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jamhow's review
5.0
I loved this so much! I am kind of weird about second chance romance and I rarely like it, but I really loved this one. I thought it was so well done. Really got me emotional and so hard to put down. I have really enjoyed this entire series so I guess at this point I can say I will read any book this author writes.
danisadler's review
4.0
I do love a good second chance romance, especially when there's some serious animosity and pining involved!
I did like that the character's behaviour felt like it did change between flashbacks and present day. You could tell they had both grown up in the time they had apart and had gone from seventeen year olds who met the right person at the wrong time, to twenty six year olds who finally had the chance to be together the way they always wanted to.
Theo was definitely more immature though with his little tantrums and flouncing off, but Rowan was so hockey focused he hadn't even realised why Theo had stopped talking to him and begun to hate him... I just wanted to knock their heads together for the first half of the book because they were exasperating, but also really cute while they were at it.
I really loved the ending though and it felt very fairytale and romantic, which felt so perfect for them.
I did like that the character's behaviour felt like it did change between flashbacks and present day. You could tell they had both grown up in the time they had apart and had gone from seventeen year olds who met the right person at the wrong time, to twenty six year olds who finally had the chance to be together the way they always wanted to.
Theo was definitely more immature though with his little tantrums and flouncing off, but Rowan was so hockey focused he hadn't even realised why Theo had stopped talking to him and begun to hate him... I just wanted to knock their heads together for the first half of the book because they were exasperating, but also really cute while they were at it.
I really loved the ending though and it felt very fairytale and romantic, which felt so perfect for them.
bee_thebibliophile's review
4.0
Another sweet, easy to read hockey romance from Hannah Henry!
Rowan Foley is a hockey superstar and in his pursuit of the Cup, he finds himself on a new team for the first time in his professional career. And that team just so happens to have his ex-best friend/first love, Theo Lane. While hockey brings them together now, it tore them apart in the past, leaving them both heartbroken and lonely while trying to figure out how to make it in their careers alone.
Rowan and Theo are thrown together both on the ice and at home when Rowan moves in with Theo and the team captain. Their animosity is palpable but circumstances arise and force them to talk and let each other in again even after years apart. These two were such good friends when they played together in juniors and once they got past their initial hurt, they realized they both couldn’t avoid their feelings anymore. This was a slow burn but was full of sweet moments of reconnection and familiarity that made my heart happy and made me smile. Rowan and Theo have known each other for so long that they just inherently knew each other, what they needed and how they could support each other - they just fit together so well and I really enjoyed their story!
This Delay of Game series is so much fun to read and I can’t wait to see what Felix’s story has in store for us next!
Rowan Foley is a hockey superstar and in his pursuit of the Cup, he finds himself on a new team for the first time in his professional career. And that team just so happens to have his ex-best friend/first love, Theo Lane. While hockey brings them together now, it tore them apart in the past, leaving them both heartbroken and lonely while trying to figure out how to make it in their careers alone.
Rowan and Theo are thrown together both on the ice and at home when Rowan moves in with Theo and the team captain. Their animosity is palpable but circumstances arise and force them to talk and let each other in again even after years apart. These two were such good friends when they played together in juniors and once they got past their initial hurt, they realized they both couldn’t avoid their feelings anymore. This was a slow burn but was full of sweet moments of reconnection and familiarity that made my heart happy and made me smile. Rowan and Theo have known each other for so long that they just inherently knew each other, what they needed and how they could support each other - they just fit together so well and I really enjoyed their story!
This Delay of Game series is so much fun to read and I can’t wait to see what Felix’s story has in store for us next!
tenou0's review
lighthearted
slow-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
2.5
meadowslovesbooks's review
5.0
After 8 long years, Theo Lane finally finds his place in the NHL with a team that respects and appreciates him. However, his world is turned upside down when his ex-not-quite-boyfriend and “Generational Talent ™ ”, Rowan Foley, joins the same team.
Hannah’s writing immerses readers in the world of pro hockey. The on-ice scenes are vividly portrayed and capture the intensity and excitement of the game. The author's love for the sport shines through, making these moments engaging and realistic. (I had my sports loving husband check out the hockey scenes and he agrees!)
Hannah’s writing immerses readers in the world of pro hockey. The on-ice scenes are vividly portrayed and capture the intensity and excitement of the game. The author's love for the sport shines through, making these moments engaging and realistic. (I had my sports loving husband check out the hockey scenes and he agrees!)
harrow_nash's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
noalrmall's review
hopeful
reflective
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? No
3.25
kjnrose's review
5.0
Hannah did it again! I absolutely love this series and this one did not disappoint at all. I loved this second chance, sweet romance. The characters were great and I loved the story.