3.83 AVERAGE

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

an adorable book

This book is definitely worth reading! I’m excited to read more from this author in the future! Full review is on my blog!

I would say the writing was good but the story was just okay. There wasn't any part of it that made me excited. Even the part where they finally confessed their feelings was mediocre.
lighthearted fast-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
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4.25

4.25/5⭐️ • 2/5🌶️

What in the One Tree Hill Scott brothers happened in this book?!😂
I ended up really liking this one and it was a fun, quick, and easy read. The hockey was a big part of the book but it wasn’t at the same time. I also think that the plot point of why the two characters were put together was forgotten and I wish that would have been seen through. I think those were my only negatives. The rest was fun, I really liked the banter, and the overall story was entertaining, not over dramatized but enough to see what would happen. I’m excited to read more of C.W. Farnsworth’s work going forward!
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

These characters are so well done! The plot in this one is a little light, but the characters round all of it out really well. The 2 MCs feel very real to me. They've been through some stuff, they're a little weary of the world, as well as each other, and as we see them struggle through their feelings, and the baggage of their past, they grow and mature in what felt like a really natural way. I enjoyed the way the romantic relationship progressed and the way you got more insight into some of the friendships as the story moved along. And the way the complicated family stuff wasn't just shoved under the rug, but addressed in what felt like a real way, so the characters could move forward.

Thank you to Grey’s promotions and to the lovely Charlotte herself for sending me an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of my favourite books this year.

I love an enemies to lovers hockey romance, but this blows all the others out of the water. It’s not the same recycled storyline - this felt original and had so much depth to it.

I loved the realistic depictions of family conflict and forgiveness and the lasting impact of emotions. The realistic banter between the characters have me butterflies and I loved the connection between Harlow and Conor.

The spice was fantastic and the book read so easily. I could happily read this over and over again. I enjoyed Eve as a character too, she’s so fun.

I adored the scenes on the ice and also the marathon training, as well as the bowling scene too and the boat scene. There are just so many memorable moments. The setting of Washington is just perfect.

What a book!! I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
lighthearted 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
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes