About the Book

The USA TODAY bestselling follow-up to Peyton Corinne’s “unputdownable and unforgettable” (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player—on and off the ice—Freddy as they forge an unexpected bond that slowly turns into a life lesson in self-worth and the healing quality of love.

Matt “Freddy” Fredderic is all smiles—at least on the surface. On the ice, he’s the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed and a potential future in the NHL. But in the classroom, he’s barely scraping by on a 2.0 GPA, retaking failed classes and struggling with a rough mix of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Now tied to an NHL contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology with a professor he has a tumultuous past with.

Ro Shariff is a hopeless romantic with terrible luck in love—and now, Freddy’s newly assigned tutor. Trying to convince herself that she’s very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and a deep understanding of each other’s hidden pains, a real friendship strikes up between them.

And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both. Ro can’t stop thinking about her first kiss her freshman year with Freddy—a spine-tingling moment that Freddy doesn’t seem to remember. Meanwhile, Freddy can’t let go of Ro’s drunken heartfelt confessions from the night she doesn’t remember.

While Freddy is determined to protect Ro from his reputation and prove to her how worthy of love she is, Ro wants to show Freddy that despite what others have led him to believe, he’s worth more than just his body. Together, with gentle affection and true admiration, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws.

Review

Peyton Corrinne knows how to make a girl cry. I’d say that I was close to tears for probably eighty-five percent of Unloved. Ro and Matty’s story is just so beautiful. Both had been manipulated by someone close to them and broken. They want to survive and maybe put the pieces back together. There are heavy topics in this, ranging from grief to cheating. The author does a great job of letting her characters feel and be vulnerable.

Ro has a highly gentle soul and is compassionate. She’s been told in the past that she’s a burden and struggles with standing up for herself. Matty feeds into his playboy and party boy reputation while inside he’s struggling with family issues, asking for help, and having insecurities. Both respect each other’s boundaries and develop this beautiful friendship. Their friendship is built on kindness and trust. Not only do they learn that they are capable of being loved, but they also realize that they are much stronger than they give themselves credit for and go on a personal journey.

Final Thoughts

Unloved is the story of two people who have been mistreated by others, finding their worth and love. The characters and romance felt authentic and special. I hold them and this story dear to my heart.

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