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sarahsbooklife's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Infidelity
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
kestra84's review
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
This book was so much fun and such an enjoyable read! This had to be one of my favorite romance reads of the year thus far. The anxiety rep, the spice, the tension! I loved it all so much. This just made me remember how much I love hockey romances and that I need to dive more into this genre! I definitely cannot wait to read the next installment in this series by Meredith Trapp!
This. Book. Made. Me. Feel. Seen.
I have panic disorder myself, and I absolutely loved seeing the representation of panic attacks and how much it can truly affect our day-to-day life. Even simply going crowded places can be so overwhelming and overstimulating, and Nina captures this perfectly in her narration and reactions to things. This is the first book that I have truly labeled so many things as “Relatable AF” (shout out to probably smut for the annotation tabs and guide hehe). It was just so nice to see something depicted on the page and be able to relate to Nina’s character so much. As I writer myself, I always try to include representation in my own characters, and anxiety is one that I always try to include. Trapp executes this perfectly.
This was my first age gap romance, but I actually enjoyed it way more than expected. Rhode and Nina’s love story is one of my favorites now.The way that their love naturally built up and the fact that they made so much sense by the end, was so satisfying.
The spice, was immaculate. These scenes were written so well and so gOOD. I was literally blushing and giggling internally as I read. I genuinely think Trapp does these scenes in such an effective manner, it only makes you root for Rhode and Nina’s love ten times more.
In the end, I really enjoyed this book. It was so funny, heartwarming, inspiring, touching, and exciting to read. I was so compelled by the story the entire time that I read, and I know that I will be thinking about this story for a long time after finishing reading it. I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
This. Book. Made. Me. Feel. Seen.
I have panic disorder myself, and I absolutely loved seeing the representation of panic attacks and how much it can truly affect our day-to-day life. Even simply going crowded places can be so overwhelming and overstimulating, and Nina captures this perfectly in her narration and reactions to things. This is the first book that I have truly labeled so many things as “Relatable AF” (shout out to probably smut for the annotation tabs and guide hehe). It was just so nice to see something depicted on the page and be able to relate to Nina’s character so much. As I writer myself, I always try to include representation in my own characters, and anxiety is one that I always try to include. Trapp executes this perfectly.
This was my first age gap romance, but I actually enjoyed it way more than expected. Rhode and Nina’s love story is one of my favorites now.
The spice, was immaculate. These scenes were written so well and so gOOD. I was literally blushing and giggling internally as I read. I genuinely think Trapp does these scenes in such an effective manner, it only makes you root for Rhode and Nina’s love ten times more.
In the end, I really enjoyed this book. It was so funny, heartwarming, inspiring, touching, and exciting to read. I was so compelled by the story the entire time that I read, and I know that I will be thinking about this story for a long time after finishing reading it. I rate this book 5/5 stars! 🌟
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
annamay1021's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Abandonment, and Sexual content
pceldridge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was cute! I liked Rhode and Nina. The book was pretty trope heavy, and had some really awkard moments, but it was a good book overall. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
raquel28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death
beckyremillard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment
jayceeam's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
6 star book! New favorite
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death
anniesoulfire's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Most romance novels I quit reading round the time the couple first sleep together because at that point I’m thinking “ok they’re together and I’m bored.” This one kept me guessing ever after the first bedroom/really office scene.
Meredith did at good job grabbing my attention on Instagram too. I preordered because of her videos and posts.
I can’t wait for the next Boundless Players book.
Meredith did at good job grabbing my attention on Instagram too. I preordered because of her videos and posts.
I can’t wait for the next Boundless Players book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death, Death, and Toxic friendship
paperbacksandsnacks's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book made me believe in soulmates. I laughed and I cried. Two people who by anyone’s usual expectations would not go together but were suited so perfectly. I honestly don’t know anything about hockey but I love a hockey romance. This one is one of the best I’ve read!
A lot of big issues discussed, loss of a sibling and anxiety but all handled really well. I liked that Rhode kept saying “I belong to her” no toxic possessive men here. Although deffo a jealous one 😂Also, I find in sports romances there’s always such a focus on how much the player makes but it literally was not even mentioned. No lavish living conditions discussed, when he went to her home there was nothing about them coming from different economic standing. Which was all super refreshing.
This book was about love, friendships and family. Love not just between partners but siblings and friends. Micah Cruz is such a great character in this. Nina’s sister Gwen too. I hope that we get to see more of them in the series going forward and that they get their happy endings too. Nina and Rhode found each other and helped each other and realised that they were the calm to each others storms. A beautiful book, and also funny!
A lot of big issues discussed, loss of a sibling and anxiety but all handled really well. I liked that Rhode kept saying “I belong to her” no toxic possessive men here. Although deffo a jealous one 😂Also, I find in sports romances there’s always such a focus on how much the player makes but it literally was not even mentioned. No lavish living conditions discussed, when he went to her home there was nothing about them coming from different economic standing. Which was all super refreshing.
This book was about love, friendships and family. Love not just between partners but siblings and friends. Micah Cruz is such a great character in this. Nina’s sister Gwen too. I hope that we get to see more of them in the series going forward and that they get their happy endings too. Nina and Rhode found each other and helped each other and realised that they were the calm to each others storms. A beautiful book, and also funny!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death