Tuesday Reviews: Game On by Navessa Allen
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I hate that woman.
Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he wants to destroy him. And he'll manipulate whoever he can to exact his revenge.
Including Stella McCormick. She's everything Tyler hates. Her wealth and privilege have protected her for her entire life, and Tyler thinks it's time she finally paid the price. Whether she's ready to or not.
I hate that man.
Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight - no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he's the devil planning to make her life hell.
Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family's glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler's ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn't know which is being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can't seem to keep their hands off each other.
Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he wants to destroy him. And he'll manipulate whoever he can to exact his revenge.
Including Stella McCormick. She's everything Tyler hates. Her wealth and privilege have protected her for her entire life, and Tyler thinks it's time she finally paid the price. Whether she's ready to or not.
I hate that man.
Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight - no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he's the devil planning to make her life hell.
Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family's glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler's ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn't know which is being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can't seem to keep their hands off each other.
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Game On was everything I wanted and more. The dark rom-com vibes that made me fall in love with this series are officially back, and I was hooked from the very first chapter. Navessa Allen absolutely nailed the balance between tension, humor, romance, and chaos.
Theo and Stella were pure entertainment. Their chemistry practically jumped off the page, and the constant back-and-forth between them had me grinning the entire time. They know exactly how to get under each other's skin, and honestly, they were the perfect tormentors for one another. The banter was top-tier, and the "I hate you but also..." energy was chef's kiss.
I also loved the setting and overall atmosphere. The games, the wealth, the secrets, the danger—it all created such an addictive backdrop for the story. Every interaction felt charged, and the tension was just as thrilling as the romance.
One thing I really appreciated was the chronic illness representation. As someone who also deals with a chronic illness, seeing chronic gastritis acknowledged in the story meant a lot. It felt authentic and added another layer to Stella's character.
And can we talk about Fred the parrot? Absolute scene-stealer. Every time that bird appeared, I was laughing. The bonus chapters at the end were also amazing, especially getting a pet's perspective. More authors need to do that because it was hilarious.
The audiobook was fantastic as well. The narrators brought both Theo and Stella to life perfectly and made an already fun story even more immersive.
Overall, Game On delivered the tension, the laughs, the emotional moments, and all the chaos I was hoping for. Between the incredible chemistry, addictive banter, unforgettable characters, and darkly fun atmosphere, this was an easy five-star read for me. I couldn't put it down and already want to reread it.
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