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clemfandango69's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
2.75
The writing is fine. There were some comedic gems here and there, and the sex scenes were solid. I liked that the FMC is also a hockey player, and she had a couple decent feminist-lite takes. But fuck man, why take the sexism and misogyny of the worst men in the real world into romantic fiction?! Why make the bar subterranean even in fantasy?
In addition to that gripe, this book started off s l o w l y. If nearly 200 pages have passed and your two leads haven’t even kissed yet, you better have built some intense sexual tension or you need to tighten that shit up. This needed editing.
Also, I REALLY hated how the FMC continued to call the MMC by his first name despite him explicitly telling her not to and explaining why it was triggering for him. She really took some kind of trauma-ignorant, charmed-life, nepo-baby approach, wanting the MMC to ~*reclaim*~ his first name, whether he wanted to or not. Even though he had already embraced going by his last name as a way to honor his mom. It annoyed me every time she did it. UGH.
Anyway, lesson learned. Elle Kennedy’s books still give me the ick.
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
FMC and others repeatedly use MMC’s first name despite it being triggering for him. That disregard may upset other people with PTSD.joanalebres's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Murder
annatl4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Infidelity
abidavisf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Gigi is a ray of sunlight on a gloomy day. She is kind, hard-working and knows herself so well. She is everything I hope my future daughter will be.
I would love to wrap Ryder in cotton wool. Witnessing his journey from closed off recluse to a committed and loving partner was so beautiful. His heart is so full of love and it’s wonderful to see him share it, not just with Gigi, but with his teammates.
My heart yearns for more intel on the rest of Hannah and Garrett’s friends and their families, but the glimpses I did get were gorgeous.
Now to The Dixon Rule!
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity, Classism, Misogyny, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Gaslighting
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love all they are all so close & Gigi grew up with them all as Aunts & Uncles & their kids as cousins! This has gotta be one of the best found family series I’ve ever read!!
But also, I just fucking loved Gigi & Ryder!!! They way they were there for eachother & supported one another! 🥰
This book gives you all the laughs, but then also gives you heart & the struggles of life. I really could not get enough!!! 💜💜💜
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
lillianslittlelife's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual harassment
vickie0326's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Gun violence, and Toxic friendship
nmann's review against another edition
- 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
This book surprised me in the best way possible. It wasn't just about the game (though that part was fantastic), it also packed a surprising emotional punch. It was funny, heartwarming, and left me with all the warm fuzzies.
Minor: Murder, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
glutenfreemaggie's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, and Death of parent
nmfcarney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault