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Something About You
Kason e Shay non potrebbero essere più diversi. Lui è considerato un dio, una superstar dello snowboard, un vincitore, lei una secchiona un po' sfigata che pensa solo a studiare.
Le loro vite cambieranno e i loro destini saranno legati in modo indissolubile grazie alla musica che Kason ascoltava a volume esagerato, a un finto ricatto e alle ripetizioni di fisica date nell’angolo più nascosto della biblioteca.
Dicono che ci sia un motivo per cui le persone entrano nella nostra vita.
Cosa succede quando quella persona è l’opposto di quella che vorresti…
Ma esattamente ciò di cui hai bisogno?
Kason
Sono quello che potreste definire un dio, una superstar, un vincitore.
Il mio scopo nella vita è essere uno snowboarder professionale.
So esattamente come ottenere ciò che voglio e sono bravo a fare ciò che faccio.
Sono alla Cranmore University solo per accontentare i miei genitori.
Se voglio riuscire a laurearmi però dovrò passare fisica.
Dato che la bocciatura non è un’opzione, ricattare una nerd che mi odia è la mia unica possibilità.
Shay
Sono quella che voi definireste una secchiona, una nerd, una perdente.
E non m’importa.
Io so chi sono.
So quali sono le mie origini.
E so qual è il mio obbiettivo.
Per questo sono alla Cranmore University.
Per laurearmi e iniziare la mia vita.
Ma il mio piano viene rapidamente messo a repentaglio grazie a un video sconveniente, a uno snowboarder ricattatore e alla sua ex che sembra voler rendere la mia vita un inferno.
Le loro vite cambieranno e i loro destini saranno legati in modo indissolubile grazie alla musica che Kason ascoltava a volume esagerato, a un finto ricatto e alle ripetizioni di fisica date nell’angolo più nascosto della biblioteca.
Dicono che ci sia un motivo per cui le persone entrano nella nostra vita.
Cosa succede quando quella persona è l’opposto di quella che vorresti…
Ma esattamente ciò di cui hai bisogno?
Kason
Sono quello che potreste definire un dio, una superstar, un vincitore.
Il mio scopo nella vita è essere uno snowboarder professionale.
So esattamente come ottenere ciò che voglio e sono bravo a fare ciò che faccio.
Sono alla Cranmore University solo per accontentare i miei genitori.
Se voglio riuscire a laurearmi però dovrò passare fisica.
Dato che la bocciatura non è un’opzione, ricattare una nerd che mi odia è la mia unica possibilità.
Shay
Sono quella che voi definireste una secchiona, una nerd, una perdente.
E non m’importa.
Io so chi sono.
So quali sono le mie origini.
E so qual è il mio obbiettivo.
Per questo sono alla Cranmore University.
Per laurearmi e iniziare la mia vita.
Ma il mio piano viene rapidamente messo a repentaglio grazie a un video sconveniente, a uno snowboarder ricattatore e alla sua ex che sembra voler rendere la mia vita un inferno.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 13, 2021
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J. Nathan
15 books1,582 followersJ. Nathan is the author of new adult romances with cocky heroes and sassy heroines. When she's not writing, she's a crazy baseball mom who loves iced coffee, country music, and guys in backward hats.
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July 16, 2021
I swear to the fucking book gods, everytime I picked up a J Nathan book, I’m always taken on an amazing journey. This book gripped me from start to finish. I was just hooked, line and sinker. I didn’t want it to end!!
Kason and Shay were two complete opposites, from very different backgrounds and yet their relationship just worked. It wasn’t perfect and started off very rocky, but once things got resolved…eventually…it was solid.
I mean, I could talk all day about these two. Kason was a stubborn ass at times and in the beginning, a bit douchey, but I instantly loved how he quickly realized he needed to change and the be the guy he really is, the one she brings out in him. Not the one he lets everyone else see. An arrogant, cocky, self-assured jock. See, this dude is a pro snowboarder (while also a college student) with talent that makes even a non snowboarder fan wanna know more about the sport. I never took a lick of interest in the sport but Nathan managed to keep me intrigued. I found his skills sexy as hell. I could picture all his tricks as he rode that board all over the snowy mountain and hills. I only ever skied, a few times which is fun. Also, I wanna go to Colorado just cause.
Anyway, Shay is also a college student trying to get by. She had a rough life. I felt bad for her and all she went through. I just loved her “no bullshit” attitude. She was tough as nails, very sassy and sweet. She’d do anything for those she cared about. Until she goes to college, she has practically no one in her life. But she meets her roommate, Kendall and they click right away. I loved Kendall. She was the support system Shay needed.
Then Kason barges into her life and everything changes. I loved it! I loved his family, including his sister! I loved Thayer and even Jesse. I loved everything about this book!!
I definitely recommend!! It’s just a fun, angsty sweet, sexy romance!
Kason and Shay were two complete opposites, from very different backgrounds and yet their relationship just worked. It wasn’t perfect and started off very rocky, but once things got resolved…eventually…it was solid.
I mean, I could talk all day about these two. Kason was a stubborn ass at times and in the beginning, a bit douchey, but I instantly loved how he quickly realized he needed to change and the be the guy he really is, the one she brings out in him. Not the one he lets everyone else see. An arrogant, cocky, self-assured jock. See, this dude is a pro snowboarder (while also a college student) with talent that makes even a non snowboarder fan wanna know more about the sport. I never took a lick of interest in the sport but Nathan managed to keep me intrigued. I found his skills sexy as hell. I could picture all his tricks as he rode that board all over the snowy mountain and hills. I only ever skied, a few times which is fun. Also, I wanna go to Colorado just cause.
Anyway, Shay is also a college student trying to get by. She had a rough life. I felt bad for her and all she went through. I just loved her “no bullshit” attitude. She was tough as nails, very sassy and sweet. She’d do anything for those she cared about. Until she goes to college, she has practically no one in her life. But she meets her roommate, Kendall and they click right away. I loved Kendall. She was the support system Shay needed.
Then Kason barges into her life and everything changes. I loved it! I loved his family, including his sister! I loved Thayer and even Jesse. I loved everything about this book!!
I definitely recommend!! It’s just a fun, angsty sweet, sexy romance!
May 22, 2021
There's something about this author's writing that is just so completely devourable - I ALWAYS read her books in one sitting. This was another bingeable romance, and though I did NOT love every moment of it, I was 100% hooked the whole way through. I read this at an alarming rate, and I may have wanted to slap the hero a time or two, but I still loved him. College romances can be tricky for me (I have a touch of PTSD from too many terrible ones), but I have a level of trust with this author's work now. I know going in that she's probably going to toy with my emotions without crossing TOO many lines, and that's definitely the case here. Without that trust, I'm not sure how I would've felt about this one. But the frustration that I felt towards the characters adds an intensity to this that kept my eyes glued to the page.
