Consequently, users have uploaded the 2023 updated text file to VK groups dedicated to Elle Kennedy. Searching for "The Mistake VK Elle Kennedy updated" is the fastest way to find a free, downloadable copy of the new text.
If you find it on VK, consider it a preview—but throw Elle Kennedy a few dollars for the official copy if you enjoy it. Logan and Grace deserve a clean read, and so do you.
If you’ve been scrolling through BookTok, Bookstagram, or any college hockey romance forum in the last year, you’ve likely seen the buzz: The Mistake by Elle Kennedy has an "updated" version floating around, particularly on VK (a popular social media and file-sharing platform). But what does "updated" actually mean? Did the story change? Is it worth re-reading?
In , Elle Kennedy announced that she was revisiting her backlist titles to address "evolving standards in romance." Specifically, she wanted to remove dub-con (dubious consent) elements that were common in early 2010s New Adult novels but feel problematic to many readers today. The Major Change: The "Closet Scene" The most significant alteration in the updated version of The Mistake involves a scene early in the book where Logan and Grace hook up at a party. In the original 2015 edition, the scene treads heavily into dub-con territory—Grace is extremely intoxicated, and Logan proceeds despite her level of impairment.
For fans of the Off-Campus series, The Mistake (Book #2) has always been a fan favorite. It follows John Logan, the funny, loyal best friend of Dean Di Laurentis, as he fumbles his way through a relationship with the quiet, artistic Grace Ivers. However, a newer version of the text—often referred to as the "Elle Kennedy Updated Edition"—has surfaced.