The Mistake (Off-Campus #2) by Elle Kennedy -- Restarting July 23rd 2023

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

He’s a player in more ways than one…

College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he’ll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he’s worth a second chance.

Now he’s going to need to up his game…

After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She’s not a charity case, and she’s not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He’ll have to work for it. This time around, she’ll be the one in the driver’s seat…and she plans on driving him wild.

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

31% (view spoiler)[I really like Logan's character development so far. Seeing parts of his past and the commitments that he has on the horizon is really setting up his character arc well. I can't wait to see how it all plays out for him in the story.

I really like Logan and Grace together. They are the cutest couple. I loved their meeting, with him showing up at her dorm room in the wrong place. I really like how he showed up in the dining hall and "rescued" her after the posts from Piper came out. It was sweet of him to defend her. And I like that he took her to a special place for him. It doesn't seem like it's a place that he would just take a random hookup.

I am not sure how I feel about Ramona quite yet. Sometimes she seems really inconsiderate and the worst friend and other times she seems like she really cares about Grace. I honestly am getting a little bit of whiplash from her.

I think I remember Piper from the first book of the series, but she is toxic. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

51% (view spoiler)[Logan really went about things all wrong with Grace when they had their falling out. It's like his brain turned off and he muddled everything by saying all the wrong things. Which sucks because he really had noble intentions since he liked her. I admit though, if I were Grace I would have been mad too. Now Logan will have some groveling to do.

Logan had a pretty miserable summer. He is still hung up on Grace and things at home are dragging him down. I honestly don't know what I would do in his situation. He shouldn't have to give up his future but he's stuck between a rock and a hard place. I am curious to find out how things will play out in the end.

I like that Grace has more confidence once returning to school. I also like that Logan has a positive attitude when he returns to school.

Grace and Logan's first meet up after the fallout didn't go that well. It could have been worse though. I guess we'll see if Logan can win her over and if Grace will succumb to her feelings. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

80% (view spoiler)[I can't believe that Grace made Logan complete an impossible list of tasks before she would take him seriously about dating her. I am actually really surprised that he was able to pull all of them off. The scene with the red velvet chaise cracked me up.

I am totally falling for John Logan. The way that he is going after Grace and the things that he does for her and the way that he is with her is melting my heart. I can't get enough.

I really like Grace's mom. She seems so awesome.

I wonder what will happen with Ramona. Grace is still keeping her distance. I would be so conflicted if I were Grace. She has known Ramona since they were kids but at the same time, Ramona betrayed her trust.

I think that his coach is right and that if he doesn't accept the Bruins offer that he will always regret it. I am still nervous about how all of that will play out. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

FInished (view spoiler)[I knew that there would be a little bump in the relationship towards the end but I honestly thought that it would have to do with Logan's father and not Logan's insecurities. I like how Logan showed up on the talk show as a romantic gesture. He nailed it.

I wanted a little more closure on the Ramona front. I thought that more would come of Logan and Grace rescuing her from the other hockey team. I definitely would have liked to know what happened between Grace and Ramona.

I really liked the ending and the resolution with Logan's father. I didn't expect Logan's coach to show up and spill the beans about the Bruins having interest in Logan, but it worked! And I am glad that the epilogue showed that he had been sober since rehab. Also that Hannah and Grace were still friends. Overall, I really liked this one. I think that I may have liked Logan better than Garrett from the first book. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

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[Maddie]

I'm going to jump in on this one!

[Maddie]

I'm starting tomorrow!

[Danique]

I’m definitely late, but the others might not be :)

[Maddie]

That's fine!

[Maddie]

I'm never normally on time anyway!

[Karen]

Haven’t got the others in the series, but will jump on this one.

[Maddie]

Sweet! This one won't make as much sense without the first one, but it is still a companion novel

[Karen]

Up to ch8. Knew Logan was interested in Hannah, but this behaviour is a little crazy.

[Maddie]

I'm reading it today!

[Karen]

First quarter-an unexpected start, but I like that they’re not being what others expect when they’re together.

[Maddie]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[Oh dear I'm doing the audio and I don't like Grace's narrator at all. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Second quarter - we know it’s coming but I like that Grace is no pushover.

[Karen]

Third quarter. (view spoiler)[ Honestly, was worried they might lose the focus on them as people. They’re more similar than they’d care to admit. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page. Felt bad for Logan at many points in this, but wish he’d tried to get some outside help. Both he and Grace were quite similar in outlook.

[Karen]

Maddie wrote: "Chapter 1 [spoilers removed]"

There's nothing worse than an audiobook with someone you can't get on with listening to.

[Maddie]

40% (view spoiler)[Okay this is much sexier than the first one! Enjoying it much more! I still don't really like Grace, but I'm enjoying Logan. Although I find they don't have much character, I know nothing about the two of them. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Karen wrote: "Maddie wrote: "Chapter 1 [spoilers removed]"

There's nothing worse than an audiobook with someone you can't get on with listening to."

