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Endgame
Everly Taylor's life is turned upside down by the death of her Mum. Foisted upon a father who, until two weeks ago had never known she existed. Everly leaves behind everything that is familiar to her and moves down south to live with her new Dad and his family. Thrust into a world of money and private sixth form education, Everly struggles to adjust to a world so different to her own.
Her stepbrother Dominic introduces her to her new surroundings and to the rich, arrogant and undeniably gorgeous Grayson St. Clair. Grayson stands for everything Everly hates, but could he be exactly what she needs?
Play the game, lose your heart.
Her stepbrother Dominic introduces her to her new surroundings and to the rich, arrogant and undeniably gorgeous Grayson St. Clair. Grayson stands for everything Everly hates, but could he be exactly what she needs?
Play the game, lose your heart.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2018
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September 7, 2022
I did really enjoy this book. At first I was worried it would be very similar to the paper princess series but it really wasn't. This book was a fast paced comedic book, I literally read it in 2 days.
At some points it went a bit too fast but I don't really mind because it is better than a book being too slow.
I loved the banter between Everly and Grayson, that's what made this book so enjoyable. I loved the relationship that formed with Dom and Everly and the friendship that formed with Izzy.
The ending did feel a little abrupt but it was a nice ending.
Overall this was a really enjoyable read and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants to read a banter- filled fast paced book.
Reread Review
Okay so after rereading this I understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea! It is very cliche and it does move super quickly but for me this is just such a comfort read! It's such a short easy book that I just breeze through it!
I'm a real sucker for the found family trope and the way Dom becomes such a good brother and Sophie becomes such an amazing step mum. She doesn't try to replace Everlys mum but just wants to be there for her! It's lovely! But honestly it can be very cliche and predictable but just such an easy comfort read for me!
At some points it went a bit too fast but I don't really mind because it is better than a book being too slow.
I loved the banter between Everly and Grayson, that's what made this book so enjoyable. I loved the relationship that formed with Dom and Everly and the friendship that formed with Izzy.
The ending did feel a little abrupt but it was a nice ending.
Overall this was a really enjoyable read and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants to read a banter- filled fast paced book.
Reread Review
Okay so after rereading this I understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea! It is very cliche and it does move super quickly but for me this is just such a comfort read! It's such a short easy book that I just breeze through it!
I'm a real sucker for the found family trope and the way Dom becomes such a good brother and Sophie becomes such an amazing step mum. She doesn't try to replace Everlys mum but just wants to be there for her! It's lovely! But honestly it can be very cliche and predictable but just such an easy comfort read for me!
April 21, 2019
I finished this at 2am I discovered this author by accident as I was looking for another book that had end game in it and this came up and I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did. I didn’t even get the book I was actually looking for just got this one and Boom I found this gem . I devoured this book so fast as I didn’t want to put it down I wanted more . Cannot wait to read what this author writes next love discovering new authors .
November 2, 2018
Good book
I got it because of the reviews. It is a great story. I would have given it five stars if there weren't so many unnecessary s*X scenes in it. The book ended abruptly. It was nice to read Grayson point of view but even that was incomplete. The story needs a better ending.
I got it because of the reviews. It is a great story. I would have given it five stars if there weren't so many unnecessary s*X scenes in it. The book ended abruptly. It was nice to read Grayson point of view but even that was incomplete. The story needs a better ending.
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January 19, 2019
Pages: 206
My rating (stars): 2
Read other books from this author in the future: maybe, but not at the moment
The Young Adult novel Endgame by Cora E. Holt is about Everly, whose single mother died of cancer. She is accepted by her father and his family, all of whom did not know Everly existed.
The book mentions that Everly was an anorexic a few months ago and accompanied her mother during her cancer. And it is precisely these two problem complexes that show that the book lacks depth. First of all, a cure for anorexia is a long process, but except for a brief mention of a therapist and a self-help group, the subject is never discussed and the cure is presented as quite simple, as if you flip a switch.