The story follows Shay, a college student who always feels like a bit of a loner. She's never had a loving or supportive family, and she values her studies over her appearance or social standing. After a less than friendly encounter with a hot jerk, Shay develops a distaste for the guy. But Kason needs help with his schoolwork, and he knows an opportunity when he sees one. Kason has a healthy ego and a level of self-absorption that doesn't allow him to see the wrongness of his actions as he blackmails Shay into being his tutor. That changes as Kason gets to know Shay better, and it's not long before he's wondering if she'll ever be able to see past their rocky start.
Kason messes up A LOT in this. So much so that I would've dropped my rating had it not been a major part of his character development. He's supposed to be arrogant and selfish, and his actions are supposed to be wrong. That's all part of the story. There's drama and angst along the way as Kason struggles to get his footing, and Shay is the only girl who makes him want to be better. I love a smirking bad boy with a marshmallow heart, and that's Kason. I couldn't stay mad at him for long, and he definitely won me over along the way. I did still want to smack him though. Regardless, the opposites attract, bad boy/good girl storyline really worked for me, and the dynamic was interesting to read. There's a uniqueness and unpredictability to the storyline that makes this incredibly engaging, and I cannot deny that I absolutely devoured it. If you can handle a selfish jerk who isn't perfect, then this is a very solid read. I received an early copy and am voluntarily leaving a review of this college romance.
The story follows Shay, a college student who always feels like a bit of a loner. She's never had a loving or supportive family, and she values her studies over her appearance or social standing. After a less than friendly encounter with a hot jerk, Shay develops a distaste for the guy. But Kason needs help with his schoolwork, and he knows an opportunity when he sees one. Kason has a healthy ego and a level of self-absorption that doesn't allow him to see the wrongness of his actions as he blackmails Shay into being his tutor. That changes as Kason gets to know Shay better, and it's not long before he's wondering if she'll ever be able to see past their rocky start.
Kason messes up A LOT in this. So much so that I would've dropped my rating had it not been a major part of his character development. He's supposed to be arrogant and selfish, and his actions are supposed to be wrong. That's all part of the story. There's drama and angst along the way as Kason struggles to get his footing, and Shay is the only girl who makes him want to be better. I love a smirking bad boy with a marshmallow heart, and that's Kason. I couldn't stay mad at him for long, and he definitely won me over along the way. I did still want to smack him though. Regardless, the opposites attract, bad boy/good girl storyline really worked for me, and the dynamic was interesting to read. There's a uniqueness and unpredictability to the storyline that makes this incredibly engaging, and I cannot deny that I absolutely devoured it. If you can handle a selfish jerk who isn't perfect, then this is a very solid read. I received an early copy and am voluntarily leaving a review of this college romance.
May 26, 2021
J. Nathan gifts readers an addicting enemies to lovers story with deep wells of feels with SOMETHING ABOUT YOU.
Kason McCloud is cocky for a reason. He’s one of the best snowboarders in the world. He’s also struggling with his physics class. After practically begging the new nerd girl to tutor him, he’s resorted to blackmailing her. But the no BS, fierce and feisty Shay Miller will bring this superstar to his knees and together they’ll realize that sometimes the people who come into your life are unexpected and exactly what you need.
Nathan delivers buckets of captivating drama and angst that hooked me throughout the story and left me wanting more. Kason and Shay’s exchanges are appealing in their evenly matched opposites attraction.
I stayed glued to my eReader enjoying Kason’s growth from self-centered athlete to thoughtful and caring boyfriend and the very opposites attract romance between him and Shay who is equally interesting. She’s smart, tough and knows what she wants but because of past abuse she has some justifiable trust issues which are put to the test.
Kason’s family and friends and Shay’s new bestie added a wonderful layer to the story and helped these two find their footing as a couple. I hope we get some of their stories. I also loved the very original snowboarding backdrop. J. Nathan had me rocking to 80’s and 90’s rock while checking out snowboarding tricks on IG.
If you love:
✔️ Cocky hero
✔️ Fierce Heroine
✔️ Hate to Love
✔️ Exciting
✔️ With all the feels!
You’ll love Something About You
Something About You is a standalone New Adult romance by author J. Nathan. I totally inhaled this story. It’s told from both points of view with a happy ending. Genre: College – Sports Romance. Tropes: Enemies to lovers | bad boy – good girl
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/34hw2z5
★ I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via Grey’s Promotions. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. ★
For more book edits stalk me on Instagram ★
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Kason McCloud is cocky for a reason. He’s one of the best snowboarders in the world. He’s also struggling with his physics class. After practically begging the new nerd girl to tutor him, he’s resorted to blackmailing her. But the no BS, fierce and feisty Shay Miller will bring this superstar to his knees and together they’ll realize that sometimes the people who come into your life are unexpected and exactly what you need.
Nathan delivers buckets of captivating drama and angst that hooked me throughout the story and left me wanting more. Kason and Shay’s exchanges are appealing in their evenly matched opposites attraction.
I stayed glued to my eReader enjoying Kason’s growth from self-centered athlete to thoughtful and caring boyfriend and the very opposites attract romance between him and Shay who is equally interesting. She’s smart, tough and knows what she wants but because of past abuse she has some justifiable trust issues which are put to the test.
Kason’s family and friends and Shay’s new bestie added a wonderful layer to the story and helped these two find their footing as a couple. I hope we get some of their stories. I also loved the very original snowboarding backdrop. J. Nathan had me rocking to 80’s and 90’s rock while checking out snowboarding tricks on IG.
If you love:
✔️ Cocky hero
✔️ Fierce Heroine
✔️ Hate to Love
✔️ Exciting
✔️ With all the feels!
You’ll love Something About You
Something About You is a standalone New Adult romance by author J. Nathan. I totally inhaled this story. It’s told from both points of view with a happy ending. Genre: College – Sports Romance. Tropes: Enemies to lovers | bad boy – good girl
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/34hw2z5
★ I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via Grey’s Promotions. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. ★
For more book edits stalk me on Instagram ★
July 17, 2022
4.5 ⭐
Lo amé 😍🥰
✨📖✨
I’m yours, Shay. I want to prove I’m good for you. Because you’ve been so damn good for me. 😍
Shay made me a cheesy kind of happy. I was Kason-mother-fucking-McCloud. I could be cheesy if I fucking wanted to be. ❤️
Let me love you, Shay Miller. Let me love you the way you deserved to be loved all those years. 🥺😍
Lo amé 😍🥰
✨📖✨
I’m yours, Shay. I want to prove I’m good for you. Because you’ve been so damn good for me. 😍
Shay made me a cheesy kind of happy. I was Kason-mother-fucking-McCloud. I could be cheesy if I fucking wanted to be. ❤️
Let me love you, Shay Miller. Let me love you the way you deserved to be loved all those years. 🥺😍
June 12, 2021
2.5 stars. This is your typical enemies to lovers featuring an athlete bad boy and a nerdy goody two shoes girl. If you like this sort of book and are okay with it being predictable, I think you should give this a read.
