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lizgom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- emotional
- fast paced
- shy main characters
- dog lovers
- found family
perfectly wrapped up issues:
- Connorโs dad accepting to be out of his life,
- Bear almost dying while Adam & Rosie arenโt talking/together
- adopting Lily at the end
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
kaitlynnnng's review against another edition
- 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
There were times when the writing felt repetitive and I found myself skimming over passages, and there didnโt seem to be as much hockey as the other books in the series, but I did enjoy the story! I definitely cried a few times.
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Vomit, and Alcohol
allibenny's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
bookmarkedtbr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LOVE Adam. I will not be accepting any criticism of him.
He has been burned badly by his horrible ex who cheated, gaslit, and used him. He just wants a happy ending, but serial dating has lead to nothing more than string of women who are interested in his money and fame. When he meets Rosie and she doesn't know who he is, he thinks that it is his chance for someone to get to know him without hockey influencing her.
I think it is understandable that he would want to keep his career hidden in the beginning. They were so honest with each other in every other aspect of their lives. He knew that he could trust her, but was so scared of being burned again.
Rosie has struggled with so many things in her life. Like Adam, she was in the foster system, unlike Adam, she was never adopted. She struggles with a deep feeling of being unloved and not wanted. She is so strong and resistant. She has fought for everything she has in her life and to make a better life for her son. With Adam, she is finally able to take a deep breath and learn to trust someone to help and support her.
I LOVE Rosie and Adam's relationship. They support, respect, and lean on one another (when he comes home to find her in his house after the Courtney debacle ๐ญ). The way that Adam embraces Connor is so heartwarming.
I adore this entire cast of characters. They are a family. They support, encourage, and fight for each other. (I have a new found appreciation for Cara). I love that we get to revisit all of these character and seeing their incredible bonds.
This story tackles heavy topic like grief and loss of parents. It also discusses the foster system and adoption.
Tropes: Meet-cute, Hockey, cinnamon roll, found family, single parent
Graphic: Body shaming, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
andeng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
sami_leigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ.5/5
He laughs again, and Iโm struck by how much I like being the reason.
โYou thought of me, and thatโs a big deal to me.โ
โItโs not that I feel less fractured with Rosie, but that the light streams in anyway, between all the shattered pieces left behind. I find beauty there, a sense of peace that tells me good things are waiting.โ
โI donโt think my forever exists without you somewhere inside it.โ
๐ฅ First person dual POV
๐ฅ Meet-cute
๐ฅ Veterinarian student / NHL hockey player
๐ฅ They both have a secretโฆ
๐ฅ Heโs a cinnamon roll!
๐ฅ He falls first โ HARD!
๐ฅ Tension & spice ๐ฅต
๐ฅ Banter ๐๐ป
๐ฅ Nickname
๐ฅ Found family ๐
๐ฅ Representation of the impacts of foster care (MCs)
๐ฅ Well established secondary characters; Carter & Olivia (Book 1), Emmet & Cara, Garrett & Jennie (Book 2), Archie & Marco, Jaxon (Please be book 4 ๐ค๐ป)
๐ฅ MC growth: past relationship trauma, death of parent, trust, self worth, family, grief.
๐ฅ Consent culture
๐ฅ No third act break up
๐ฅ Epilogue
๐ฅ Comfort read โจ
โ ๏ธ Death of a parent (past), parental abandonment, toxic relationship (past), sexism/misogyny (not by MCs), violence (mild), pregnancy, foster care system, grief.
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
aelin_morgenstern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
kat7794's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent