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samlauren07's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
3.75
- 3🌶️ (m/m romance series)
- Age gap; bi-awakening.
- The plot was slow to build up but the book showcased an adorable and heartwarming relationship developed over time.
- There was good banter in this book that was light v. The more sarcastic banter in the other series books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Violence
jess_justmaybeperfect's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Homophobia
levilore_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Now this is how you do an age gap relationship! I really enjoyed this book! I took two side characters who I really liked and expanded on their lives in a cool way.
I was at first worried with the age gap, but I felt that the author did a good job at exploring the dynamics of age gaps, power dynamics, and acknowledging how abuse can occur. The sex scenes were...intense in this book, but again the scenes made sense for the characters and added a lot to their relationship. I do wish that there had been more of a "relationship" section before the epilogue, but I understand that having an official relationship was not really the plot of this story.
I also liked learning more about Eric's and Kyle's friendships with Scott and Kip to see how their friendships are different. (Scott not being able to talk about sex is still very funny to me) Plus I love the characters in each book slowly becoming sus about Ilya and Shane and I really enjoy how the author brings back characters from previous books. I don't feel that those characters are just abandoned in the next book and its cool seeing how they all interact with each other while also knowing what they are like behind the scenes.
This book felt very straightforward with what it was attempting to say and I think it succeeded!
I was at first worried with the age gap, but I felt that the author did a good job at exploring the dynamics of age gaps, power dynamics, and acknowledging how abuse can occur. The sex scenes were...intense in this book, but again the scenes made sense for the characters and added a lot to their relationship. I do wish that there had been more of a "relationship" section before the epilogue, but I understand that having an official relationship was not really the plot of this story.
I also liked learning more about Eric's and Kyle's friendships with Scott and Kip to see how their friendships are different. (Scott not being able to talk about sex is still very funny to me) Plus I love the characters in each book slowly becoming sus about Ilya and Shane and I really enjoy how the author brings back characters from previous books. I don't feel that those characters are just abandoned in the next book and its cool seeing how they all interact with each other while also knowing what they are like behind the scenes.
This book felt very straightforward with what it was attempting to say and I think it succeeded!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Outing
Minor: Infidelity
invaderday's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
okay first of all. reading this book and realizing it was the 4th in a series of gay hockey romances so there's just like half a dozen gay nhl players milling around the background of this book is FUCKING hilarious. i love you gay sports romance genre please never change (except do change bc i need these in lesbian so badly)
more romantic than i was expecting tbh! the sex scenes are long and very well done, i feel like they take their time to explore a really interesting dynamic between a 25yo dom and a 41yo exploring his bisexuality and submissiveness for the first time.
toward the end of the book, the age gap causing a rift between them did seem to drag on, simply because their ideas for why they couldn't be together don't really change throughout the book so at a certain point it's like. you guys are being stupid on purpose now. but overall a fun read and a fun relationship and lots of fun sex :)
more romantic than i was expecting tbh! the sex scenes are long and very well done, i feel like they take their time to explore a really interesting dynamic between a 25yo dom and a 41yo exploring his bisexuality and submissiveness for the first time.
toward the end of the book, the age gap causing a rift between them did seem to drag on, simply because their ideas for why they couldn't be together don't really change throughout the book so at a certain point it's like. you guys are being stupid on purpose now. but overall a fun read and a fun relationship and lots of fun sex :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
laureljeanreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.0
This edition to the series was not a hit for me, I liked both characters enough but the main "conflict" was kind of just not talking to each other? The tropes in this one are not my favorites either I am not a big fan of fake dating or sex lesson stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Outing
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual harassment
kharlan3's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol
There’s a lot of discussion of clean eatinglittlewishling's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another great romance from Reid. The exploration of sexuality in adulthood is something I wish we saw more of in media. Also her fabulous banter continues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
cluckieduck's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Definitely my least favourite of the series so far, which is a shame because there was a lot of potential here with the age-gap & setup with Kyle’s family abandonment issues. It just…never went anywhere meaningful.
It was nice to revisit the Admirals & all the NY side characters, including Scott, Kip, & Maria (plus a couple delightful cameos by one Ilya Rozanov), but the relationship between Eric & Kyle was so frustrating to read - so much could have been solved with a simple conversation! Instead we’re treated to frequent self-loathing and pages upon pages of internal dialogue by both mains. The lack of character development meant that I didn’t connect with, or care for, either lead, unfortunately.
It was nice to revisit the Admirals & all the NY side characters, including Scott, Kip, & Maria (plus a couple delightful cameos by one Ilya Rozanov), but the relationship between Eric & Kyle was so frustrating to read - so much could have been solved with a simple conversation! Instead we’re treated to frequent self-loathing and pages upon pages of internal dialogue by both mains. The lack of character development meant that I didn’t connect with, or care for, either lead, unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail