stephbeaudoin20's review
5.0
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! A romance about professional FEMALE athletes!!!!!!!! This story was spectacular! The focus was on Cress' dream of professional sports, her season, her employment. Absolutely spectacular!
deannasworld's review
4.0
Long Game moves us to Sydney and features Cress who plays for the Sydney Sirens. As Cress adjusts to city life and her best friend Quin, she needs to decide, does she focus purely on the game or does she also open her heart to love?
I've never been one to read too many sports romances although I think I'd like to but I'm not much into sports in general aside from enjoying the Australian Open tennis season a great deal. I enjoyed learning more about Aussie Rules football and getting a deeper glimpse into the life and training of the players who are dedicated to the game. Ms Evans certainly shined a light on the dedication, athleticism and training required to be a successful, top player. And of course, showcasing the support of women players joining the ranks of a predominantly male-oriented game.
Cress was a great heroine. She's down-to-earth and dedicated. She's also crazy about Quin but she keeps her feelings to herself for a very long time - not wanting to jeopardise their friendship and wanting to focus on the game and her training. I, at times, wished that the romance between Cress and Quin had moved along faster and they both grasped the opportunity to be a couple sooner instead of shying away from their feelings. However, seeing them as friends was also wonderful. They understood each other and supported each other like no one else could.
I liked Quin a lot. He's put together, sensible, gorgeous and an all around nice guy. Solid and dependable. Quin hasn't let the fame get to his head from being a famous sports personality, except for one unfortunate incident. It takes Cress's understanding and support to help him get over his anxiety that arises from that incident. Quin and Cress were great together. I was so happy when they finally worked out how they felt and Quin made a move.
This story has a happy ending although a happy for now rather than a happy ever after. I understand why that was the case given both Cress and Quin's careers but I have to admit I'm pretty much a happy ever after kind of gal so I wanted more but Cress and Quin were committed to each other that would have to do me.
I'm enjoying this series and learning more about these women playing a sport that was traditionally dominated by men. It's liberating and empowering. Looking forward to the next book.
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I've never been one to read too many sports romances although I think I'd like to but I'm not much into sports in general aside from enjoying the Australian Open tennis season a great deal. I enjoyed learning more about Aussie Rules football and getting a deeper glimpse into the life and training of the players who are dedicated to the game. Ms Evans certainly shined a light on the dedication, athleticism and training required to be a successful, top player. And of course, showcasing the support of women players joining the ranks of a predominantly male-oriented game.
Cress was a great heroine. She's down-to-earth and dedicated. She's also crazy about Quin but she keeps her feelings to herself for a very long time - not wanting to jeopardise their friendship and wanting to focus on the game and her training. I, at times, wished that the romance between Cress and Quin had moved along faster and they both grasped the opportunity to be a couple sooner instead of shying away from their feelings. However, seeing them as friends was also wonderful. They understood each other and supported each other like no one else could.
I liked Quin a lot. He's put together, sensible, gorgeous and an all around nice guy. Solid and dependable. Quin hasn't let the fame get to his head from being a famous sports personality, except for one unfortunate incident. It takes Cress's understanding and support to help him get over his anxiety that arises from that incident. Quin and Cress were great together. I was so happy when they finally worked out how they felt and Quin made a move.
This story has a happy ending although a happy for now rather than a happy ever after. I understand why that was the case given both Cress and Quin's careers but I have to admit I'm pretty much a happy ever after kind of gal so I wanted more but Cress and Quin were committed to each other that would have to do me.
I'm enjoying this series and learning more about these women playing a sport that was traditionally dominated by men. It's liberating and empowering. Looking forward to the next book.
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