Then a friend dies and Everly falls back to starving and after a consultation in a clinic she starts eating again. That's just unbelievable.
The mourning for her mother is also diminished. Every now and then Everly is sad but only short.
The rest is an Enemy to Lovers romance. This part could have been considered an entertaining reading pleasure, but the lack of depth in two such serious problems/topics leads to the weak evaluation.
Deutsche Rezension:
In dem Young Adult Roman Endgame von Cora E. Holt geht es um Everly, deren alleinerziehende Mutter an Krebs gestorben ist. Sie wird von ihrem Vater und dessen Familie aufgenommen, die alle nicht wussten, dass Everly existiert.
In dem Buch wird angesprochen, dass Everly vor einigen Monaten noch magensüchtig war und sie ihre Mutter während der Krebserkrankung begleitet hat. Und genau diese beiden Problemkomplexe zeigen, dass es dem Buch an Tiefe fehlt. Einmal ist eine Heilung von Anorexie ein langer Prozess, aber bis auf eine kurze Erwähnung einer Therapeutin und einer Selbsthilfe Gruppe wird das Thema nie ausgeführt und die Heilung wird als ganz einfach dargestellt, als wenn man einen Schalter umlegt.
Dann stirbt ein Freund un Everly greift wieder zum hungern und nach einer Beratung in einer Klinik fängt sie wieder an zu Essen. Das ist einfach unglaubwürdig.
Auch die Trauer um ihre Mutter wird kleingeredet. Ab und zu ist Everly traurig aber nur kurz.
Der Rest ist eine Enemy to Lovers Romanze. Diesen Teil hätte man als kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen durchgehen lassen können, aber die Mangelnde Tiefe bei zwei so schwerwiegenden Problemen/Themen führt zu der schwachen Bewertung.
My rating (stars): 2
Read other books from this author in the future: maybe, but not at the moment
The Young Adult novel Endgame by Cora E. Holt is about Everly, whose single mother died of cancer. She is accepted by her father and his family, all of whom did not know Everly existed.
The book mentions that Everly was an anorexic a few months ago and accompanied her mother during her cancer. And it is precisely these two problem complexes that show that the book lacks depth. First of all, a cure for anorexia is a long process, but except for a brief mention of a therapist and a self-help group, the subject is never discussed and the cure is presented as quite simple, as if you flip a switch.
Then a friend dies and Everly falls back to starving and after a consultation in a clinic she starts eating again. That's just unbelievable.
The mourning for her mother is also diminished. Every now and then Everly is sad but only short.
The rest is an Enemy to Lovers romance. This part could have been considered an entertaining reading pleasure, but the lack of depth in two such serious problems/topics leads to the weak evaluation.
Deutsche Rezension:
In dem Young Adult Roman Endgame von Cora E. Holt geht es um Everly, deren alleinerziehende Mutter an Krebs gestorben ist. Sie wird von ihrem Vater und dessen Familie aufgenommen, die alle nicht wussten, dass Everly existiert.
In dem Buch wird angesprochen, dass Everly vor einigen Monaten noch magensüchtig war und sie ihre Mutter während der Krebserkrankung begleitet hat. Und genau diese beiden Problemkomplexe zeigen, dass es dem Buch an Tiefe fehlt. Einmal ist eine Heilung von Anorexie ein langer Prozess, aber bis auf eine kurze Erwähnung einer Therapeutin und einer Selbsthilfe Gruppe wird das Thema nie ausgeführt und die Heilung wird als ganz einfach dargestellt, als wenn man einen Schalter umlegt.
Dann stirbt ein Freund un Everly greift wieder zum hungern und nach einer Beratung in einer Klinik fängt sie wieder an zu Essen. Das ist einfach unglaubwürdig.
Auch die Trauer um ihre Mutter wird kleingeredet. Ab und zu ist Everly traurig aber nur kurz.
