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meganemarshall'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
4.25
There was no way this book couldn't be good. Aleks and Gabe were so great together. I loved their communication, and I felt that their relationship grew naturally. Just like in the first book, there was no third act break up. They had an issue that was talked out and solved it really quickly, which I loved. The banter was fun. Gabe had such a dirty mouth. As always, I loved seeing the Queer Collective. It's great to see the guys from the previous books or the series, but also from the CU hockey series as well.
I have read so many of Eden Finley and Saxon James' works. They somehow change the formula up just enough that the books don't feel bland or repetitive. I can't wait to keep reading. Quinn's book is next.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
emilygibbs'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia and Fire/Fire injury
maddie_0930'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
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
lauwbinx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
galleytrot'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
3.5
FINAL – OVERALL: 3.5 / 5 ⭐
This brings to light my frustration with James/Finley collaborations all taking place within an interconnected universe. Sometimes I enjoy authors’ works quite a lot, but get frustrated by the expectation that I need to read everything they write in order to understand what’s happening. My first time reading this one, it wasn’t until the third mention of Gabe’s past living arrangements (about half-way into this book) that I realized, “Holy shit, I’ve already met this book’s main character before in another book, and of course these two unrelated worlds would have to collide together so gracelessly.”
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Abandonment
20sidedbi's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
rachelmichelson's review against another edition
4.0
But. It's also forgettable, which makes it frustrating since the charm of any multi long series is remembering supporting cast and details. You might need it later.
I couldn't figure out if I was suppose to know more about Gabe and the crumbs he would share, or we just never really get to know Gabe.
And I suppose, that's what is odd. How could this relationship go the distant, if we aren't certain they are communicating with each other.
Graphic: Homophobia
onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Homophobia
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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
inkiereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Homophobia