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A review by angelboireads
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
5.0
I was so pleasantly surprised to be approved for this book. But even more surprised at just how much I enjoyed it! Time To Shine follows Casey, A well known (and beloved) Canadian hockey superstar and Landon Stackhouse, An up and coming hockey goalie with big dreams and a troubled past. When the Outlaws lose their backup goalie temporarily from an injury on the ice, Landon is called to take his place. He meets Casey Hicks, the teams charming left winger, and is thrown not only into the spotlight of the NHL, but a budding romance as well.
I couldn’t put this book down.
The characters in this novel were so lovable. From the beginning you can get a pretty good idea of who each of the two protagonists are and what they are like. Casey is charming, witty, and personable. He loves his team and does whatever he can to lighten the mood and get laughs. Landon is very reserved, goal oriented and quite standoffish. Someone who isn’t there to make friends. Throughout the book you begin to fall in love with the leads, as well as the side characters. This book was a slow burn in the best way. It is emotional, sexy, and incredibly endearing. As a queer man myself, I could really relate to some of the obstacles that particularly Landon has to jump through. With self discovery and acceptance as well as healing from past traumas and complicated family dynamics. I had never read a Rachel Reid book, but I am so grateful I was fortunate enough to pick this one up. It has become a quick favorite!
I couldn’t put this book down.
The characters in this novel were so lovable. From the beginning you can get a pretty good idea of who each of the two protagonists are and what they are like. Casey is charming, witty, and personable. He loves his team and does whatever he can to lighten the mood and get laughs. Landon is very reserved, goal oriented and quite standoffish. Someone who isn’t there to make friends. Throughout the book you begin to fall in love with the leads, as well as the side characters. This book was a slow burn in the best way. It is emotional, sexy, and incredibly endearing. As a queer man myself, I could really relate to some of the obstacles that particularly Landon has to jump through. With self discovery and acceptance as well as healing from past traumas and complicated family dynamics. I had never read a Rachel Reid book, but I am so grateful I was fortunate enough to pick this one up. It has become a quick favorite!