I'm trying to skip Grace's POV on audio when I can and will read her sections physically. But I can only do that when Logan starts the chapter

[Maddie]

51% (view spoiler)[Holy shit I hate Ramona. Why is Grace still thinking she's her friend?? ALSO I CAN'T WITH THIS NARRATOR ahhhhh. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

85% (view spoiler)[Officially bored. These men have both done the same thing so far, and the women need some autonomy. Cocky boys telling other boys that the woman's really theirs although the woman isn't sure she's ready to be with the man/wants to be with the man. What is up with this. It fucks me off so much. Give them so fucking trust and let them sort things out in their own time. Just for that, this book is also getting a 2 star more likely.
(hide spoiler)]
I'm over it, DNFing this series after this book.

[Karen]

I’m going to do book three,but it is quite silly.

[Maddie]

Yeah I don't have the energy to continue this series haha. Going to sit down and finish it up now

[Maddie]

100% (view spoiler)[Okay I'm really glad that he decided to go to rehab. And I'm also happy that they aren't engaged or pregnant/have kids within the 2 years before the Epilogue! It's so nice seeing people just enjoying being in their current relationship (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Ahh no Maddie it sucks that you’re not enjoying it! I’ll properly respond to all your comments when I’m home from vacay

[Danique]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[Aha so Logan is in love with Hannah apparently? Ramona and Dean sound like they're going to be the MC of the next book. I don't really love Grace so far, she's a bit too innocent and goody two shoes so far.

Omg that escalated quickly what, they went nearly all the way really quickly. And then he left, alright then, not romantic so far lol. The ‘father being terrible’ trope is popular in this series isn’t it, both guys have it so far? I’m not sure if I actually like Ramona tbh, she seems a bit bitchy. We’ll see. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[Aha so Logan is in love with Hannah apparently? Ramona and Dean sound like they're going to be the MC of the next book. I don't really love Grace so far, she's a bit too innocent and good..." (hide spoiler)]

We knew that (view spoiler)[Logan had a massive thing for Hannah from the first book. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

@Maddie yeah I kinda blocked that out or something, can’t say I really remembered it that much 😂

[Maddie]

Ah right

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

35%

(view spoiler)[It was so obvious in the last book that Logan had a thing for Hannah. And having a thing for your best friend’s girlfriend has got to be pretty heartbreaking.

I really like Grace. But I think that what Ramona did was kind of shitty. At least the two of them made up though.

I love the chemistry that Grace and Logan have together. Logan seems to find her quirkiness endearing as opposed to offputting.

I absolutely loved the scene where Logan comes to save Grace in the dining hall and then takes her on an impromptu date. He may be going about their relationship all wrong but he clearly cares.

Whoa. I get why the book is called the Mistake. Because shooting Grace down like that was kind of harsh. I mean, he was kind of leading her on. After sharing what they have and then telling her that he has a thing for another girl had to have been hurtful for Grace.

I am glad that Hannah and Logan finally sat down and had a discussion. I am glad that Hannah put things into perspective for him. Logan wants what Hannah and Garrett have, not Hannah. It’s definitely a revelation for him. He realizes that he fucked up but now Grace won’t answer his calls. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Karen wrote: "Up to ch8. Knew Logan was interested in Hannah, but this behaviour is a little crazy."

(view spoiler)[Yeah, his feelings for her were plain as day. I think that he is just doing anything and everything to avoid his feelings. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Karen wrote: "First quarter-an unexpected start, but I like that they’re not being what others expect when they’re together."

(view spoiler)[Me too. I like that they are naturally drawn to each other and when they are together they do what makes them happy. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Maddie wrote: "Chapter 1 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Haha, me too. I guess it isn't so bad after getting used to it but I definitely don't prefer the female narrator. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Maddie wrote: "40% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yes, I love the steam in this one. And I think that the character development in this one is a bit on the slow side but I am starting to get the picture. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 6"

(view spoiler)[I don't typically enjoy when the female characters are a "goody two shoes" type either but I don't dislike Grace. I like that she has her own quirks and knows what she wants.

I also noticed the terrible father trope in this one.

And I can't stand Ramona either. After what she did I would start to question her friendship. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

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(view spoiler)[OMG, you’re fucking kidding me. I can’t believe that Ramona sent Logan a text like that. I had a bad feeling about her.

I feel so bad for Logan. He is obligated to care for his father and his father’s business and because of that, he isn’t going to have the life that he wants. He has to give up on his dreams to take care of his father, who is a raging alcoholic. It is so hard when someone you love is self-destructing like that.

I find it odd and amusing that Logan went over to Morris’s house to declare his intentions for Grace and ends up staying all night playing video games. They clearly formed a bond that night and Morris even told Grace that she should give Logan another chance. It’s so weird but it makes me like both of them so much more. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Karen wrote: "Second quarter - we know it’s coming but I like that Grace is no pushover."

(view spoiler)[Me too. I like that she holds her head high and doesn't give in easily. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Maddie wrote: "51% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Agreed. Ramona is a terrible friend. I like that Grace is willing to try and salvage their friendship but isn't letting Ramona's toxic behavior hamper her anymore. I think that keeping Ramona at arm's length is best for her after what she did. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

75%

(view spoiler)[It is so adorable and amusing seeing Logan go through all of these silly romantic requests.

