Feeling Ballsy

“Feeling Ballsy” by Beck Erixson is an empowering and relatable journey of self-discovery. The story revolves around the close friendship between Elin and Hawk, who face failed relationships and newfound feelings for each other.

When Elin's relationship ends, she leans on Hawk, and their single status sparks an arrangement to preserve their friendship. The book evokes a Hallmark movie's warmth and charm, with a genuine evolution of their relationship. Elin and Hawk's story feels authentic, and readers will root for their love to blossom. The novel's handling of sensitive topics and diverse supporting characters add depth to the narrative.

“Feeling Ballsy” is a heartfelt and inspiring tale that celebrates the strength of human connections and the beauty of embracing one's true self.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

This story was a bit of a mixed bag for me. Friends-to-more is one of my favorite tropes, so I was very much looking forward to reading this book. I enjoyed getting to know Elin and Hawk, and there were some truly sweet and / or funny moments between the two.

There were a couple of things that didn't quite work for me, though. It took me some time to get into the story. And In some of the scenes, I had a bit of trouble figuring out what was going on, and I caught myself re-reading a number of paragraphs where it wasn't clear to me what was happening or who was saying what.

I also wished Elin had broken up with Nate a lot earlier - no-one deserves to be stuck in such a “relationship.“ But I really liked the frienship and camaraderie between the Bees - and Hawk's family was a hoot!