While reading “The Score”, I’m noticed certain characters were being introduced that we haven’t heard of or have been briefly mentioned in the “The Mistake”. As I’m reading “The Score” characters like Sabrina ( briefly mentioned in “The Mistake”) are brought up again in this story, and we learn a bit more about who she is. In addition, this book sets up the stage for the future books such as, the Briar U spin-off series. 

Dean was one of the characters I was most intrigued to read about in regards to, how he goes from his Casanova ways to being unable to stop thinking about his night with Allie. From the previous two books, I always saw Dean as the kind of guy who didn’t take anything seriously, but through his point of view, I was able to get a clearer understanding as to why he’s acted the way that he has all his life ( the entirety of the series). There’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to Dean, and his character development is by far one of my favorites out of the Off-Campus series. It’s clear Dean started to see Allie in a different light after spending time with her, and it’s a nice change for him (especially as a reader, I love seeing him start to open up). Allie opens up too such as, embracing her sexuality, and remaining absolute in her in decisions. I also liked how Dean reassures Allie that she shouldn’t feel shame for doing what she wants or feeling guilty about their night together. Specifically I liked how Dean tells Allie that she shouldn’t slut shame herself. I think a lot of the time for women, we feel that if we’re vocal about what we want or do in terms of sex, we get labeled as being promiscuous, etc. That part in particular I liked that it was brought up, while it was brief it was something that I appreciated was brought up.

Like the other Off-Campus series books, I was unable to pry the book from my hands! I needed to know what was going to happen next!