The Charlie Method (Campus Diaries, 3)

I just finished The Charlie Method and really enjoyed it. Charlie is such a fun and layered character—she’s the smart, polished sorority girl by day but has this wild, adventurous side at night. I loved seeing her try to figure out who she really is and where she belongs. The romance was definitely spicy and entertaining. Charlie with Will and Beckett made for a lot of fun moments, though I did feel like Beckett got more focus than Will at times. Still, the chemistry between all three was strong and kept me hooked. What I liked most was how the story mixed the steam with real emotion—family issues, identity, and the pressure of expectations. It wasn’t just fluff; there was some depth too. That said, a few parts felt rushed, especially toward the end, and I wished certain plot points had been given more time. Overall, I’d give it about 4 stars. It’s a steamy, fast-paced read with plenty of heart, perfect if you’re already a fan of Elle Kennedy’s Briar U universe.

The Charlie Method: Book 3 in the Campus Diaries Series Elle Kennedy “If you want to be kissed Charlie, all you have to do is ask” -Beckett Beckett, Charlie, & Will 🩵 This book was such a fun ride to go on! From Charlie not being able to stand Beckett to being completely in love with him and Will, I was hooked! Charlie was definitely right when she called herself a layered onion. From being a girl in STEM, a treasurer in her sorority, being obsessed with fast cars, and more, she has layers upon layers! I also loved getting to hear more of Will and Beckett’s background and family life. I also loved meeting Blake and getting to see the OG’s make a comeback! I super hope that we get more of the second generation kids in the future! This book was the perfect ending The Campus Diaries series and I can’t wait to see where Elle goes from here!

I enjoyed this story. There was a lot going on between Charlotte, Will and Beckett. They had amazing chemistry and a lot of fun together, despite all of her reservations about getting involved with both of them. Charlotte had a lot of issues about other people's perceptions of her, and she had to work through all of that to be able to move forward. Their relationship isn't the norm and there was a lot of questions about how it could work in the long term. I have a little trouble connecting to stories with more than two people in a relationship, only because my mind is always wondering how it would work and who would end up togther if they didn't last as an threesome. The story was good though, and I did enjoy how these three worked to find their happily ever after together.

“This, right here, this is home.” Book: The Charlie Method (Campus Diaries, Book 3) Author: Elle Kennedy Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Charlotte Kingston will do anything she needs to maintain her perfect image. Being adopted makes her perfection complex hard enough, but being adopted into a family where everyone seems to have their lives all figured out from birth takes the pressure to a whole new level. When in desperate need of stress relief, she can be found at the racetrack driving cars or searching dating apps for some noncommittal matches. Her most recent match? Two mystery men looking for a good time. Apprehensive at first, their chats continue to build tension until they are ready to meet in person. Their identities are revealed as the two Briar U hockey players driving her crazy in class, Will Larsen and Beckett Dunne, but that doesn’t change the draw to them. As the three continue to spend more time together they quickly realize that the noncommittal fun they all were having has turned into something they can’t live without. Never having read a MFM romance before, I wasn’t sure what to expect or if it was something I would even like, but in Elle Kennedy we trust. Even with three main characters, we are given a deeper look into each person’s past and see how their current limitations in their relationship came to be. All three being complex characters kept their individual storylines moving just as quickly as their relationship was developing. The anticipation of everyone’s identities being revealed made the beginning quick-paced while the chemistry and instant connection kept me intrigued after the reveal. I was shocked by the limited drama between the three main characters but the side drama was very present. Will and Beckett were both sweet and attentive to Charlotte while she offered them constant support and a deeper connection. The three really made for the cutest couple and a steamy read! If you like: MFM Romance Hockey Romance Reviewed by: Karley🧡 This review was written by members of the Sporty Spice Book Club. (sporty.spice.book.club on both Instagram and TikTok).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️ The Charlie Method is the deliciously daring third installment in Elle Kennedy’s Campus Diaries series—and it might just be my favorite yet. Charlotte (Charlie) is a Korean American senior at Briar U. To the outside world, she’s the model student: focused, studious, and always in control. But beneath the surface? There’s a wild side—fast cars, casual hookups, and a hunger for more than what’s expected of her. When a dating app introduces her to a profile run by two hockey players, her carefully built walls start to crack. One night of fun spirals into something that challenges not only her boundaries, but her very sense of identity. Charlie is whip-smart, a STEM queen with her life planned down to the minute. She’s also adopted, and her journey of self-discovery—balancing her past, her culture, and her need for acceptance—hits hard. Will, the congressman’s son with more heart than his politics suggest, is confident and compassionate, but trapped in his father’s shadow. Beckett, the playboy on the surface, reveals himself to be layered, patient, and achingly vulnerable. Together, their dynamic is messy, intoxicating, and impossible to look away from. This story isn’t just about taboo romance—it’s about self-discovery, acceptance, and the freedom to finally be unapologetically yourself. I laughed out loud, swooned, and blushed my way through this book. The spice? Hot, explorative, and unapologetically bold. The extras—like app chats, fanfic snippets, and hilarious letters—made the world feel so real and gave the story such a fresh, quirky vibe. Elle Kennedy took risks here, and they paid off. If you love hockey romance with an eccentric twist, complex characters, and spice that will leave you grinning like an idiot, The Charlie Method is an absolute must-read. Tropes: Hockey romance Triple POV Secret identity / dating app twist MMF / poly goodness A brilliant MFC in STEM

A conclusão perfeita pra essa trilogia, as lutas internas do trisal se formando foi muito gostoso de ler. Não tem como não se apaixonar pelo Beckett desde o início, Will deu uma oscilada mas entendi as motivações dele, a narrativa é muito bom. Pode ler sozinho, mas recomendo muito ler os dois primeiros antes (o livro 1 ainda é meu favorito).

4.5 stars This is a fun, entertaining, wild ride. Will, Becket and Charlotte are interesting, complicated, strong, relatable, intriguing, complex, wounded, entertaining characters. The path to their HEA is entertaining to read. These three are fun to spend time with. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I loved getting to see and hear about the couples from the previous books in the series. I enjoyed the family and friend aspects of the story and what each brought to the main characters and the plot. The story is easy to read and get into. I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrators.

I love Elle Kennedy! And I am sad off Campus and Briar series are over. I just felt kinda off with this story. Maybe it’s just my personal intake on a three person relationship and it just felt odd. I also felt it was more sex scenes and not an actual depiction of how they fall in love. But I do save from the book that I liked Charlie’s character so much.

This book was not what I expected from all the hints in the previous book. I think it was done so well though - I enjoy that the relationship was so sex focused and really built a foundation. Charlotte is such a complex character with a lot of issues and feelings to unpack. I think there was a bigger story at play. However there were so items that didn’t get wrapped up at the end. The ending did feel slightly rushed but I still throughly enjoyed it. The bonus fanfic chapters and Dad chat were brilliant. I’m intrigued at all the Easter eggs for the next book