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klpage's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Another sports romance series started and I really enjoyed this one!
Especially once Jamie and Pippa were working together and the relationship progressed, how much Jamie cared for her, helped Pippa grow in confidence to go and do what she wants to do career wise.
Also, how Pippa was so supporting with his mum and would do anything for him and it was such a lovely relationship. Despite them both being in their 20s, they were both quite mature and I like that when authors make younger characters have a bit of maturity.
Especially once Jamie and Pippa were working together and the relationship progressed, how much Jamie cared for her, helped Pippa grow in confidence to go and do what she wants to do career wise.
Also, how Pippa was so supporting with his mum and would do anything for him and it was such a lovely relationship. Despite them both being in their 20s, they were both quite mature and I like that when authors make younger characters have a bit of maturity.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
smartcookiesca's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
pthornbury05's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
Someone call the fire department because this book was hot. Once the two man characters figured out their situation they went at it like rabbits. Outside of the numerous sex scenes in this book, it overall was a decent read. I felt there were a few places that lacked what Iook for in a traditional brooding MMC but it wasn’t awful. I did love the back and forth between Phipps and Jamie as I think it added to the storyline so much more that was lost.
Side note for myself to look up later: how big are Canadian high schools because if Jamie, two years older than Pippa, recognized her in school and then years later I’m leaning toward not that big. At least that’s the case for their school and if that’s the case, why did I only get snippets of this toward the beginning and end of the book and no random sharing of memories in the middle when their characters are developing.
Side note for myself to look up later: how big are Canadian high schools because if Jamie, two years older than Pippa, recognized her in school and then years later I’m leaning toward not that big. At least that’s the case for their school and if that’s the case, why did I only get snippets of this toward the beginning and end of the book and no random sharing of memories in the middle when their characters are developing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
iida_a's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
colorcrystals's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
ronnieex's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
marygg3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pretty basic story, but enjoyable nonetheless.
The characters lacked depth, and the story lacked a bit of plot but I liked it.
However, the true issue for me was the narration. Both narrators did a pretty okay job, it's not their fault the dialogue was sometimes cringey. But the deal is that the duet didn't really feel like a duet. It felt like they recorded their lines separately and then they joined them in post, it didn't feel organic and it distracted me half the time.
The smut was okay and though they could've done with a shorter book if the characters didn't go round and round a very easy-to-solve problem, I didn't hate it.
I think I may read the next one (even though the plot is extremely obvious already) but I might prefer the e-book version instead of audiobook.
The characters lacked depth, and the story lacked a bit of plot but I liked it.
However, the true issue for me was the narration. Both narrators did a pretty okay job, it's not their fault the dialogue was sometimes cringey. But the deal is that the duet didn't really feel like a duet. It felt like they recorded their lines separately and then they joined them in post, it didn't feel organic and it distracted me half the time.
The smut was okay and though they could've done with a shorter book if the characters didn't go round and round a very easy-to-solve problem, I didn't hate it.
I think I may read the next one (even though the plot is extremely obvious already) but I might prefer the e-book version instead of audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Toxic relationship
sglance9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism
koistyfishy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4 Songbird Stars ⭐️
Spicy Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I should REALLY write reviews when I finish the book because if I go on to read another Hockey Romance I have the VERY DIFFICULT PROBLEM of separating the two…
Jamie has just traded back to his home team to focus on hockey and his mother who is having a bout of panic attacks and he intends to focus on those things only - no exceptions. He unexpectedly ends up adopting a stray dog he finds on the street and realises he needs to accept the offer from his new team to hire an assistant. Pippa is broke and has just been dumped by her rockstar boyfriend who was only using her for her songwriting ability anyway. Her parents are insistent that she gets a stable job so her sister mentions a marketing job opening soon at the hockey team she works for, she just needs an “in job” since they will be hiring internally. Pippa takes a PA position and soon realises her employer is non other than Jamie. The same Jamie she had a secret crush on ALL THROUGH HIGHSCHOOL. But surely he doesn’t remember her, Right? She was 2 years below him… The thing is Jamie definitely remembers Pippa as she was the girl he had a secret crush on in High School. So he fires her after day one because he can’t be near her. Pippa refuses to be let go and demands her job back and ends up living in his apartment… what could go wrong with that?
