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olivialeighhh's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? N/A
4.75
Not gonna lie, I was getting a more and more disappointed with Natasha Madison’s books. It felt like her initially books following Zara and Evan, Zoe and Viktor etc, were much better written and had better flow of plot and character development, and the following books (in particular the previous 5), felt rushed and like the proper plot development wasn’t given, and like I was reading a bunch of the same book with continuously worse writing. But THIS one, WOW! The flow of the story was perfect, it gave callbacks to all the previous characters without feeling forced, and the mental health representation was amazing. For a hockey romance, this was really well done and I would happily read it again, not just a book I wanted to check off to keep up with the characters. And of course, the spice was 👌🏻👌🏻 But it actually felt well placed in the story and not so much like it was there for the sake of having smut
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
In the midst of a battle with severe depression and anxiety, Xavier Montgomery walked away from his career as a professional hockey player. He's been living alone on his boat ever since, splitting time between Florida in the winter and New York in the summer. He's only recently returned to New York when he learns that he's about to have a new neighbor; the boat next to his has been sold to Vivienne Grant, member of a famous hockey family, and she plans to spend the summer living on board. The last thing Xavier wants is to socialize, especially with someone so closely connected to the hockey community he left behind, but when Vivienne befriends his dog, Beatrice, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid her. Could Vivienne's sunshine actually be exactly what Xavier needs to complete his journey out of the darkness?
Vivienne and Xavier's chemistry was obvious from the moment they met, and even though it was a slow burn, the payoff was worth it. I loved their banter as well as the fact that Xavier was so open about his feelings. He refused to compromise who he was or what he'd learned since walking away from his career. Not only that, he looked at the bigger picture and wanted to help other players get the help they needed with their mental health. I never saw him as a true grump but rather as someone who withdrew from the world in order to protect himself. He needed time to heal and the right people around him before he could start engaging with the world again.
Overall, I loved "Made for You" and highly recommend it for all contemporary/sports romance fans. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
CW: Suicidal thoughts; Depression; Anxiety
Vivienne and Xavier's chemistry was obvious from the moment they met, and even though it was a slow burn, the payoff was worth it. I loved their banter as well as the fact that Xavier was so open about his feelings. He refused to compromise who he was or what he'd learned since walking away from his career. Not only that, he looked at the bigger picture and wanted to help other players get the help they needed with their mental health. I never saw him as a true grump but rather as someone who withdrew from the world in order to protect himself. He needed time to heal and the right people around him before he could start engaging with the world again.
Overall, I loved "Made for You" and highly recommend it for all contemporary/sports romance fans. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
CW: Suicidal thoughts; Depression; Anxiety
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
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