ARC Review: The Breakaway (Campus Confessions #1) by Cynthia Gunderson
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Series: Campus Confessions #1
Author: Cynthia Gunderson
Published December 31st 2024
Goodreads Synopsis
The only thing worse than crossing the line is wanting to...
Living with my boyfriend Logan was everything I wanted—until I realized his best friend, Rob Thompson, came with the deal. Rob and I are like oil and water, fire and gasoline, sworn enemies under one roof.
When Logan got selected for World Juniors in Germany, I thought I’d get a reprieve. I could handle the quiet loneliness of his absence. What I couldn’t handle was Rob. He’s still here, stomping around the house with that cocky grin, pushing every button I have. And somehow, when it’s just the two of us, the air feels heavier. Charged.
It’s infuriating how he can see right through me, past every wall I’ve built, calling me out in ways no one else ever has. But as much as I hate him, I can’t seem to stay away.
Logan will be gone for two months. Rob will be here every day. And I’m terrified that everything I thought I knew about love—and hate—is about to change.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via BookSirens. This in no way impacted on my view.
Musician Sharla is having the time of her life. Living with her hockey player boyfriend, Logan, she only needs to focus on perfecting her audition piece. The only problem is her roommate, Rob. He's Logan's best friend, and seems to have a real problem with Sharla being around. So when Logan is scouted to attend the World Juniors competition in Germany, leaving her and Rob together, alone, for two months over the holidays. Sharla doesn't know how she'll be able to manage spending time with Rob, but as they are forced together, it seems clear that he doesn't hate her, and neither does she hate him. But she's got a boyfriend, right?
I enjoyed one of this author's books before, and when I saw a new series on BookSirens, I jumped to read it. Firstly, I was not expecting it to be set in 1995, so that definitely threw me. I did like the story, but I can't say I was particularly blown away by it. Sharla was an alright FMC, with a tragic backstory that was explored a little over the course of the book. Her and Logan's relationship wasn't particularly good, and he wasn't a good boyfriend, taking her for granted. I'm glad she and Rob were able to become friends, and to see how, with Logan gone, they had much more in common.
Dates Read:
January 23-24, 2026
Rating
3 Stars
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