned as his Media Officer, there’s just no getting away from him – and the flames smouldering between them begin to heat up…
Can Ava and Leif keep their careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?
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Jenni Fletcher
87 books175 followersJenni Fletcher writes heartwarming Historical Romance and fun Formula 1 romances. She has won 2 Romantic Novelists' Association Awards and teaches creative writing at Bishop Grosseteste University. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in the north of England with her family and one extremely hairy dog.
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May 16, 2025another f1 romance by the same author?! jeez
cant wait to read xx
found this as a free book and the desc is catching me
also the cover is so pretty!
cant wait to read xx
found this as a free book and the desc is catching me
also the cover is so pretty!
May 11, 2025
it started out solid but it went downhill as the story progressed. most of their dates and overall relationship happens off page wich ehh
i simply don't see how we got from point A (a bit of a rough first meeting) to point B (them being in love) it just didn't flow naturally.
and speaking about things that didn't flow naturally, there was too much going on for 300 pages.
Ava has experianced a trauma that is sorta mentioned in passing but it is never really discussed which just made it irrelevent to the plot and character development.
an irrelevant part of the plot was the whole Phillip Sawyer thing which ended up not actually being a thing, him trying to fuck them up was wholy unnecessary.
introducing a female F1 driver Quinn would have been much more impacrfull if it was properly done but it felt like the author was just ticking off the box, like yay feminism withouth actually meaning behind it.
her brother also gets broken up with by his fiancee and she just doesn't seem to care much about it? ignores him nad her boyfriend for two months and for what?! Laif was right when he told her that for someone who works in communications she sucks at communicating.
Laif was from Norway...where is any part of his culture in this?!? why even mention him being norwegian
Ava also talked to her very good friends once or twice this whole book. obviously not good at communicating with anyone
i could go on and on about plot points that lead to nowhere and served no purpose but i'll stop.
not one person had sort of personality or other interests besides F1 which just made it all fall flat.
i was more interested in the F1 races than their relationship or them as people
i simply don't see how we got from point A (a bit of a rough first meeting) to point B (them being in love) it just didn't flow naturally.
and speaking about things that didn't flow naturally, there was too much going on for 300 pages.
Ava has experianced a trauma that is sorta mentioned in passing but it is never really discussed which just made it irrelevent to the plot and character development.
an irrelevant part of the plot was the whole Phillip Sawyer thing which ended up not actually being a thing, him trying to fuck them up was wholy unnecessary.
introducing a female F1 driver Quinn would have been much more impacrfull if it was properly done but it felt like the author was just ticking off the box, like yay feminism withouth actually meaning behind it.
her brother also gets broken up with by his fiancee and she just doesn't seem to care much about it? ignores him nad her boyfriend for two months and for what?! Laif was right when he told her that for someone who works in communications she sucks at communicating.
Laif was from Norway...where is any part of his culture in this?!? why even mention him being norwegian
Ava also talked to her very good friends once or twice this whole book. obviously not good at communicating with anyone
i could go on and on about plot points that lead to nowhere and served no purpose but i'll stop.
not one person had sort of personality or other interests besides F1 which just made it all fall flat.
i was more interested in the F1 races than their relationship or them as people
May 13, 2025
Følte jeg læste en dårlig fanfiction???
April 8, 2025
Omg omg omg
This is exactly what I wanted right now for f1 vibes!!
Ava and Leif are so cuteee!! The amount of kicking and giggles is crazy lol
Everyone needs to read this NOW
This is exactly what I wanted right now for f1 vibes!!
Ava and Leif are so cuteee!! The amount of kicking and giggles is crazy lol
Everyone needs to read this NOW
April 28, 2025
Read it in one day. It was good easy read. And as an F1 fan it was definitely fun. For the team Rask kept reminding me of Williams.
Anyway good book, would give 3.8 stars ⭐️
Anyway good book, would give 3.8 stars ⭐️
July 28, 2025
i’m easily entertained 👍🏻 five stars
March 18, 2025
I recieved a finished copy of this book for review
Wow wow wow!! I loved Lights Out but this truly blew it out of the water.
The angst, emotion, high stakes and fun in this book is unmatched. Set in the high-octane world of F1, there's always action happening on and off the track. It does a wonderful job of mixing the mundane, everyday life stuff with the exciting.
I loved seeing the fast-paced nature of Ava's job in communications and I adored that you come to root for Rask as the book goes on. You truly all in love with the characters and the team.
Leif - oh my god. New favourite book boyfriend. I do not even have words. The way he literally barely speaks a WORD to Ava and is so grumpy but you get to see layers of him revealed as the book goes on? I die. I literally die. Why is he not real? Help me. He's the most wonderful character, so caring and funny as well. I think he's the perfect match for Ava and in a lot of ways is her total opposite.
Ava, sweet Ava. I would die for her. She deserves all the love in the world. I adored being inside her head and her character development was amazing. Following her journey made me feel proud. I will root for her for ever and ever.
The side characters have their own mini storylines so they truly feel real, and I adore them all. There's other side plots happening that would come along in the world of F1 but they don't distract from what's happening, they only add to it.
I NEEEEED books about Corey and and Quinn. I literally would do a one-woman campaign to see more in this universe.
Honestly, the angst made me giggle, roll around, squeal, the tension is amazing and i LOVE a good forced proximity workplace romance.
Jenni truly has written one of the best here. She really knows how to write complex characters who have to fight for what they love.
I hope you all fall in love with Leif and Ava as much as I did. This series is phenomenal and I really hope we'll see more.
Wow wow wow!! I loved Lights Out but this truly blew it out of the water.
The angst, emotion, high stakes and fun in this book is unmatched. Set in the high-octane world of F1, there's always action happening on and off the track. It does a wonderful job of mixing the mundane, everyday life stuff with the exciting.
I loved seeing the fast-paced nature of Ava's job in communications and I adored that you come to root for Rask as the book goes on. You truly all in love with the characters and the team.
Leif - oh my god. New favourite book boyfriend. I do not even have words. The way he literally barely speaks a WORD to Ava and is so grumpy but you get to see layers of him revealed as the book goes on? I die. I literally die. Why is he not real? Help me. He's the most wonderful character, so caring and funny as well. I think he's the perfect match for Ava and in a lot of ways is her total opposite.
