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It’s always good to be good. However, like everything else, too much of it can be problematic. You don’t have to force and torture yourself to prove your kindness.
I stride over, knowing I pose a menacing picture. I’m six two, haven’t shaved in days, and my hair could use a trim. Hopefully I look menacing enough to deter these bros from doing something stupid. Mac’s had plenty of practice suppressing her wilder impulses, but when she meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley, that ability is suddenly tested. Mac reminds me if Allie, Demi, and Summer were one person. Copper is like a combination of Dean and Logan. A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.
Tattoos. Tall, dark, and damaged. The more emotionally unavailable, the better.” She beams. “If he’s got a juvenile rap sheet and motorcycle, I’m open for business.” She pouts. Playfully at first, then more flippant when she realizes I’m not interested in hooking up tonight. We might’ve indulged in a string of hookups earlier this summer, but making that a regular thing with one of my best friends starts to resemble a relationship, and that’s not where I’m trying to go. I keep hoping she’ll realize that and stop asking. Series queen! Elle Kennedy is prolific. She has written two very popular New Adult series, the Off-Campus series (2015-2021) and the Briar U series (2015-2020). Those with the good girl syndrome tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves. This is yet another thing that stems from their want always to please others and never disappoint.
Don’t be afraid to fight for what you know is right. Some conflicts and confrontations might be terrifying to go through, but they are essential for personal growth. The takeaway Mac comes from money and is what the locals call a "clone"... all money, all the same, no individuality, etc. You end up sacrificing a lot for fear of doing or saying something that might jeopardize your relationship.The main plot trope involved in Good Girl Complex (a secret bet) isn’t my favorite, as it always involves the relationship being based on a huge lie. For me, the negative part is that the plots and tropes can get a little repetitive (to be fair, I feel that way sometimes about thrillers and mysteries too.) Mac is different though - she has ambition and wants to break free from the role her parents keep trying to cast her in. She's always done whatever is asked of her, but she's itching for change.
I’m fine. But, man, I wish they’d just leave. I don’t know who’s worse tonight—Mr. Grabby Hands, or that senior on the patio who’s crying about his daddy reneging on his promise to buy him a yacht for graduation.” Hang out with us after you get off,” she urges. She and her friend both have shiny hair, perfect bodies, and skin glowing from a day spent in the sun. They’re cute, but I’m not in the mood for what they’re offering.Good Girl Complex had me intrigued the moment I first learned about it. Why? Because I have always been a people pleaser. And I was curious how this would work in a romance novel, and I think this worked as well as I thought. Watch out for yourself,” I warn Steph as she places the drinks on her tray. “Holler if you need me to grab the bat.”
Elle Kennedy delivers with Good Girl Complex! I was a fan of off campus and briar U, so I went into this with high expectations and was not disappointed. What is a good girl exactly? Being a good girl is self-explanatory, but it is when it becomes a syndrome that it becomes a problem. I was super excited to get an ARC of this book from Netgalley! To me this is a perfect book to read in the summer (but really anytime lol). Love that it is set in a beachside town. It gives me OC meets Gossip Girl meets Outer Banks (only because that show is set in a Carolina beach town, which this book is as well). Good Girl Complex is about Meg (wealthy, business savvy, but comfortable with her uber wealthy boyfriend) and Cooper (local townie who hasn't had an easy upbringing). Through unsuspecting cirmcumstances and a revenge plot these two end up falling for each other. But the question is, will they be strong enough to survive their differences and obstacles in the way.One of the things that makes Elle Kennedy’s NA romances so much fun is the cast of characters she gives each book/series. I loved the new people she introduced us to in this book. Cooper has a twin, Evan, who I want a book for. I also loved all of Cooper’s friends (minus Heidi, but I got her in the end). Mac had a fun roommate, but her parents and Preston were awful. I loved to hate Preston. All of these characters have me wanting more books set in Avalon Bay! Cooper, a townie with a chip on his shoulder, doesn’t want to end up like his parents. He works multiple jobs trying to be a success but when one of those is compromised by an entitled “clone” Cooper sets out for revenge.
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