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The QB Bad Boy and Me

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Reluctant cheerleader Dallas Bryan has a problem on her hands—and his name is Drayton Lahey.

Ever since the hot star quarterback of the high school football team hit her car with his motorcycle, he has the annoying ability to get under her skin, making Dallas think about Drayton way more than she should . . . in all the ways that she shouldn't.

But Dallas has one goal—to pursue her dance-school dreams in in California—and no one, not even a hard-bodied, green-eyed football god, will stop her. As the tension between Drayton and Dallas grows thicker, the lines are getting blurred, and all she wants is to come undone under his touch.

But this thing between Dallas and Drayton could cost her her dreams . . . if he doesn't break her heart first.

416 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2017

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Tay Marley

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Author of the most read book on wattpad in 2018, The QB Bad Boy and Me, now available in all leading book stores.

The prequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me, The Summer of '98 out now! Order it from Amazon, Book Depository and your local book stores.

Tay Marley wears many hats: bibliophile, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and featured Wattpad author. Her whirlwind journey on Wattpad began in 2017 and led to one hundred thousand dedicated followers, a five-part series, and three stand-alone books, including her breakout story, The QB Bad Boy and Me, which have amassed over forty-one million reads. She resides in New Zealand with her husband. When she isn’t writing about confident women and their love interests, she’s teaching her three small children how to be the leads in their own epic tales.

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267 reviews79.8k followers
August 24, 2019
yeah, that was pretty bad.
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103 reviews69 followers
September 9, 2019
2.5/5 Stars

"I was beginning to realize you could find peace in more places than just the confines of home."

Dallas Bryan wants one thing, to attend CalArts to study dance. With no funds for a dance team, her only option is being a cheerleader. But things change when Drayton Lahey crashes into Dallas's life. Drayton is completely wrong for her but the more time Dallas spends with Drayton the more she realises it might be time to forget what she needs and go after what she wants.

⤷ One word to describe this book was: average. That's it. There wasn't anything much to it except being an okay book but I still found it enjoyable even though there was a lot of room for improvement!

⤷ Dallas wasn't the most interesting character but I liked at the start she had a whole 'no-strings-attached' attitude towards relationships without being slut-shamed. It was refreshing to read!

⤷ I didn't understand how Drayton is considered a Bad Boy? Tattoos, he smokes and rides a motorcycle. Is that really all the qualifications you need? Way too overprotective and possessive towards the female protagonist and has a dark past, okay never mind, I guess that's all you need. I love Bad Boy characters but Drayton was so boring and stereotypical, like a bit more originality wouldn't hurt?!

⤷ It felt like this book was slow paced and then the romance was a bit rushed, I prefer more development between the characters as it makes it more realistic!

"No matter what, her happiness gave me peace."

I love Wattpad and there are so many books on there that are amazing and unique but unfortunately, this book wasn't one of them. I've read many books with the same plot and characters, this book just lacked originality and is forgettable. I did enjoy it enough to finish it but wouldn't recommend the book.

Thank you, NetGalley and Wattpad Books, for sending me an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review! :)
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1,089 reviews256 followers
June 20, 2019
This was a cute, quick, and fun read that would be a good one to pick up for the summer to read by the lake or pool. It's a simple read that doesn't require any additional thinking (if that makes sense). Admittedly, even though it was a good read, it certainly isn't one that will leave a lasting memorable impression. It's the typical stereotype of a romance between a 'misunderstood' football star and a cheerleader that is relatable, quirky, and 'unlike the rest of the cheerleaders'. Both of these characters also share hardships in their past.

In all honesty, even if I joke, I could (and will) easily keep reading stories with this same plot. Clearly, I'm not the only one as this plot and these kind of characters are often recycled. Just don't go into this novel expecting a 'different' story because I think you could be disappointed. This story contains MANY of the common tropes and stereotypes that are found in YA contemporary romance. I'm not going to spoil you but it's almost painful because I want to make a long detailed list of just how many tropes that were used in this novel. Alas, I'll keep this list to myself.

