Reviews

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

analenegrace's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This was a straightforward and sweet read with characters that had emotions but also very fairly surface-level. I see why this author's books are popular, as this was an incredibly easy read that did not take a lot of brain power. 

alysenann's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

vodzak's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

readingwithhippos's review

5.0

Rachel Reid’s books are all hits no skips for me. This one is so sweet and charming. Absolutely loved it. Will definitely be a fun one to reread around the holidays.

tcull3n's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

joelrcallen's review

fast-paced

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

3.0

Light, fluffy, and easy to read. 

avalydia's review

4.0

This was such a cute, cozy read! Perfect for cuddling up in a blanket with on a cold night. You'd almost never think this was by the same author who wrote the steamy Heated Rivalry (and both of them are excellent, so hats off to Rachel Reid).

I thought it was really interesting, and refreshing, how the Landon and Casey navigated Landon's sexuality and

Spoiler

didn't wind up having penetrative sex, which is all but a requirement in most romance novels

. I also have... a lot of questions now, because it felt like Rachel Reid was right inside my head the entire time she was writing Landon's thoughts on his sexuality. Like, I have never felt so on the same page with someone as I did with him. So uh... I'll go think about that for a bit lol.

Anyway, unlike a lot of readers, I wasn't bothered at all by Casey hooking up with other people at the beginning of the novel. He was obviously trying to distract himself from Landon, and also for a while wasn't even sure Landon was into him, so that was fine to me. Also, he was so nice and patient with Landon! We love a gentle himbo.

I think at the end, I might have liked to see

Spoiler

Landon make the big gesture, since he was the one who had been holding back from Casey

, but I'm not too fussed about it.

All in all, a wonderful read and I wish I'd been able to make it last longer.

jennp28'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Loved this sweet hockey romance. A little less spicy than the Game Changers series but still swoony!  Landon seems to maybe be demi (it’s never labelled) which is nice to see represented in a romance like this. It’s also nice to see a character presented as really good at their sport but not a typical manly dudebro jock. Also Eastern Passage represent! Love the idea of an NHL player jogging around my neighbourhood. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Grief

Minor: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail

missbobbikins's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

domiri's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0