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tasmahorsburgh_'s review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
Just after having read ‘Bagging the Blueliner’ and it’s slight introduction to Benji, I could not have been more excited about this. Considering it left on a bombshell of a cliffhanger. Seeming like the bad ass playboy, Benji’s world would turn itself upside down. For having revealed that Benji was in love with Liv, before he had his big break in hockey, and when he left he was leaving behind more than just her. AND THE PLOT THICKENS. I didn’t know what I was going to be getting myself into when I was reading this, but I can tell you, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. God, from first meeting Olivia, or known as Liv, who grew up with Benji, and wanted only what was best for him, to let him go and for his career to take off and shine. Even though she might only be from a small town, an only daughter, and a single mother, she is phenomenal. She’s fiery, caring, and would rather put other people first before her own needs. She knows when she needs to be loving, or when she needs to stand her ground. Her character is everything and more! I absolutely loved her, especially for her representation of being a curvy goddess. WE LOVE.
But Benji, Benji, Benj. I don’t think I could love him more. Getting more insight to who Benji was and has become was definitely something I loved to read. From his unfortunate upbringing, (fuck Shane), and his struggles, it was enlightening to see it being represented, and how those feelings can impact many things. Especially with finding the right people in your life can alter it for the greater good, making him a better man not just for himself but for his family. Not to mention, BENJI FUCKIN MILLS, you are every woman’s dream boat. I just can’t with those scenes Benji, lord help me *swoon*. And Knox, what an absolute cutie! It was wonderful to see how Benji could turn from the “public playboy” to the “private family man”, as well as how he was able to finally find his forever family, not just with his teammates. I freakin’ loved Benji and Liv (as well as Knox), with their family dynamic and how Benji and Liv were able to reconnect as well as have their second chance. I absolutely cannot wait for the third book in the series, to see what is in store for the Braxton Slate, and oh, I know it is going to be good!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Death of parent
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