I did like the main characters and the chemistry that the two of them shared. The novel was steamy but at the same time it was kept somewhat tamer for those that like a 'lighter' romance. With that being said though, I only really consider it 'lighter' because there is less detail in some of the scenes (you know the ones) and I'm used to scenes with quite a lot of explicit details.

Again, not a memorable read but still a light one to enjoy. I would consider reading more from this author in the future and have no doubts that there will be people who love this book due to the dynamic duo.

***Thank you to the publisher for supplying me with a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
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906 reviews166 followers
September 15, 2019
We were headed to solid two-star territory until our main protagonist decided to blackmail her cheer captain nemesis with photos our hero (!) took of her in a sexually compromising position with an older man. Um, sorry, what the actual fuck? This is problematic for a host of very obvious reasons, and it’s just the most blatant example of a book riddled with a host of issues dealt with completely thoughtlessly like teen pregnancy and binge drinking and the entitled, toxic masculinity of the “over-protective” (read: misogynist) bad boy lead. The book’s cover wants to make you think this is maybe a sweet-but-sexy FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, but it’s actually rape culture dressed up in that package. I usually find it somewhat comforting when I dislike a book, because it happens so rarely and I appreciate being able to have a contrary opinion, but there was no such comfort here. Fuck this book.
P.S. Not giving up on being a secret romance reader! I think I’ll steer away from “bad boys” in the future though.
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411 reviews46 followers
July 24, 2019
1.5 Stars

I was given this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I'll start this by saying that if I read this back in middle school I'd probably have loved it.

No, not even high school, because high school me also would not have been able to get over how UNREALISTIC this is for a high school scenario. I think this book would've been 1000x better if they were college kids. Because the shit they did, drinking all the time even with their family, just going on a vacation without family permission, the way they spoke to their parents/guardians. WHO THE FUCK IN HIGH SCHOOL DOES THIS?!?!? And then gets no consequences and gets mad when they're called out???

I just could not handle this.

All the characters were so unlikeable and awful and it made it really difficult to read.

If the romance was cute I could've overlooked how ridiculous everything happening was, because yes it's fiction, but I did not like the couple.

For one thing, I did not like Dallas or Drayton at all. Like, at all. But their relationship was not cute!

This story also fell into the stupid trope of mean girl who hates you and makes your life hell because she's jealous and wants to fuck your man. No. Just please stop. Or at least redeem her in some way. But trying to make me feel bad because her dad is absent and her mom treats her like a teenager instead of an adult... what? That was actually said... but like, YOU ARE A FUCKING TEENAGER! Just because all these other parents allow their kids to fuck and drink through out the whole house, in front of them, and across state lines without telling that they're leaving?

No. I just... This book really pissed me off lol.

It also killed me that there was barely any football, yet somehow there were multiple inaccuracies about football. This could be the editing or something, but it killed me. Just skip over all the games if you don't know the rules. Or choose a different sport.

I also felt like this book just added random drama and crudeness (every joke Drayton attempted to make) for no reason.

This book was just not for me. But again, middle school me prob would have loved it.
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535 reviews72 followers
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January 3, 2023
The QB Bad Boy and Me is a really cute teen romance. I could easily see this being made into a Freeform or CW TV series. There were some parts that seemed drug out or a little rough, but overall, I really enjoyed Drayton and Dallas's story.

Drayton is my favorite type of hero. Cocky. Sarcastic. Protective. Big Hearted. Sweet. And Dallas is my favorite type of heroine. Independent. Fierce. Loyal. Strong. The QB Bad Boy and Me also has fun and real supporting characters. Gabby, Josh, Nathan. All of them made this story feel well rounded and honest.

If you're a fan of teen romances and easy reads, then this may be your type of book.

I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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132 reviews32 followers
July 4, 2020
I found this in the erotica section of the used book store and purchased it under the assumption that what I was buying was indeed wattpad original erotica in published book format. Imagine my shock and horror, when I arrived at the first time the main couple has sex at over the halfway point, and it fades to black. Imagine my horror upon realizing that the erotica shelf is probably where some customer happened to leave it when they decided they were not going to buy it. Imagine my horror, when I realized that I had wasted my time reading a straightforward YA romance between a cheerleader who's Not Like Other Cheerleaders, and a rich white quarterback eerily reminiscent of my teenage step brother.

