Permanently Etched

by Jamie Jammer

Rydell is trying to get by. Suffering from panic attacks takes a tole on her life, but she's getting through it as best she can. She's a computer science major at Daxton U, and is about to be the co-creator of a video game to help kids with behavioral disabilities. She is busy, determined, and there's no time for distraction.
Scott is loved by everyone, except maybe his parents. Captain of Daxton U's hockey team, and a shoe-in for the big leagues, he knows exactly what he wants, and he won't let anything get in the way of that. So when he fails Spanish and is facing the possibility of being a seat warmer for the season, he finds a solution- Rydell Rivens.
trigger mentions of sexual abuse, and anxiety

Genres: Sports Romance, Romance, Hockey, Sports, Hockey Romance, College, Friends To Lovers

556 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 10, 2022

Reviews

[sophie nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 idc this shit was so good😭 scott and del live in my heart forever

[Aimee]

A knock off version of the deal by elle k like extremely. popular boy x dorky girl, he’s failing so he gets her to tutor him through a deal when he ends up falling for her. they have obstacles as she was SA which is literally the plot of the deal. he has wealthy parents who don’t give a shit she has a wholesome family. all the hockey boys live together giving the same dynamic of the boys from briar U. This is literally plagiarism….. how was this released? it is literally a the deal ?

[Courtney Wilson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was going to be nice and rate this 2* until at the very end I read that she gives birth to a boy and the father thinks “dang he’s got a big little ding dong. That’s my boy”. WHYYYYYY?! and WHY is it that no one says the word “yes” or “yeah”? Why is it “ya”?!?! WHO WRITES LIKE THAT? Ya ya ya fucking ya JUST SAY YES OR YEAH oh my god it made me so mad. Like I’ll read any old trashy smut but JESUS CHRIST this one was so bad. I can’t. I just can’t.
Absolutely do not recommend. Jesus fuck.

[Karsyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall very enjoyable to read. Scott and Del are cute af. Definitely some typos/grammatical errors throughout, but still a great story!

[Katrine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t like to read a book more than once, but this one is an exception. I have read this book multiple times now, like I live for this crack.
Even though I knew everything that happens it still had me feeling all the feels. I feel so much for each and everyone of these characters <3
I have highlighted so much (1216) from this book because god damnit it’s good.

Also, personally it was the birthday cupcake scene that was the final straw in convincing me to read this book ♡
And fair warning, I’m now addicted to checking national holidays…I downloaded the app 🥸

[Aiza Safvi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the plot but i wish it wasn’t as long as it was😭 There were just some parts which i thought were unnecessary and i didn’t love how the couple was moving on so quickly like a month into the relationship. I really did like the plot twist and the epilogues were cute😊

[els✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

- sports (hockey) college romance! originally on wattpad, jock/nerd, friends to lovers
- check TW! there’s a couple of graphic scenes
- there are so many typos
- i love them so much, utterly obsessed with the idiots
- i’m so glad she told her family😭😭😭
- HE FOLLOWED HER TO CALIFORNIA
- ANGRY LOVE CONFESSIONS FOR THE WIN BABY
- i love their s3x scenes
- he surprised her at the gala😭😭
- and he helps her take off her makeup?? absolutely in love with Scott
- I DID NOT SEE THAT ONE COMING AND I DON’T KNOW WHY
- both their character development’s were perfect
- have i mentioned i’m in love with them
- for being over 400 pages it was very fast paced and i could not put it down!
- so many epilogues, all of them perfect
- i LOVED this book, i love the story, i love the characters i love the pacing, i love all of it!! but this book NEEDED to go through a proper editor before it became an actual book because there were just so many mistakes
- i would happily give this book 5 stars if it went through a proper editing process because like i said before i am so in love with this story

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[My Vo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute book! Rydell and Scotty were absolutely adorbs but I disliked that Rydell and Scott repeatedly put their sense of worth in the hands of the other. It reminded me of The Dare by Elle Kennedy and I really didn’t enjoy that book. However, Permanently Etched had a lot of good in it too. I loved the orphanage kids as well as the friendship Rydell had with Sam. I wish that the ending covered what happened with Sam and Max and even the orphanage kids. It felt like a lot was brushed over and I was disappointed with that. I read other peoples reviews and it seems most didn’t like the epilogue. I can see why, lol. I didn’t particularly care for it but it didn’t harm anything. At least Scotty and Rydell got married and had the family they wanted. It was a happy ending and I always love happy endings 🤷‍♀️

[Kennedy Morris · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF

Desperately needs an editor and to fix the formatting.