The writing was fine and the storytelling was very typical for this genre which means it hinted at darker things but was very superficial in everything it mentioned. I considered Shay’s past to be quite interesting but the book barely touched on it. In fact, I forgot all about it until the epilogue. That was the most interesting thing about all the characters. Although, I was annoyed by Shay for most of the second half of the book. She was being dumb and I can appreciate people learning lessions but in the end it only addressed one thing. Kason follows his trope to a tee. There were quite a few crimes committed during the book to the point that I started keeping track of them. It made it fun for me.
Overall, it was alright for me. There was something about the beginning that made me really enjoy it but the longer I read, the more annoyed I became. The first half of the book was a solid 3 stars and the second half was a solid 2 stars. I probably would have liked this one more if I needed something predictable but I wasn’t completely in the mood for it.
Crimes Committed - I may have missed some and this is for my entertainment.
The writing was fine and the storytelling was very typical for this genre which means it hinted at darker things but was very superficial in everything it mentioned. I considered Shay’s past to be quite interesting but the book barely touched on it. In fact, I forgot all about it until the epilogue. That was the most interesting thing about all the characters. Although, I was annoyed by Shay for most of the second half of the book. She was being dumb and I can appreciate people learning lessions but in the end it only addressed one thing. Kason follows his trope to a tee. There were quite a few crimes committed during the book to the point that I started keeping track of them. It made it fun for me.
Overall, it was alright for me. There was something about the beginning that made me really enjoy it but the longer I read, the more annoyed I became. The first half of the book was a solid 3 stars and the second half was a solid 2 stars. I probably would have liked this one more if I needed something predictable but I wasn’t completely in the mood for it.
Crimes Committed - I may have missed some and this is for my entertainment.
June 13, 2021
Is everyone on crack??? This book was terrible!! The writing was awful! DNF
August 5, 2021
Según yo, ya había leído algo de esta autora... Pero Goodreads me dice que no, así que supongo que debo estar confundiéndome.
En resumen, Something About You es un enemies-to-lovers bastante poco original, que trata de Shay y Kason¿qué clase de nombre es Kason?. Durante el primer 20% o así, Kason es un imbécil rematado, a quien yo personalmente habría odiado en real life. Obviamente, eso implica que Shay no le soporte, a pesar de que le aparece hasta en la sopa. Pero luego, prácticamente de la nada, a Kason le nace una conciencia y trata de redimirse, dándose cuenta de que le gusta estar con Shay (ni idea por qué).
Supongo que podría haberme gustado, pero se me hizo super lento. Además, no me gustaron mucho los personajes, y la historia me pareció sumamente predecible.
Honestamente, dudo que vuelva a leer algo de la autora. Sin lugar a dudas, tengo cero intención de leer un libro de Giselle y Thayer (comentario al margen, super normal que una niña de 18 años o lo que sea, tenga una boutique; uno que a los 25 apenas tiene lo que hay en la cuenta corriente, y a veces ni eso). Pero supongo que veremos.
En resumen, Something About You es un enemies-to-lovers bastante poco original, que trata de Shay y Kason
Supongo que podría haberme gustado, pero se me hizo super lento. Además, no me gustaron mucho los personajes, y la historia me pareció sumamente predecible.
Honestamente, dudo que vuelva a leer algo de la autora. Sin lugar a dudas, tengo cero intención de leer un libro de Giselle y Thayer (comentario al margen, super normal que una niña de 18 años o lo que sea, tenga una boutique; uno que a los 25 apenas tiene lo que hay en la cuenta corriente, y a veces ni eso). Pero supongo que veremos.
June 15, 2021
Amazing chemistry and character development. I love it when characters grow throughout the storyline and Jason had such a great character growth. Simply amazing. I adored that Shay was a unique nerdy heroine. We get both their point of views so that really helps to understand both of them.
I want to read more from this author.
I want to read more from this author.
June 12, 2021
I binged Something About You on a rainy Friday night while my family watched a Marvel movie. This book was a charming opposites-attract college romance between an athlete failing physics, the nerd he blackmails into tutoring him, and them both learning along the way that what you don't think you want sometimes turns out to be exactly what you need.
Kason and Shay definitely get off on the wrong foot, and every run-in after that is filled with tension. When Shay gets drunk at a party at Kason's house and falls asleep in his room, he gets the perfect opportunity to blackmail her into tutoring him. Shay is book smart, but she's also sassy, fierce, tells it like it is and does not placate Kason. At all. He's so used to people fawning all over him and falling at his feet -- and Shay does not. She intrigues him, and he begins to realize that he feels like the most authentic version of himself when he's around her.
Poor Shay has had such a difficult life, but she is resilient and determined not to let her past define her future. She is reluctant to trust that Kason genuinely likes her at first -- they are opposites in every way, and the nerdy girl never gets the star athlete. And despite Kason's selfishness and the lies he tells her in the beginning, Shay begins to depend on him in ways she never imagined she could. The love that Kason shows her makes Shay feel wanted for the first time in her life, and he shows a vulnerability around Shay that made me fall fast for this cocky hero.
There are a million reasons why Shay and Kason shouldn't work as a couple. But they just do, and their story was so charming! I also loved the hints at whatever is happening between Kason's sister Giselle and best friend Thayer! I'm definitely interested in getting their story!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
Kason and Shay definitely get off on the wrong foot, and every run-in after that is filled with tension. When Shay gets drunk at a party at Kason's house and falls asleep in his room, he gets the perfect opportunity to blackmail her into tutoring him. Shay is book smart, but she's also sassy, fierce, tells it like it is and does not placate Kason. At all. He's so used to people fawning all over him and falling at his feet -- and Shay does not. She intrigues him, and he begins to realize that he feels like the most authentic version of himself when he's around her.
Poor Shay has had such a difficult life, but she is resilient and determined not to let her past define her future. She is reluctant to trust that Kason genuinely likes her at first -- they are opposites in every way, and the nerdy girl never gets the star athlete. And despite Kason's selfishness and the lies he tells her in the beginning, Shay begins to depend on him in ways she never imagined she could. The love that Kason shows her makes Shay feel wanted for the first time in her life, and he shows a vulnerability around Shay that made me fall fast for this cocky hero.
There are a million reasons why Shay and Kason shouldn't work as a couple. But they just do, and their story was so charming! I also loved the hints at whatever is happening between Kason's sister Giselle and best friend Thayer! I'm definitely interested in getting their story!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
June 28, 2021
I've enjoyed the author's other series For You, so when I saw this up for grabs I had to get a copy. This is a quick read with romance, drama, and some awesome snowboarding scenes. The character's relationship stars off very rocky, blackmail is not a good way to make friends, but the more time they spend together the more they understand each other and I thought they made a cute couple.
Shay is all alone, no family except an abusive father, with college as her ticket to a better life. I felt bad that she had to endure so much and was pretty angry with Kason for threatening and lying to her. She deserved better and I was happy when she chose herself and made Kason reevaluate his priorities. She's such a sweet person and the scenes with her and Kason's family were endearing. I'm glad she found people to rely on.
