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bcope84's review
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Miscarriage, and Abortion
kirareadssometimes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
Loved the flashbacks in this book. It so perfectly added to the story and how the story was told. It also really showed how much the two of them but especially Warner had matured and worked on himself. I did feel like the secret they didn’t want anyone to know wasn’t a huge deal especially considering how many years it had been. Obviously still emotional and private but it felt blown out of proportion. The other conflict in the book felt realistic but not devastating which I like. Oh and the dinner party scene was very entertaining!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
neermboop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage
rachelmichelson's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Found it because of the narrator . Story grew on me, although I thought MMC mistake was going to be a lot worst than it was. I really didn't care for the female voice actor. Going to listen to the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
lauriereadsrom1's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
Professional hockey player Warner Langley was traded to the Florida Fury near the end of last season and proved to be a valuable addition to the lineup. Heading into a new season, the team's owner wants to make him the face of the franchise as he moves up to the starting line. Warner has always been uncomfortable in the spotlight, but it's even more complicated now that it means working closely with the Fury's new "hype girl," Imogen Jacobs. Not only is Imogen his former best friend and current teammate Ford's little sister, she's also Warner's high school ex-girlfriend. He still feels guilty over the way things ended between them, but he can't help hoping for a second chance with her. At the very least, he'd like an opportunity to talk through everything that happened back then so that they can both move forward. Imogen has lingering feelings for Warner too, but after the way he hurt her, she can't imagine giving him another chance to get close to her. It's tough to resist their chemistry as they're forced to spend time working together, however. Can they work through the pain of their past - and the objections of Imogen's brother in the present - to build the future that they always wanted, together?
I really liked the way that Warner and Imogen's past was slowly revealed through flashbacks. It kept me glued to my Kindle because I wanted to know more about what had happened between them, and if my suspicions about what caused their breakup were correct. I also loved their banter and chemistry, which remained strong even after ten years apart.
Secondary characters can really make or break a story for me, and in this case there were a few that I didn't particularly like. For example, Imogen's brother Ford came off as a total jerk, both for his behavior back in high school and for the way he continued to hold a grudge ten years later. I haven't read his story yet, but honestly, I don't think I want to now. It's tough to see him as a hero after witnessing his behavior in this book. In addition, I found it very difficult to believe that he accepted Imogen and Warner's relationship so easily in the end. He even volunteered to be Warner's best man when he and Imogen eventually got married! How is it possible to get over ten years of anger in only five minutes? Aside from Ford, I wasn't a fan of Imogen's boss, Jana. Even though she claimed to be Imogen's friend, she just seemed like a pushy gossip hound who was using Imogen for her own entertainment. (I'm pretty sure there are plans for a future story starring Jana and Warner's teammate Kane; I may have to avoid that book, too.)
In spite of the secondary characters, I did enjoy "Sneaking Around with #34" and would recommend it for fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I will probably pick up the next book of the series.
*Review copy provided by the authors via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
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