Ava, sweet Ava. I would die for her. She deserves all the love in the world. I adored being inside her head and her character development was amazing. Following her journey made me feel proud. I will root for her for ever and ever.
The side characters have their own mini storylines so they truly feel real, and I adore them all. There's other side plots happening that would come along in the world of F1 but they don't distract from what's happening, they only add to it.
I NEEEEED books about Corey and and Quinn. I literally would do a one-woman campaign to see more in this universe.
Honestly, the angst made me giggle, roll around, squeal, the tension is amazing and i LOVE a good forced proximity workplace romance.
Jenni truly has written one of the best here. She really knows how to write complex characters who have to fight for what they love.
I hope you all fall in love with Leif and Ava as much as I did. This series is phenomenal and I really hope we'll see more.
March 6, 2025
This novel is a fantastic Formula 1 romance, following the characters Ava and Leif, as they work on balancing their careers in the industry and their budding desires for each other.
Ava was such a determined character despite her anxiety making tasks more overwhelming for her, and had big ambitions for advancing her career.
Discovering the soft interior under grumpy Leif was really sweet to see unfold. I enjoyed his character and loved how gentle and caring he was towards Ava.
I felt like the author was quite knowledgeable about F1, and applied lots of little details and technical knowledge to make this novel feel authentic, and I was really immersed in the environment due to this!
Once Ava and Leif started dating, a lot of the time they spent together was off page, so it was only told to the reader, rather than experiencing it along with the characters and watching their feelings grow. I would have liked to see more meaningful discussions between them. There was a lot of exciting tension and buildup, but unfortunately I felt like it lacked romantic moments because the jump from them becoming secret lovers to boyfriend and girlfriend was really fast.
I loved what spice we did get in this novel. It was exciting and very well written, but I expected quite a bit more. Ava and Leif were super lustful and couldn't stop staring at each other. I was looking forward to them finally being together, but there wasn't as much steamy scenes as I had hoped; especially since this novel is described as being for adult readers, and was compared to some very spicy books.
I did become frustrated by all of the conflicts occurring in this book because they were all due to miscommunication. I know a lot of readers don't love this 'trope' but I'm quite used to reading it. However, the lack of communication, hesitation to discuss deep feelings, and ignoring her boyfriend for two months led to things becoming really messy and unnecessarily complicated. I understand Ava's hesitation to confront the issues she was experiencing, but I found what her character did really cruel, especially because her boyfriend was left feeling like he was a horrible person, all while he had to do his best performance in a race.
Otherwise, this novel was really good. I wish more of the focus had been on Ava's ptsd - as the reader spends the majority of the novel in the dark about what Ava has experienced in her past - and Leif learning about her past and helping her. Leif doesn't find out what has made her so wary of romance until the last few pages, which meant the miscommunication that occurred throughout the book was only added to by him not being able to understand her reluctance.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this!
*I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) for free in exchange for an honest review*
Ava was such a determined character despite her anxiety making tasks more overwhelming for her, and had big ambitions for advancing her career.
Discovering the soft interior under grumpy Leif was really sweet to see unfold. I enjoyed his character and loved how gentle and caring he was towards Ava.
I felt like the author was quite knowledgeable about F1, and applied lots of little details and technical knowledge to make this novel feel authentic, and I was really immersed in the environment due to this!
Once Ava and Leif started dating, a lot of the time they spent together was off page, so it was only told to the reader, rather than experiencing it along with the characters and watching their feelings grow. I would have liked to see more meaningful discussions between them. There was a lot of exciting tension and buildup, but unfortunately I felt like it lacked romantic moments because the jump from them becoming secret lovers to boyfriend and girlfriend was really fast.
I loved what spice we did get in this novel. It was exciting and very well written, but I expected quite a bit more. Ava and Leif were super lustful and couldn't stop staring at each other. I was looking forward to them finally being together, but there wasn't as much steamy scenes as I had hoped; especially since this novel is described as being for adult readers, and was compared to some very spicy books.
I did become frustrated by all of the conflicts occurring in this book because they were all due to miscommunication. I know a lot of readers don't love this 'trope' but I'm quite used to reading it. However, the lack of communication, hesitation to discuss deep feelings, and ignoring her boyfriend for two months led to things becoming really messy and unnecessarily complicated. I understand Ava's hesitation to confront the issues she was experiencing, but I found what her character did really cruel, especially because her boyfriend was left feeling like he was a horrible person, all while he had to do his best performance in a race.
Otherwise, this novel was really good. I wish more of the focus had been on Ava's ptsd - as the reader spends the majority of the novel in the dark about what Ava has experienced in her past - and Leif learning about her past and helping her. Leif doesn't find out what has made her so wary of romance until the last few pages, which meant the miscommunication that occurred throughout the book was only added to by him not being able to understand her reluctance.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this!
*I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) for free in exchange for an honest review*
February 27, 2025
The core theme in this, like it's predecessor, is "assuming makes an ass out of you and me". Am I guilty of it too IRL? Absolutely. Still drives me crazy in books though.
It was just as fun as Lights Out, and perfect for F1 lovers. Though I wasn't as huge of a fan of Ava and Leif, as I was Maisie and Gio. Their chemistry wasn't quite as hot, but it makes sense given who the characters are. We also got to see Maisie and Gio, which was great, and they got me through the first little bit of the book, because "What do you mean they're having problems?!" Realsitic, but still stressful. Anyhoo..
Fletcher manages to spend quite a bit of time on more specific F1 aspects, but still makes it digestible to newcomers too, so you don't need an expansive understanding to enjoy it.
You could feel Ava's nervous energy radiating off the pages, and I felt like she was a lot more one track minded, and less funny than we had previously seen her, but we didn't know her back story then.
There are some minor pacing issues, and the characters felt a little one dimensional, but it's a fun and easy read regardless.
My personal gripes is that I think Leif took her back to easily. But you do stupid stuff when you're in love, she technically had an explanation but I felt like "I've gone to go to therapy to work on myself" should've been included in the apology, and plenty of FMCs have taken back their SOs for doing worse so....
My initial vibes based rating was a 4, I'd probably move it down to a 3.5 now. But I don't regret reading it one bit, and definitely recommend others to try it.
Thank-you to NetGalley and Penguin Books for allowing me to read this ARC.
It was just as fun as Lights Out, and perfect for F1 lovers. Though I wasn't as huge of a fan of Ava and Leif, as I was Maisie and Gio. Their chemistry wasn't quite as hot, but it makes sense given who the characters are. We also got to see Maisie and Gio, which was great, and they got me through the first little bit of the book, because "What do you mean they're having problems?!" Realsitic, but still stressful. Anyhoo..
Fletcher manages to spend quite a bit of time on more specific F1 aspects, but still makes it digestible to newcomers too, so you don't need an expansive understanding to enjoy it.
You could feel Ava's nervous energy radiating off the pages, and I felt like she was a lot more one track minded, and less funny than we had previously seen her, but we didn't know her back story then.
There are some minor pacing issues, and the characters felt a little one dimensional, but it's a fun and easy read regardless.
My personal gripes is that I think Leif took her back to easily. But you do stupid stuff when you're in love, she technically had an explanation but I felt like "I've gone to go to therapy to work on myself" should've been included in the apology, and plenty of FMCs have taken back their SOs for doing worse so....
My initial vibes based rating was a 4, I'd probably move it down to a 3.5 now. But I don't regret reading it one bit, and definitely recommend others to try it.
Thank-you to NetGalley and Penguin Books for allowing me to read this ARC.
April 27, 2025
I read and enjoyed Lights Out last year and was eagerly anticipating the second book focusing on Ava! Honestly these books make me feel like I need to get into watching F1 haha.
Ava is a F1 superfan and has run a podcast while she studies. When she gets a job working for Rask Racing she’s thrilled, although one of the drivers doesn’t seem to like her much. Leif Olsen is cold and broody towards Ava, but everyone else thinks he’s a super nice guy, so Ava doesn’t know what it is about her that makes him not like her. Despite this, sparks seem to be flying every time they interact, and when she’s assigned as his media officer they get closer and closer.
This was such a good read that I whizzed through in a day. I loved Ava’s determination and Leif’s loyalty. I enjoyed watching him melt as he as Ava got closer, and him opening up to her about his past. For the most part their relationship was great, although a miscommunication near the end annoyed me a bit. Ava also had some mental health problems in her past that threatened to re-emerge and I do wish we’d had a bit more discussion around them. Overall though I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next one by this author!
Ava is a F1 superfan and has run a podcast while she studies. When she gets a job working for Rask Racing she’s thrilled, although one of the drivers doesn’t seem to like her much. Leif Olsen is cold and broody towards Ava, but everyone else thinks he’s a super nice guy, so Ava doesn’t know what it is about her that makes him not like her. Despite this, sparks seem to be flying every time they interact, and when she’s assigned as his media officer they get closer and closer.
This was such a good read that I whizzed through in a day. I loved Ava’s determination and Leif’s loyalty. I enjoyed watching him melt as he as Ava got closer, and him opening up to her about his past. For the most part their relationship was great, although a miscommunication near the end annoyed me a bit. Ava also had some mental health problems in her past that threatened to re-emerge and I do wish we’d had a bit more discussion around them. Overall though I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next one by this author!
April 11, 2025
4.5 stars - I really loved this book. It was a quick read where I loved both of the characters. I can relate to Ava when it comes to wanting everything to be organized and getting annoyed when it doesn't work out like you planned. I loved Leif as a character because he really is soft for her. I just loved this book and I hope to get a book about Corey. I feel like his book would be so good.
August 16, 2025
Loved it just as much as the first!
Couldn't put it down! More please. This was a sequel to Lights Out, but from Maisie's best friend Ava's point of view. Loved the characters, loved the story, loved the continuity.
Couldn't put it down! More please. This was a sequel to Lights Out, but from Maisie's best friend Ava's point of view. Loved the characters, loved the story, loved the continuity.
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April 2, 2025wait so your telling me the fmc is the same name as me AND it's f1 romance???? say literally lesss
May 1, 2025
3.75 *
This was going so well but then the miscommunication trope happened.
This was going so well but then the miscommunication trope happened.
July 24, 2025
ew insta love and flat ass characters and only explaining major plot points in the second to last page or whatever
June 14, 2025
2.75/5
The start of the book - average
The middle of the book - great
The end of the book - a shit show.
I’m sorry how on earth do we go from being smitten over a guy to avoiding him because he makes a choice YOU ENCOURAGED HIM TO MAKE. Leif is a fine character, boring and uneventful but fine. Ava is my least favourite fmc of the month BY FAR. She can’t communicate for shit, she’s self-involved, she clearly doesn’t care about how her actions affect anyone else. I recommend DNFing this book when you get to page 267 (even before that really if you want any hope of liking Ava)
The start of the book - average
The middle of the book - great
The end of the book - a shit show.
I’m sorry how on earth do we go from being smitten over a guy to avoiding him because he makes a choice YOU ENCOURAGED HIM TO MAKE. Leif is a fine character, boring and uneventful but fine. Ava is my least favourite fmc of the month BY FAR. She can’t communicate for shit, she’s self-involved, she clearly doesn’t care about how her actions affect anyone else. I recommend DNFing this book when you get to page 267 (even before that really if you want any hope of liking Ava)
October 6, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I went into Falling Fast with high hopes, having loved Lights Out, and I’m happy to say this sequel didn’t disappoint. It delivered pretty much everything I wanted: steamy Formula 1 romance, tension, and emotional moments that actually landed.
A few things stood out: Ava is such a great heroine. She’s determined, real, and her anxiety/doubts are handled so well that you can feel her heart racing when things don’t go smoothly. Leif, with his broody-driver vibe, slowly peeling back his layers? Yes, that’s exactly what I live for in a romance.
I also loved how the F1 world felt real without being overwhelming. You don’t need to be a hardcore F1 fan to follow along; the technical bits, the team tensions, the pressure — all of it adds fuel to the drama rather than weighing it down. I'm always surprised at how well Jenni can balance the racing/behind-the-scenes parts with the romance.
