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karleylc's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
crilleacreereads's review against another edition
5.0
So I had to think about what I wanted to say about this book. I had feelings. I got all moody like I knew these people. But I don’t. Because they’re not real. But oh the way I wish they were. Jax and Sidney made me use my cold, dead heart. This is a book I’d read again.
ravenofthesea's review against another edition
4.0
We were two trains heading toward each other until their inevitable crash. Unable to stop, no matter how hard they break, the impact leaving the wreckage of us.
I am entirely and passionately captivated by Jax. He was nothing like I expected but everything I didn’t know I needed! He wasn’t the usual cocky, player that most college pro-sport mcs are. Instead, he had his own identity, his struggles, and dreams and along with his teasing smiles and confidence, he won over both Sidney (fmc) and me!
This was a slow burn of a doomed, intense attraction between two mcs with big dreams, that were not in the space of mind to sacrifice or compromise their dream lives for each other. Was I frustrated at times with both of them? Yes. But their struggles were genuine, justifiable obstacles that could occur when the right people meet at the wrong time. The low-angst played a big part in the plot as did their chemistry. This couple had a very tender push-and-pull and along with their playful banter, their relationship impossible to resist.
Jax was what you could call a golden retriever mmc with a slight possessive trait. He adjusted his needs, his life for Sid, and bravely put his heart out there. If Jax wasn’t that specific, glorious way, I am pretty confident their relationship would’ve failed.
Sidney, had me struggling a bit. I had that tense need to shake her. However, I admire her hard work, her devotion and her royalty. Sid’s past had left a big stain on her present. Gradually but beautifully, the intensity of her scars and insecurities is revealed. In retrospect, Sid planned her future and reacted to the world around her and to Jax in the most genuine for her way, even if it led to self-sabotageand wreckage.
It was a cute story of two lovely characters attempting to live their lives and feel for each other, sprinkled with a generous amount of soft-angst. I would love to read the story of Mia, Alex, and River. These three had me in a chokehold -especially River- and we only got crumbs, so fingers crossed for their book.
ARC Review
Did I like it? Yeap.
Would I reread it? Sure.
4.5/5⭐
2.5/5
I am entirely and passionately captivated by Jax. He was nothing like I expected but everything I didn’t know I needed! He wasn’t the usual cocky, player that most college pro-sport mcs are. Instead, he had his own identity, his struggles, and dreams and along with his teasing smiles and confidence, he won over both Sidney (fmc) and me!
This was a slow burn of a doomed, intense attraction between two mcs with big dreams, that were not in the space of mind to sacrifice or compromise their dream lives for each other. Was I frustrated at times with both of them? Yes. But their struggles were genuine, justifiable obstacles that could occur when the right people meet at the wrong time. The low-angst played a big part in the plot as did their chemistry. This couple had a very tender push-and-pull and along with their playful banter, their relationship impossible to resist.
Jax was what you could call a golden retriever mmc with a slight possessive trait. He adjusted his needs, his life for Sid, and bravely put his heart out there. If Jax wasn’t that specific, glorious way, I am pretty confident their relationship would’ve failed.
Sidney, had me struggling a bit. I had that tense need to shake her. However, I admire her hard work, her devotion and her royalty. Sid’s past had left a big stain on her present. Gradually but beautifully, the intensity of her scars and insecurities is revealed. In retrospect, Sid planned her future and reacted to the world around her and to Jax in the most genuine for her way, even if it led to self-sabotageand wreckage.
It was a cute story of two lovely characters attempting to live their lives and feel for each other, sprinkled with a generous amount of soft-angst. I would love to read the story of Mia, Alex, and River. These three had me in a chokehold -especially River- and we only got crumbs, so fingers crossed for their book.
ARC Review
Did I like it? Yeap.
Would I reread it? Sure.
4.5/5⭐
2.5/5
bariatricbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I said I was not going to give hockey romance another shot after DNFing Icebreaker BUT I am glad I did! This was such a good story and the end had me
jessicanoel's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
ruth_beckingham's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️
I loved the first half of this book. It drew me in completely and was written so beautifully, but the second half was so jumpy. Each chapter was months apart and it just made me feel rushed. I was enjoying the story but like it was taken away from me.
I loved the first half of this book. It drew me in completely and was written so beautifully, but the second half was so jumpy. Each chapter was months apart and it just made me feel rushed. I was enjoying the story but like it was taken away from me.
sydneysreads__'s review against another edition
4.0
REVIEW: RULE NUMBER FIVE BY JESSA WILDER
RATING: 4/5 ⭐️
SYNOPSIS: I had my whole life planned out... until I met a hockey player obsessed with breaking all of my rules.
My 5 simple rules for hooking up keep me from being distracted. And now I’m so close to landing my dream internship. Nothing is going to make me break them.
Even a protective hockey player with clear grey eyes, a sharp jaw, and a body that makes my breath catch.
Until Jax wins a bet and one kiss has me breaking them all.
when i say i ate this book UPPPPP
RATING: 4/5 ⭐️
SYNOPSIS: I had my whole life planned out... until I met a hockey player obsessed with breaking all of my rules.
My 5 simple rules for hooking up keep me from being distracted. And now I’m so close to landing my dream internship. Nothing is going to make me break them.
Even a protective hockey player with clear grey eyes, a sharp jaw, and a body that makes my breath catch.
Until Jax wins a bet and one kiss has me breaking them all.
when i say i ate this book UPPPPP
bloodym's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0