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May 24, 2011

Nic rated it:

What a fun read. It has everything you need in a good romantic comedy escape. Great characters, plenty of laugh out loud moments and some steamy kisses.

Highly recommend this book if you looking for an light and entertaining escape :)

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Jun 18, 2011

Em-em rated it:

Hayden and Nick once dated on the seventh grade but things did not work out with the two of them. Now that their friends - Liz and Davis and Chloe and Gavin - are dating the entire school are wondering and hoping that the the two of them would rekindle their failed romance. A snowboarding challenge might be a ticket to this. But will this bring them back together or tear further apart?

FUN FUN FUN!! The book was a lot of FUN! I was laughing the entire time that I was reading this. It More...

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Jan 02, 2010

Book Sp(l)ot rated it:

The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols is a fun romance set in Colorado over winter break. It's two main characters, Nick and Hayden are not the tocken Young Adult Romance or Romantic Comdedy characters, either. Nick's rich because his family has Krieger Meats and Meat Products so they live in the big house, have the great cars and he has the girls fawning over him and Hayden (a vegetarian, by the way) moved to Colorado with her hippieish parents in junior high and loves, loves, loves snowboarding. But More...

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Jan 13, 2012

Shxrxn rated it:

My heart had no reason—repeat, no reason—to skip two beats, or possibly three, just because I’d made Nick laugh.
- Hayden
I may have spoken a bit too loudly so he could hear me over my heart, which was no longer skipping beats. It was hammering out a beat faster than Poseur’s drummer.
- Hayden
In real life Nick was adorable, funny, and smart, but in my fantasies he had the additional fictional component of honestly wanting to go out with me.
- Hayden
I remembered ev More...

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Dec 03, 2011

Katrina rated it:

Another comedy hit for Jennifer Echols, but after reading so many of her books, I've noticed a pattern; she's good with humor, not so good with drama. The characters in The Ex Games are likable and funny (Echols creates some seriously amazing characters when she's on her game) and the plot is simple and sweet, but there's one glaring problem that keeps me from rating this book any higher than two stars; the "drama" is borderline nonsensical. I was really having a hard time getting past More...

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Nov 26, 2011

Thamy rated it:

Girls versus Boys, what team are you on?

When we are young we quite often we hear from our bffs that if a boy treats you bad and kind of drives you crazy it probably means that he likes you, do you think that's true?

Hayden and Nick fight like cat and dog, four years ago they had a quick relationship and it didn't end well. Hayden went beserk and Nick, oh well, Nick just acted like the typical boy. The problem p is neither got over each other and their mission.....drive each More...

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Jun 27, 2011

(´*•.¸ღBexღ¸.•*´) rated it:

Echols has written yet another amazing book, which is really no surprise seeing as how amazing her previous books were, particularly Going Too Far. What I love about her books is that they're always much more than just strictly romance/comedies. The stories and characters have depth and there is always some big drama happening (not of the petty kind though). In this book, Echols takes on gender roles in sports and does an amazing job with talking about the issue without becoming preachy or hitti More...

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Jun 17, 2011

kari rated it:

A fluffy little read about the battle of the sexes and a battle of the exes.
Hayden and Nick are a fun pair to read about. Echols writes great characters and these are no exception. But if you're expecting a story with the depth of Forget You or Going Too Far, you might be a bit disappointed. These characters skim along more on the surface, or maybe I should say they glide along on the surface since much of the book is about snowboarding.
I liked the chapter headings, each one a term f More...

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Jun 06, 2011

Krista rated it:

Since their very public breakup four years ago, Hayden and Nick have been just friends, at best. So what if Hayden's best friends are now with Nick's best friends? So what if Nick has seemed to be flirting with Hayden lately? Hayden will not give in to Nick's hunkiness, no matter how much she enjoys the flirting. When Hayden wins the girls' division of a local snowboarding competition, Nick derides her victoray by declaring she couldn't hold her own against a guy. Oh, it's on now. How Hayden and More...

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Dec 24, 2010

~ames~ rated it:

So Hayden and Nick dated back in 7th grade. They're in 11th grade now and they're friendly, although they tease each other like crazy. Hayden still likes Nick and she thinks after the most recent touchy-feely way he's been acting that he may like her again. But Hayden has doubts about Nick's feelings because of what broke them up back in 7th grade. And then once their mutual friends stir up their competitive juices and pit them against each other, Hayden is even more unsure about Nick's intentio More...

