Author: Carrie Aarons
Pages: 250 pages
Version: Ebook (ARC)
Release date: 30 April 2021
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis
Sawyer Roarke was my best friend.
Growing up, our families were inseparable. We spent summers vacationing at the beach. In the school yard, it was us against the world. Then puberty hit, and we skated the thin line of staying buddies, or becoming more.
Until I accidentally found the pros and cons list he made about whether or not to date me. And there were definitely more bullet points on the no side. Acting out of rage and hurt, I embarrassed him in the most public way possible. Now, we’re enemies.
We’ve spent the last two years tearing each other to pieces. Everyone knows that Blair and Sawyer hate the ground the other walks on, and unfortunately, I got the unpopular end of the stick while he became Mr. Prom King.
Until senior year starts, and I’m tired of running scared. For the first time ever, I stand up to the golden boy with the whip-smart tongue. As the challenges and dares pick up speed, hearts start to fall and feelings get entangled. Despite my initial discovery, I wonder if being caught by each other wouldn’t be so bad.
Except Sawyer has no idea what I found all those years ago. And if the truth comes out about why I pitted us against each other, not only will he add one more con to his list … but he can add my broken heart as well.
Review
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Carrie Aarons!
Foes & Cons is a standalone High School Bully Romance about Blair and Sawyer.
I’m always excited when I get my hands on a new book by Carrie Aarons, but I was really excited for Foes & Cons. I’ve been a fan of Bully Romance ever since I read Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, so I was really interested in Carrie Aarons’ take on the Bully Romance genre. I really enjoyed reading Foes & Cons and for those that are a bit hesitant to read this book due to the bullying, please pick this book up, you’ll enjoy it!
Yes, I made us this way. But he broke us before we even had a chance.
I think I really liked this book because Blair and Sawyer were in love with each other when they were kids and they both didn’t know. Then after one mistake they become enemies and then finally lovers. This kind of story is something that I really like to read! I love that Blair doesn’t keep her mouth shut and I think she’s kinda brave. Sawyer is a bit of an asshole, but I get why he is the way he is. Luckily he’s different towards the end of the book!
One way or another, I’m going to be the one to put that smile on her face from now on.
Foes & Cons was another great read written by Carrie Aarons. I’m not even surprised because I’ve read and loved every book I’ve read by Carrie Aarons. She’s such a good Romance author and I love that she tries different tropes. If you’re looking for a High School Romance read with moderate bullying, then I highly recommend Foes & Cons!