Pippa was by far my favourite character in this. The epitome of sunshine, she is optimistic and caring and so self-sacrificing. She’s had her heart stomped on by her ex who neglected her and used her for her songwriting skills and completely destroyed her self-confidence telling her that her songs are rubbish.
Jamie is a grumpy sweetheart, who almost has the feel of “I hate everyone but her”. His compassion shows in everything he does, from adopting Daisy to giving Pippa a place to stay to even trading down teams so that he can be close to his mom who is battling with her mental illness.
I loved that even though their relationship was founded on instalust (since they have both been secretly pining for each other for years) they both bring out the best in each other. Jamie’s support makes Pippa slowly pick up her guitar again and gain back the confidence she had ripped away. Through him, she is able to find her love in music again and find the love of herself and her self-worth. Likewise, Pippa makes Jamie better, her presence is the catalyst for him opening up and participating in the team's social aspects and forming a bond with them (something he was avidly trying to avoid before her).
I also loved how caring and supportive Pippa was of Jamie’s mother and how she helped her, and while she was not fully healed her coming into Jamie’s life was the catalyst for him to push her to get actual help and now blow it off.
Trope Summary:
▶ Hockey Romance
▶ Forced Proximity
▶ GrumpyXSunshine
▶ Workplace Romance
▶ Roommates to Lovers
▶ Highschool Crush
▶ Animal Companion
▶ “Mine”
▶ He helps her put on shoes
Overall this is a cute little romance that is PRETTY SPICY and if you want your hockey romance fix and see two characters bring out the best in each other, this is for you!!!
Spicy Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I should REALLY write reviews when I finish the book because if I go on to read another Hockey Romance I have the VERY DIFFICULT PROBLEM of separating the two…
Jamie has just traded back to his home team to focus on hockey and his mother who is having a bout of panic attacks and he intends to focus on those things only - no exceptions. He unexpectedly ends up adopting a stray dog he finds on the street and realises he needs to accept the offer from his new team to hire an assistant. Pippa is broke and has just been dumped by her rockstar boyfriend who was only using her for her songwriting ability anyway. Her parents are insistent that she gets a stable job so her sister mentions a marketing job opening soon at the hockey team she works for, she just needs an “in job” since they will be hiring internally. Pippa takes a PA position and soon realises her employer is non other than Jamie. The same Jamie she had a secret crush on ALL THROUGH HIGHSCHOOL. But surely he doesn’t remember her, Right? She was 2 years below him… The thing is Jamie definitely remembers Pippa as she was the girl he had a secret crush on in High School. So he fires her after day one because he can’t be near her. Pippa refuses to be let go and demands her job back and ends up living in his apartment… what could go wrong with that?
Pippa was by far my favourite character in this. The epitome of sunshine, she is optimistic and caring and so self-sacrificing. She’s had her heart stomped on by her ex who neglected her and used her for her songwriting skills and completely destroyed her self-confidence telling her that her songs are rubbish.
Jamie is a grumpy sweetheart, who almost has the feel of “I hate everyone but her”. His compassion shows in everything he does, from adopting Daisy to giving Pippa a place to stay to even trading down teams so that he can be close to his mom who is battling with her mental illness.
I loved that even though their relationship was founded on instalust (since they have both been secretly pining for each other for years) they both bring out the best in each other. Jamie’s support makes Pippa slowly pick up her guitar again and gain back the confidence she had ripped away. Through him, she is able to find her love in music again and find the love of herself and her self-worth. Likewise, Pippa makes Jamie better, her presence is the catalyst for him opening up and participating in the team's social aspects and forming a bond with them (something he was avidly trying to avoid before her).
I also loved how caring and supportive Pippa was of Jamie’s mother and how she helped her, and while she was not fully healed her coming into Jamie’s life was the catalyst for him to push her to get actual help and now blow it off.
Trope Summary:
▶ Hockey Romance
▶ Forced Proximity
▶ GrumpyXSunshine
▶ Workplace Romance
▶ Roommates to Lovers
▶ Highschool Crush
▶ Animal Companion
▶ “Mine”
▶ He helps her put on shoes
Overall this is a cute little romance that is PRETTY SPICY and if you want your hockey romance fix and see two characters bring out the best in each other, this is for you!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Car accident
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness and Pregnancy
clairew97's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol