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Say You Swear

Book 1 in the series:Boys of Avix

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'Say You Swear' by Meagan Brandy is a gripping new adult sports romance that follows the emotional rollercoaster journey of Ari, Chase, and Noah. The story revolves around Ari's unrequited love for her brother's best friend, Chase, and her unexpected connection with the charming and selfless college QB, Noah. As Ari navigates through heartbreak, friendship, and self-discovery, readers are taken on a journey filled with angst, love triangles, and unexpected twists that keep them on the edge of their seats. Meagan Brandy's writing style is described as emotively resonant, richly told, and angsty, capturing the essence of young love, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with a strong focus on their growth, vulnerabilities, and emotional connections.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is deeply emotive, balancing sweet tenderness with crashing dramatic elements.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot weaves together themes of love, heartbreak, and self-exploration amidst dramatic twists and contrasts.

Setting:

The setting is a college atmosphere with a backdrop of sports and deep personal relationships.

Pacing:

The pacing alternates between slow burns for emotional buildup and faster-paced dramatic moments.
The drive to Oceanside is usually a peaceful one, but my brother, Mason, and his two best friends, Chase and Brady, came to an unspoken agreement last night that “one more,” meant one more twelve-pack...

Notes:

The story blends sweetness with complicated drama, creating a unique reading experience.
The main character, Ari, has a deep emotional journey as she navigates love and heartbreak.
There are unexpected twists that evoke strong emotional reactions, often making readers cry.
The book features a love triangle, with Ari torn between two love interests: Chase and Noah.
Noah, the male lead, is described as the ultimate book boyfriend, combining sweetness and depth.
Ari's connection with Noah grows as she moves out of a depressive state after a heartbreak.
The writing evokes a strong sense of family among the characters, emphasizing friendship and support.
Readers mention the intense angst throughout the story, heightening the emotional stakes.
The author, Meagan Brandy, is praised for developing characters that surprise readers with their depth and complexity.
The book is categorized as new adult sports romance and is set in a college environment.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

There are high content warnings for themes of heartbreak, emotional trauma, and other triggering events that might impact sensitive readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Say You Swear is highly present as the story revolved primarily around Ari’s relationships with Noah and Chase.

From The Publisher:

For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant.

It didn't matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, it always led me to the same place in the end.

It led me to him.

My future was clear, and he was it.

Until suddenly ... he wasn't.

Now I'm a shell of who I was, on a path too blurry to follow, and I see no way out.

No way up.

They say first loves last forever.

That's exactly what I'm afraid of.

Ratings (43)

Incredible (17)
Loved It (14)
Liked It (3)
It Was OK (5)
Did Not Like (4)

Reader Stats (77):

Read It (47)
Want To Read (23)
Did Not Finish (2)
Not Interested (5)

2 comment(s)

Loved It
1 month

4/5 ⭐️

First off, let me talk about the things that took this from a 5 to a 4. I don’t know if I got a bad copy or what, but the editing was awful in this. So many typos, grammatical errors, I was honestly confused how they made it through. Secondly, I thought there were a lot of unnecessary characters mentioned that we could’ve done without that just made it hard to follow along. There was always so much going on it felt like.

Now, to the good things!

With it feeling like there was so much going on, I felt like I was there experiencing it with them. For a while, it felt like a normal college story. Lori was such a great addition as a character, such a queen. I loved seeing Ariannas internal battle going between Chase and Noah. I think all of there battles were done well in writing.

I think Mr. Noah Riley might be my new favorite book boyfriend OH MY GOODNESS!!! talk about perfection

also couldn’t be happier with the ending :)))

 
Loved It
6 months

THIS BOOK. THIS. FREAKING. BOOK. IT WAS AMAZING!

I have heard nothing but amazing things about this book, and I finally understand why. I was not expecting the twists and the turns!? The heartache and the joy ♡. SUCH A WILD RIDE.

I was a little apprehensive in the beginning as I felt I may be a little old for that college-age dramatics, but turns out I was all for it

 
 
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