There were a few things I wish had been tighter. The miscommunications toward the end felt stretched out, and some plot threads were teased and resolved too quickly. But those are small complaints in what is otherwise a super-satisfying romance. I just wanted more moments where Ava and Leif really connect off-track, not just tension or drama.
Overall, Falling Fast was a sweet, fast-paced, emotional read. If you enjoyed Lights Out, or just want a romance with heat, depth, and real feels (plus race cars), this one’s worth your time. I can’t wait to see where Jenni Fletcher takes us next in this series.
I went into Falling Fast with high hopes, having loved Lights Out, and I’m happy to say this sequel didn’t disappoint. It delivered pretty much everything I wanted: steamy Formula 1 romance, tension, and emotional moments that actually landed.
A few things stood out: Ava is such a great heroine. She’s determined, real, and her anxiety/doubts are handled so well that you can feel her heart racing when things don’t go smoothly. Leif, with his broody-driver vibe, slowly peeling back his layers? Yes, that’s exactly what I live for in a romance.
I also loved how the F1 world felt real without being overwhelming. You don’t need to be a hardcore F1 fan to follow along; the technical bits, the team tensions, the pressure — all of it adds fuel to the drama rather than weighing it down. I'm always surprised at how well Jenni can balance the racing/behind-the-scenes parts with the romance.
There were a few things I wish had been tighter. The miscommunications toward the end felt stretched out, and some plot threads were teased and resolved too quickly. But those are small complaints in what is otherwise a super-satisfying romance. I just wanted more moments where Ava and Leif really connect off-track, not just tension or drama.
Overall, Falling Fast was a sweet, fast-paced, emotional read. If you enjoyed Lights Out, or just want a romance with heat, depth, and real feels (plus race cars), this one’s worth your time. I can’t wait to see where Jenni Fletcher takes us next in this series.
May 1, 2025
Honestly I really wanted to love this book especially after reading the reviews. I was hoping I would come across a replacement author for a light hearted quick read that has been kicking my feet after finishing all the Elle Kennedy & Elsie Silver series. However this book quite literally gave NOTHING. I had to stop reading half way through from pure boredom. The lack of chemistry, comedy or general ANYTHING was really tiresome.
Like I said, I really wanted to enjoy this book but it’s a solid no from me sadly!
Like I said, I really wanted to enjoy this book but it’s a solid no from me sadly!
May 12, 2025
This is one of those books that’s it’s so bad but it’s still good
March 9, 2025
“You can’t let the past undermine your confidence in the present.”
Thank you to Penguin Random House UK for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can’t quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing. Ava loves everything about working for the team . . . everything except their devastatingly attractive driver, Leif Olsen. His cold, brooding attitude should put her off, but frustratingly sparks fly during their every interaction. Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs. But when she’s assigned as his Media Officer, there’s just no getting away from him – and the flames smouldering between them begin to heat up… Can Ava and Leif keep their careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?
Ava is a character I have been introduced to previously and really wanted to know more about. And I am so glad I did! She’s organised, dedicated and a habitual rule follower. However, we get to see her walls get broken down and her rulebook flung out the window. Seeing Ava gradually open up more and more over the course of the story was fantastic. The world from her eyes is one that can feel too chaotic without things being put into place but Ava has taught me here that letting go is okay! It’s okay if something spontaneously comes up and ruins your plans. Not everything needs to be rigidly planned out. Not to mention that it’s okay if your dreams take a different course or the details of it change! What a brilliant character Ava is!
I was unsure of Leif in the beginning - just like Ava was. He seemed aloof and impersonal and not someone I would necessarily want to read about. But I am so glad I didn’t go off first impressions. Yes, they are important but a person can change and the initial meeting doesn’t have to be the be all and end all. Leif is a secret teddy bear really. He has a past that was hard but does his best to be a positive influence and helps others in the situation he used to be in. It was great seeing him open up more and more - especially in Ava’s presence. I think he ended up in a brilliant place at the end of this book. Will we see more of him in the future? I hope so!
I am not a big F1 fan - I’ll admit to finding it rather boring. However, since I thoroughly enjoyed Fletcher’s Light Out F1 romance, I knew I just had to dive in to this one. The plot is brilliant and fast paced - if you’ll pardon the pun. What I love is that it is in the same world as Lights Out, bringing back the main characters in a supporting role and bringing others into the light. I really enjoyed getting to see the unexpected success and satisfaction that’s included, showing that you can find joy in the unlikeliest of places. I will say that some of the jargon confuses me a little bit, however it’s all written simply so the reader can understand - at the very least - the general idea of what is going on. I did find though, that as the book went on I was understanding things more and more! The characters were wonderfully written. It felt like I was truly in Ava’s head, experiencing everything with her and feeling her emotions strongly. I always love getting to delve deeper into previously seen characters - especially those who featured quite a lot but we got more surface level details. The other characters were great as well. All were written with enough background detail that they never felt like fillers for the story. They all had a part to play in moving things along and also enhancing the overall plot. Now, I love a reluctant romance. Enemies to lovers is an ultimate favourite trope of mine and whilst that isn’t necessarily included in this story, we get little hints of it in the beginning. The romance we see is so fluffy and warm and gentle that I knew I had a smile on my face and I was desperate to kick my feet in joy. Why can’t I find a partner with such abilities for romance?! We do get a few little spicier moments but they still carried this wonderful warm and tender tone. It helped elevate the romance we witnessed but also allowed the reader to establish deeper connections to these wonderful characters which I loved. The ending was a perfect culmination of events. I loved where the characters ended up - and that there are plenty of opportunities to expand this universe further with multiple characters! I can’t wait to see what is next from Fletcher.
Overall, Falling Fast is another outstanding F1 romance from Fletcher that I highly recommend people read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Penguin Random House UK for an advanced copy of this book.
Thank you to Penguin Random House UK for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Formula 1 superfan Ava Yearwood can’t quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing. Ava loves everything about working for the team . . . everything except their devastatingly attractive driver, Leif Olsen. His cold, brooding attitude should put her off, but frustratingly sparks fly during their every interaction. Ever the professional, Ava is determined to avoid Leif at all costs. But when she’s assigned as his Media Officer, there’s just no getting away from him – and the flames smouldering between them begin to heat up… Can Ava and Leif keep their careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?
