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The Rest of the Story by Tal Bauer

17 reviews

voracious_book_addict's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I went into this blind and right from the start this was unlike any M/M Hockey romance I have read previously.  I like to keep as much content as possible from my reviews so as not to give anything away, but Morgan started out as an unlikely hero.  A mid range player, not especially decorated or exciting who is traded to the worst team in the league.  He walks in and completely upends the team and they build back stronger together.  My favorite thing about this book is the camaraderie among the team.  They feel like a college team in a great way.  Because they are building strong friendships, the friendship between Morgan and Shea is full of piney yearning feelings.   Shea is an older rookie who has a level of maturity and protectiveness that bleeds into his feelings of Morgan.  He has some interesting and traditional views and I love how Tal Bauer developed a Hockey hero who deviates from the stereotypical expectation. 

The first 1/3 and last 1/3 of this book had me hooked to where I couldn't put it down but for a section in the middle I found myself less engaged.  This book caused my eyes to leak with both happy and emotional tears at different points.  A really beautiful romance. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide attempt

traceyanderson's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

jonezzzing's review

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol

ginfizz's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Drug abuse and Medical content

soozn's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

prettynerdy3's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse

aromarrie's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

to be written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Suicidal thoughts