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mackenzie32's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
yazaleea's review against another edition
5.0
LMFAO I did not expect the NOVELLA, out of all the books in this series, to be my favourite one??? But this was so cute, fun and wholesome I loved it.
When Rossi is propositioned to hook up by a hot guy at his graduation party, he goes for it. He is straight but that's just a college experience, right? When it ends up being the hottest blowjob of his life, he can't get the encounter out of his head. He certainly does not expect to see Tyson again... at work. Turns out they'll both be interning at Rossi's dad's finance firm. Fun!
Tyson was adorable, unapologetic and so damn fun. He is openly bi, knows what he wants and goes for it. He did not think big softie Rossi would be open for more than their stolen moment at graduation. But Rossi is the type to just accept things in stride and he is attracted by Tyson... a lot. And that means he is going to go for it.
My favourite moment is when Rossi (or Gian) invites Ty at a night out with high school friends, and when Tyson dresses "safe" to not shock anyone's sensibility, Gian is like please be yourself and don't try to fit anyone's expectations (~ you're perfect as you are ~ and they WERE NOT EVEN DATING THAT WAS THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL OUTING TOGETHER) that was so hot. They just... like each other. And spending time together. It's a novella so we don't see them do a bunch of stuff and a long development, but it worked so well. It was the best parts I liked in the full-feature novels, without the awkward drawn-out drama. Literally perfect. The banter, the kinda pining, and the parents pretending they're not seeing right through their bullshit... I had SO MUCH fun.
And I guess I'm officially done with this series! That was a ride, but I'm so glad it ended with this story <3
When Rossi is propositioned to hook up by a hot guy at his graduation party, he goes for it. He is straight but that's just a college experience, right? When it ends up being the hottest blowjob of his life, he can't get the encounter out of his head. He certainly does not expect to see Tyson again... at work. Turns out they'll both be interning at Rossi's dad's finance firm. Fun!
Tyson was adorable, unapologetic and so damn fun. He is openly bi, knows what he wants and goes for it. He did not think big softie Rossi would be open for more than their stolen moment at graduation. But Rossi is the type to just accept things in stride and he is attracted by Tyson... a lot. And that means he is going to go for it.
My favourite moment is when Rossi (or Gian) invites Ty at a night out with high school friends, and when Tyson dresses "safe" to not shock anyone's sensibility, Gian is like please be yourself and don't try to fit anyone's expectations (~ you're perfect as you are ~ and they WERE NOT EVEN DATING THAT WAS THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL OUTING TOGETHER) that was so hot. They just... like each other. And spending time together. It's a novella so we don't see them do a bunch of stuff and a long development, but it worked so well. It was the best parts I liked in the full-feature novels, without the awkward drawn-out drama. Literally perfect. The banter, the kinda pining, and the parents pretending they're not seeing right through their bullshit... I had SO MUCH fun.
And I guess I'm officially done with this series! That was a ride, but I'm so glad it ended with this story <3
teenykins's review against another edition
DNF @ 44%
Ok this is 150pgs and although I remember enjoying it the first time I read it -that GR removed for their silly reasons of it being a newsletter story or a freebie or whatever- I just can't with it this time around.
Rossi and Tyson are boring, without any chemistry and c*m gutters will take me out every freaking time! I hate that description and I can't.
Ok this is 150pgs and although I remember enjoying it the first time I read it -that GR removed for their silly reasons of it being a newsletter story or a freebie or whatever- I just can't with it this time around.
Rossi and Tyson are boring, without any chemistry and c*m gutters will take me out every freaking time! I hate that description and I can't.
drez80's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! How did I not know about this before now?! I always wondered if we'd get to see Rossi again cuz he was always a part of the other books. Honestly, he's giving Richie a run for his money as my fave character from this series. I scanned some of the reviews and saw Rossi and Tyson and was like oh so Tyson is a new character, but he is not; he's Seth's hysterical friend who teased him and was ready to hit on Richie at McIntyre's. I absolutely adored Rossi in this one. He was so laid back and encouraged Tyson to be himself. So stinking cute! Just wish they had a few more pages for a full book!
davidrlk's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? N/A
4.0
Short but lovely book. I was really sad to finish this series and felt like I couldn't read anything else when a Google research made me know of this book. Glad that I could read it, it's romantic, funny and sexy.
heabooknerd's review
4.0
SEE YOU IN BOSTON was so much fun! I loved how confident and outgoing Tyson was, he's flirty, charming, and outrageous but a great match for the quieter and more steadfast Rossi. We've seen Rossi from early on in the series but this is the first inkling that he might not be completely straight. Their relationship was cute and sexy and while it's Rossi's first time being attracted to a guy there's very little angst over the revelation. This didn't include much hockey since it takes place after Rossi's graduation but there were still a few cameos from our favorite CU boys.
genny35's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
brutalistemerald's review against another edition
3.0
Tyson was friends with Seth at UVM. Rossi was on the CU hockey team with Cohen (Seth and Cohen’s book is [b:Goal Lines & First Times|56225260|Goal Lines & First Times (CU Hockey, #3)|Eden Finley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1611235894l/56225260._SY75_.jpg|87577154].) Tyson and Rossi meet properly for the first time at a graduation party. Both are heading off to Boston now that they’ve graduated university. Tyson is a bisexual, “flamboyant twink”, desperate to bottom for the first time. Rossi thought he was straight until Tyson propositions him and suggests one last night of college experimentation. A blowjob in a bathroom at the party and they go their separate ways. Both are shocked to discover that they are interns at the same company for the summer, where there mutual attraction blossoms.
Both characters are likeable. Rossi (his first name is actually Gian or Giovanni) takes discovering his queerness in his stride with no ‘gay panic’ and his old high school friends don’t bat an eyelash when he comes out to them - to be fair there isn’t any room for that in the short story.
Characters from CU Hockey are mentioned along with a brief mention of Ezra from [b:Egotistical Puckboy|59623625|Egotistical Puckboy (Puckboys, #1)|Eden Finley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642162574l/59623625._SY75_.jpg|93893084], it definitely complements those books, but Rossi finishes playing hockey when he graduates, so neither of the main characters are technically hockey players.
It’s an MM romance with a touch of hockey. It’s short on character and relationship development, but it’s a cute short story.
Both characters are likeable. Rossi (his first name is actually Gian or Giovanni) takes discovering his queerness in his stride with no ‘gay panic’ and his old high school friends don’t bat an eyelash when he comes out to them - to be fair there isn’t any room for that in the short story.
Characters from CU Hockey are mentioned along with a brief mention of Ezra from [b:Egotistical Puckboy|59623625|Egotistical Puckboy (Puckboys, #1)|Eden Finley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642162574l/59623625._SY75_.jpg|93893084], it definitely complements those books, but Rossi finishes playing hockey when he graduates, so neither of the main characters are technically hockey players.
It’s an MM romance with a touch of hockey. It’s short on character and relationship development, but it’s a cute short story.