Kason started out as unlikeable for me. He was selfish and didn't care if he hurt others to get what he wanted. He needed a reality check and it was great when Shay put him in his place. Kason has the most growth in the story and by the end, I was proud of him for standing up for his girlfriend and being a good man.
This was easy to dive into and had a straightforward plot. I'm pretty sure there will be a sequel featuring Kason's sister and a certain friend, but I guess we'll see!
Shay is all alone, no family except an abusive father, with college as her ticket to a better life. I felt bad that she had to endure so much and was pretty angry with Kason for threatening and lying to her. She deserved better and I was happy when she chose herself and made Kason reevaluate his priorities. She's such a sweet person and the scenes with her and Kason's family were endearing. I'm glad she found people to rely on.
Kason started out as unlikeable for me. He was selfish and didn't care if he hurt others to get what he wanted. He needed a reality check and it was great when Shay put him in his place. Kason has the most growth in the story and by the end, I was proud of him for standing up for his girlfriend and being a good man.
This was easy to dive into and had a straightforward plot. I'm pretty sure there will be a sequel featuring Kason's sister and a certain friend, but I guess we'll see!
May 16, 2021
4,5 stars
I discovered this writer through her ‘For you’ series. A new adult sport series that I enjoyed very much so I was very happy and excited when I read the blurb of ‘Something about you’ and discovered that this new adult story was about a snowboarder and a nerdy girl.
Shay Miller and Kason McCloud may attend the same university but just like their opposite characters, their reasons for going there are totally different. For Shay, Cranmore University is a fresh start, a chance for a better future, after a difficult childhood with an alcoholic father. For Kason, it’s just an obstacle that he has to take before following his own dream of becoming a professional snowboarder.
The first time that Shay and Kason meet is a real disaster and their second encounter isn’t any better and when Kason blackmails Shay into teaching him and later uses her in his little games against his ex-girlfriend, he isn’t making himself very likable with Shay. But even so, the more time that Kason and Shay spend together the more they get to know each other and something is happening. Something good but what will Shay do when she discovered that Kason lied to her? Will she forgive him and give him a second chance or not?
I really enjoyed this story. I love reading sport romance books and the fact that this one was about snowboarding made it a bit more special because it’s the first time (that I can remember) that I read a story about it. I found it very fascinating and refreshing.
And then you have the main characters Shay and Kason, You couldn’t have two more opposite characters than them! Shay is a nerdy smart girl, quiet, reserved, normal looking and Kason is an arrogant, hot, popular, sexy, self-centred athlete. But still from their first meeting (that doesn’t go well) there is something there. It’s very little in the beginning but during the story you can feel it grow. Just like Kason, who gradually changes from a guy how only thinks of himself into a guy who thinks of others and will do anything to protect Shay. I’m very glad that we got both POV’s in this story because that way we got to know Kason better and got to see his good and vulnerable side too.
The interaction between Shay and Kason was interesting and fun.
But what surprised me the most in this story is that in the end, Kason may act very self-assured, he also had a vulnerable side and Shay may be a bit shy and quiet but she was a strong person. I really loved it that in the end she found everything she ever dreamt of and more by Kason and his family. Shay and Kason may be very different persons but they were perfect for each other.
I found the secondary characters also very fascinating and I have my fingers crossed that the writer will write stories about them too!! There were definitely some vibes going on between Kason’s sister Giselle and his best friend Thayer.
‘Something about you’ is a great new adult story.
I discovered this writer through her ‘For you’ series. A new adult sport series that I enjoyed very much so I was very happy and excited when I read the blurb of ‘Something about you’ and discovered that this new adult story was about a snowboarder and a nerdy girl.
Shay Miller and Kason McCloud may attend the same university but just like their opposite characters, their reasons for going there are totally different. For Shay, Cranmore University is a fresh start, a chance for a better future, after a difficult childhood with an alcoholic father. For Kason, it’s just an obstacle that he has to take before following his own dream of becoming a professional snowboarder.
The first time that Shay and Kason meet is a real disaster and their second encounter isn’t any better and when Kason blackmails Shay into teaching him and later uses her in his little games against his ex-girlfriend, he isn’t making himself very likable with Shay. But even so, the more time that Kason and Shay spend together the more they get to know each other and something is happening. Something good but what will Shay do when she discovered that Kason lied to her? Will she forgive him and give him a second chance or not?
I really enjoyed this story. I love reading sport romance books and the fact that this one was about snowboarding made it a bit more special because it’s the first time (that I can remember) that I read a story about it. I found it very fascinating and refreshing.
And then you have the main characters Shay and Kason, You couldn’t have two more opposite characters than them! Shay is a nerdy smart girl, quiet, reserved, normal looking and Kason is an arrogant, hot, popular, sexy, self-centred athlete. But still from their first meeting (that doesn’t go well) there is something there. It’s very little in the beginning but during the story you can feel it grow. Just like Kason, who gradually changes from a guy how only thinks of himself into a guy who thinks of others and will do anything to protect Shay. I’m very glad that we got both POV’s in this story because that way we got to know Kason better and got to see his good and vulnerable side too.
The interaction between Shay and Kason was interesting and fun.
But what surprised me the most in this story is that in the end, Kason may act very self-assured, he also had a vulnerable side and Shay may be a bit shy and quiet but she was a strong person. I really loved it that in the end she found everything she ever dreamt of and more by Kason and his family. Shay and Kason may be very different persons but they were perfect for each other.
I found the secondary characters also very fascinating and I have my fingers crossed that the writer will write stories about them too!! There were definitely some vibes going on between Kason’s sister Giselle and his best friend Thayer.
‘Something about you’ is a great new adult story.
July 12, 2022
Myra - per RFS
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Shay ha lavorato sodo per vincere la borsa di studio e, poter così, frequentare l’università.
Il suo sogno è quello di diventare una grande biochimica e ha tutte le carte in regola per farlo. Tutti vedono in lei la secchiona capace di controbattere con naturalezza il professore, ossessionata dai suoi anfibi, che sembra non voler togliere mai e dal discutibile gusto in fatto di moda.
Quello che nessuno conosce però è che dietro la minuta ragazza del Colorado, dalle trecce scure e gli occhiali da vista a coprirle i begli occhi verdi, si cela un passato terribilmente doloroso.
Quando ho iniziato la lettura di questo libro Shay mi è piaciuta subito. Un personaggio diverso dal solito, intelligente e schietto ma con una grande fragilità che la rende più simile a un pezzo di cristallo nascosto in una maschera di acciaio.
Quando vengono svelati i suoi segreti reconditi non si può far altro che volerle bene, perché Shay, nonostante la sua fragilità, è sempre riuscita ad andare avanti a testa alta senza mai spezzarsi.
Del parterre maschile abbiamo Kason, un mago dello snowboard, quello che si può tranquillamente definire l’opposto di Shay.