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Aug 20, 2010

Angela rated it:

Hayden and Nick are ex's with a past- one that includes a very messy and public break up. Four years and a million snarky flirtatious lines later, Hayden is still crushing on the boy who broke her heart. Yet when he declares that he could out board her she can't back down and the two of them agree to a comp that sparks a boy vs girl snowboarding sensation. However, with a crippling fear of heights and a mistrust for the boy whom she adores yet broke her heart, Hayden just seems to be headed for More...

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Jul 22, 2010

Sabrina rated it:

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Hayden and Nick were sweethearts for some short weeks when they were 13. Now it's four years later and there is still something special between them. Even though Hayden has been the victim of a lot of jokes from Nick she is still interested in him.
When a banter between them results in a snowboarding contest to find out if Hayden or Nick is the better snowboarder things change. While preparing for the contest they realize that the banter between them is in reality just a way to More...

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Jul 19, 2010

Trisha rated it:

I loved this book. If you go back through my reviews I have only used the word love a couple of times in my reviews. This book had everything that I looked for in a book, lots of humor, romance, and the pages kept moving. I love when I can pick up a book and not want to put it down.
The book starts off with Hayden-or as Nick calls her, Hoyden- and her and Nick have been kicked out of class for talking and are sitting in the hall. Hayden and Nick had dated in 7th grade but broke up when Ha More...

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Jun 09, 2010

Chachic rated it:

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When Hayden first moved to Colorado from Tennessee during seventh grade, Nick immediately asked her out. They went on a couple of dates but things ended badly for their tween love story. Four years later, Nick and Hayden still get on each other's nerves by continually trading insults. When Hayden's two best friends start dating Nick's two best friends, it seems like the perfect idea for Hayden and Nick to get back together. However, they can't seem to stop argu More...

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May 03, 2010

Emilyandherlittlepinknotes rated it:

Brace yourself for the battle of the exes. Did I mention how much I love the “battle of the sexes/exes theme”? This book is pure escapism, it’s like a summer read for winter break and again I was really impressed by Jennifer Echols.

"Seat Belt

1. a trick in which a snowboarder reaches across the body and grabs the board while getting air 2. what Hayden needs to fasten , because Nick is about to take her for a ride"

Nick and Hayden used to be a item, More...

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Nov 14, 2009

Kathy rated it:

I’ve been seeing this book a lot as I surf through different book review sites and finally decided to go pick up a copy for myself. This was a fun, light romantic story. I enjoyed Hayden’s character as well as Nick’s. They have great chemistry together, but not the best communication skills. They had a TON of misunderstandings over really simple things. I don’t blame Hayden for being reluctant to trust Nick, what with their history and all. But I couldn’t understand why Nick was surprised that H More...

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Oct 17, 2009

Rachael rated it:

Since their very public breakup four years ago, Hayden and Nick have been just friends, at best. So what if Hayden’s best friends are now with Nick’s best friends? So what if Nick has seemed to be flirting with Hayden lately? Hayden will not give in to Nick’s hunkiness, no matter how much she enjoys the flirting. When Hayden wins the girls’ division of a local snowboarding competition, Nick derides her victoray by declaring she couldn’t hold her own against a guy. Oh, it’s on now. How Hayden and More...

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Oct 11, 2009

Adele rated it:

As an unashamed Echolsite, the arrival of this title brought an immediate smile to my face. Echols is gifted at quick, sparky rapport and this novel is no different. Unlike many other novels in YA, Hayden and Nick have tried the relationship route and failed (albeit in seventh grade). Communication is arguably not the strength of teens and Echols mines this with thorough efficiency with numerous misunderstandings, agendas and wounded feelings. Though the conclusion of the novel is as expected, t More...

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Jan 08, 2012

Orlagh rated it:

In brief: Hayden and Nick used to have a thing, but they broke up... now it's a competition to see just who is the better snow-boarder. Will their feelings for each other get in the way of winning the competition?

The good bits: Jennifer Echols writes really good YA romance... this does not disappoint. Hayden and Nick have a lot of sexual tension between them.

The bad bits: The book is over too soon!

I read this book because: I really enjoy Echols' books. More...

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May 25, 2011

Fred rated it:

This was another sweet Jennifer Echols Romantic Comedy from the Simon Pulse series thereof. Which I am totes getting into (trying to style the linguistic spirit of said series and all). This one kind of reminded me of that snowboarding episode of Rocket Power, if you remember that show, only now Reggie is all grown up, cute, and formidable on the slopes, but with boys (one in particular) still a betty (I'm mildly suspicious of the accuracy of the snowboard lingo in the clever chapter heads, bu More...

