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dxisymitch's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Violence, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual harassment, Blood, and Car accident
booknerd_life's review
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol
christinwynne's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review
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? It's complicated
0.5
This is a bad at sports romance. If I thought there previous book in this series was bad at hockey, this one even more so.
The MMC was drafted into the NHL, RECEIVED A SIGNING BONUS - which implies HE SIGNED A CONTRACT, and HAS AN AGENT. Unless hockey works differently then the other NCAA sports, he shouldn't be able to play for his college team. If I'm wrong, please let me know, and will gladly revise.
On top of that, this book takes place in Illinois, and the bar the MMC and FMC work at has TVs showing the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs. However, there's no mention of the Chicago Blackhawks, you know, the NHL team? Like if there was a grumble about the Blackhawks not making the playoffs or something, would have accepted it. However, you have the MMC being a college hockey player, and there's no mention of the hockey team?
I don't remember much about the actual plot, but it was very flimsy, and unbelievable. Especially when it comes to the running off the bar...
The MMC was drafted into the NHL, RECEIVED A SIGNING BONUS - which implies HE SIGNED A CONTRACT, and HAS AN AGENT. Unless hockey works differently then the other NCAA sports, he shouldn't be able to play for his college team. If I'm wrong, please let me know, and will gladly revise.
On top of that, this book takes place in Illinois, and the bar the MMC and FMC work at has TVs showing the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs. However, there's no mention of the Chicago Blackhawks, you know, the NHL team? Like if there was a grumble about the Blackhawks not making the playoffs or something, would have accepted it. However, you have the MMC being a college hockey player, and there's no mention of the hockey team?
I don't remember much about the actual plot, but it was very flimsy, and unbelievable. Especially when it comes to the running off the bar...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
nitya's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Cue me dropping everything for a Jaqueline Snowe book
Enemies to friends to lovers? Check. Mutual pining? Check. Grumpy/sunshine vibes? Check check check!
Not sure if the epilogue meant this is the last book in the series (I really hope not), but if it is, what a lovely way to finish it ❤️❤️❤️
Enemies to friends to lovers? Check. Mutual pining? Check. Grumpy/sunshine vibes? Check check check!
Not sure if the epilogue meant this is the last book in the series (I really hope not), but if it is, what a lovely way to finish it ❤️❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
anovelglimpse's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
Note: This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased opinion.
ADORABLE. Cal and Elle were too adorable. I loved them and their romance so much. Elle didn't have good feelings towards Cal at the beginning and I loved Cal's confusion and desire to make her like him. Cal has had a tough few years and isn't always the easiest person to like, so his trying to woo Elle was too cute. Elle falling for Cal all over again was so sweet. His grumpiness to her sunshine had the best balance. These two were perfect for each other.
Besides falling in love with each other, these two characters had a lot to prove to people around them. Cal had to learn how to make friends with his teammates and how to let Elle in. Elle had to show her family that she was capable of taking care of herself and making decisions on her own. They both grew so much throughout the story. I loved how they each blossomed.
One of my favorite things about this book were all of the side characters. There were some of Cal's Central State teammates we've met before and Elle's brother and best friend. There were also Cal's uncle and the rest of the bar staff where Elle worked. They were like an extra family for Cal and Elle and their support made this story stronger.
Honestly, there wasn't anything I didn't love about this book. It was exactly what I've come to expect from Jaqueline Snowe - fun. There were some tough, emotional parts, but they didn't stop all the swooning and happiness in the end. I loved Cal and Elle together. I hope there are more Central State books to come.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
cw: death of parents/grief, panic attacks
ADORABLE. Cal and Elle were too adorable. I loved them and their romance so much. Elle didn't have good feelings towards Cal at the beginning and I loved Cal's confusion and desire to make her like him. Cal has had a tough few years and isn't always the easiest person to like, so his trying to woo Elle was too cute. Elle falling for Cal all over again was so sweet. His grumpiness to her sunshine had the best balance. These two were perfect for each other.
Besides falling in love with each other, these two characters had a lot to prove to people around them. Cal had to learn how to make friends with his teammates and how to let Elle in. Elle had to show her family that she was capable of taking care of herself and making decisions on her own. They both grew so much throughout the story. I loved how they each blossomed.
One of my favorite things about this book were all of the side characters. There were some of Cal's Central State teammates we've met before and Elle's brother and best friend. There were also Cal's uncle and the rest of the bar staff where Elle worked. They were like an extra family for Cal and Elle and their support made this story stronger.
Honestly, there wasn't anything I didn't love about this book. It was exactly what I've come to expect from Jaqueline Snowe - fun. There were some tough, emotional parts, but they didn't stop all the swooning and happiness in the end. I loved Cal and Elle together. I hope there are more Central State books to come.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
cw: death of parents/grief, panic attacks
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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