I recognize that this is not the book's fault for failing to meet my genre expectations, and I don't want to rank this as terrible because that feels mean and Tay Marley deserves credit for managing to appeal to a large enough audience to get her internet story traditionally published, but honestly it's hard to give this book a good rating because:

1. It was very boring. There were some weird toxic scenes like when Dallas doesn't let Drayton drive her home at night so Drayton secretly follows her then pretends to violently abduct her into an alley and tells her she's lucky it was him and not a rapist. Then he kidnaps her for real when he finds out her brother isn't home and makes her sleep in his bed for her own good. The scenes where Drayton was weird and invasive are few and spread out, however, and I honestly wished there were more scenes of him behaving like a freak because while it wasn't healthy, it was at least something that wasn't the pages and pages of boring, mundane highschool drama I sat through.

and

2. Drayton is not an appealing love interest on account of the fact that he is a teenage frat boy, and his dialogue does not let you forget the fact that he's a stupid horny 17 year old ever. He has no filter and cannot go two lines without inserting innuendo and bad sex jokes into his speech. He does this in public even when his friends ask him to stop, and in front of his own mother, who reacts very negatively to all of the multiple instances of him doing this. It reminds me of my stepbrother when he was 17 and would overshare about his sex life to everyone in front of his mother, and wound keep going even when his mother got upset and stormed out because he has no self control. It is not sexy or charming behaviour when Drayton does it, it's just a reminder that he is an immature teenage boy who cannot control himself. People with the same sense of humor as 14 year old boys are not sexy.

Also there was a weird albeit minor thread of teen pregnancy glorification, as it happened to multiple people and there were never negative consequences for any of them.

I did read the first 3 chapters on Wattpad to compare, and Tay Marley definitely improved in between then and the final version, and I'm proud of her for that. And while ultimately changing the scene where Drayton has dinner at Dallas' house and after the fifth time she asks him to leave her brother/legal guardian asks him to stay for beer then immediately abandons them both for a tinder date to Drayton actually leaving was a way better choice for all characters involved, I will mourn the original scene because Nathan's absolute incompetence as a legal guardian was the funniest part of this book and by far my favourite subplot.
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8 reviews4 followers
November 3, 2020
Disappointed by this book for many reasons, but let's talk about the problematic bits.

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2,898 reviews
July 18, 2019
Wow, I loved this book! It was so cute and the characters were fun and it flowed so well. Dallas was so independent and didn't let people get her down. She's has a tough childhood, losing her parents and grandma, but she has goals and stands up for herself. I really liked that she wasn't afraid to say that she has sex and didn't let anyone shame her for it. Drayton was so sweet and the things he did to show Dallas he cared were adorable. Their relationship was great and I liked when they were honest with each other about how they felt and the way they worked through things.
Gabby and Josh were great best friends and a cute couple too. Everything about this was great and I definitely recommend it!
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724 reviews18 followers
June 30, 2019
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love it!
Sweet story and very easy to read. Ideal for the summer.
You will adore the characters! And it will make you miss high school times. Give it a try.
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484 reviews65 followers
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June 30, 2019
ARC provided by NetGalley.

I’ve seen a lot of lower stars on Goodreads but I have to admit I actually loved this book. I’m not usually a big fan of YA because I like more steam. But even those this book lacked it I truly enjoyed it. Both characters were loveable. At times I felt like they were older than high school students because of the drinking and partying but I don’t know maybe things are different than when I was in HS 20 years ago 🤣 My true only complaint is I wanted in Dray’s head. So much unexpected things I never saw coming. But I wanted to know what he was thinking. Glad we got a little glimpse in the epilogue it was just too short! Great first read from this author.
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29 reviews
February 17, 2024
I really really enjoyed it. Cringy name so I was embarrassed to tell people what I was reading. Title is misleading too because king is NOT a bad boy, he literally just rides a motorcycle. LOVE how obsessed he is about her like that fed me.