Ava is a character I have been introduced to previously and really wanted to know more about. And I am so glad I did! She’s organised, dedicated and a habitual rule follower. However, we get to see her walls get broken down and her rulebook flung out the window. Seeing Ava gradually open up more and more over the course of the story was fantastic. The world from her eyes is one that can feel too chaotic without things being put into place but Ava has taught me here that letting go is okay! It’s okay if something spontaneously comes up and ruins your plans. Not everything needs to be rigidly planned out. Not to mention that it’s okay if your dreams take a different course or the details of it change! What a brilliant character Ava is!
I was unsure of Leif in the beginning - just like Ava was. He seemed aloof and impersonal and not someone I would necessarily want to read about. But I am so glad I didn’t go off first impressions. Yes, they are important but a person can change and the initial meeting doesn’t have to be the be all and end all. Leif is a secret teddy bear really. He has a past that was hard but does his best to be a positive influence and helps others in the situation he used to be in. It was great seeing him open up more and more - especially in Ava’s presence. I think he ended up in a brilliant place at the end of this book. Will we see more of him in the future? I hope so!
I am not a big F1 fan - I’ll admit to finding it rather boring. However, since I thoroughly enjoyed Fletcher’s Light Out F1 romance, I knew I just had to dive in to this one. The plot is brilliant and fast paced - if you’ll pardon the pun. What I love is that it is in the same world as Lights Out, bringing back the main characters in a supporting role and bringing others into the light. I really enjoyed getting to see the unexpected success and satisfaction that’s included, showing that you can find joy in the unlikeliest of places. I will say that some of the jargon confuses me a little bit, however it’s all written simply so the reader can understand - at the very least - the general idea of what is going on. I did find though, that as the book went on I was understanding things more and more! The characters were wonderfully written. It felt like I was truly in Ava’s head, experiencing everything with her and feeling her emotions strongly. I always love getting to delve deeper into previously seen characters - especially those who featured quite a lot but we got more surface level details. The other characters were great as well. All were written with enough background detail that they never felt like fillers for the story. They all had a part to play in moving things along and also enhancing the overall plot. Now, I love a reluctant romance. Enemies to lovers is an ultimate favourite trope of mine and whilst that isn’t necessarily included in this story, we get little hints of it in the beginning. The romance we see is so fluffy and warm and gentle that I knew I had a smile on my face and I was desperate to kick my feet in joy. Why can’t I find a partner with such abilities for romance?! We do get a few little spicier moments but they still carried this wonderful warm and tender tone. It helped elevate the romance we witnessed but also allowed the reader to establish deeper connections to these wonderful characters which I loved. The ending was a perfect culmination of events. I loved where the characters ended up - and that there are plenty of opportunities to expand this universe further with multiple characters! I can’t wait to see what is next from Fletcher.
Overall, Falling Fast is another outstanding F1 romance from Fletcher that I highly recommend people read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Penguin Random House UK for an advanced copy of this book.
July 6, 2025
When I started this book I was surprised by the low rating on it. Yes, it’s very simplistic and the writing itself is kind of basic, but it was a solid four stars for me. Nothing brilliant, but readable and a good switch off kind of story. Then I read further, and yeah, I get it. The wheels fall off two thirds in. The pacing dies a horrid death and the book just became a convoluted mess. It’s an odd one to rate.
It definitely reads as a second book in a sports romance series, and indeed it does follow on from another book but I can’t find anywhere where it says these two books are a series. I thought maybe it had a different publisher, but nope, still Penguin.
I did actually think I might be wrong at one point because it hinted at an impending breakup and there was some chemistry with the BF’s brother, but as they have their own main book I figured this pairing would never happen. Then I got it mixed up with another formula one book I read with some similar character names, because it’s pretty much the same.
And why is this tagged as Young Adult? I picked it up from the YA section in the city library, but it is very much adult. A very tame, mostly clean (but not actually) PG adult romance, but it does get down to the dirty later on. The MCs are in the twenties: a university graduate and race car driver. These are adults. Not even NA, but just adult. It reads juvenile, but it isn’t.
It built a lot of things that just went nowhere. Like the whole deal with why our MC can’t trust anyone So much of this story happens off page too. I have no feel of chemistry if you just tell me they went on a date and it was nice. The reader doesn’t get to be in the action, we just get a summary of it later.
The worst part was it is so super abrupt at the end it feels like the author got sick of writing it and just phoned in the rest of the book. Or was nearly at the word count limit so just decided to quickly tell everyone everything and be done with it. Literally two months pass where they can’t be bothered to write anything that’s going on, and then we’re just told everything instead of being shown. It is the most basic conflicting character garbage imaginable. I think AI would have done a better job of that rush ending. It’s like a tween wrote an F1 fan fiction and this is what came out.
It definitely reads as a second book in a sports romance series, and indeed it does follow on from another book but I can’t find anywhere where it says these two books are a series. I thought maybe it had a different publisher, but nope, still Penguin.
I did actually think I might be wrong at one point because it hinted at an impending breakup and there was some chemistry with the BF’s brother, but as they have their own main book I figured this pairing would never happen. Then I got it mixed up with another formula one book I read with some similar character names, because it’s pretty much the same.
And why is this tagged as Young Adult? I picked it up from the YA section in the city library, but it is very much adult. A very tame, mostly clean (but not actually) PG adult romance, but it does get down to the dirty later on. The MCs are in the twenties: a university graduate and race car driver. These are adults. Not even NA, but just adult. It reads juvenile, but it isn’t.
It built a lot of things that just went nowhere. Like the whole deal with why our MC can’t trust anyone So much of this story happens off page too. I have no feel of chemistry if you just tell me they went on a date and it was nice. The reader doesn’t get to be in the action, we just get a summary of it later.
The worst part was it is so super abrupt at the end it feels like the author got sick of writing it and just phoned in the rest of the book. Or was nearly at the word count limit so just decided to quickly tell everyone everything and be done with it. Literally two months pass where they can’t be bothered to write anything that’s going on, and then we’re just told everything instead of being shown. It is the most basic conflicting character garbage imaginable. I think AI would have done a better job of that rush ending. It’s like a tween wrote an F1 fan fiction and this is what came out.
