Scoring Wilder

Maybe I’m late to the game on this and that’s why I didn’t enjoy it that much, and maybe i would have felt differently had it read it when this came out 10 years ago.

It was very mid. The concept was decent, but the characters were not that likeable. A lot of the plot was not believable.

I actually love reading books that have the typical romance tropes - including this one which is a version of forbidden love. Liam is a 25 year old star soccer player/ Olympics silver medalist who has decided to volunteer as an assistant coach for Kinsley's college soccer team. The team is advised to not fraternize with Liam because he is a superior even if everyone of them seems to have a crush on him.

The biggest reason why I didn't enjoy this book a lot is the annoying MC Kinsley. She is the number one female college soccer recruit in th country, is supposedly a major contender for the Olympic tryouts and all round awesome. Obviously, I expected her to be focused and ambitious about her dreams, with a cool head on her shoulders. But what I got was a teenager who was obsessively attracted to her coach from the first time she saw him. That would still have been okay if she wasn't fantasizing about having sex with him when she was supposed to be practicing.

The first 50% of the book was just Kinsley lusting after Liam, sneaking around with him not bothering about the consequences (considering she could be kicked off the team) and her best friend and team mate Becca totally encouraging her. For a while, I even thought maybe Becca was trying to sabotage Kinsley to eliminate her competition but turns out, they all just have bad judgement.

What saved the book for me was the last 30-40% when Kinsley and Liam were finally allowed to be together. Then, it turned out to be like a good romance novel with a young couple totally besotted with each other, overwhelmed by their feelings and being very supportive and pushing each other to be better athletes. Thanks to the last half, I was able to finish the book and wasn't really upset but not enough to give more stars.

3,5 Sterne

More like 3.75 / I usually don't give 4 or 5 stars to chick lit just because I don't think it's fair to compare them to more intriguing and complex novels but this books definitely was a step forward from other ya romances. I am in love with ALL of the characters, especially the four lovebirds. They were all hilarious, romantic, sassy, awesome and just straight up gorgeous yo. What is up with these soccer players. I definitely found myself laughing at a lot of places in the book especially in the beginning. Liam is a total sweetheart. He is simply perfect. And oh the winking and the lip licking...

Scoring Wilder was a breath of fresh air after reading several angsty, over the top dramatic books. I love light hearted romances that are just about two decent human beings who fall for each other. That's exactly what this book is. It has it's tense moments to keep you glued to the story but nothing that you will roll your eyes over. It's also quite funny. I immensely enjoyed Kinsley and Liam's story.