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The Perfect Spiral: Part 1 of the Galatea Stories Viral Sports Romance Hit
A Galatea Stories original, The Perfect Spiral is a binge-worthy sports romance packed with the tropes readers can’t stop searching brother’s best friend tension, celebrity NFL drama, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers, and fiercely protective family chaos. A BookTok romance fan favorite, it’s addictive, steamy, and full of twists—where one secret can blow everything up.
Alex Thompson is working on her third master's degree, she has three very protective older brothers, and she's never thought of herself as the "hot friend." Oh yeah, and her brother's best friend is Knox Carter, an NFL quarterback and the Sexiest Man Alive. She and Knox have always hated each other, but has that conflict been hiding deeper feelings?
Alex Thompson is working on her third master's degree, she has three very protective older brothers, and she's never thought of herself as the "hot friend." Oh yeah, and her brother's best friend is Knox Carter, an NFL quarterback and the Sexiest Man Alive. She and Knox have always hated each other, but has that conflict been hiding deeper feelings?
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2025
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January 4, 2026
As other reviews have said, this book has serious potential but is a bit repetitive and frustrating at times. It kept me invested though which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 3. I enjoyed the banter and obvious love between the characters and their families and related to the main female character in a few different ways as far as her inner monologue and insecurities go.
This story will make you mad. I did not like that there was cheating (without spoilers, everything is not as it seems) and constant ploys to make the other jealous.
Also, the older brothers being so protective of their sister, is that normal? I don’t have older brothers but it seemed a bit excessive to me. I can see being weary and looking out for your sibling and even letting the guys know but It was definitely over the top in this book. Kyle was down right violent towards anyone who looked at Alex with any amount of interest and I would be worried too that guys would be afraid to talk to me. He even got mad at Alex for who she talked to and how she chose to dress at times which I found annoying.
Knox being so hot and cold and not very forthcoming with his true feelings was not good for Alex and her insecurities. He has her convinced he hates her for most of the book but then scares away anyone else who shows any interest which doesn’t seem fair to her. If I were Alex I would think he was a jerk too.
Besides that, I did end up having a soft spot for Knox and it does end in a happy way with everything pretty much resolved and explained. If you like slow burn, enemies to lovers, and/or brothers best friend trope(s) you will probably like this one. And the characters are actually adults. I am 36 and new to sports romances and have found it hard to find them with characters 21+ years of age.
This story will make you mad. I did not like that there was cheating (without spoilers, everything is not as it seems) and constant ploys to make the other jealous.
Also, the older brothers being so protective of their sister, is that normal? I don’t have older brothers but it seemed a bit excessive to me. I can see being weary and looking out for your sibling and even letting the guys know but It was definitely over the top in this book. Kyle was down right violent towards anyone who looked at Alex with any amount of interest and I would be worried too that guys would be afraid to talk to me. He even got mad at Alex for who she talked to and how she chose to dress at times which I found annoying.
Knox being so hot and cold and not very forthcoming with his true feelings was not good for Alex and her insecurities. He has her convinced he hates her for most of the book but then scares away anyone else who shows any interest which doesn’t seem fair to her. If I were Alex I would think he was a jerk too.
Besides that, I did end up having a soft spot for Knox and it does end in a happy way with everything pretty much resolved and explained. If you like slow burn, enemies to lovers, and/or brothers best friend trope(s) you will probably like this one. And the characters are actually adults. I am 36 and new to sports romances and have found it hard to find them with characters 21+ years of age.
December 27, 2025
thumbs down
This book has potential, but sadly it fell flat. The author has yet to give a visual description of the main character, Alex. Made it through the entire book and couldn’t tell you anything physical about her other than she is 5’ 1” and use to have some weight on her, but now has toned legs and a nice butt from surfing. Other than that zero description of her, yet every male in the book gets a detailed Adonis description. Her age in relation to her brothers and other characters isn’t revealed until the first chapter (freebie at the end of this book) when she trauma dumps on a stranger. We literally discover more about the main character in that one chapter than all of book one. Alex is suppose to be a genius working on her third masters degree, but isn’t smart enough to put together that a guy likes her. The cat and mouse game is inevitable in books like this, however you expect it to end with the conclusion of a relationship. Instead the author drug it out the ENTIRE book and it has a sequel where I guess they finally get together. However, Alex seems to hookup with every one of her brother’s friends and strangers along the way, but wants to constantly point out that her love interest is a man whore. It’s just comically bad. Then 3/4 of the way through the book we discover a major trauma for Alex that seems so over the top to introduce 3/4 of the way through, that it makes no sense other than to try and give her character depth. Again, falls flat. In conclusion, this book had potential for a predictable yet sappy love story, but fell short.
