4.5 He's got the Hustle... Stars 
 So I've learned a few things. I've learned that when my fellow sister, Shannon, recommends a book. You read it. I've also learned to ask her questions, because I was not expecting what I got out of this book. So you may look at this cover and go, another sports romance. Forehead, met hand. Let me just stop you right there. NOPE! Not it, try again. 
 We meet our heroine, Brook, a freshman at South Eastern College. We learn very quickly that Brook is embarking on a new phase of her life, one that will hopefully leave her past well off behind her. We don't know exactly what happened, but we know that it was something major that brought down a whole community onto her family and that her relationship with her sister is obsolete because of it. 
 Brook's new dorm mate, Rose, is all about getting Brook out of her shell and living the full college experience. Because of this Brook meets the star football quarterback, Andrew. It's very evident that Andrew wants to get Brook in his bed, but the motive of which is up in the air. Is he just a wing man or is he just looking for his usual one night stand....or more? 
 To put it simply, Andrew is a pompous asshole. He's used to getting everything he wants without asking for it, especially women. But Brook isn't so easy. He senses her innocents right away, but she continues to be hesitant. 
 "I want to be more than noticed." 
 Be prepared to hate Drew, be frustrated and distrust him. But you also better be prepared to swoon for him. He also has a dark past that starts to slowly be unveiled, explaining why he usually keeps himself at a distance and why he is so connected with Tatum. 
 "You have a way of crawling under peoples skin and living there, taking over my thoughts. But I think that you already know that." 
 There are so many great things that I love about this book. First, every single character is very distinct and complex. I knew right off the get go that I was going to fall in love with them all, especially Kyle. The plot wasn't just a straight forward plot line. There was scheming, lying and menacing going on, creating this whole other aspect that kept up the pacing. I couldn't figure out what I wanted to know first! 
 Brook has learned from her past to keep things to herself, that no one will believe her no matter the evidence. She thought that she left her past behind her, but it quickly reappears creating another situation where her word is questioned against another's. 
 It's always the same. Are you sure? You can tell me the truth. The repeated questions about what I've said. And in the end, it's not the ones who yell I'm a liar or chase me with insults that hurt the most. It's those little things, the tiniest statements from the people you need to believe you, that chip away at your soul- that bury you. 
 But there's one person that will always believe her, no matter the consequence, and against all odds. 
 "You're the team," ..... 
 "What?" .... 
 "When I talked about the play, you're the team. I trust you because you're my team, and moments like this-" he brings his lips back to mine, give me air as he speaks against me "--this is winning." 
 The last 100 pages had me second guessing my theories as to what was going to happen. So much had to be bundled up before it ended. Although the end result was satisfying, it had me asking a lot of questions too. I wanted more of a full explanation of everyone's motives. I wanted answers to my whys. I was also really hoping for a fuller epilogue, because I love a good epilogue. 
 This was my first novel by Ashley Claudy and was pleasantly surprised with the complexity of it. I will definitely be reading more from her.