March 24, 2025
I absolutely loved this book.
It was perfect to me.
I love this little interconnected standalone series so much I kind of want it to be an actual parallel universe where this is actually the f1 teams and drivers because I’m so invested lol.
I love this story so so much. Ava and Leif are both such strong main characters, I felt like I knew them so well.
I want to start by saying I want to be Ava when I grow up. She is so fierce and hard working and fearless, I feel like she would be one of those people where you meet and immediately want as your best friend. She is such an amazing FMC, I loved her and even saw pieces of myself in her and I always appreciate it when a book makes me feel that way.
Leif Olsen the man that you are… my god am I in love with ink on paper again…
I loved Leif so much. I wish we could have gotten his pov as well. I wanted to be inside his head so badly lol.
He was just so sweet yet had this magnetism to him, I feel like if he was real I wouldn’t be able to look away from him.
Also, we love a man who is down bad for her from the moment he laid his eyes on her hehe.
In the first half of the book he barely says 12 words all together and for some reason I always eat it up lol. BUT the communication they have with nothing but their eyes sent me… like, immediately folded.
Also the pure TENSION because oh my lord was it palpable!! The slow burn that wasn’t too slow but combined with the tension these two characters have with literally just eye contact.. yeah. I’m unwell.
Also I loved both of their back stories and how they had things in common besides f1. I thought it added so much emotional value for the story and overall plot. I loved how their past traumas were revealed relatively slowly, like us the readers had to get to know them first before laying it all on the table, like real people in real life tend to do. I also loved how they weren’t “perfect”. Everyone has their flaws in real life and I loved to see them deal with theirs together. I always appreciate a character who’s a bit flawed. These are the characters I tend to love the most.
I have zero notes honestly. When a book is a 5⭐️ you just know, and I knew from the first chapter this was going to be for me. This series is now forever on my annual re-reading list and
official comfort books.
❤️🏎️
It was perfect to me.
I love this little interconnected standalone series so much I kind of want it to be an actual parallel universe where this is actually the f1 teams and drivers because I’m so invested lol.
I love this story so so much. Ava and Leif are both such strong main characters, I felt like I knew them so well.
I want to start by saying I want to be Ava when I grow up. She is so fierce and hard working and fearless, I feel like she would be one of those people where you meet and immediately want as your best friend. She is such an amazing FMC, I loved her and even saw pieces of myself in her and I always appreciate it when a book makes me feel that way.
Leif Olsen the man that you are… my god am I in love with ink on paper again…
I loved Leif so much. I wish we could have gotten his pov as well. I wanted to be inside his head so badly lol.
He was just so sweet yet had this magnetism to him, I feel like if he was real I wouldn’t be able to look away from him.
Also, we love a man who is down bad for her from the moment he laid his eyes on her hehe.
In the first half of the book he barely says 12 words all together and for some reason I always eat it up lol. BUT the communication they have with nothing but their eyes sent me… like, immediately folded.
Also the pure TENSION because oh my lord was it palpable!! The slow burn that wasn’t too slow but combined with the tension these two characters have with literally just eye contact.. yeah. I’m unwell.
Also I loved both of their back stories and how they had things in common besides f1. I thought it added so much emotional value for the story and overall plot. I loved how their past traumas were revealed relatively slowly, like us the readers had to get to know them first before laying it all on the table, like real people in real life tend to do. I also loved how they weren’t “perfect”. Everyone has their flaws in real life and I loved to see them deal with theirs together. I always appreciate a character who’s a bit flawed. These are the characters I tend to love the most.
I have zero notes honestly. When a book is a 5⭐️ you just know, and I knew from the first chapter this was going to be for me. This series is now forever on my annual re-reading list and
official comfort books.
❤️🏎️
August 25, 2025
This FMC irritated me so much.
She had a night out when she was 15, she got drugged but before anything could happen to her, her brother picked her up.
Now girly is a full grown adult with trust issues. She wants to work for this F1 team because since she didn't trust the world at 15 age stayed home depressed and this team got her into F1 and saved her.
She gets declined to work there but told come back in half a year. Another team gives her an offer she takes only to have a job she would want to leave later on. Leif is their racer and he falls hard. He's open with her but she is closed off and keeps telling she can't trust him yet while he did nothing but he respectful. And when he mentions he's thinking about his options for his career her respons is not talking about her own if he's not mentioning his club, no girly ignores him for two whole months until she decides she wants to choose him.
In my opinion he forgave her way too fast. Yes it's awful she got drugged, but she's still drinking, getting drunk and her parents should send her to therapy to deal with this instead of making it your whole reasoning to be a terrible person not considering other people their feelings she's hurting, she's so selfish.
They also have no chemistry, she thinks he hates her, he likes her because she looks like his childhood bestie and likes arctic foxes, there's nothing else between them. And when they have a moment, she says to her BFF she doesn't want to be unprofessional so she said "secretly date him", clearly worked sooo great for her in her book.. 🙄 So after one flirty moment she goes to him says she's bad at relations and she wants to date in secret. In what world does a guy look at you, flirts and you instantly say yeah this is a relationship 😑
I liked the first book Lights out but that relationship was messy in this one since they're a female driver now and she gets jealous. Really these FMC's work in communications but can't communicate to safe their lives.
I was so glad this book was over, as you maybe can see I'm infuriated with this FMC and book. 2 stars are for Reif.
She had a night out when she was 15, she got drugged but before anything could happen to her, her brother picked her up.
Now girly is a full grown adult with trust issues. She wants to work for this F1 team because since she didn't trust the world at 15 age stayed home depressed and this team got her into F1 and saved her.
She gets declined to work there but told come back in half a year. Another team gives her an offer she takes only to have a job she would want to leave later on. Leif is their racer and he falls hard. He's open with her but she is closed off and keeps telling she can't trust him yet while he did nothing but he respectful. And when he mentions he's thinking about his options for his career her respons is not talking about her own if he's not mentioning his club, no girly ignores him for two whole months until she decides she wants to choose him.
In my opinion he forgave her way too fast. Yes it's awful she got drugged, but she's still drinking, getting drunk and her parents should send her to therapy to deal with this instead of making it your whole reasoning to be a terrible person not considering other people their feelings she's hurting, she's so selfish.