Der Rest ist eine Enemy to Lovers Romanze. Diesen Teil hätte man als kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen durchgehen lassen können, aber die Mangelnde Tiefe bei zwei so schwerwiegenden Problemen/Themen führt zu der schwachen Bewertung.
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April 5, 2018
Loved it
I'm a big fan of Cara's previous books so was excited to read this and I loved it even more than her fantasy series which I was not expecting.
The main character Everly is a rough around the edges northern girl just like me so easily relatable. The interaction between her and the main male character Grayson is highly entertaining and had me laughing out loud a few times which earned a few strange looks from my husband.
I really loved how their relationship progressed throughout. Firstly from novel and flirty banter to something deeper as they bonded over shared life experiences and sexual tension.
Great read and would love to see more from this group of characters......hint hint
I'm a big fan of Cara's previous books so was excited to read this and I loved it even more than her fantasy series which I was not expecting.
The main character Everly is a rough around the edges northern girl just like me so easily relatable. The interaction between her and the main male character Grayson is highly entertaining and had me laughing out loud a few times which earned a few strange looks from my husband.
I really loved how their relationship progressed throughout. Firstly from novel and flirty banter to something deeper as they bonded over shared life experiences and sexual tension.
Great read and would love to see more from this group of characters......hint hint
July 15, 2019
5 stars for trying and succeeding
I can call myself an “expert on high school lovestories”. 😂 I’ve read plenty of them and when starting on a new one I always feel a bit afraid if I am going to like it or be at least a bit surprised. This author is new to me and I can see that she does not have a large group of ARC readers or fans. So I will give it to her - this is not the total 5 star read, but close to it because I was never bored and I adored both Posh and Manchester. I went and bought the second (Gray’s) book, although, I knew that it won’t be very different from first book. Actually, I enjoyed their sexy time, love-hate relationship, banter and fun.
I can call myself an “expert on high school lovestories”. 😂 I’ve read plenty of them and when starting on a new one I always feel a bit afraid if I am going to like it or be at least a bit surprised. This author is new to me and I can see that she does not have a large group of ARC readers or fans. So I will give it to her - this is not the total 5 star read, but close to it because I was never bored and I adored both Posh and Manchester. I went and bought the second (Gray’s) book, although, I knew that it won’t be very different from first book. Actually, I enjoyed their sexy time, love-hate relationship, banter and fun.
April 12, 2019
I really liked this book. Grayson and Everly’s relationship was the perfect teenage angst love/hate relationship. After losing her mum to the big C Everly goes to stay with her Dad and his family (dads only just found out about her and the whole family accept her with welcoming arms). Everly also has a secret though which delves into some serious stuff. My only issue with this book was the grammatical errors, not sure how so many were missed. Having said this I’ll be one clicking this authors next book 👍🏻
April 1, 2019
I need more
I feel like I need more of this book. More of grayson. More of Everly. I just think I need more.
This book hooked me from the start. A great mix of playful banter and some heartache all in one package. And not what I expected when I started to read.
Loved it from first word to last.
I feel like I need more of this book. More of grayson. More of Everly. I just think I need more.
This book hooked me from the start. A great mix of playful banter and some heartache all in one package. And not what I expected when I started to read.
Loved it from first word to last.
May 31, 2019
This book had a good story line. However a few parts were unbelievable at times and a few moments didn’t quite add up properly- timing wise.
There were a lot of typos and punctuation errors too.
But the story line was solid and the characters were nice. I liked the rivalry between the main characters as it gave them a bit more depth.
There were a lot of typos and punctuation errors too.
But the story line was solid and the characters were nice. I liked the rivalry between the main characters as it gave them a bit more depth.
October 25, 2018
I read that book in one night and it made me so emotional. I think this is such an amazing book, even though there’s a lot of sexual scenes, the story as a whole is quite deep and traumatic for Everly. I 100% recommend it but only if your like 15 and above.