Main character isn’t a pushover, god bless🙏, but so cringy with the whole dancer thing. I think I just can’t take dancers seriously so the whole “I’m transported to a different world when I dance” GAG! Like we get it you can bust a move now stop.

Also really didn’t like how the main guy was making sex jokes about the main girl in front of his family and just the general public like that was so icky.

I liked the whole dead parents, she’s an orphan thing I thought that brought actual character to the mc. The dead twin sister thing also brought a little character to the main guy which yay.

I thought the whole Emily plot was so random, like it felt like we had unfinished business with her. And the gabby being pregnant thing was so random and like absolutely not needed, it was just a little side thing at the end that didn’t even matter like we dont really care about them.

Anyways, I really enjoyed the book, I thought it flowed well and had some good substance to it.
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860 reviews
June 17, 2019
Thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

The QB Bad Boy and Me started off quite slow and I almost gave up, I definitely didn't like Drayton initially and Dallas wasn't the most endearing character, As the book progressed so too did my feelings towards the characters but I still didn't love it.

Dallas Bryan wants to attend CalArts to study dance. She is on the cheerleading team as there are no funds for a dance team, She goes relatively unnoticed at school until Drayton Lahey, the teams quarterback crashes into her car.

Dallas lost her parents from a young age and has been raised by her brother Nathan, she knew what she wanted in life and her sole purpose was to leave Colorado for California.

Drayton is rich and cocky, his back-story is interesting but his treatment of the people around him didn't endear me to him. He was quite possessive and known as the bad boy.

The pacing of this book was often slow and I found myself skimming in parts, scenes could have been shortened or discarded all together.

Dallas and Drayton both seemed alot older than what they were, the lifestyle that they both lived I wouldn't exactly put in the YA category - casual sex, drinking, social status.

Overall, this book was quite average unfortunately for me and wasn't unique amongst other books in the genre.
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227 reviews55 followers
July 14, 2023
Noah Beck is absolutely going to kill the role of Drayton Lahey.

I’ve never written a full review on this book & that is just unacceptable considering I’ve read it twice now & plan to again soon because it’s becoming a movie, no big deal. (internally screaming 🤭)

anywho, the first time I read this was in 2021 & I was in my first ever reading slump & I had already read Summer of 98 in literally a day, so this one was just hanging out on my shelf so I grabbed it because I thought it would be exactly what I needed to get out of said slump. I was right. little did I know, it would become one of my all time favorite books.

if you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a good sports romance. when I picked it up earlier this year to reread, I couldn’t have imagined that I would’ve loved it anymore than I remembered loving it, but I do! I don’t annotate my books, I did, however, tab the ever living crap out of it during my reread.

this book is hilarious, i laughed so many times throughout! Drayton is definitely someone I would’ve been friends with in high school because he reminds me of all the boys I was friends with & I love it 😂 he is also so sweet & protective, he definitely has his way of making a point but it’s all in the best interest of the person he’s protecting & you find out why later in the story.

i could honestly go on & on but I don’t want goodreads to get mad at me, overall this book will forever be a favorite & one of my ultimate comfort books for when I just need a laugh or a sweet romance.

infinite ⭐️.
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526 reviews3 followers
June 21, 2019
eceived a copy from NetGalley for a honest review.

4 1/2 stars

Every now and then I love a good Y/A book filled with teenage angst and drama and Tay Marley's new book The QB Bad Boy and Me, has all those elements. So this story is about Dallas a cheerleader who is only a cheerleader because her school has no dance program and Dray, who starts out being a jerk but we quickly see that that's just a persona he uses to hide the softer side of him. I love how Dallas calls him out on his being a jerk and how Dray helps Dallas live more. Lots of tension and heat between these two but also quite a bit of maturity. It was interesting to see someone the stuff that goes on in the teenage world, boy has the world changed since I was a teenager. This was definitely fun read and good one to enjoy teen angst.
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49 reviews8 followers
November 19, 2020
The one (1) token POC rep really did the book dirty for me, topped off with internalized misogyny.
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318 reviews23 followers
July 18, 2019
2 stars

