BOOK REVIEW: The Deal by Elle Kennedy

10 May 2015

The Deal (Off-Campus #1)
by Elle Kennedy (Goodreads, Website, Twitter)
Self Published on February 24th, 2015
Genres: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sports, College
Amazon | Barnes & Noble

ADD TO GOODREADS
She’s about to make a deal with the college bad boy... 

Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she’s carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush’s attention, she’ll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice…even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date.

...and it’s going to be oh so good. 

All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he’s worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he’s all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn’t take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn’t going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him.


Yes, I know. I'm kind of late to the party, but I've read this already a couple of weeks ago but just never found the time to actually write a review for it, but here's a quick bullet point review about The Deal. 

5 Reasons Why You Should NOT pick up The Deal


1. Hannah Wells is so unrelatable.  Forget about her awkward antics and sassy wit, because Hannah is just so unrelatable. I mean, she's got a hot guy asking her for a tutorial session, I mean, that's just soooo unrelatable, right? Like where is my hot guy? Nowhere to be found, which leads to my point: Un-re-la-ta-ble.

2. Garrett Graham will give you diabetes. No, seriously. With a surname that's actually a yummy sweet dessert, he's bound to get you calling for 911 with insanely high blood sugar levels. So, no. Bad idea.

3. The steamy scenes will burn your kindle/e-reader to ashes. I mean, Kindles are very expensive so we wouldn't want that to happen, right? So better steer clear of this book.

4. Giggle-snorting. Finesse is ruined like a damned pig on crack while reading this book. Defnitely not something you should look forward to.

5.  Penises! "Sweet Jesus. Penises everywhere. Big penises and small penises and fat penises and penis-shaped penises. It doesn't matter which direction I move my head because everywhere I look I see penises. My mortified gasp draws the attention of every peniser, guy in the room..."

Have I convinced you yet?

Disclaimer: To those who might not understand the premise of my review. Obviously, it is written in a sarcastic/satirical manner to convince you all to pick up this fantastic book.

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Amazing review!!
I have this book and you have convinced me to pick it up soon!
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Nick has been a big fan of this series. I honestly don't know what I'm waiting for, but you've convinced me. :D
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Lol! I love this take on this book. I am dying to read these books. I've heard nothing but good things!
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Hahahaha!!! Your 5 reasons have convinced me to read this ASAP!! I can't wait for Graham to give me diabetes. Lol!!
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Hahaha this was hilarious! At first I was like wait

/looks at the rating/

/looks at the review/

/looks at the rating??/

Definitely going to read this one when I need to laugh like crazy.
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1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Bahaha, this review was hilarious, Blessie! I was blowing up with laughter by the time I reached point #5. xD
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Okay, this sounds fantastic and like a must read! Great review!
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Ohmigod. You've learned the art of reverse psychology while I was away! When did this happen?! Lurve this review. I might actually pick this book up now.. because accidental sex sounds good to me. Plus, penises.

Gasp, you got commentluv, too!
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1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
More reviews like this, please. I cackled. Definitely adding this to my to read shelf!
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
OMG! I'm giggle-snorting throughout your review! I've been seeing reviews of this one all over, but yours made me even more curious.
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I've been wanting to read this book for a while! I'll hopefully pick it up soon!

I absolutely loved your review! Made me laugh so much.
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1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Garrett Graham - yum. ♥ haha your review is awesome! Hooray for loving The Deal! ;P
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Hi! I just found your blog and I can't seem to get off it. Great design and great reviews, I'm a fan! Good luck and I hope you do great :)

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1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Yaay you liked this one as well! I thought it might be another stupid NA novel but how wrong I was. I really did like it as well, wonderful review.
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*snort* Nice job! :D I really like this one too. And omg, I loved that locker room scene, especially Dean's reaction.
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Bwahaha..I love this review and actually have this on my Nook or kindle. Brilly review my friend
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Haha! I love this format for the review. It made me laugh.
I loved this book so much and I'm so glad to see more people love it too!
Great review!
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The word penis makes me cringe (it sounds so sex ed class) but I did laugh so much with that scene. Loved this one!
You've read The Hook Up right? Love that book too!
1 reply · active 521 weeks ago
Blessie, you've totally convinced me that I need to read this! I love a book that can bring both the steam and a ton of laughs! Creative format for your review! I loved it!!!
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1 reply · active 520 weeks ago
Ahhh I need to read this one so bad. I love her adult books and wish I had the time for these right this second. Penises everywhere. That kills me. Glad to see you enjoyed it :D
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1 reply · active 520 weeks ago
Omg. I loooove your blog! Have you read The Mistake? Grace and Logan were as funny as Garrett and Hannah! So excited with Dean's story though. :)
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