A review by readwatchcrochet
The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy

  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Perfect meet cute, with them first getting to know each other anonymously via a dating app. 

📚 hockey romance
📚 MFM romance
📚 multi POV

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|Thoughts|
This book hooked me and especially enjoyed them knowing each other online and in person. Whilst it is a reverse harem romance, it’s definitely not as spicy as you’d expect (when compared to others in the genre). So this may be a good one to try if it’s a new sub genre for you. 

“Statistically speaking, a woman’s sexual arousal heightens by three hundred percent at the sight of gray sweatpants”

Whilst things heated up there was still plenty of character development. 

One thing I felt was that as the story was split between the three main characters pov, there were times where we didn’t hear a lot from one characters perspective. I’d imagine this is difficult to achieve when you’re also trying to tell an engaging story. 

“I feel like I spend so much time fighting myself. My own nature. I don’t have to do that when I’m with my boys. They get me”

As Charlie continues to question where she fits in and explores the existence of her biological relative and Charlie’s conflict with her sorority were an additional layers that added to the story. 

Both Will & Beckette have their own backstory and conflict which is heartbreaking. And there moments that had me giddy, kicking my feet and others that had me teary. And a dinner party is a great place for everyone to air their secrets. 

“You’re just as much a part of this family as your brother and sister are. Blood doesn’t make a family - love does”

It also has some cameo’s from previous stars of Kennedy’s other series which should be a nice little treat for fans. 

It also has a funny little fanfic embedded into the story that is a nice little running joke (Elizabeth II and Alexander the Great). 

Had such a fun time reading this that I didn’t want it to end. 

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Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.