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jennp28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Sweet and spicy but with actual good writing and some depths to the characters and plot as compared to the usual fluff.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Injury/Injury detail
laureljeanreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this-some people say you either don't need to read this in the series or to skip it and I do not understand that thinking! This was really cute, emotional romance with the characters getting together early on but that allowed them to work out their communication, feelings and where to go with being together as a couple.
Side note: the audiobook narrator does an AWFUL job voicing one of the MCs, if you can get past the fake Brooklyn accent and forcing his voice down 5 octaves for no reason whatsoever its a good listen, other wise just pick up the physical book
Side note: the audiobook narrator does an AWFUL job voicing one of the MCs, if you can get past the fake Brooklyn accent and forcing his voice down 5 octaves for no reason whatsoever its a good listen, other wise just pick up the physical book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
taylorvalerie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
This book gave me all the feels! The characters are so loveable and while the story was simple, I couldn’t put it down. The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because I found the ending to be a little on the cringey side.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
oliverreads2000's review against another edition
fast-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
Super easy fun read. Nothing too heavy and overall had good messaging. The romance was a bit quick but still super cute. Only thing I really disliked was Scott’s conversation with his manager and how Scott was okay with all the horrible and homophobic things his manager said.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
shinysue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
Wow kind of surprised that book 1 isn't as good as book 2. This is still a good read, though more drawn out, and a bit overdone. Your typical hockey romance story, so maybe the issue I have is that I've read this story so many times already.
These two are very adorable together, even if their devotion to each other felt a bit too heavy-handed on the insta-love.
These two are very adorable together, even if their devotion to each other felt a bit too heavy-handed on the insta-love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
zabeishumanish's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I normally hate queer books where most of the plot is focused on one or more characters being closeted, but this is the best of the genre. While it is definitely a dramatization, these characters feel real and the reactions to their story feel real. Every important reaction to these characters' queerness is positive, so if homophobia is a big trigger for you it still might be worth a read. Still lots of internalized homophobia though.
It is a fantastic HEA, soppy and loving, but not overdone with marriage and babies, it's the perfect HEA for a hockey romance.
There was a touch more sex in this than I would have preferred, but only because I was so invested in the plot that the sex couldn't hold my interest. I wish the sex had contained big emotional overtones as well rather than just being hot sex, but that might be personal preference.
It is a fantastic HEA, soppy and loving, but not overdone with marriage and babies, it's the perfect HEA for a hockey romance.
There was a touch more sex in this than I would have preferred, but only because I was so invested in the plot that the sex couldn't hold my interest. I wish the sex had contained big emotional overtones as well rather than just being hot sex, but that might be personal preference.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
littlewishling's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
Fantastic and addictive! I finished this and then instantly downloaded the next one. Reid’s writing is enthralling, her sex scenes are both saucy and sweet and the banter is just perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Violence
piperclover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
All around good time! I have no complaints at all and I'm excited to finish the series
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
amphipodgirl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and...enh? It was okay, I more or less enjoyed it, but it felt kind of...I dunno. Thin? Shallow? The characters didn't really become *people* to me. There were places where details were left out that could have made a more fully-realized world if they'd been included. They watched "an action movie" together. What movie? How did they feel about it? Why did they pick it?
I felt like the sex was kind of samey-same, even when positions and activities differed, and didn't generally advance either the plot or my understanding of the characters. There were also places where they clearly just needed to TALK to each other and, even though it's kind of understandable given their lack of relationship experience, I found it annoying.
There were some lovely moments, especiallydancing in Scott's apartment after the gala. So romantic!
A lot of people I know really love this series, so it may be right for you even though I am unenthusiastic about it after reading this book. And if you're one of my friends who does love it, I'd be interested to hear what about it works for you.
I felt like the sex was kind of samey-same, even when positions and activities differed, and didn't generally advance either the plot or my understanding of the characters. There were also places where they clearly just needed to TALK to each other and, even though it's kind of understandable given their lack of relationship experience, I found it annoying.
There were some lovely moments, especially
A lot of people I know really love this series, so it may be right for you even though I am unenthusiastic about it after reading this book. And if you're one of my friends who does love it, I'd be interested to hear what about it works for you.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
nickoliver'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
3.5
Spontaneously, I decided to buy this book as an ebook and then proceeded to read it over two days. It was certainly fun! But I also felt like the romance was developed waaaayyy too quickly, and I sometimes found myself wanting more conversations or a closer look at certain things in their lives - like Kip's job/school search, for example - instead of just smut every other page. It got a bit boring at times. Plus, Kip was a very infuriating character in the second half of the story, refusing to understand what was at stake for Scott and playing the poor victim despite having gone in the relationship knowing it would have to be kept a secret.
But it was a quick read, had (mostly) loveable characters, a surprising little amount of actual homophobia, and I also loved that Scott wasn't outed by anybody but was able to come out when he was ready.
But it was a quick read, had (mostly) loveable characters, a surprising little amount of actual homophobia, and I also loved that Scott wasn't outed by anybody but was able to come out when he was ready.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Alcohol