Enemies to Lovers & School Rivals | The Risk by Elle Kennedy [ARC Review]

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The Risk is one of my highly anticipated books of 2019 and I have to say I was a little letdown. Not because of the characters but because I expected more drama.

There was such hype surrounding The Risk. Especially after that revelation in The Chase and the mystery hero. Of course, I wanted it to be Jake Connelly because the sparks between Brenna and him were so apparent! And yes, I am so glad that Elle Kennedy picked Jakey to be the hero.

I liked the twist to the enemies to lovers romance because there was an added element – Briar U and Harvard are rivals and they were both fighting to be in the Frozen Four. Brenna is Briar U’s Hockey Team Coach’s daughter while Jakey is the team captain and number 1 player at Harvard. So yes, there is an added extra to the trope, which I absolutely love.

The Risk is where we find out why Brenna is the way she is – the real reason why and it’s really heartbreaking.

What I was iffy about is the on again off again “relationship” between Brenna and Jake. I just didn’t like Jake’s reactions and I wished that the third party who created issues did more? I guess to add a little bit more drama.

Elle Kennedy also adds interesting side characters and Hollis and Rupi are the ones that I could not help but adore! I wish they have their own book – or novella!

I really enjoyed The Risk and I am absolutely glad that Jake was the hero picked! I can’t wait to read the next book The Play and the blurb is hush-hush for now! I think the hero will be Hunter, though. Seriously, this guy needs his own HEA!

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