L’università non è di certo il suo forte e si rivela, sin da subito, principalmente concentrato su se stesso.
All’inizio della lettura si presenta, infatti, come un ragazzo bello e arrogante, pieno di sé e disposto a tutto pur di arrivare ai propri scopi. Purtroppo per Shay, lui ha bisogno di avere ripetizioni in fisica e non avrà paura di ricorrere a modi discutibili per convincerla ad aiutarlo.
La narrazione si snoda attraverso entrambi i punti di vista raccontando il modo in cui due poli opposti, all’apparenza troppo distanti per congiungersi, inizino ad avvicinarsi tra molti alti e bassi.
Seppur la trama sia semplice ho davvero apprezzato i temi toccati, soprattutto per quanto riguarda Shay che ha imparato, sin da bambina, che non sempre chi dovrebbe amarti e proteggerti è in grado di farlo.
L’autrice ha uno stile scorrevole e veloce mentre i dialoghi sono ben fatti e coerenti, purtroppo però, ho trovato diversi refusi durante tutta la lettura.
A parte questo, ho apprezzato il cambiamento che entrambi i protagonisti avanzano nel corso della storia, soprattutto Kason il quale compie una crescita considerevole.
Il lato passionale c’è seppur non in maniera predominante.
Concludo consigliando il libro a chi ha voglia di qualcosa di non troppo impegnativo ma non per questo superficiale.
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Shay ha lavorato sodo per vincere la borsa di studio e, poter così, frequentare l’università.
Il suo sogno è quello di diventare una grande biochimica e ha tutte le carte in regola per farlo. Tutti vedono in lei la secchiona capace di controbattere con naturalezza il professore, ossessionata dai suoi anfibi, che sembra non voler togliere mai e dal discutibile gusto in fatto di moda.
Quello che nessuno conosce però è che dietro la minuta ragazza del Colorado, dalle trecce scure e gli occhiali da vista a coprirle i begli occhi verdi, si cela un passato terribilmente doloroso.
Quando ho iniziato la lettura di questo libro Shay mi è piaciuta subito. Un personaggio diverso dal solito, intelligente e schietto ma con una grande fragilità che la rende più simile a un pezzo di cristallo nascosto in una maschera di acciaio.
Quando vengono svelati i suoi segreti reconditi non si può far altro che volerle bene, perché Shay, nonostante la sua fragilità, è sempre riuscita ad andare avanti a testa alta senza mai spezzarsi.
Del parterre maschile abbiamo Kason, un mago dello snowboard, quello che si può tranquillamente definire l’opposto di Shay.
L’università non è di certo il suo forte e si rivela, sin da subito, principalmente concentrato su se stesso.
All’inizio della lettura si presenta, infatti, come un ragazzo bello e arrogante, pieno di sé e disposto a tutto pur di arrivare ai propri scopi. Purtroppo per Shay, lui ha bisogno di avere ripetizioni in fisica e non avrà paura di ricorrere a modi discutibili per convincerla ad aiutarlo.
La narrazione si snoda attraverso entrambi i punti di vista raccontando il modo in cui due poli opposti, all’apparenza troppo distanti per congiungersi, inizino ad avvicinarsi tra molti alti e bassi.
Seppur la trama sia semplice ho davvero apprezzato i temi toccati, soprattutto per quanto riguarda Shay che ha imparato, sin da bambina, che non sempre chi dovrebbe amarti e proteggerti è in grado di farlo.
L’autrice ha uno stile scorrevole e veloce mentre i dialoghi sono ben fatti e coerenti, purtroppo però, ho trovato diversi refusi durante tutta la lettura.
A parte questo, ho apprezzato il cambiamento che entrambi i protagonisti avanzano nel corso della storia, soprattutto Kason il quale compie una crescita considerevole.
Il lato passionale c’è seppur non in maniera predominante.
Concludo consigliando il libro a chi ha voglia di qualcosa di non troppo impegnativo ma non per questo superficiale.
June 4, 2021
This was my first book by J. Nathan. I loved it! The banter between Kason and Shay is great and starts right off the bat. Shay has been dealt a rough life. She is strong and takes no crap from anyone. Kason comes off as a big jerk at first, but he comes around and you can't help but love him. Shay puts up with a lot but she has a lot of people in her corner. Even though it's hard for her to understand how people could care for her, I loved watching her grow. The relationship that grows between Kason and Shay is great. I loved how his family treated her as she was one of them from the very beginning. I really loved all the side characters as well: Giselle, Thayer, Kendell, and Kason's parents.
This was such a great book! So much so I couldn't put it down!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was such a great book! So much so I couldn't put it down!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 20, 2021
Loved watching Shay bring Kason to his knees! Opposites attract at its best. Shay is the science geek with a troubled past. Kason is the one to watch for snowboarding championships (and his looks). When Kason needs help in a class he goes to extreme measures to get help from Shay. While at times I didn't like Kason he did redeem himself. I've said it many times - J. Nathan's books never fail to put all the feels into a great read.
March 25, 2022
I love this story! The characters and their story has depth and lots of heart.
I didn’t love Kason in the beginning (that’s part of what made me love this book) he’s a jerk in the beginning and it’s not a misconception, he’s really arrogant and selfish.
So, his change and growth made it a satisfying story, it’s something a little different than the usual college romance.
I like the sports god and the nerd aspect, I think even if that wasn’t you as a young adult, it’s easy to root for the “nerd” to get the hot jock. For him to see her and care. It’s kind of universal “feel good” in my opinion.
Shay is so easy to love, I adore her and loved her strength. I loved that she didn’t let herself be defined by others standards. She had a tough life, she didn’t let it hold her back. She’s still carrying some of that damage, but she’s doing really well considering.
The verbal sparring is witty and fun. I loved the way the characters challenge each other.
Such an enjoyable story that has tons of heart, fun and quirky characters that were interesting to see grow and blossom.
There are some really great moments when Kason made me swoon. He seriously was redeemed and there were some scenes he showed emotional smarts and care for Shay. Loved!!
I think this story has that “it” factor.
I really loved it and highly recommend it!
I didn’t love Kason in the beginning (that’s part of what made me love this book) he’s a jerk in the beginning and it’s not a misconception, he’s really arrogant and selfish.
So, his change and growth made it a satisfying story, it’s something a little different than the usual college romance.
I like the sports god and the nerd aspect, I think even if that wasn’t you as a young adult, it’s easy to root for the “nerd” to get the hot jock. For him to see her and care. It’s kind of universal “feel good” in my opinion.
Shay is so easy to love, I adore her and loved her strength. I loved that she didn’t let herself be defined by others standards. She had a tough life, she didn’t let it hold her back. She’s still carrying some of that damage, but she’s doing really well considering.
The verbal sparring is witty and fun. I loved the way the characters challenge each other.
Such an enjoyable story that has tons of heart, fun and quirky characters that were interesting to see grow and blossom.
There are some really great moments when Kason made me swoon. He seriously was redeemed and there were some scenes he showed emotional smarts and care for Shay. Loved!!