This book has potential, but sadly it fell flat. The author has yet to give a visual description of the main character, Alex. Made it through the entire book and couldn’t tell you anything physical about her other than she is 5’ 1” and use to have some weight on her, but now has toned legs and a nice butt from surfing. Other than that zero description of her, yet every male in the book gets a detailed Adonis description. Her age in relation to her brothers and other characters isn’t revealed until the first chapter (freebie at the end of this book) when she trauma dumps on a stranger. We literally discover more about the main character in that one chapter than all of book one. Alex is suppose to be a genius working on her third masters degree, but isn’t smart enough to put together that a guy likes her. The cat and mouse game is inevitable in books like this, however you expect it to end with the conclusion of a relationship. Instead the author drug it out the ENTIRE book and it has a sequel where I guess they finally get together. However, Alex seems to hookup with every one of her brother’s friends and strangers along the way, but wants to constantly point out that her love interest is a man whore. It’s just comically bad. Then 3/4 of the way through the book we discover a major trauma for Alex that seems so over the top to introduce 3/4 of the way through, that it makes no sense other than to try and give her character depth. Again, falls flat. In conclusion, this book had potential for a predictable yet sappy love story, but fell short.
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January 7, 20263.5 ⭐️
The Perfect Spiral by Ashley Constine was such an addictive read that I literally paid for a subscription just to finish it. It definitely gave Wattpad energy which is not necessarily a bad thing, just not the strongest writing. I love the best friend’s brother trope, so I was immediately hooked, even if the plot felt repetitive at times. The ending left me a little disappointed after all the buildup, but I can’t deny I was fully invested the whole way through. Overall, The Perfect Spiral is far from perfect, but it sure is undeniably fun.
The Perfect Spiral by Ashley Constine was such an addictive read that I literally paid for a subscription just to finish it. It definitely gave Wattpad energy which is not necessarily a bad thing, just not the strongest writing. I love the best friend’s brother trope, so I was immediately hooked, even if the plot felt repetitive at times. The ending left me a little disappointed after all the buildup, but I can’t deny I was fully invested the whole way through. Overall, The Perfect Spiral is far from perfect, but it sure is undeniably fun.
December 26, 2025
The story itself was great really enjoyed the characters and the story of Knox and Alex. At times the will they won't they gets a bit repetitive. Gutted to not have found out the ending or how there journey ends.
The reason for the stars is solely because I paid for what I thought was a whole book which turns out to be only part of the story. A lot of it kept separate due to being a part of some subscription service. so don't waste time buying it as it's not a complete story.
The reason for the stars is solely because I paid for what I thought was a whole book which turns out to be only part of the story. A lot of it kept separate due to being a part of some subscription service. so don't waste time buying it as it's not a complete story.
January 1, 2026
Wasted potential
1. The dialogue reads like a string of text messages in a group chat.
2. It's set in America, but fails to use American terms (jumper instead of sweater, footballer instead of football player, etc).
3. Individual parts of the storyline could be great, but it seems like the rewrites and the original were just layered in, no real cleanup.
4. Alex is a mess character-wise, which could work, but the disjointed writing is preventing it.
1. The dialogue reads like a string of text messages in a group chat.
2. It's set in America, but fails to use American terms (jumper instead of sweater, footballer instead of football player, etc).
3. Individual parts of the storyline could be great, but it seems like the rewrites and the original were just layered in, no real cleanup.
4. Alex is a mess character-wise, which could work, but the disjointed writing is preventing it.
December 28, 2025
slow burn
Slow burn perfection. The bantering is perfect between the characters, the protection from the siblings and others. Great read, can’t wait to read the rest
Slow burn perfection. The bantering is perfect between the characters, the protection from the siblings and others. Great read, can’t wait to read the rest
December 30, 2025
if i hear the words “baby doll” again after reading this bs i think ill jump of a cliff also the pick me character “im not like other girls” i had to stop reading after that line.
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January 6, 2026
Very repetitive and drags on way too long and found myself loosing interest in what was happening during the book. Has potential but the plot was boring
January 8, 2026
perhaps my first 1 star rating
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