Reviews

The Long Game, by Rachel Reid

lunamoon100's review

emotional funny 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

5.0

bookishcristine's review against another edition

5.0

I love this book with every fiber of my being.

Shane and Ilya, ugh I can’t even describe it right now. I promise I’ll write a v detailed review because why the hell not

tareema_'s review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? Yes

4.0

ami_mackarol's review

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

5.0

fordeverystream's review against another edition

This finale to the 6 part series was absolutely wonderful. I can’t believe how emotionally invested I became in the lives of NHL players. While I started this book to continue Shane and Ilya’s story, which began in Book 1, I came to especially adore tender, ascerbic Ilya. I even cried during his therapy sessions. Anyway, this book was a delight, super gay with really compelling, interconnected relationships and a sweet and satisfying HEA ❤️

romanthiccreader's review against another edition

5.0

 

Spoiler

(Reread: 1/17/2023) I can't believe that I've read this book 3 times since it was released last year. I mean, I can, it's incredible. The thing that stuck out to me the most on this reread was how Shane treated JJ. This dude who he calls one of his best friends, is looking out for Shane. He tries to be a good friend to Shane and be there for him in what he assumes is this unrequited crush. And Shane let's him keep believing that. When he TOTALLY could have leaned on him for the thing that was actually bothering him, which was that his boyfriend had just been through a very dangerous and traumatic event. But I'm unsurprised that being mad at Shane is what sticks out. As much as I love Ilya, I'm still so mad at his stupid boyfriend. 

I would also like to add that the narrator's Russian accent sounds a bit like Gru. You wouldn't think that would work, but it absolutely works for me. <3

quilacole's review against another edition

5.0

Didn't want it to end

Ilya and Shane are in my top five most romantic couples of all time. I wish to some day have a love like theirs (a girl can dream). I don't know what else to say other than I loved this story and did not want it to end. It was so well written and flowed so easily. I wish every book I read could flow like this.

mary_jay_90's review against another edition

5.0

I couldn't put it down, and now I'm a jumbling mess wondering how to move on with my life knowing that Ilya Rozanov isn't in it. I loved everything, I enjoyed the entire series.

onlyyminee's review

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

steph15's review against another edition

5.0

I need to gather my thoughts for a full review. But Holy crap on a cracker this book was so worth the wait. I love Ilya (and Shane too since they’re a package deal) even more than I already did.