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Apr 23, 2010

Mimi rated it:

This book was marked a romantic comedy, but I did not find it funny, so that was disappointing. I also was uncomfortable with the fact that their first dating relationship was in seventh grade. That just seems young to be kissing, etc. That said, I know it is fairly common. (And yes, sister, I did have a boyfriend before seventh grade, but we did not kiss!) Haha. Now I can honestly say I'm not being hypocritical.

Also, I was uncomfortable with the many repetitions of the word "crot More...

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Feb 26, 2010

Erica rated it:

Jennifer Echols has a way of telling fun stories in a way that they don’t come across as mindless fluff. Most likely because they’re not mindless, but also because her characters are exceptional and her voice is flawless. For example, take this scene at the beginning of the book when Hayden and Nick are sitting in the hall during class and Nick not-so-subtly places his hand on Hayden’s thigh.

But Nick was only toying with me. Nick was only toying with me. I could repeat this mantra a million

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Feb 02, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols was a pretty good read. I enjoyed following Hayden, a girl from Tennessee who now lives in Snowfall, Colorado. Hayden, the outdoorsy type, immediately takes to snowboarding, and she and her younger brother both aspire to become professional snowboarders. The only problem is that an accident, in which Hayden broke her leg back in Tennessee, has resulted in Hayden developing a fear of heights, a major problem for professional snowboarders who need to go off jumps More...

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Nov 09, 2009

Sammee rated it:

This was such good fun! I loved the characters Nick and Hayden – they were well fleshed out and I adored the banter between the two. I thought Hayden’s past was woven into the present in a really clever way and added to the overall story – giving a depth to it I wasn’t really expecting. I also enjoyed the interactions that Hayden had with her friends and family – she had a really good (and very witty) relationship with her brother – I LOVED the whole ‘toy boy’ on the jeans thing - and through th More...

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Jan 05, 2010

Ashley rated it:

Certain parts of this were really good and cute. I liked Hayden's relationship with her brother - it seemed realistic, and it added a nice other dimension to her character. There were good parts between Hayden and Nick that seemed real; parts that were funny and parts that were sexy. Overall, though, I was really frustrated by the characters. Nick is a jerk to Hayden without good reason, and someone close to the end of high school shouldn't still tease a girl because he likes her, as if he's stu More...

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Sep 23, 2010

Clover (Fluttering Butterflies) rated it:

I think an area that Jennifer Echols really excels at is the tension that she creates between two characters. Hayden and Nick are still into each other but there's so many misunderstandings and minor little jealousies that get in the way. Plus a huge dose of pride and injured feelings.

This is the story of Hayden and Nick. They used to date ages ago until they broke up in a really public way. Now they just flirt like crazy, but they're just friends, right? When Hayden wins a snowboard More...

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Sep 13, 2011

Sita rated it:

A Fast Five review:

1. The Ex Games is about Hayden and Nick. Nick and Hayden started dating when Hayden first moved to Snowfall (yeah, the name is a little ridiculous) in year 7. The went on four dates then Hayden broke up with Nick. Now they hate each other, or at least thats what Hayden thinks... When Hayden wins the girls' division of a local snowboarding competition, Nick really doesn't care, saying that all the guys in the boys' division were faster then her. This then leads to More...

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Jan 26, 2012

Rydia rated it:

The Ex Games! I am so dumb! I didn't realize this one was about snowboarding which made it sooo awesome!

Hayden is an AWESOME snowboarder- placing first in the towns snowboarding contest. When her Ex- Nick lets on that the girls division is way easier than the guys it's on! Whoever wins buys tickets to the next contest!

Hayden and Nick clash in a love/hate relationship that brings them closer but they both can admit it because the whole town is in on the bet and Hayden's gotta More...

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Feb 10, 2011

Vivian rated it:

I was hoping that this book would be a break from all the long readings and good and intense book i was reading personally and in school. Well it did it's part but these romantic comedies really are just for short and relaxing reads. however they're pretty boring. i was also reading another book at home since its pretty big i didnt want to bring it to school and i have to say that these romantic comedies don't compare to be as good. But the con is that the story line is sweet and simple no More...

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Jan 08, 2012

Rena rated it:

It was a nice change to have the respective best friends coupled before the actual heroine and hero. Said best friends are actively pushing for Nick and Hayden to hook up again. Nick, however, needs no further encouragement. He’s chasing Hayden in his own twisted boy fashion all by himself. I liked the coupling. There’s Liz and Davis who are politely considerate and Gavin and Chloe who are happily aggressive.

Hayden isn’t much of an academic. The mountain is where she really excels. He More...

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