I think some feelings just can’t be put into words, they go beyond words. That’s what this book did to me. It hit me in such a way I didn’t expect, and that’s why it took me so long to write this review. The words finally came to me, but I’ll be honest and say that it still doesn’t feel like it’s enough to encompass the impact this book had on me.

As with Unsteady, I was in love with this book before I even read it ( and the sentiment extends to the books to come in this series). But after reading Unloved, my love for it skyrocketed to another level.

Unloved is a beautifully written story for the ones who never feel like they’re enough, no matter how hard they try, or that they’re “too much” - the people pleasers, hopeless romantics, rejection fearers - anyone who just wants to feel loved and wanted. Needless to say this book was for me 🙈

I think you’d be really east to love.

Rosalie “Ro” Shariff 🎀📚 The epitome of a sunshine character. A true angel. I adored every aspect of character. She is so incredibly kind, caring, loving and loyal. Her arc and journey is one I hold dear and was such a joy to read.

Matt “Freddy” Fredderic 🏒🦋 The main thing to cross my mind when it comes to Matty and the only note I wrote from him for this review: TOO PRECIOUS FOR WORDS. This man, honestly. I just pray there are real men in the world that exist that have even a fraction of Matt’s character.

There two together are magic. A beautiful foundation built as friends that bloomed into a gorgeous romance. This slow burn was so well done as I loved reading about them as just friends as well as a couple. Multiple time found myself hugging my kindle and smiling like crazy over how freaking adorable these two are together.

I think loving you would be the greatest thing in my life.

I adore the romance in Unloved, but this story was also more than that for me. Though our circumstances vastly different, the connection I felt to both Ro and Freddy hit me so deep that my tears freely flowing on multiple occasions. I love the escapism I get with books, but feeling seen, finding pieces of yourself in characters is what I truly love about reading. The connection I had with Ro and Freddy made me feel pieces of myself mending, knowing I wasn’t alone in these thoughts and feelings. I not only credit Peyton’s writing for that but also thank her.

Every word she says settles in my soul, building something new around the soft, damaged parts of my heart that have felt unlovable for too long.

I’d be remiss to mention the mental health rep in Unloved. As has come to be expected in Peyton’s writing, the MH rep was phenomenal.

As Unloved is part of an interconnected series, I loved seeing characters we know from new POVs, some new insight, and how that perspective can enhance my reread of Unsteady but also has me so eager for the next instalments int the Undone series. As with Unsteady, there are side characters, existing and introduced, that make such an impact, that I crave more from them. This, again ,is a testament to Peyton’s writing.

Two books in and this world just feels like a home I don’t want to leave; a warm hug that’s too comforting to be let go from. I can’t recommend this book and series enough.

🏒 College Hockey Romance
🦋 Athlete x Tutor
🏒 Friends to Lovers
🦋 Slow Burn
🏒 Mental Health & Learning Differences Rep

Thank you so much, Peyton Corinne and Simon & Schuster UK for this ARC.