This review is based on an ARC ebook received for free from NetGalley. I am not being paid to review this book and what I write here is my own opinion. My rating scale is below.

brief summary
Reluctant cheerleader and unapologetic non-dater Dallas has a chance encounter with her school's irresistible star quarterback and soon he is pushing her boundaries and making her senior year unforgettable.

full review
In 2018 The QB Bad Boy and Me was the most-read book on Wattpad, and that is undoubtedly why it was selected for publication. There is a lot to like about the book, content-wise, as well as a lot to raise eyebrows, but author Tay Marley's writing still comes across as unpolished in many places, with lines like, "My sentence was halted and the perpetrator was his warm mouth." Another round of editing focusing on tightening the language would have been a real benefit here, or else a little more reading of established authors in the genre, to get a slightly better feel for the sort of word choice and structure that keeps a book moving forward without jolting readers out of the story to marvel at awkward phrases.

Editorial concerns aside, there were a number of issues that cropped up throughout the text regarding the main characters' attitudes and behaviors.

One that stood out instantly to me as a former dancer was Dallas's belief that being a cheerleader would mean much to a college dance program, particularly when she refused to take classes in ballet or tap to get a foundation which would absolutely be required for someone hoping to pursue collegiate dance. If Dallas just wanted to start auditioning for dance troupes or music videos straight out of high school, it would not matter whether she had any formal training, but in order to succeed in a college dance program, one cannot simply have a good sense of movement. There is theory to be learned, history, and a strong foundation in ballet or at least modern dance would be essential. Dallas's ignorance is made really apparent when she objects to doing the same steps in a different order, which is exactly what dance is. There is a large repertoire of steps that are arranged in different orders to convey different things. Like the alphabet. We just keep using those same boring letters over and over again. So it is absolutely not a surprise when the "bitter" instructor at Dallas's local dance school didn't want to let a teenager who seems not to have any formal training who wouldn't take classes teach classes at her studio.

Bad dance representation is a pet peeve of mine, though, and so I'll move on to the truly worrisome behavior Drayton exhibits early on in the book. He pretends to assault Dallas leaving a club to demonstrate how unsafe it is for her to walk home, and then when he's driving her home and learns her brother isn't there, he takes her to his own house instead, despite her protests, claiming, "I'm not kidnapping you, I'm looking after you." When she calls him on it, he offers a dreadful apology and later that night pretends to pin her down in his bed because, "I just thought I'd show you that if I wanted you, I could have you." It is unclear whether he means he could have wooed her or raped here, but the whole thing is just incredibly awful and Dallas seems way too okay with it.

But let's pause here and point out some good things surrounding this early portion of the book. First, it includes a really good depiction of safe behaviors for going out, such as arranging rides ahead of time, consuming alcohol in safe environments, and checking in with friends and family upon leaving the event. The fact that Dallas later goes on to ignore these things to have the aforementioned solo walk/fake assault scene is unfortunate, but the example of how it could be done remains. There is also a strongly sex-positive message throughout the book in that no one shames Dallas or Gabby for being sexually active as teenagers or having sex outside a committed relationship. The book is also casually inclusive, with offhand mentions of coming out parties, a lesbian cheerleader, female dj's, and nontraditional family structures. These are all good things.

The story turns worrisome again around Homecoming, when a guy Dallas met while on an impromptu, suspension-spurred college visit with Drayton shows up on her doorstep to take her to homecoming. Everyone around Dallas points out that this is stalker behavior, and she does not blow them off, which is great, but the fact that he was allowed to stay in her home was still worrisome. Fortunately, he turned out not to be a crazy stalker, just a sad guy with a lost love he's trying to get over. He more or less exists to give Dallas and Drayton the impetus to rekindle their relationship, although that is immediately complicated by Dallas's cheer captain rival whose characterization is two-dimensional for most of the book, and when further depth is added, it comes in the form of an incredibly unhealthy student-teacher relationship that Dallas uncovers, uses as blackmail material, and nobody takes any further action on. That student-teacher relationship was another worrisome plot point, as was Dallas's reaction to it. Prior to that, however, the cheer captain's obsession with keeping Dallas and Drayton apart makes her character seem shallow and far-fetched, even for a high school girl deeply in crush.