I don’t know which one came first but this book starts off EXACTLY like Consider Me. The two girls even have almost the same exact name.

Didn’t really like the guy. Very selfish and not in a cute way. I liked the attempt at portraying anxiety but just don’t really
Want to
Keep reading
Like
This.
Seriously the formatting is really bad.
Also why are so many things listed??
1. It’s annoying
2. It feels too much like the character is taking at the audience which (for me at least) interrupts the flow
3. Literally has happened like four times already.

These are some relatively easy fixes that could lead to a really good book.

[Kayla Newman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I had to dnf this book. I loved the idea of the plot, but there’s so many spelling, grammar, and formatting issues that it’s making it so hard for me to comprehend what’s happening. If this book were to get edited and then re-published, I would definitely try reading it again.

[demi]

Skimmed through after like half way. Didn’t like it.

[Belles · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF as it needs a heavy edit. 2 stars as I don't want to discourage the author.

[Sophia Spong · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute, but they are defo going to be divorced within 12 years of marriage
also an editor could’ve been used being publishing the word ‘ya’ should not have been used that often

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5 Stars

𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚…

Title: Permanently Etched
by Jamie Jammer
POV(s): Dual—First Person
Interconnected Series: No
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
HEA: Yes
Relationship: M/F
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, New Adult/College
Triggers:
•Mental Health—FMC has PTSD and suffers from anxiety/panic attacks
•Sexual Abuse—FMC was molested three times when she was eight
Tags/Tropes:
❖ Affection-Starved-MMC
❖ Athlete-MMC (Hockey)
❖ Childhood-Trauma (FMC)
❖ College-Romance
❖ Familial-Issues (MMC)
❖ FMC-Majoring-in-Computer-Science
❖ Friends-to-Lovers
❖ Jock-MMC-Nerd-FMC
❖ Opposites-Attract
❖ OW-Drama
❖ Playboy-MMC
❖ Project-Partners
❖ Slow-Burn
❖ Sports-Romance
❖ Unlikely-Friendship

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loooved this book!! ❤

I really liked how the FMC Rydell was portrayed. She was vulnerable but not lacking in intelligence or backbone when needed.
I hate when authors make their FMC ditzy and vacuous when trying to show them as quiet and timorous.

Scott had great character development throughout the book. I loved how he was depicted with a false confidence like a lot of boys/men in his position with his status.


I will give a heads up to anyone reading it on kindle unlimited. There were many grammatical errors in the book although you were still able to read the book with ease. I think this might be a glitch with the kindle version only.

[VivCanRead · Rating 2 out of 5]

while I realize this book is originally from Wattpad it does not change the fact that there are so many grammar mistakes that honestly tripped me up for reading, and I found a new pet peeve that I have. It is spelled Y-E-A-H. Not Ya. I didn’t realize this is something that would bother me until it happened over 400 times in the book. However, I didn’t DNF this book because I truly did fall in love with the characters there’s so many times that I thought about just never picking the book back up again and then later would catch myself thinking about what happens next. over all the plot line was intriguing, but did drag a bit in the middle. Decent read.

[Jada Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The love that these characters have for each other and the love that I grew for them is something I was not expecting starting this book. I first read this when I was still waiting for updates and can’t express the joy I feel now that it is published and getting the recognition it deserves. These characters will take you on a journey of emotions and give you insight to events that you may not have experienced personally, but will give you better understanding after. I am so happy that Jamie is getting the recognition that is well deserved and can’t wait for what’s to come in the future!!!

