The Goal
Ratings100
Average rating3.7
I literally wanted to rate this book lower cuz the previous book spoiled it for me. I already knew that Sabrina was gonna be pregnant but after completing this book there was no way i could have rated it lower. If i could have rated it higher i would have cuz it was worth it.
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0 stars
Not a fan of the suprise pregnancy troup and as much as I love tucker and Sabrina. the first part of this book was amazing as soon as the pregnancy was introduced the book became a drag,
I only really read it because i am reading the series but if it wernt for that I definatly wouldn't have picked up this book.
2,5
Not for me - like Tucker , annoyed by Sabrina and the writing .... Not for me
Here's what I don't understand – why some women have to be so damn difficult. And why after 2 or 3 books, it started to suck. Book 1 & 2 were good, book 3 was okay but book 4 was almost unbearable. Because Sabrina James is a bitch. There, I said it.
You have this amazing guy, willing to go all the way with you because the both of you fuck and got knocked up. No rocket science. But somehow Sabrina is making things so damn complicated, it's exhausting. Sabrina is confused af. She doesn't want to include Tucker in her life, but somehow she's running to him all the time.
Tucker is the only saving grace in this book, honestly. Solid, calm and dependable. But that's it.
So I have mixed feelings about this series because I have read better books (much and lots of) but also it is what it is and I've read quite a few of these now so really what can I say. Also a book is a book is a book and I read because I love it. Anyway, this was my favourite out of all the ones I've read by a large margin, this series was pretty good overall (I couldn't get through the spinoff ones for some reason, I think that there was like 120% more technical hockey talk and I would just zone out), and this one has (in my opinion...) the most interesting story and the nicest pairing, also I like babies. Obviously there are clear and major flaws but idk if I start to criticise it will get pedantic so I think I'll quit while I'm ahead...
re-read July 2023
It's the darlin' for meeeee. Tucker is such a sweetie, is is there and shows up, and is just a constant for Sabrina.
***
Fantastic writing, I love tucker with all of my heart.
I loved Tucker and Sabrina. At first I was scared of the pregnancy trope, but it was executed greatly!
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Its the best one from the full series and I loveee Tucker!!! From the moment he was mentioned in [b:The Deal 24920901 The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) Elle Kennedy https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431282052l/24920901.SX50.jpg 44100599] I couldn't wait for his book coz he sounded so amazing and he was!!! [b:The Goal 28262024 The Goal (Off-Campus, #4) Elle Kennedy https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1477069102l/28262024.SY75.jpg 48302181] is one of the best books I have read in a while and I am so sad coz the series is finishing:(( I am trying to put off [b:The Legacy 57576353 The Legacy (Off-Campus, #5) Elle Kennedy https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1617198615l/57576353.SY75.jpg 90168758] for as long as possible coz I don't want the series to end but I think I might start that next coz I have zero self control lol.This entire series will def be a reread for me no doubt abt that, specially this one!
While this wasn't my favourite in the series, I still really enjoyed it.
Tucker is just an absolute dream of a man, and Sabrina is both inspiring for not wanting to give up her dreams but also frustrating for taking so long to accept her feelings and realise it's okay to let someone in and help, especially when there's kids involved.
I'm sad were nearly at the end of this series, I feel like I know these guys after 4 books. It's just comforting to read anything with them in.