I love how comfortable Logan and Grace are with each other. They have such an organic relationship.

I really think that Logan is making a mistake by not meeting with that team that wants him to play with them. His coach is right, he will regret it for the rest of his life. But I also love how honorable and selfless Logan is when it comes to his family. He is willing to be miserable for the rest of his life to do the right thing by them. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[I can see why Logan had the panic attack and felt so defeated after the incident with his father. I did think that it was kind of Grace’s father to be there for him when he was obviously annoyed that Logan was late to get Grace. He saw that something was truly wrong and didn’t push the thought away as most people would have.

Logan and Grace’s fight was kind of understandable. I can see how negative Logan’s thoughts would have been regarding his future and how he could anticipate the worst. It sucked that he didn’t have more faith in Grace. I am kind of glad that she got so mad about it though. And I loved Logan’s big romantic gesture to make it right with her.

I really like how Logan’s coach went out of his way to try and make hockey a part of Logan’s life after graduation. He saw the opportunity to play with Boston and knew that Logan would regret it if he turned them down. The coach going to talk to Logan’s dad showed how much regard he has for his players and that he really cared. And I love the way that everything worked out in the end. I was glad that in the epilogue his father was still sober and that he and Garrett were both playing for Boston. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Maddie wrote: "100% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yes, I was glad that his father decided to go to rehab and that he was still sober in the epilogue. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Maddie wrote: "85%"

(view spoiler)[Sorry that you didn't enjoy it as much as you wanted to. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[Love how he gets so insecure around Grace, and him going back to give her an orgasm was great lmao. Ah so Logan isn’t going pro because he has to take care of his father, damn that sucks. Love that Logan helped her out after the hashtag by kissing her in front of everyone, I really didn’t think he’d be a nice guy but he really is so far! Cute. Definitely like them together. Also love that she’s a psych mayor because I did psychology in uni too :)

fuuuck can’t believe he ‘dumped’ her like that, that was brutal omg. He clearly likes her so why is he being an ass😭 Get over Hannah already, he like interacted with her once or something? Dude, you’re just in love with what she and Garrett have. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 19
(view spoiler)[Told you ugh he just wants the relationship. Ramona send him a message to hook up????? Oh hell nah, she’s the most sucking person to exist. I honestly hope she’ll never talk to her again but she probably will ugh. Hate her.

I’m so glad she’s in Paris hihi, but the low in the story seems to be quite soon..? There are so many pages left?? Argh, can’t believe Logan is falling back into old patterns. Also, does summer for college kids start in may???? I don’t know how it works in America but mine doesn’t start until mid July. Ah yay he didn’t sleep with Tori hihi. I’m glad he FINALLY told Garrett about his shitty life, he should’ve told him way earlier.

I loved seeing him grovel lmao and I’m kinda glad she’s turned him down, apparently she’s suddenly become a badass over summer?🤣 (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 30
(view spoiler)[I love Daisy, and I really like Morris so far. I’m glad she didn’t just forgive Ramona, still don’t really like her. I’m laughing so hard at Grace’s list lmao - the Logan, Garett etc interactions cracked me up so hard when he was writing the poem omg. Would’ve loved to read that 🤣 and the lounge shot 🤣🤣 I love the chemistry between the boys so much lmao Justin was so done😂 the friendship between Morris and Logan makes me cry too omg I can’t. Love his dedication :’)

Oeh are Sabrina and Dean next? Argh Logan needs to get help for his father and stop all this sacrificing bullshit, can’t believe he’s passing on such great opportunities. Do admire his loyalty though. They finally had sex, so cute. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Finished this yesterday, will properly respond to y’all comments as soon as I’m home in 2 days time

Finished
(view spoiler)[Although I really do wish Logan would get help for his father, I do really agree with him; the way Grace keeps telling him to just dump him isn’t alright with me. I do agree with the fact that he should behave better and stuff, but just giving up on someone when it gets hard isn’t alright either - and she’s learning to be a psychologist? She definitely has to have more empathy for that imo but alright

The Ramona scene was really random wtf? She was suddenly with hockey players and called Grace for help? Alright then, that came out of nowhere. They definitely should’ve taken others with them though, confronting an entire team with just two people, doesn’t seem smart? There’s definitely going to be a fight with them at some point. Grace’s father was so lovely to Logan, feel so bad for Logan man. Grace is such a drama queen though, Logan is fucking suffering and she makes it about herself??? Dude I hate her?? She’s literally doing what he was scared of, leaving him as soon as it gets a bit hard wtf. I also don’t get the phone caller thing - I thought she screened them before they come on so how is it possible that Logan suddenly appeared on the show and she was surprised??? Wtf?

Ah so apparently Morris happened to screen it hm. I love that coach intervened and Logan’s dad is finally going to rehab again! It doesn’t all end bleakly :’) The ending was cute, next one will indeed be about Dean. Not sure how I felt about this overall (hide spoiler)]