nialanireads's review against another edition
5.0
Butterfly?? Ugh absolutely melting. I’m officially obsessed with everyone Seattle Sharks, everything Nathan Noble and everything Harper Thompson. They are just the best couple ever, I love fake dating so much but I always hate how they bring it up so much; but in this book, it was real from the start. They fell so perfectly for each other and I’m literally obsessed with them being each other’s anchors like how much more perfect can you get. I love that Noble will get a new hockey life and chance with the Reapers and I’m super excited for that series but my heart is crying for the rest of the Sharks we’re leaving. We’ll probably see them later during games but I wanted that whole team over on the Reapers. Sigh. Anyway, I loved this series so much I’m absolutely obsessed with everything Seattle Sharks (until Paulson) now it’s onto the Reapers!!
izmc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
under_cover's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.25
iggyebab's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Noble and Harper. Harper is a genius and most people have trouble keeping up with her. She’s okay with that. She doesn’t believe in love. She believes in science.
Noble is a sweetheart. He’s not a manwhore. He’s not the team bad boy. He’s solid and a good friend and he finds Harper fascinating.
I loved that he gets Harper. He understands that her brain takes over and she loses herself. He’s able to anchor her without stifling her.
I love a good fake relationship. You know something is going to snap. Her “seduction” was adorable. I loved how they both honk in terms of “mine “. I loved that there was no account dental pregnancy. No ex drama. No lies or potential cheating. Just his twin being a dick. I really hope Nixon gets a book at some point and some woman makes him work.
It was a solid story. It’s three stars because the two before it were just fantastic!!
Noble is a sweetheart. He’s not a manwhore. He’s not the team bad boy. He’s solid and a good friend and he finds Harper fascinating.
I loved that he gets Harper. He understands that her brain takes over and she loses herself. He’s able to anchor her without stifling her.
I love a good fake relationship. You know something is going to snap. Her “seduction” was adorable. I loved how they both honk in terms of “mine “. I loved that there was no account dental pregnancy. No ex drama. No lies or potential cheating. Just his twin being a dick. I really hope Nixon gets a book at some point and some woman makes him work.
It was a solid story. It’s three stars because the two before it were just fantastic!!
karima_ali's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Harper is such a girl boss.
katesalembier's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hanaelzohiry's review against another edition
3.0
The last book of the series and it connects the Sharks and Reapers books (which I already read oops), and it was so interesting and painful to see the players go through this stress and transition of what’s next. I totally understand the stress though because the GM of a hockey team makes or breaks the team, and this guy.. not about him. Honestly, I was ready to see someone throw a punch at him.
Nathan and Harper were cute - they were attentive to each other but also had a mutual respect for each other as they both have history with major brain injuries which lead to them getting close. We got introduced to Harper and Nathan in the previous book (though Nathan has been present for a while) and you could tell they were somewhat smitten with each other from the first time they properly met in Sweden.
Nathan is an absolute sweetheart, he loves his family, both blood and chosen, and he’d do just about anything to protect them - hence why he’s a defender. You get a glimpse on who he is, on why he protects the way he does, and you even get to see him break down a little, which is always a welcome when it comes to hockey boys.
Harper is a genius who’s trying to protect people from major brain injuries - she’s a little bit of a butterfly in the sense of she’s literally always ready to run, but she’s also so driven and independent that it made me so happy to see her continue to be independent and driven once her and Nathan started hanging out.
I actually really loved how their story played out, I loved how open communication was a high priority between the two, and how they address the fact that the Sharks fall in love and get married faster than you snap your fingers. Their ‘breakup’ was actually one that was the most realistic of the entire series, and they even talk about what happened thoroughly. Now I know what happens with Nathan and Harper, and I really hope Samantha adds onto their story one way or another to give them the ending they truly deserve.
I also really liked the last bit with Gage and Bailey, how it so easily transitioned between the two series, and honestly, I can find myself re-reading this series (in the correct order) sometime in the future.
Nathan and Harper were cute - they were attentive to each other but also had a mutual respect for each other as they both have history with major brain injuries which lead to them getting close. We got introduced to Harper and Nathan in the previous book (though Nathan has been present for a while) and you could tell they were somewhat smitten with each other from the first time they properly met in Sweden.
Nathan is an absolute sweetheart, he loves his family, both blood and chosen, and he’d do just about anything to protect them - hence why he’s a defender. You get a glimpse on who he is, on why he protects the way he does, and you even get to see him break down a little, which is always a welcome when it comes to hockey boys.
Harper is a genius who’s trying to protect people from major brain injuries - she’s a little bit of a butterfly in the sense of she’s literally always ready to run, but she’s also so driven and independent that it made me so happy to see her continue to be independent and driven once her and Nathan started hanging out.
I actually really loved how their story played out, I loved how open communication was a high priority between the two, and how they address the fact that the Sharks fall in love and get married faster than you snap your fingers. Their ‘breakup’ was actually one that was the most realistic of the entire series, and they even talk about what happened thoroughly. Now I know what happens with Nathan and Harper, and I really hope Samantha adds onto their story one way or another to give them the ending they truly deserve.
I also really liked the last bit with Gage and Bailey, how it so easily transitioned between the two series, and honestly, I can find myself re-reading this series (in the correct order) sometime in the future.
dkaihenderson's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5