I think this story has that “it” factor.
I really loved it and highly recommend it!
June 8, 2022
REVIEW COMING SOON!
June 6, 2022
E se vi dicessi che ho iniziato a leggere questa storia alle otto di sera e ho spento il lettore solo quando sono arrivata ai ringraziamenti? Era tanto che non mi succedeva pur avendo letto libri altrettanto belli ma la storia di questi due ragazzi mi ha presa così tanto, che dovevo assolutamente sapere come sarebbe finita e sono contenta che sia valsa la pena perdere un po’ di sonno.
Ma veniamo a noi, pronte per saperne qualcosa in più? Ebbene, già la location mi piaceva da morire, con il caldo di questi giorni, immaginarmi tra le vette imbiancate del Colorado a guardare le mirabolanti imprese del protagonista aveva un fascino davvero incredibile. Mentre lui sguazzava nella neve, con il suo snowboard e compiva doppi e tripli salti mortali io mi rigeneravo alla vista del suo fisico perfetto in attesa di vedere cosa sarebbe successo e come due personaggi come loro potevano interagire.
Kason è bello, è uno snowboarder professionista, piace a tutti, soprattutto alle donne, ed è anche una grandissima testa di … !Certo, non lo fa perché il successo gli ha dato alla testa, beh forse un pochino è così, fatto sta che per raggiungere i suoi fini non ci pensa due volte a prendere quello che vuole e quando vuole. Ora ha un problema, per continuare a fare quello che gli piace deve assolutamente superare l’esame di fisica, una materia incomprensibile per lui e vorrebbe che la nerd dell’appartamento accanto a quello della sua “ragazza” gli facesse da tutor. Abituato al fatto che nessuna ha mai nemmeno pensato a rifiutare una sua proposta, di qualsiasi genere essa fosse, si ritrova a bocca asciutta e trattato anche in malo modo. Non che non se lo sia meritato di ricevere un no, ma cavoli quella “ragazzina” non sa con chi ha a che fare.
Shay, la “ragazzina” in questione, è al suo primo anno di college, indossa pigiami interi, si fa le trecce, indossa solo jeans, magliette e anfibi, ha zero amici e ha un unico obiettivo: studiare e diventare una biochimica per cercare una cura per le dipendenze da alcool e droghe. Ambiziosa? No, semplicemente realista, è brava, non ha grilli per la testa e vuole affrancarsi dalle molte, troppe cose che ha subito nella sua breve vita, quindi, lo “spocchioso” della porta accanto che ascolta musica a tutto volume impedendole di dormire può anche andare a farsi un giro perché lei non ha nessuna intenzione di perdere tempo a fargli da tutor, anche se lui le ha confessato il motivo per cui non riesce a studiare quella materia. Sappiatelo fin da ora, Shay è una tosta che non si fa mettere i piedi in testa da nessuno. Ribatte colpo su colpo, battuta su battuta, niente e nessuno può impedirle di raggiungere i suoi obiettivi.
Poi, come succede fin troppo spesso, complice una festa, un bicchiere di troppo e un ricatto bello e buono e i due si ritrovano allo stesso tavolo nei panni di tutor e studente. Le battute al vetriolo si sprecano, l’odio viscerale che Shay prova per Kason è quasi tangibile ma, lezione dopo lezione, qualcosa di impercettibile cambia e qualcuno dei muri che Shay ha eretto intorno a sé inizia a mostrare qualche crepa. C’è un altro Kason seduto di fronte a lei, uno completamente diverso dal nemico conosciuto il primo giorno e anche se conserva ancora un po’ di egoismo forse qualcosa di buono potrebbe uscirne.
Sarà vero? Umm, né dovrà passare di acqua sotto i ponti..
Come vi dicevo ho letto il libro in una manciata di ore perché i due personaggi non sono solo i classici studenti del college. Shay è una perla nascosta, una ragazza per cui piangerete e vi indignerete, meriterebbe tutta la felicità del mondo e solo per questo nonostante Kason sia bello e affascinante vi verrà voglia di rifilargli un bel calcio negli stinchi. All’inizio è veramente odioso e borioso, per carità non perderà la sua aura da protagonista ma poco alla volta vengono fuori anche le sue fragilità e non sono poche. In conclusione ho letto un bellissimo enemies to lovers, con una protagonista che non abbassa la testa davanti ai soprusi, che è pronta a tutto per inseguire il suo sogno anche se ad un certo punto i sogni possono cambiare. Affascinante anche la descrizione del mondo degli snowboarder, decidere di ambientare la storia con protagonista un campione di questa categoria ha rinfrescato il mondo degli sport romance che di solito ruotano intorno alle solite quattro discipline. Quindi, se amate quei romanzi in cui l’odio diventa amore, se gli sportivi vi fanno sempre battere il cuore con un palpito diverso e se avete voglia di riscatto questa è la storia giusta per voi.
Per amore di precisione mi preme dirvi che nella copia arc ricevuta dalla CE ho riscontrato qualche errore e qualche refuso ed è questo il motivo per cui non do un voto pieno.
Ma veniamo a noi, pronte per saperne qualcosa in più? Ebbene, già la location mi piaceva da morire, con il caldo di questi giorni, immaginarmi tra le vette imbiancate del Colorado a guardare le mirabolanti imprese del protagonista aveva un fascino davvero incredibile. Mentre lui sguazzava nella neve, con il suo snowboard e compiva doppi e tripli salti mortali io mi rigeneravo alla vista del suo fisico perfetto in attesa di vedere cosa sarebbe successo e come due personaggi come loro potevano interagire.
Kason è bello, è uno snowboarder professionista, piace a tutti, soprattutto alle donne, ed è anche una grandissima testa di … !Certo, non lo fa perché il successo gli ha dato alla testa, beh forse un pochino è così, fatto sta che per raggiungere i suoi fini non ci pensa due volte a prendere quello che vuole e quando vuole. Ora ha un problema, per continuare a fare quello che gli piace deve assolutamente superare l’esame di fisica, una materia incomprensibile per lui e vorrebbe che la nerd dell’appartamento accanto a quello della sua “ragazza” gli facesse da tutor. Abituato al fatto che nessuna ha mai nemmeno pensato a rifiutare una sua proposta, di qualsiasi genere essa fosse, si ritrova a bocca asciutta e trattato anche in malo modo. Non che non se lo sia meritato di ricevere un no, ma cavoli quella “ragazzina” non sa con chi ha a che fare.
