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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I wanted to like this but it was just a let down. I didn’t feel any chelis ese from the main characters, and I felt uncomfortable with how blase everything was about Seamus’s alcohol problem. Also, I did not realize it was forced outing and probably would have taken a pass.
Shoutout to Luke Prokop though. He deserves better than Nashville
Shoutout to Luke Prokop though. He deserves better than Nashville
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I don't understand why this book doesn't have a higher rating. Yes, most of the conflict is based on a miscommunication but it's the type of miscommunication that feels realistic. Feelings are hard to talk about, especially with someone you don't know well and feelings that you feel sort of stupid for having. It's was angsty without being completely over the top (angst-lite?). I liked that although Sea (pronounced Shay - this actually was an annoying choice by the author) was messy but still managed to be professional and do his job. My only real complaint is I would have liked more of them together, dealing with their issues, at the end before the book ended.
fun. party's character was SO definitely based off joel farabee (which is so valid). cw for repeated alcohol abuse, one of the main character clearly has a drinking problem but it doesn't get acknowledged until the end of the book
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked that a character was prickly, unpredictable and hot, cold sexually and wasn't punished for it. But it was weirdly disjointed, felt a little like settling... And off pace.
I plan to read one more from the author.
I plan to read one more from the author.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia
One of the main characters can be interpreted as having alcoholism .
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Although this book came out a couple of years ago, I hope there will be more in this series. I love this universe of tough marshmallows. Though the characters in this book play for a different hockey team than the characters in Season’s Change, it’s the same universe and there are some cameos.
Brody and Seamus are so good together, even when they both think they’re just going to have a one-night stand. They are still very aware of the other’s moods for the most part. There are some things Brody misses, but it’s understandable with how much they drank and how confident and flirty Sea has been. This story is a classic case of miscommunication and the main characters not talking things out. What I love and found different is the way Brody eventually learns what will trigger Sea’s insecurities that cause his defenses to go up and figures out a new way to talk about their problems.
These two spend shockingly little time together being as they are in a fake relationship. In some ways, it makes sense since they are both in demanding careers that keep them on the go. Yet I would have liked to see them spend more time together because it is always magical when they are getting along and relax with each other.
Another thing worth noting is how certain people react to the forced coming out of these two. Sea’s parents talk about how they were careful with the church they attended to be sure their kids wouldn’t get hatred fed to them, and there is an old pastor who is standing up for them and their relationship. These things are just blips in the overall story, but they are nice touches to show how the world is (hopefully) changing for the better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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