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bookworm21century's review
4.5
A great representation of baseball and Judaism. The relationship moves kind of fast, but it works.
avalydia's review
3.0
This was solid. Good writing, strong characters. I appreciated the way Giordano's recovery was a running theme throughout, something he had to actively work on instead of just an afterthought.
I thought the fires should have either been a bigger plot point (considering the book was called "Fire Season") or not mentioned at all, since it was kind of a distraction to keep wondering if a major fire was going to come sweeping through in the third act.
I'll definitely be checking out the next book in the series.
I thought the fires should have either been a bigger plot point (considering the book was called "Fire Season") or not mentioned at all, since it was kind of a distraction to keep wondering if a major fire was going to come sweeping through in the third act.
I'll definitely be checking out the next book in the series.
jenlouisegallant's review
3.0
I felt like this book was more or less average. I liked that the characters were different than the usual sports romance and that the issues they faced were more about internal struggles and less about external factors. I think the storyline of alcoholism was portrayed well. However, I never really got attached to any of the characters other than the dog.
jerseygirl1229's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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: Addiction
elee2013's review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️
Like this is a low stakes sort of romance but it was kind of awesome? And so remarkably refreshing to have a writer who really does know baseball in and out, like the scenarios ring truthfully, and even the player representation does as well.
We’ve got recovering alcoholic, anxiety, Jewish, bisexual and gay, etc etc.
Come for the m/m romance, stay for the sports romance.
Like this is a low stakes sort of romance but it was kind of awesome? And so remarkably refreshing to have a writer who really does know baseball in and out, like the scenarios ring truthfully, and even the player representation does as well.
We’ve got recovering alcoholic, anxiety, Jewish, bisexual and gay, etc etc.
Come for the m/m romance, stay for the sports romance.
jmatsen's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
writtenechoes's review
4.0
Alexa, play Delicate by Taylor Swift.
A sweet sports romance with a slow burn friends to lovers story between teammates. Older MC’s, one divorced with a ex wife he stayed friends with, the other MC a recently divorced recovering alcoholic. No big third act break up or drama, lots of good communication, and just a really sweet tender romance that made me smile. Also thankful this one had a bit less baseball, because although I’m a fan, it was overwhelming for me in book one.
A sweet sports romance with a slow burn friends to lovers story between teammates. Older MC’s, one divorced with a ex wife he stayed friends with, the other MC a recently divorced recovering alcoholic. No big third act break up or drama, lots of good communication, and just a really sweet tender romance that made me smile. Also thankful this one had a bit less baseball, because although I’m a fan, it was overwhelming for me in book one.
heyehs's review
2.0
Not a fan of baseball, at all. Or this book. I made it through it. This accomplishment was the most interesting emotion I felt throughout this book.
paulnewman's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
weweresotired's review
5.0
Oh I have not had a book hangover like this in absolutely ages.
For some reason it took me a few starts to actually get into this -- I think that has more to do with me than it does the book -- but once I did, I read almost all of it in one go, including staying up far, far too late to finish it.
Maybe I'm just at a particularly delicate spot in life or something but I cried through big chunks of this book as Reid and Charlie struggle to deal with their feelings, their pasts, the realities of being professional ballplayers in two very different stages of their careers. The pain, uncertainty, hope, fear that they both go through is so palpable.
Even though their attraction to each other is immediate -- come on, this is a romance novel after all -- this is a good, slow burn, with lots of longing on both sides before they get it together, and when they do it's absolutely worth the wait. It's been a long time since I've actually felt a little breathless as I read. Helping someone with their curveball mechanics has never been so hot, or so emotionally fraught.
I was a little confused as to where this takes place in the chronology of this universe, but that's relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things. I still paused more than a few times trying to slot the events of this book in with the events of Unwritten Rules, but that's more of a me problem and didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book.
This is one I desperately wish was available in hard copy. Alas.
For some reason it took me a few starts to actually get into this -- I think that has more to do with me than it does the book -- but once I did, I read almost all of it in one go, including staying up far, far too late to finish it.
Maybe I'm just at a particularly delicate spot in life or something but I cried through big chunks of this book as Reid and Charlie struggle to deal with their feelings, their pasts, the realities of being professional ballplayers in two very different stages of their careers. The pain, uncertainty, hope, fear that they both go through is so palpable.
Even though their attraction to each other is immediate -- come on, this is a romance novel after all -- this is a good, slow burn, with lots of longing on both sides before they get it together, and when they do it's absolutely worth the wait. It's been a long time since I've actually felt a little breathless as I read. Helping someone with their curveball mechanics has never been so hot, or so emotionally fraught.
I was a little confused as to where this takes place in the chronology of this universe, but that's relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things. I still paused more than a few times trying to slot the events of this book in with the events of Unwritten Rules, but that's more of a me problem and didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book.
This is one I desperately wish was available in hard copy. Alas.