Shay, la “ragazzina” in questione, è al suo primo anno di college, indossa pigiami interi, si fa le trecce, indossa solo jeans, magliette e anfibi, ha zero amici e ha un unico obiettivo: studiare e diventare una biochimica per cercare una cura per le dipendenze da alcool e droghe. Ambiziosa? No, semplicemente realista, è brava, non ha grilli per la testa e vuole affrancarsi dalle molte, troppe cose che ha subito nella sua breve vita, quindi, lo “spocchioso” della porta accanto che ascolta musica a tutto volume impedendole di dormire può anche andare a farsi un giro perché lei non ha nessuna intenzione di perdere tempo a fargli da tutor, anche se lui le ha confessato il motivo per cui non riesce a studiare quella materia. Sappiatelo fin da ora, Shay è una tosta che non si fa mettere i piedi in testa da nessuno. Ribatte colpo su colpo, battuta su battuta, niente e nessuno può impedirle di raggiungere i suoi obiettivi.
Poi, come succede fin troppo spesso, complice una festa, un bicchiere di troppo e un ricatto bello e buono e i due si ritrovano allo stesso tavolo nei panni di tutor e studente. Le battute al vetriolo si sprecano, l’odio viscerale che Shay prova per Kason è quasi tangibile ma, lezione dopo lezione, qualcosa di impercettibile cambia e qualcuno dei muri che Shay ha eretto intorno a sé inizia a mostrare qualche crepa. C’è un altro Kason seduto di fronte a lei, uno completamente diverso dal nemico conosciuto il primo giorno e anche se conserva ancora un po’ di egoismo forse qualcosa di buono potrebbe uscirne.
Sarà vero? Umm, né dovrà passare di acqua sotto i ponti..
Come vi dicevo ho letto il libro in una manciata di ore perché i due personaggi non sono solo i classici studenti del college. Shay è una perla nascosta, una ragazza per cui piangerete e vi indignerete, meriterebbe tutta la felicità del mondo e solo per questo nonostante Kason sia bello e affascinante vi verrà voglia di rifilargli un bel calcio negli stinchi. All’inizio è veramente odioso e borioso, per carità non perderà la sua aura da protagonista ma poco alla volta vengono fuori anche le sue fragilità e non sono poche. In conclusione ho letto un bellissimo enemies to lovers, con una protagonista che non abbassa la testa davanti ai soprusi, che è pronta a tutto per inseguire il suo sogno anche se ad un certo punto i sogni possono cambiare. Affascinante anche la descrizione del mondo degli snowboarder, decidere di ambientare la storia con protagonista un campione di questa categoria ha rinfrescato il mondo degli sport romance che di solito ruotano intorno alle solite quattro discipline. Quindi, se amate quei romanzi in cui l’odio diventa amore, se gli sportivi vi fanno sempre battere il cuore con un palpito diverso e se avete voglia di riscatto questa è la storia giusta per voi.
Per amore di precisione mi preme dirvi che nella copia arc ricevuta dalla CE ho riscontrato qualche errore e qualche refuso ed è questo il motivo per cui non do un voto pieno.
May 28, 2021
College sports romances is one of my favorite tropes and I have to say that this author knocks it out of the park when it comes to crafting an engaging story that captures the essence of being a college student and all of the trials and tribulations that come with it. Cleverly written, this opposites attract, enemies to lovers romance ensnared my attention right from the first page. I was so invested in the characters that I never wanted it to end.
Shay is exceptionally smart and I love that her subject of expertise was physics. She is quiet and science nerd and as the author reveals her backstory, I came to admire her strength and perseverance. Kason is self serving to the point that I sometimes wanted to shake him, but this was all essential to his character development. The author did a spectacular job in demonstrating the evolution of his character from one that I wanted to yell at to one that I came to love.
Told from a dual POV, we get a much needed glimpse into the minds of both Kason and Shay. I am grateful for this as I was able to see that for all of his arrogant ways, Kason actually has a vulnerable side as well. To say that these two butt heads is an understatement and while they are true opposites, they both have huge goals that they hope to achieve. For all of their differences, I really enjoyed how the author illustrated their connection and took these two on a journey that went from enemies to a loving couple.
On a side note, I love that Kason was a snowboarding athlete. I know absolutely nothing about this adrenaline seeking sport and I found it completely fascinating. Additionally, I really liked the supporting characters and appreciated their contributions to the story. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline was solid, the plot was well executed, and the characters were interesting and well developed. I am definitely looking forward to reading more books by this author!
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
I voluntarily read an early version of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
Shay is exceptionally smart and I love that her subject of expertise was physics. She is quiet and science nerd and as the author reveals her backstory, I came to admire her strength and perseverance. Kason is self serving to the point that I sometimes wanted to shake him, but this was all essential to his character development. The author did a spectacular job in demonstrating the evolution of his character from one that I wanted to yell at to one that I came to love.
Told from a dual POV, we get a much needed glimpse into the minds of both Kason and Shay. I am grateful for this as I was able to see that for all of his arrogant ways, Kason actually has a vulnerable side as well. To say that these two butt heads is an understatement and while they are true opposites, they both have huge goals that they hope to achieve. For all of their differences, I really enjoyed how the author illustrated their connection and took these two on a journey that went from enemies to a loving couple.
On a side note, I love that Kason was a snowboarding athlete. I know absolutely nothing about this adrenaline seeking sport and I found it completely fascinating. Additionally, I really liked the supporting characters and appreciated their contributions to the story. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The storyline was solid, the plot was well executed, and the characters were interesting and well developed. I am definitely looking forward to reading more books by this author!
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
I voluntarily read an early version of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
June 20, 2021
“𝑺𝒐, 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒙?”
𝑰 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅. “𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆.”
“𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍, 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆.....𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”
Exactly what I needed in every sense. This book is amazing.
✓ Nerdy FMC
✓ Snowboarder MMC
✓ College setting
✓ Opposites attract
✓ Standalone
Shay is a nerd to the core; she is intelligent, passionate about physics & mathematics and knows interesting facts.
Kason is the famous snowboarder aiming for a gold in his next competition. He might come off as over confident but as he said, "If you weren’t your own biggest fan, you couldn’t expect someone else to fill that job for you." There is much more than meets the eye.
Shay & Kason have chemistry & connection. Their study sessions were cuteee & Kason trying to win her back the first time, aaah, stubbornness is a good trait.
The one thing I loved the most about the storyline was how Kason had everything but was still scared &vulnerable. The epilogue in his POV? Fantastic. From the start we see him as the cocky & somewhat selfish guy. His change in behavior was smooth & so very sweet. He just became the realistically ideal guy, which means he did mess up, more than once, but there were reasons, motives & he worked hard to win his girl back.
The storyline is sweet, emotional (relationship sense & individual sense) & practical. As soon as you start reading, you'll get an idea of what the whole story may be based upon, but do not stop as there is more than that.
𝑰 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅. “𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆.”
“𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍, 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒆.....𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑰’𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”
Exactly what I needed in every sense. This book is amazing.
✓ Nerdy FMC
✓ Snowboarder MMC
✓ College setting
✓ Opposites attract
✓ Standalone
Shay is a nerd to the core; she is intelligent, passionate about physics & mathematics and knows interesting facts.
Kason is the famous snowboarder aiming for a gold in his next competition. He might come off as over confident but as he said, "If you weren’t your own biggest fan, you couldn’t expect someone else to fill that job for you." There is much more than meets the eye.
