First serves and second chances was a top read for me, I love everything about it but it took me by surprise because by the titile and the cover you will think is a chill read but one thing I love about Emmery Fox writing is the depth in which they write characters and stories and this is not the exception is more intense than their other stories especially because it does deal With some heavy themes so beware of the triggers. Nate and Evan were both fantastic MC’s both were dealing with so much specifically Evan after his father illness he had to take care of him and his family and had to sacrifice so much for them. He’s a little hard on Nate when they reconnect because to him is not the same Nate he used to know his a more privilege more different than him but underneath that is someone who is also also trying hard to fit in where he couldn’t be himself I loved the complexity of both characters and the growth both did throughout the story, their love story was amazing seeing how Nate did not give up on Evan how he like him and keep fighting for him was amazing to read. Overall I love every bit of their story a perfect first installment it was low angst, a bit spicy but also sweet in a way. I can’t wait for What’s next I already have my eye on some side characters if you enjoyed The Ivy League players series then definitely check this out is so good and if you haven’t already do so then do it their are some underrated gems in Emmery Fox catalog
Monday, October 6, 2025
First Serves and Second Chance(East Coast Matches #1)- Emmery Fox ARC Review
First serves and second chances was a top read for me, I love everything about it but it took me by surprise because by the titile and the cover you will think is a chill read but one thing I love about Emmery Fox writing is the depth in which they write characters and stories and this is not the exception is more intense than their other stories especially because it does deal With some heavy themes so beware of the triggers. Nate and Evan were both fantastic MC’s both were dealing with so much specifically Evan after his father illness he had to take care of him and his family and had to sacrifice so much for them. He’s a little hard on Nate when they reconnect because to him is not the same Nate he used to know his a more privilege more different than him but underneath that is someone who is also also trying hard to fit in where he couldn’t be himself I loved the complexity of both characters and the growth both did throughout the story, their love story was amazing seeing how Nate did not give up on Evan how he like him and keep fighting for him was amazing to read. Overall I love every bit of their story a perfect first installment it was low angst, a bit spicy but also sweet in a way. I can’t wait for What’s next I already have my eye on some side characters if you enjoyed The Ivy League players series then definitely check this out is so good and if you haven’t already do so then do it their are some underrated gems in Emmery Fox catalog