There is also a side story involving the protagonists' best friends which is interesting to follow, although predictable. It feels like Marley never quite got a handle on those two, as far as their personalities, although we are reminded time and again that Gabby is beautiful as well as very good at school. Ultimately there is a happily ever after that seems believable despite some eye-rolling moments that make a reader wonder why rich dudes always have to buy vehicles for their less wealthy girlfriends. It's worth reading a library copy, but probably not purchasing.

rating scale
1 star - I was barely able to finish it. I didn't like it.
2 stars - It was okay. I didn't dislike it.
3 stars - It was interesting. I liked it.
4 stars - It was excellent. I really liked it.
5 stars - It was extraordinary. I really hope the author wrote more things
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1,762 reviews172 followers
August 27, 2019
3.5 stars

***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion***

The QB Bad Boy and Me was a very cute YA/NA book and I really enjoyed reading it.

The story was funny and easy to read and even though it had some clichés, I still enjoyed reading about Dallas and Dray!

I do feel like some things were thrown in the story and didn't have the follow up they entailed, but other than that this was the kind of highschool romance I enjoy. It has the right ammount of sweetness so it was enjoyable.

And despite having some elements I've seen in other stories, this story captured me and I felt immersed in it. It's a great debut story and I'm glad I read it.
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Author 2 books90 followers
December 14, 2021
I haven't read a lot in this genre, but I enjoyed this book. Here are the reasons why:

- The quality of writing was great!
- I liked that for a book that may look cliche, it actually breaks a lot of common stereotypes. For example, Dallas' character was far from the 'good girl' cliche.
- I liked the slow-burn romance.
- I loved that the two main characters became friends first and it wasn't an insta-love situation
- I really appreciated that Emily was given depth and we got to see into her life, too
- As a New Zealander, I loved the little sprinkles of NZ. Let me tell you, when I read Drax Project, I might have squealed

I did see some reviews claiming that the characters acted far older than High Schoolers, and I actually disagree. I think there is a misconception on the things High Schoolers are doing these days, and I actually found the way they talked and the things they did in line with a lot of things people were doing when I was in High School, which was not that long ago.

I think people have become used to YA books about 'good girls'. However, I actually think those books are more unrealistic in terms of what High Schoolers get up to. I think it's not common for people like Dallas to be the MC, which is why people find her life unrealistic. But people like Dallas do exist, and they're not unrealistic or uncommon. A lot of High Schoolers party, drink, do drugs, make inappropriate jokes etc. Just because this wasn't your High School experience, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Cause it does, like, a lot. And that's coming from someone who was at High School not so long ago.

The only thing that was a little far-fetched was a trip the characters went on, but that was made possible through the character's unconventional family backgrounds.

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May 29, 2018
Plot: Drayton and Dallas polar opposites. Drayton popular, social and he loves football. Dallas is unpopular, anti-social and she also love football. In fact that's how they met was because of football. She impressed him by having a good arm. One day Drayton accidentally hit her car and he went by her house to pay her back and hung out for awhile against Dallas's will. She wanted more than anything for him to leave but her brother insisted he stay for dinner. Soon him and her start hanging out more and they both have feelings for each other but they just can't admit it and soon his ex threatens her to stay away from him and soon they both get together and get rid of the the crazy ex that was blackmailing the both of them. She got into her dream school for dancing. And he got into a really good school near her school for football when they finally get together and live their college years with each other.

Characteristics: Before he was popular jerk and before him, she was and anti-social with no hope but together their not anti-social but their not social either now they both have hope because of each other and now their both truly happy.

Personal Response: This book was really good I wasn't able to predict it as easily as I thought and I loved that it surprised me how good of a book it was.