They also have no chemistry, she thinks he hates her, he likes her because she looks like his childhood bestie and likes arctic foxes, there's nothing else between them. And when they have a moment, she says to her BFF she doesn't want to be unprofessional so she said "secretly date him", clearly worked sooo great for her in her book.. 🙄 So after one flirty moment she goes to him says she's bad at relations and she wants to date in secret. In what world does a guy look at you, flirts and you instantly say yeah this is a relationship 😑
I liked the first book Lights out but that relationship was messy in this one since they're a female driver now and she gets jealous. Really these FMC's work in communications but can't communicate to safe their lives.
I was so glad this book was over, as you maybe can see I'm infuriated with this FMC and book. 2 stars are for Reif.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2025
2.5 stars - This started off good but then around the last one hundred pages everything went off the rails and I started to dislike Ava so much.
The F1 setting was done well enough and I enjoyed the workplace romance / secret relationship aspect, though I do wish the author didn't cut off so many scenes of them. It was a very odd choice not to show their first date and I feel that Ava and Leif's chemistry wasn't really there. There weren't really any memorable/pivotal moments for them. I could've coped with that but then we get the third act break up which was an absolute shit show.
Her ignoring Leif for TWO MONTHS was just absolutely insane especially when she is very aware of the fact that he has a very high pressure, dangerous job where his mind needs to be 110% focused. It wasn't even a miscommunication trope. She was just straight up BAD at communicating. Then the build up of the whole book, the dangled mysterious event that happened to her when she was fifteen, to me, didn't justify her actions. One, yes she was drugged but her friends noticed and got her out before anything else happened to her so two, she was completely fine after these events. Given all this was SIX years ago, I feel that if she's still having such strong 'triggers' she should be in therapy and not ghosting her boyfriend for two months just because she didn't want to tell him she had a job offer :) Like the reasoning didn't make sense. A stranger drugged you but your friends saved you so now you can't trust anyone? Nah, it just felt like a cop out because her precious plan was ruined and she didn't want to have a hard conversation. Also the fact that this mysterious life-changing event was dangled from the very first chapter and only finally revealed in the like third to last chapter is insane to me. The whole third-act felt so rushed and not well thought out at all. To make matters worse, Ava became completely unlikable and I ended up rooting for Leif to dump her.
The F1 setting was done well enough and I enjoyed the workplace romance / secret relationship aspect, though I do wish the author didn't cut off so many scenes of them. It was a very odd choice not to show their first date and I feel that Ava and Leif's chemistry wasn't really there. There weren't really any memorable/pivotal moments for them. I could've coped with that but then we get the third act break up which was an absolute shit show.
Her ignoring Leif for TWO MONTHS was just absolutely insane especially when she is very aware of the fact that he has a very high pressure, dangerous job where his mind needs to be 110% focused. It wasn't even a miscommunication trope. She was just straight up BAD at communicating. Then the build up of the whole book, the dangled mysterious event that happened to her when she was fifteen, to me, didn't justify her actions. One, yes she was drugged but her friends noticed and got her out before anything else happened to her so two, she was completely fine after these events. Given all this was SIX years ago, I feel that if she's still having such strong 'triggers' she should be in therapy and not ghosting her boyfriend for two months just because she didn't want to tell him she had a job offer :) Like the reasoning didn't make sense. A stranger drugged you but your friends saved you so now you can't trust anyone? Nah, it just felt like a cop out because her precious plan was ruined and she didn't want to have a hard conversation. Also the fact that this mysterious life-changing event was dangled from the very first chapter and only finally revealed in the like third to last chapter is insane to me. The whole third-act felt so rushed and not well thought out at all. To make matters worse, Ava became completely unlikable and I ended up rooting for Leif to dump her.
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March 21, 2025
I really liked Ava’s character from ‘Lights Out’ so excited to read this one - especially when I found out the male lead was Leif!
Formula One fan Ava has just started a new job - she loves everything about it, apart from their driver Leif, who’s cold shoulder should put her off but the sparks keep flying! When she’s assigned as his media officer their close proximity ranks up the tension and those sparks turn into flames - can they keep their ‘careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?’
Leif was shy and sweet - he was so gone for her from the start. Just such a likeable MMC. She thinks he doesn’t like her but he’s just shy!
I absolutely loved Ava as the FMC - she was strong and determined, having overcome difficult things in life. Working in F1 was her dream and she was determined to reach her goals!
Overall I enjoyed their relationship, but there were some red flags I can’t ignore! There was a lack of communication between them and they could’ve avoided a whole lot of issues by just telling each other the truth and being more open about their futures. Miscommunication is my least favourite trope, and in the real world adults discuss things before making decisions - they don’t just guess what the other person is going to do and get annoyed when they make the ‘wrong’ choice. They could’ve been so much better as a couple if they’d just talked things through sooner!
Really enjoyed the cameos of characters from book one - see how their lives were getting on etc.
I can’t wait for the next instalment - I’m intrigued to see whose story we get next. I’m hoping for Quinn!
ARC copy provided by Penguin Random House & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Formula One fan Ava has just started a new job - she loves everything about it, apart from their driver Leif, who’s cold shoulder should put her off but the sparks keep flying! When she’s assigned as his media officer their close proximity ranks up the tension and those sparks turn into flames - can they keep their ‘careers on track, or will their insane chemistry steer them both off-course?’
Leif was shy and sweet - he was so gone for her from the start. Just such a likeable MMC. She thinks he doesn’t like her but he’s just shy!
I absolutely loved Ava as the FMC - she was strong and determined, having overcome difficult things in life. Working in F1 was her dream and she was determined to reach her goals!
Overall I enjoyed their relationship, but there were some red flags I can’t ignore! There was a lack of communication between them and they could’ve avoided a whole lot of issues by just telling each other the truth and being more open about their futures. Miscommunication is my least favourite trope, and in the real world adults discuss things before making decisions - they don’t just guess what the other person is going to do and get annoyed when they make the ‘wrong’ choice. They could’ve been so much better as a couple if they’d just talked things through sooner!
Really enjoyed the cameos of characters from book one - see how their lives were getting on etc.
I can’t wait for the next instalment - I’m intrigued to see whose story we get next. I’m hoping for Quinn!