Spoiler-Free Review:
This series has been such an adventure and so much fun. I wish I could say book 4 was just as good as the first 3, but this one fell really flat for me. At the end of The Score, you get an idea of what The Goal is going to be about, and I was thinking that I wouldn't like it as much as the others before I even started. It kind of bothered me that book 3 and 4 happen like in parallel time. So events that had already happened in book 3 hadn't happened yet at the start of book 4 and that was a bit confusing at first. I went into these books completely blind, so I'm not sure if that is discussed anywhere. The male main character, Tucker is attending college at Briar which is up north, but he is from Texas. I found the author's use of southern verbiage a little over the top. Being from the south, I can tell you that most of the guys here do not say “darlin'” that much. I'm not sure if this was done to show like the difference in culture between him and Sabrina, the female main character, but either way it just kind of annoyed me. Lastly, this book revolved around the pregnancy trope, and it's just not my favorite. I have only read a few books where there is a surprise pregnancy that I have enjoyed, and this just wasn't it. The romance is sweet. One-night stand turned lovers, and the spice is well-written. I was very happy with the ending and the way it all wraps up, but it just did not compare to the other books in the series. This is a New Adult Romance, 18+ for themes, sexual content, and language
I wasn't a huge fan of books 1-3, but maybe I didn't hate this book but I'm complete trash for babies and pregnancy and families
“My goal, once upon a time, was to succeed. I didn't realize that success wasn't grades or scholarships or achievements, but the people I was lucky enough to have in my life.”rating-3/5The main trope in this book isn't my favourite but Sabrina and Tucker are literally perfect together : )))I was caught off guard because i absolutely did not know what to expect. Tucker's the quiet, brooding character and you don't really get to see him that much in the first three books. So i was really surprised by his pov. Getting to see things from his perspective, made so much more sense.There was also quite a bit of setting up of the spinoff BRIAR-U series, since the junior hockey players are now going to live in the guys house and Dean's sister is also said to be moving to Briar. Super excited to read those books too:)Unpopular opinion but i actually liked the plot overlap with [b:The Score 32276196 The Score (Off-Campus, #3) Elle Kennedy https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1475250155l/32276196.SY75.jpg 45217167], the focus being on Tucker and Sabrina gave me a different perspective on events I had already read about, which was oddly comforting to read.Overall, really liked it and the ending with the entire friend group made my heart happy :) A nice conclusion to the series in my opinion. Which is why I'm conflicted about reading [b:The Legacy 58473344 The Legacy (Off-Campus, #5) Elle Kennedy https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1629830724l/58473344.SX50.jpg 90168758] since i've read mixed opinions. I'm scared it'll ruin the happy ending in my head. So i'll be respectfully putting it off for now.
Out of the 4 books in the series, this was the most serious one. But I enjoyed it nonetheless. Tuck is A SAINT. And Sabrina's fears felt so relatable. ♥
2.5 stars
I just couldn't get into this couple. I didn't mind Sabrina, but I still have kind of no idea who Tucker is. He fell a bit blank for me.
I did like the ending and felt like it closed up this series nicely.
I'm looking forward to reading The Chase, because let me just say Fitzy was the best part of this book.
Deve ser o livro que menos gostei desta série, mas sem dúvida que foi inressante!
I have loved every book in this series but I swear each one is better than the last. This book will have you crying, laughing, sighing and definitely getting hot and bothered.
Sabrina James is a stubborn, driven woman. She knows what she wants and other than sex on occasion a man doesn't factor into her life plans.
John Tucker is the fun loving hockey hottie with a heart of gold. Funny, stunning and humble he is the least mansluty of the group. He is laid back and nothing seems to phase him. At least until he meets Sabrina and she turns his world upside down.
When they meet the sparks fly and they put just the tip to the test... but what happens when Sabrina finally fails a test???
Could her getting pregnant cost her her future at Harvard??? You will have to read to find out.
This book was so good I couldn't put it down. It needs to be on your must read list.
This is probably my favorite in the Off-Campus series closely followed by The Deal, then The Mistake, and I honestly probably could have skipped The Score (sorry Dean). While this is an easy read, it's not as fluffy and doesn't quite follow the same format as the others. Tucker is patient and reliable. Sabrina is incredibly driven and focused. Two levelheaded main characters make for somewhat more mature writing. Even the humor was a different caliber and I laughed fairly often and terribly hard at times. Tucker is one of the best book boyfriends ever and I'm glad I know someone a lot like him.
I'm disappointed. I loved Garrett and Logan's stories. Dean's wasn't as enjoyable but I still liked it. I was looking forward to Tucker's book, hoping that it would end the Off-Campus series with a bang. But I was disappointed. I never believed that Sabrina and Tuck were in love or that they should have been together. Sabrina wasn't very likable and if she and Tuck would have just COMMUNICATED with each other like adults should do, then their story would have been more enjoyable.
Also some of my favorite moments in the first three books are when the group of guys are together and bantering back and forth. The Goal was missing that big time. Only 3 stars for this one.