Shay & Kason have chemistry & connection. Their study sessions were cuteee & Kason trying to win her back the first time, aaah, stubbornness is a good trait.
The one thing I loved the most about the storyline was how Kason had everything but was still scared &vulnerable. The epilogue in his POV? Fantastic. From the start we see him as the cocky & somewhat selfish guy. His change in behavior was smooth & so very sweet. He just became the realistically ideal guy, which means he did mess up, more than once, but there were reasons, motives & he worked hard to win his girl back.
The storyline is sweet, emotional (relationship sense & individual sense) & practical. As soon as you start reading, you'll get an idea of what the whole story may be based upon, but do not stop as there is more than that.
June 13, 2021
THIS reminds me of why I Love College Sports Romance
College Sports Romance has been a long-time favorite trope of mine. But lately, I’ve been a bit bored or disappointed with new books in this genre. Maybe I had read too many of this trope? Maybe I’d outgrown college sports romances? Who knows. I just know that I couldn’t stop reading Something about You by J Nathan! THIS book right here is why I fell in love with this trope.
Something About You hit all the great points. It has a strong female main character who has not had an easy life, but is no pushover. She’s determined to make something of herself. She’s smart and hardworking with a sassy mouth. Our hero is a hot snowboarder who’s already a start in his own right from competing in the X Games. He’s a bit of a jerk, definitely more than a little selfish, and is also struggling in struggling in school. So yeah, he’s the complete opposite.
The interaction of these two strong personalities kept me smiling. The evolution of these characters- watching Kazon grow as a person, had me falling in love. And how they faced several adversities, well, it really gave real depth to the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Something About You by J Nathan. It was a fast, fun read with just enough angst and challenges to keep me hooked. It is a story I know I will read and reread again.
I absolutely recommend this book.
College Sports Romance has been a long-time favorite trope of mine. But lately, I’ve been a bit bored or disappointed with new books in this genre. Maybe I had read too many of this trope? Maybe I’d outgrown college sports romances? Who knows. I just know that I couldn’t stop reading Something about You by J Nathan! THIS book right here is why I fell in love with this trope.
Something About You hit all the great points. It has a strong female main character who has not had an easy life, but is no pushover. She’s determined to make something of herself. She’s smart and hardworking with a sassy mouth. Our hero is a hot snowboarder who’s already a start in his own right from competing in the X Games. He’s a bit of a jerk, definitely more than a little selfish, and is also struggling in struggling in school. So yeah, he’s the complete opposite.
The interaction of these two strong personalities kept me smiling. The evolution of these characters- watching Kazon grow as a person, had me falling in love. And how they faced several adversities, well, it really gave real depth to the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Something About You by J Nathan. It was a fast, fun read with just enough angst and challenges to keep me hooked. It is a story I know I will read and reread again.
I absolutely recommend this book.
June 11, 2021
I devoured this book in nearly one sitting as it was filled with angst, simmering hostility, a push/pull relationship, and an intriguing storyline. The connection I had with the main characters was immediate and heartfelt. There’s something that is so addictive in J. Nathan’s writing and it’s just so easy to immerse myself in her stories. Her storytelling is so seamless.
I absolutely loved this story and could not get enough of Shay and Kason and their fiery love/hate relationship. I loved watching these two go from enemies to friends and so much more. There is some serious back and forth with some angst that I just loved.
I love a smart and sexy enemies to lovers romance. I loved Something About You because it’s exactly that—smart and sexy and so well written. It was exactly what I was looking for when I needed a sexy, swoony, good old-fashioned NA romance. The story was unique, fantastic and so different. In addition, the side characters were just as interesting. I hope we get more from this world!
I absolutely loved this story and could not get enough of Shay and Kason and their fiery love/hate relationship. I loved watching these two go from enemies to friends and so much more. There is some serious back and forth with some angst that I just loved.
I love a smart and sexy enemies to lovers romance. I loved Something About You because it’s exactly that—smart and sexy and so well written. It was exactly what I was looking for when I needed a sexy, swoony, good old-fashioned NA romance. The story was unique, fantastic and so different. In addition, the side characters were just as interesting. I hope we get more from this world!
June 11, 2021
When Shay first met Kason he didn’t make the best first impression. She thought he was he was handsome until he opened his mouth and she despised him. Kason thought she was beautiful but he was occupied with other things. Until he needed her help and realized how beautiful she also is on the inside. Shay keeps to herself but she isn’t a doormat. Kason had his work cut out for him. Little by little he started discovering more things about Shay as she slowly started opening up to him that he felt the need to protect her and take care of her always. His family simply loved her o even think more than they loved Kason lol. Kason had lots of obstacles to clear to prove himself to Shay. Shay wasn’t shy about speaking her mind to Kason and I loved it. Their story was slow but very meaningful and beautiful.
July 12, 2021
Wow! Two people so very, very opposite of one another! They say opposites attract and in this case it's so true! Started a little slow for me, but it did pick up the stream! Laugh out loud moments! Highly recommend!
January 18, 2022
3.75 It was nice but there was one line towards the end that didn’t really sit well with me tbh.
June 6, 2022
Voto 3.5
June 18, 2022
Voto libro: 3.5
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June 10, 2025
3.5 Stars
2 Spice
Genre: College Romance, Sports Romance
Tropes: Chance Meeting, He Falls First, Rivals to Lovers, Blackmail
Main Characters: Kason McCloud, Shay Miller
*There are some triggering topics, not on page, so please check trigger warnings*
Honestly, this was just a cute Sports/College Romance about a semi-pro snowboarder, Kason McCloud, who enlists the begrudging help of his girlfriend's dorm neighbor and science genius, Shay Miller, to avoid failing physics for the second time. It quickly becomes clear how infatuated with Shay Kason in, and how he starts to make himself a permenant fixture in her life, despite how much she can't stand him.
I did really like the character development in this book. Watching Kason go from arrogant, entitled, selfish asshole, to someone who was willing to give up everything he ever wanted for the girl he never saw coming was really beautiful to watch.
2 Spice
Genre: College Romance, Sports Romance
Tropes: Chance Meeting, He Falls First, Rivals to Lovers, Blackmail
Main Characters: Kason McCloud, Shay Miller
*There are some triggering topics, not on page, so please check trigger warnings*
Honestly, this was just a cute Sports/College Romance about a semi-pro snowboarder, Kason McCloud, who enlists the begrudging help of his girlfriend's dorm neighbor and science genius, Shay Miller, to avoid failing physics for the second time. It quickly becomes clear how infatuated with Shay Kason in, and how he starts to make himself a permenant fixture in her life, despite how much she can't stand him.
I did really like the character development in this book. Watching Kason go from arrogant, entitled, selfish asshole, to someone who was willing to give up everything he ever wanted for the girl he never saw coming was really beautiful to watch.
May 2, 2021
Oh my gosh! Kason and Shay are my new favorite characters! It is always a pleasure to Beta for my favorite people!
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