ARC copy provided by Penguin Random House & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 31, 2025
- Found Family
- Sports Romance (F1)
- Dislike to Lovers
- Very Slow Burn
I really enjoyed when we met Ava in Lights out, and how her podcast became the reason Masie & Gio met. So I was happy when I found out that Falling Fast was going to be her story.
First things first I had no clue whatsoever on how to say Leif’s name, in my head it was Leaf. I have no clue if that was correct or not.
I enjoyed their relationship development and it was nice that it didn’t feel rushed. It’s a very much of a slow, slow burn story and there isn’t much spice. This is definitely a he falls first story, I’m pretty sure he was gone for her as soon as he saw her. He just hides it for a while. I love he falls first stories.
I love how strong and independent Ava is, and this story shows her growing even more. She’s got a past and she absolutely adored Quezada Racing for helping her through that hard time, but I loved seeing her create a family and with Rask Racing.
The topic of F1 is very heavy in this book but it explains it well and any non F1 fan won’t be lost and confused throughout. I’m excited to see who the next book in the series could be about.
I’m giving this book 3.75 stars.
- Sports Romance (F1)
- Dislike to Lovers
- Very Slow Burn
I really enjoyed when we met Ava in Lights out, and how her podcast became the reason Masie & Gio met. So I was happy when I found out that Falling Fast was going to be her story.
First things first I had no clue whatsoever on how to say Leif’s name, in my head it was Leaf. I have no clue if that was correct or not.
I enjoyed their relationship development and it was nice that it didn’t feel rushed. It’s a very much of a slow, slow burn story and there isn’t much spice. This is definitely a he falls first story, I’m pretty sure he was gone for her as soon as he saw her. He just hides it for a while. I love he falls first stories.
I love how strong and independent Ava is, and this story shows her growing even more. She’s got a past and she absolutely adored Quezada Racing for helping her through that hard time, but I loved seeing her create a family and with Rask Racing.
The topic of F1 is very heavy in this book but it explains it well and any non F1 fan won’t be lost and confused throughout. I’m excited to see who the next book in the series could be about.
I’m giving this book 3.75 stars.
April 8, 2025
4.25 ⭐️
i absolutely loved this book ! this was absolutely no surprise considering how much i adored lights out by fletcher but this book went above and beyond my expectations.
plot ˖˚⊹ ꣑ৎ
i absolutley loved the pace and feel of this book, it felt equally engaging and fun to red while rarely skimping out on details and the action packed nature of ava/ leif’s jobs! I did feel like more moments between ava and leif would have added so much to the romance and the plot but despite this i still enjoyed reading about the miscommuncation enemies - friends - lovers.
characters ˖˚⊹ ꣑ৎ
ava and leif were absolutlry my loves <333 throughout this book, they were a bit dramatic and some miscommunication shone through but they were just so sweet to eachother that i skipped over how annoying this part was.
overall, i am so so gald i requested another one of fletcher’s books as this series is quickly becoming such a sweet f1 romace read !
thank you to netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
i absolutely loved this book ! this was absolutely no surprise considering how much i adored lights out by fletcher but this book went above and beyond my expectations.
plot ˖˚⊹ ꣑ৎ
i absolutley loved the pace and feel of this book, it felt equally engaging and fun to red while rarely skimping out on details and the action packed nature of ava/ leif’s jobs! I did feel like more moments between ava and leif would have added so much to the romance and the plot but despite this i still enjoyed reading about the miscommuncation enemies - friends - lovers.
characters ˖˚⊹ ꣑ৎ
ava and leif were absolutlry my loves <333 throughout this book, they were a bit dramatic and some miscommunication shone through but they were just so sweet to eachother that i skipped over how annoying this part was.
overall, i am so so gald i requested another one of fletcher’s books as this series is quickly becoming such a sweet f1 romace read !
thank you to netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
March 13, 2025
Thanks to Penguin Random House UK Children's | Penguin for my advanced reader copy of Falling Fast by Jenni Flecther Another book mentions Formula 1, which is an excellent read for those sports romance fans 01 we are following Ava Yearwood, who can't quite believe her luck when she lands a job at Rask Racing. She loves F1 riding.This is such a fun read, and I like Leif, even if he is quite a stoick-type character, meaning he fits the typical hero mould. But it suits him and adds to the charm of the story. Though I could see where the story was going from the start, I still enjoyed the development of Ava and Leif. They made me smileif you want a book with F1 and a nice, sweet ending, this book is for you #FallingFast #JenniFletcher #SportsRomance #Formula1 #BookReview #ARC #FlirtyReads #SweetRomance
July 21, 2025
4.5⭐️ I really loved this so much , the romance and the plot was just the perfect balance. Leif and Ava just became everything and their relationship just developed so much throughout the book. I really loved Ava’s personality like I enjoyed her as a character in lights out and couldn’t wait for her story so this did not disappoint. As an F1 fan I did really enjoy how atmospheric this felt, the writing style is just so easy to read and I love the little commentary / social media posts in between the chapters as it just blended so well with the story. My only complaint is the miscommunication right at the end it kind of annoyed me however it didn’t bother me too badly but I just wanted it to be over so Leif and Ava can be happy. I also just wanted more lief like I really wish we would get his pov during some of the scenes however i still really loved this.
July 22, 2025
2.5 stars (largely bc its not as bad as others ive rated 2) this was one of the more sport-accurate f1 romances ive read, but unfortunately the majority of the relationship happened off-screen and moved so fast.
i just found myself not interested in either of the characters or their relationship especially when it just kind of came out of left field - they hated each other for approximately 10 pages because he was a prat in a club one time and then they were immediately fine again?
ava proper wound me up - no communication, her trust issues arent explained until 95% if the way through the book. not so much a miscommunication trope, just her being a massive wally. completely on leif’s side - he can do no wrong.
i just found myself not interested in either of the characters or their relationship especially when it just kind of came out of left field - they hated each other for approximately 10 pages because he was a prat in a club one time and then they were immediately fine again?
ava proper wound me up - no communication, her trust issues arent explained until 95% if the way through the book. not so much a miscommunication trope, just her being a massive wally. completely on leif’s side - he can do no wrong.
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