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binevolentbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i enjoyed this story but there were definitely moments that took me out of it, the characters felt less developed and i was annoyed that Kip slipped up into the territory of infidelity, even if that is probably the more realistic thing that would happen if this were a real life scenario. ultimately though, Rachel Reid has a knack for writing sweet, sensual, intense mm romance that has me always rooting for their happy ending.
i'm glad i read this series out of order, bc if i had started with this one, i'm not sure i would have been sucked into the remaining books like i was - but still this series has been brain chemical altering for me!!
p.s. wtf was Tor Thom's narration in this one?? his Brooklyn accent actually HURT me.
i'm glad i read this series out of order, bc if i had started with this one, i'm not sure i would have been sucked into the remaining books like i was - but still this series has been brain chemical altering for me!!
p.s. wtf was Tor Thom's narration in this one?? his Brooklyn accent actually HURT me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
shingekiyes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this is straight up pornography.
this series is really hit or miss. this, being the first book, felt like the author getting her footing in this genre.
Kip was a fun character to read. he was believably complex, motivated, and excitable. Scott was also complex, but his character arc happened too quickly. again, i am always disappointed when LGBT+ stories center around coming out. i understand it is a big deal for star athletes, but i wish there was some other big conflict to write the story around.
not much to say for this one besides HOLY SHIT THE ILYA CAMEOS WERE SO FUNNY!!! i was literally giggling, kicking my feet, twirling my hair at all the foreshadowing about Ilya’s eventual queer awakening/story. otherwise, a very fluffy story with a very happy ending.
this series is really hit or miss. this, being the first book, felt like the author getting her footing in this genre.
Kip was a fun character to read. he was believably complex, motivated, and excitable. Scott was also complex, but his character arc happened too quickly. again, i am always disappointed when LGBT+ stories center around coming out. i understand it is a big deal for star athletes, but i wish there was some other big conflict to write the story around.
not much to say for this one besides HOLY SHIT THE ILYA CAMEOS WERE SO FUNNY!!! i was literally giggling, kicking my feet, twirling my hair at all the foreshadowing about Ilya’s eventual queer awakening/story. otherwise, a very fluffy story with a very happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship and Alcohol