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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
This is my favourite of the series so far, I think! I absolutely loved it, the characters felt so real, and I can’t wait for the next one!
perfection. idc i said what i said.
also surprise kid fic vibes, did not expect it but was pleasantly blindsided with one of my fav tropes.
also surprise kid fic vibes, did not expect it but was pleasantly blindsided with one of my fav tropes.
Im pretty sure ive read this in its fanfic form as well but i can’t find it among my ao3 bookmarks. Ill just have to do with its new physical format instead xD
emotional
hopeful
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
This series has a chokehold on me. More coherent thoughts to come but I love this gay little hockey series with my whole heart
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
I liked the dynamic and the mention of a language learning “murder owl app” but the multiple perspectives were a little repetitive, and the main characters were very stupid
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
5/5 Stars
This book is probably my favorite of the Breakaway Series right now. Rome and Damien started off on a rough note, and butting heads but they both grew and developed. Focusing on these two after their introduction from the last book was great because I definitely wanted to read about them.
Rome comes from a poorer background and is on the track of emancipating, Damien comes from a wealthy background and is adopted. Personally, I thought Rome learning and understanding the difference between white privileged and just privilege was important to his character. Part of his issues with Damien was him not understanding money issues, but how could he know if Rome never told him. And he realized that Damien had issues of his own being a POC out in a world where he will be scrutinized no matter how he acts. Them both learning early on how the other navigates the world helped and I’m glad they were able to do that early. They used what they learned as the book progressed and it truly shows how much they have learned.
Rome and Damien are cute and I like how different their relationship was form Alex and Eli. Rome and Damien had more bumps and struggles with their relationship, which to me, made them feel more relatable in the way. Damien having separation anxiety issues and Rome not quite knowing how to show love were two pieces the other needed. Rome showed Damien that he would be there for him, and Damien showed Rome that love can be given and not taken back. Yes they both messed up and they still had time to grow, but they learned how to be healthy.
Also, the way that they were talking about adoption so early in their relationship was funny. They really are just two teenage boys in love, and they both love Finley so much that they knew the other was it for them. I very much enjoyed the three little epilogues we got: Three months later to Rome being accepted to the Hellhounds, Two years later Damien winning the Yale Younger Poets Prize, and Three years later of the Hellhounds winning the Stanley Cup again and Rome and Damien getting engaged. Seeing these little moments made my heart full. And I hope the girlfriend of Matts is the same from the next book
This book is probably my favorite of the Breakaway Series right now. Rome and Damien started off on a rough note, and butting heads but they both grew and developed. Focusing on these two after their introduction from the last book was great because I definitely wanted to read about them.
Rome comes from a poorer background and is on the track of emancipating, Damien comes from a wealthy background and is adopted. Personally, I thought Rome learning and understanding the difference between white privileged and just privilege was important to his character. Part of his issues with Damien was him not understanding money issues, but how could he know if Rome never told him. And he realized that Damien had issues of his own being a POC out in a world where he will be scrutinized no matter how he acts. Them both learning early on how the other navigates the world helped and I’m glad they were able to do that early. They used what they learned as the book progressed and it truly shows how much they have learned.
Rome and Damien are cute and I like how different their relationship was form Alex and Eli. Rome and Damien had more bumps and struggles with their relationship, which to me, made them feel more relatable in the way. Damien having separation anxiety issues and Rome not quite knowing how to show love were two pieces the other needed. Rome showed Damien that he would be there for him, and Damien showed Rome that love can be given and not taken back. Yes they both messed up and they still had time to grow, but they learned how to be healthy.
Also, the way that they were talking about adoption so early in their relationship was funny. They really are just two teenage boys in love, and they both love Finley so much that they knew the other was it for them. I very much enjoyed the three little epilogues we got: Three months later to Rome being accepted to the Hellhounds, Two years later Damien winning the Yale Younger Poets Prize, and Three years later of the Hellhounds winning the Stanley Cup again and Rome and Damien getting engaged. Seeing these little moments made my heart full. And I hope the girlfriend of Matts is the same from the next book
emotional
Sweet n cute queer coming of age story with 2 really loveable characters.
The second half of the book though, things took a turn and.... I got a little lost.
**spoilers**
If they had maybe been 4 years older, I could've been on board. But its the first boyfriend each of the characters has had, and they're both ready to adopt a child at 17 before they've even had sex?? Or graduated high school??
It would've made more sense if they were older. Only deducting one star for the complete left turn in the plot. I still enjoyed the book - the poetry, their little unspoken gestures of love, the way they choose each other as family.
The second half of the book though, things took a turn and.... I got a little lost.
**spoilers**
If they had maybe been 4 years older, I could've been on board. But its the first boyfriend each of the characters has had, and they're both ready to adopt a child at 17 before they've even had sex?? Or graduated high school??
It would've made more sense if they were older. Only deducting one star for the complete left turn in the plot. I still enjoyed the book - the poetry, their little unspoken gestures of love, the way they choose each other as family.