November 9, 2018
Needs editing
I can't say if the plot was any good as I got to 6% and gave up there are so many misplaced words and grammatical errors extra words and mistakes i couldn't carry on which is a shame as the blurb had promise. I really wish authors would proof read before releasing.
I can't say if the plot was any good as I got to 6% and gave up there are so many misplaced words and grammatical errors extra words and mistakes i couldn't carry on which is a shame as the blurb had promise. I really wish authors would proof read before releasing.
November 17, 2018
Apart from the plot, which was okay-ish, I just can’t get over the grammar mistakes.
-“your” instead of you’re
-“I am sat”, this mistake happened so many times it was ridiculous...
-using “easy” as an adjective when it should have been “easily”/adverb
All the mistakes were basic English101...
-“your” instead of you’re
-“I am sat”, this mistake happened so many times it was ridiculous...
-using “easy” as an adjective when it should have been “easily”/adverb
All the mistakes were basic English101...
February 11, 2019
I was hooked😍
This is the first time I have read anything by Cara E. Holt and I really enjoyed it, I really didn't want to put it down but I had to go to work 😣
I would fully recommend th i s book. Can't wait to read the next one
This is the first time I have read anything by Cara E. Holt and I really enjoyed it, I really didn't want to put it down but I had to go to work 😣
I would fully recommend th i s book. Can't wait to read the next one
March 24, 2019
Love this book
Great book. Well written. It's set down south at a English college. Loved all the characters especially the two main ones. Loved the banter between the character s also. Does include sex scenes which are well written. Would definitely recommend.
Great book. Well written. It's set down south at a English college. Loved all the characters especially the two main ones. Loved the banter between the character s also. Does include sex scenes which are well written. Would definitely recommend.
April 15, 2019
Editing issues
I really wanted to like this but the editing is terrible and totally put me off..It lacks depth and is a bit wishy washy when it comes to the main character's illness it's a shame as the blurb intrigued me...Feeling slightly let down.
I really wanted to like this but the editing is terrible and totally put me off..It lacks depth and is a bit wishy washy when it comes to the main character's illness it's a shame as the blurb intrigued me...Feeling slightly let down.
July 25, 2024
I like that for once the MC moves in with a family that actually treats them good and loves them.. I've read so many book where they move in with family they didn't know about and somebody or all treat the person like crap... the banter between her and Grayson was good too
August 20, 2018
Great read
I really enjoyed this book loved all the characters. I don't leave reviews very often but this book is well worth reading I couldn't put it down until I finished it
I really enjoyed this book loved all the characters. I don't leave reviews very often but this book is well worth reading I couldn't put it down until I finished it
January 11, 2019
Amazing
I loved it couldn't put it down from the moment I downloaded it. It's for funny and sad and cute
I loved it couldn't put it down from the moment I downloaded it. It's for funny and sad and cute
February 23, 2019
Great read!
Amazing couldn't put this down, loved it! The banter had me hooked! My only critic would be the handful of typo in it! Will defo be reading more of Cara E. Holt books
Amazing couldn't put this down, loved it! The banter had me hooked! My only critic would be the handful of typo in it! Will defo be reading more of Cara E. Holt books
February 26, 2019
Good
O loved this book read it in one go had me laughing and crying couldn't put it down 😀 😀 😀
O loved this book read it in one go had me laughing and crying couldn't put it down 😀 😀 😀
February 27, 2019
Good read and loved greysons pov, read it in one day as i didnt want to put the book down. Will more than likely re read.
December 24, 2020
i love it
June 7, 2022
the riverdale references put me off
August 4, 2024
Enemies to lovers/ bully
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ cancer/ suicide/ anorexia
Both of the main characters were a bit too toxic at times
Trigger warning: death of a loved one/ cancer/ suicide/ anorexia
Both of the main characters were a bit too toxic at times
May 27, 2025
Good quick read, but doesn’t ho to far in depth to drag you into the story.
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