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for the first time on wattpad late last year and absolutely adored it. So when I found out it was published on Amazon and was on kindle unlimited I knew I had to re read it. Rydell and Scott have a special place in my heart and always will. They are two of the most comforting characters and their relationship is everything. The things they went through together made them stronger and honestly they are everything. I honestly just love this story so much and am so thankful for the comfort it brings me.

5/5 stars

[Kelley Ziomkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

super cute but so many typos!

I loved the characters so much! I loved reading about Rydell and her struggle with anxiety/panic attacks. But there were SO many typos and formatting issues in the digital version. The letter J kept popping up in random places and the formatting of the dialogue could be really confused. It would look like Scott was talking because it described something he was doing right next to the quotes with what Rydell was saying. This could easily be fixed though! Still a good story.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is single handedly the best book i have ever read in my life. i feel all the emotions reading this book, rydell is such an amazing character who i feel i can relate so much to and scott is just🤌. no one can change my mind about this book, i reread it every month just because i love it so much. i first read it on wattpad and when i found out i was able to
get this in a physical copy, i swear i cried happy tears. no one will ever be able to change how i feel about this book as it is my main source of happiness. this is a must read.

[Madilyn Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hands down my favorite book, I have reread it so many times and I love it every time. I first read it on Wattpad and waited anxiously for the updates to then being able to purchase the book and support you was incredible. I now have it on KindleUnlimited and I am happy I get to take the book with me everywhere. Its my favorite cheesy romance and I relate to Rydell so much it’s been amazing to get to see her realize the love she deserves. I love this book so much and look forward to reading it again!

[f p · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can overlook formatting grammar and spelling mistakes. I really can, I’m dyslexic so I have no room to judge. But this book was way too long, too repetitive and too predictable. I was enjoying it too until the last part. I think if she makes her next book shorter and doesn’t repeat the same scene/ conversation multiple times her next book can be really good.

[jocie ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now this book was sooo cute. The characters, storyline everything was AMAZING… BUT there were just soooo many spelling errors. Usually I can over look like 2 or 3 but I felt like there was something wrong in every chapter which just takes away from the reading experience for me. But looking past that it was very cute indeed

[R.R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished this book in less than 24 hours, I literally could not stop reading it. I got major Nathan and Hailey from OTH vibes and I was totally up for it. Every single interaction between them melted my heart and I found myself wishing on a love like this throughout the entire book. It was heartwarming. I’m definitely gonna read it again.

[Sydney Mack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book!!
I really enjoyed Del and Scott’s characters (though I did think that they moved a bit fast but that might just be a me thing). I loved the plot twist, it literally had me sitting there for ten minutes staring at the wall and saying “Oh sh1t!” Overall I really enjoyed this and the epilogues were cute!!

[Maisie Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. Read it when it was first a Wattpad book and fell in love. Was so sad when they removed it when it got published and finally had the chance to get the real book. So happy I bought it!!
Would definitely recommend for older readers. Some heavy subjects. But it’s so good. One of my all time favourites. Would read again a million times!

[inbetweenthepaiges · Rating 3 out of 5]

i have been trying to find this book again for so long and i finally found it
i don’t think part of me will get over the fact his names scott (i know a scott) and that they named their baby jude
the writting reminded me very much of wattpad (which is understandable cause it came from wattpad)
i loved their rydell and scott’s relationship though!

[Dani · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the first half this book made me feel things I haven't felt since reading the deal (probably because it follows the plot of the deal in the first half to a t, but we are gonna ignore that), but it lost a lot of momentum in the second half. Issues were resolved very quickly and pivotal moments were sort of brushed aside. nonetheless I enjoyed it, the epilogue warmed my heart

[Raya Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhh where to start. well i first read this on wattpad and i’m so glad this is now published!! this book deals with some very strong mental and emotional things, but this book is by far one of my favorites without completely destroying my heart.