Those experiences were not put there for shock value. The thing I liked is that she did not leave it at that. Hannah is a rape survivor and Garrett used to be living with an abusive father. Elle discussed some pretty heavy topics, such as rape, domestic and child abuse. It was definitely not all fluff and butterflies. The Deal proved me wrong in this thinking. I am biased cause I believe that every NA just focuses on the romance, there are some laugh out loud moments and that’s it. I don’t want to say I am biased when it comes to NA but oh well, I guess I am. ALL THOSE TROPES WERE DONE SO WONDERFULLY I AM MOVED.Īnyway, there’s one more aspect I want to discuss with you.

That’s it I don’t think I have to say anything else. I’m just going to leave here that this book features bad boy done good trope, friends to lovers trope and fake dating trope. The only girl who was Hannah’s friend was alright I guess? She was pretty supportive and that’s about all I remember about her. The guys were doing nothing but drinking, going to practise and having sex. They just existed to complement the couple.

It’s not that I didn’t care about them (ok I didn’t) but the author didn’t make me care for them. The side characters were kinds meh for me. But as his relationship with Hannah progressed he became so… soft? Needless to say I love him too. He was your typical jock, who doesn’t settle down, all the girls are trailing after him, doesn’t care about feelings blah blah blah. Garrett – did you mean king of character development? I’m not going to lie here, at first I was not a big Garrett fan. It was the best thing, she always turned him down in such a clever and honest way, god I think I’m a little bit in love with her. Also her bickering with Garrett gave me life and took it right back. She was a character I would love to be friends with, and I don’t say that often. I mean, a little more and she would be Percy Jackson (no one tops Percy in the sass-meter let’s be real). She was funny, down to earth and she has the most sass I’ve ever seen in a character. Anyway, The Deal was not on of those disappointments. Yeah that means that most books I read were complete sh*t. Honestly, I’ve been in a NA/Contemporary roll this month and unfortunately it hasn’t been the most….how can I put it satisfying experience. What is she willing to do to get the guy she wants? Making a deal with Garrett for starters. Until Garrett Graham THE guy gives her a second and third and fourth glance…. She’s been trying and trying but mysterious Jason won’t even give her a second glance. Having a crush on one of the most popular guys in college sucks.

Hannah and garrett the deal