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squidgygator's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
sophiast96's review against another edition
3.5
The MC was honestly pretty emotionally immature and not in an endearing way. I really don’t get why the love interest took him back. Mid angst and few steamy scenes.
caseroo7's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 Stars
I struggled with this one all around. The 3rd person POV was weird, the characters weren't easy to like or relate to, they were immature and didn't talk. I wanted to like Gil and Sebastian but I struggled just to finish. Sad as it had so much going for it.
I struggled with this one all around. The 3rd person POV was weird, the characters weren't easy to like or relate to, they were immature and didn't talk. I wanted to like Gil and Sebastian but I struggled just to finish. Sad as it had so much going for it.
hebi's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aekreads's review against another edition
5.0
Kit’s writing is so wonderful. I could not put this book down. The way things are described. The small observations to look for along the way. So well done. The story was sweet, funny, unexpected, angsty in all the best ways, and thoroughly enjoyable.
“I’m waiting for the news special where you simply ascend out of San Francisco Bay on the back of a sea lion and ride it to—where’s the holy grail of hockey? Somewhere in Canada?”
“I’m waiting for the news special where you simply ascend out of San Francisco Bay on the back of a sea lion and ride it to—where’s the holy grail of hockey? Somewhere in Canada?”
i_lipscombe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
emmina's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ashish_ras's review against another edition
5.0
A heart wrenching sports story
This is a great sports story in quite a while. Gil's clueless vulnerability and Seb's hurt pull you into a storm as they untangle their pasts while trying to navigate the present. At some point, your eyes may water. The family dynamics and the goofy teammates will cushion the punches. Overall an engrossing read.
This is a great sports story in quite a while. Gil's clueless vulnerability and Seb's hurt pull you into a storm as they untangle their pasts while trying to navigate the present. At some point, your eyes may water. The family dynamics and the goofy teammates will cushion the punches. Overall an engrossing read.
monstergirlreading's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mhor's review against another edition
4.0
Look, I did enjoy this book. Second chance romance, and hockey what’s not to love?
But holy shit did we just skip over what the fuck Sebastian did to Gil. Look I get it Sebastian was left behind, felt like he wasn’t needed or wanted.
They were best friends from when they were kids, as if you didn’t know how Gill was . And you just fucking ghost, your best friend? You don’t have one conversation with him? Get fucked.
This happens so often, in books. It really annoys me. Why doesn’t Gill get to have his anger and have his conversation with Sebastian? About how much it would’ve fucking sucked to have your best friend and boyfriend just stop talking. Not even bother breaking up with you?
Sebastian, you just had to have one fucking conversation with him, allow Gil to be as upset and hurt as you were.
I get it Gil was so fucking oblivious it was annoying. But you can’t tell me he wasn’t always like that, and you knew he was like that, and you knew you would’ve had to spell shit out for him, but you just didn’t.
But holy shit did we just skip over what the fuck Sebastian did to Gil. Look I get it Sebastian was left behind, felt like he wasn’t needed or wanted.
They were best friends from when they were kids, as if you didn’t know how Gill was . And you just fucking ghost, your best friend? You don’t have one conversation with him? Get fucked.
This happens so often, in books. It really annoys me. Why doesn’t Gill get to have his anger and have his conversation with Sebastian? About how much it would’ve fucking sucked to have your best friend and boyfriend just stop talking. Not even bother breaking up with you?
Sebastian, you just had to have one fucking conversation with him, allow Gil to be as upset and hurt as you were.
I get it Gil was so fucking oblivious it was annoying. But you can’t tell me he wasn’t always like that, and you knew he was like that, and you knew you would’ve had to spell shit out for him, but you just didn’t.