Calling the Plays is the final book in the Rebels series and its a doozy!! Up to this point, Blake and her guys, Xavier, Tristan, and Colt (dubbed XTC by Bastian!) have been dancing around each other. No one admitted feelings until the bombshell at the end of book 2. Now, Blake has to make a decision: date them or walk away.
The guys give Blake some time initially-I mean, her dad just had a medical emergency and all-but they manage to be supportive boyfriends without physically being there. Blake realizes the guys are amazing and if they are all willing to try this unconventional dating scenario, she is too. But, her rule is they MUST keep it a secret. This rule is what will cause all the problems.
Blake knows that dating players is totally against the rules. Technically, she isn't their coach. Technically, she is in a support role. Blake worries about her job, she worries about what everyone's families will think, she worries about giving up on her dream. Seriously, this girl is worried about everything. Thankfully, her BFF Bastian and her dad are able to make her see a few things. Blake looks at her life and determines what she wants...and that maybe what she really wants is not what she used to want.
I enjoyed the personal growth Blake makes in Calling the Plays. I think Clarke makes a powerful statement for women-never give up on your dreams, but recognize that sometimes dreams change. Its a powerful reminder to look closely at the things you THINK you want and evaluate those goals as you grow.
Aren't sure about reverse harem? Check out my post where I explain what it is and isn't HERE!
- POV: 1st
- Tears: no
- Trope: football, reverse harem
- Triggers: Blake shares a traumatic event that happened to her as a child; also there is a description of child abuse that happened to one of the guys
- Series/Standalone: series (must be read in order)
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes with epilogue
other RH authors like Autumn Reed, CM Stunich, Tate James, Jane Washington...then you will probably like Calling the Plays!
COYER: Title with reader's initials in it (4 points)See full review on The Book Disciple