"Change is a choice we make every day, a thousand times a day. We choose to do this one thing better. Then the next. And the next."

While I didn't particularly enjoy Good Girl Complex I really wanted to read about Evan & Gen's relationship. Evan was introduced in Good Girl Complex as the identical twin to its male lead Cooper, but we only heard about Gen because of how her supposed actions affected Evan and influenced his dickish behaviour, so I was very interested to get more of a backstory on their past. Unfortunately, what we get is a very toxic second-chance romance between a girl trying to shed her party-girl image and live a sober life and a guy who can't take 'no' for an answer and doesn't believe that his supposed 'best friend' is being genuine in wanting to change her ways.

"Evan and I have always had this tension between us. Pushing and pulling. Making each other jealous and manipulating a response. It's all part of the bad habits I'm trying to break. Yet, in doing so, I'm repeating the steps."

I think I may be ageing out of enjoying Elle Kennedy because I just found it, overall, to be quite juvenile. And yes, comparatively, 22 is young, but their actions (Evan's more so) were so immature. I also didn't appreciate that Gen kept stringing along Harrison knowing full-well that their relationship was going nowhere while she still had feelings (and kept hooking up with!!) Evan. That was totally unfair.

Everything wrapped up much to quickly and neatly, throwing up happy resolutions between so many intertwining relationships, it was a bit of an eye-roll. I won't be continuing with the series after this.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

What happens when the party girl and bad boy grow up? Both the main characters have a bad reputation around Avalon Bay, and when Gen has to return home for her mother's funeral, she must face some of the things she was running from.

I definitely enjoyed reading Genevieve and Evan's story more than Cooper and Mac's. Bad Girl Reputation is a dual perspective, second chance romance where Evan and Gen dated in high school, but they brought out the "worst" in each other...always pushing the limit and getting in trouble. They have explosive chemistry. 💥There is a bit of a love triangle in this book. Evan got on my nerves in the beginning, but he grew on me before the halfway mark. I couldn't stand the unprofessional, creepy officer, and I was so happy he finally for what was coming to him. I can't wait to see what's next for the Avalon Bay crew. I have a feeling I know who the next book will be able. 

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me a free copy of the eARC in exchange for a honest review.

Overall I thought this was a really cute book. The audiobook narrators did a fantastic job! High school "sweethearts" that have to over come their own faults to make life work! I wish it had been more diverse, but it was definitely cute!

This book was the perfect second chance childhood love romance read for the summer. The characters were lovable but had an edge of realness to them. The interpersonal relationships within this book were realistic and clear. Although there was a lot of characters it was easy to remember who was who due to how each character was truly their own person. I really got to know each and everyone of them to some extent. The flaws within the characters just made them even more relatable. I never felt the negative biases against peoples life choices that make me feel judged that sometimes be a theme within romance books about turning your life around.

 It was hard for me to put the book down at points. And I can't wait to read more about Avalon Bay, the characters, and their love stories. This book was a HEA.