Recommendation: I would recommend this to a mature audience.
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58 reviews114 followers
May 18, 2022
why i DESPISE this book:

- dallas (the protagonist) is apathetic about everything except drayton (the love interest)
- dallas resorts to blackmail when she catches her "bully" dating a teacher
- drayton (the love interest) is the worst character ever
- drayton constantly makes dirty jokes (even in front of his FOUR-YEAR-OLD COUSIN & family)
- they don't have chemistry (like at all)
- they "run away" to another state for a couple of days or smth (without adults??) they're high schoolers!
- dallas' brother doesn't give a shit about her and is a terrible guardian
- drayton is so fucking disrespectful
- there is no major conflict??
- i liked the mean girl the best
- dallas' and her best friend gabby have such a forced relationship
- dallas sucks
- drayton sucks
- did i mention DRAYTON SUCKS??
- there wasn't a single character i was rooting for
- the only other "nice girl" in the cheerleading team is lesbian (no problem with being lesbian but why is EVERY SINGLE straight girl other than the protagonist a bitch??)
- drayton sucks.
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98 reviews8 followers
August 31, 2019
I was given an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows a cheerleader named Dallas. She on the cheerleading team to have something on her college application not works toward getting her in CalArts. But she gets distracted by the big muscled bad boy QB Drayton.

For some reason I found myself struggling through this book. Something about the main character Dallas was hard for me to relate to. I find if I can't relate with the main character it's harder for me to enjoy the story.
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92 reviews2 followers
May 18, 2021
Quello che ci si aspetta da questo libro è la solita storia cheerleader/quarterback... beh... non è così!!!
Dallas è si una cheerleader, ma è un po’ la pecora nera delle cheerleaders! 😂 è antisociale (o come si definisce lei... riservata) e preferisce tenere un basso profilo! Drayton allo stesso modo non è il solito QB1 a cui siamo abituati... fuma, guida una motocicletta... si insomma, come dice il titolo è un vero bad boy!
Una delle cose che ho apprezzato è l’irriverenza della nostra protagonista e le sue battute sarcastiche che hanno dato pepe alla storia... fino a metà... poi, la magia si è spezzata, ed è qui che le stelle sono scese 😔 🛩 giù in picchiata!!!
La storia si è rivelata piatta, il nostro bad boy è diventato un cagnolino coccoloso (non fraintendetemi... sono un’amante dei romance... ma qui siamo più a livello zerbino) e non è successo praticamente niente!!! Nessun cliffhanger, nulla che desse spessore alla storia, pure l’antagonista della nostra protagonista, l’acerrima capo cheerleader demoniaca, sembrava annoiata tanto quanto me... 😩
Mi è dispiaciuto molto perché era partito molto bene e i personaggi inizialmente erano interessanti ma poi è sceso così velocemente che si è pure schiantato!!! 🤯🤯🤯
Due ⭐️⭐️ è il massimo che posso dare! 😢
Profile Image for Adri Dower.
21 reviews2 followers
March 19, 2024
Oh boy. I suppose it was everything I expected from a Wattpad published novel, but still. There were definitely some plot holes and I didn't connect with any of the characters but I suppose it could have been worse. I enjoyed the overall premise and the concept for the main characters. Some of the things the MC's did and said were just too unrealistic or annoying for me to rate this any higher than 2 stars.
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63 reviews
March 21, 2020
Wow, that was really cute. I just have a whole lotta thoughts.
Like why did it take Dallas and Drayton months to get together, that was just so disappointing.
That part at the end where he shows up on the plane was the cutest ever.
That part at the beginning where he makes it seem like to his friends that she’s a drug dealer when she’s returning his car money had me cracking up.😂
Why was this book reminding me so much of the kissing booth, like especially that part at the end where he buys her a motorcycle. I was like no way, this is exactly what happened in the kissing booth!!
Drayton’s promposal had me screaming and giggling.
Also every time that Drayton’s friend Maxon was in the story, I just couldn’t stop from thinking of Maxon from the selection.🤦🏼‍♀️
That was the most I’ve ever written in a review before but that book was just insane so I had to write them all hehe.
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