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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
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
2.5/5 ☆
i, once again, went into this thinking it was a normal romance audiobook. i, once again, was so wrong
i, once again, went into this thinking it was a normal romance audiobook. i, once again, was so wrong
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Spicy yet oh so sweet. A thoughtful examination of sexual orientation, love, and friendship, along a generous helping of heart and humor.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
An enjoyable and quick read, but obviously a niche book.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Him (Him #1) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dual POV • MM romance • Bi-curiosity • Friends to lovers • Hockey romance • 328 pages
I finally picked this one up after so many bookish friends told me I had to read it, and wow—I get it now. The chemistry between Ryan & Jamie is off the charts, and their journey from best friends to lovers is equal parts sweet, emotional, and very spicy.
What I especially appreciated was Jamie’s realization that he isn’t “suddenly gay,” but bi. It felt authentic—acknowledging that attraction doesn’t always flip like a switch, and representation like that matters.
Yes, some of their conversations felt a little juvenile—but then I overheard my husband with his buddy and thought, “Nope… that’s just how men talk to each other at any age.” 😂 It actually made their friendship-to-lovers arc feel even more genuine.
The tension around acceptance—family, organizations, teammates—was portrayed realistically, even though I wish people just didn’t care who anyone loves. And major kudos to the authors for keeping the focus on Jamie and Ryan instead of tossing in unnecessary jealousy drama.
And ohhh those spicy scenes? Hot, hilarious at times (looking at you, SUV scene), but always purposeful for the story.
Will I continue the series? Absolutely. These boys have my heart now.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dual POV • MM romance • Bi-curiosity • Friends to lovers • Hockey romance • 328 pages
I finally picked this one up after so many bookish friends told me I had to read it, and wow—I get it now. The chemistry between Ryan & Jamie is off the charts, and their journey from best friends to lovers is equal parts sweet, emotional, and very spicy.
What I especially appreciated was Jamie’s realization that he isn’t “suddenly gay,” but bi. It felt authentic—acknowledging that attraction doesn’t always flip like a switch, and representation like that matters.
Yes, some of their conversations felt a little juvenile—but then I overheard my husband with his buddy and thought, “Nope… that’s just how men talk to each other at any age.” 😂 It actually made their friendship-to-lovers arc feel even more genuine.
The tension around acceptance—family, organizations, teammates—was portrayed realistically, even though I wish people just didn’t care who anyone loves. And major kudos to the authors for keeping the focus on Jamie and Ryan instead of tossing in unnecessary jealousy drama.
And ohhh those spicy scenes? Hot, hilarious at times (looking at you, SUV scene), but always purposeful for the story.
Will I continue the series? Absolutely. These boys have my heart now.