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binevolentbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i enjoyed this story but there were definitely moments that took me out of it, the characters felt less developed and i was annoyed that Kip slipped up into the territory of infidelity, even if that is probably the more realistic thing that would happen if this were a real life scenario. ultimately though, Rachel Reid has a knack for writing sweet, sensual, intense mm romance that has me always rooting for their happy ending.
i'm glad i read this series out of order, bc if i had started with this one, i'm not sure i would have been sucked into the remaining books like i was - but still this series has been brain chemical altering for me!!
p.s. wtf was Tor Thom's narration in this one?? his Brooklyn accent actually HURT me.
i'm glad i read this series out of order, bc if i had started with this one, i'm not sure i would have been sucked into the remaining books like i was - but still this series has been brain chemical altering for me!!
p.s. wtf was Tor Thom's narration in this one?? his Brooklyn accent actually HURT me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
levilore_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Ok. This book was incredible. I cried MULTIPLE times. I wish I had read it before the second book, but despite having one scene spoiled, the book was still fucking awesome. I'm shocked how different this was from the second book and yet how much I loved them for different reasons.
I loved both characters and I loved their dynamic together (both in and out of the bedroom). I thought the ending was great and a really good set up for the second book.
I truly have nothing bad to say about this book, it was so good.ALSO 2 SWITCHES!! GAY SWITCHES YAY!!
I loved both characters and I loved their dynamic together (both in and out of the bedroom). I thought the ending was great and a really good set up for the second book.
I truly have nothing bad to say about this book, it was so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Racism, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
bookstarbri's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol
beccaand's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
cheye13's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book was wholly not for me.
I didn't vibe with the writing style off the bat, but I kept reading in hopes the characters would grow on me. They did not. The plot is very sparse and also obvious. I usually say insta-love/lust doesn't bother me in a romance, but this style of it absolutely does. The ratio of sex scenes to meaningful conversation (let alone plot and character development) was atrocious for my tastes. The fast pace of plot events and relationship milestones created a lack of gravitas I felt the moments and mood deserved.
This isn't a bad story if it's what you're looking for, but it's more along the line of fanfiction, written as though the characters and situations have been established outside of the work itself.
I didn't vibe with the writing style off the bat, but I kept reading in hopes the characters would grow on me. They did not. The plot is very sparse and also obvious. I usually say insta-love/lust doesn't bother me in a romance, but this style of it absolutely does. The ratio of sex scenes to meaningful conversation (let alone plot and character development) was atrocious for my tastes. The fast pace of plot events and relationship milestones created a lack of gravitas I felt the moments and mood deserved.
This isn't a bad story if it's what you're looking for, but it's more along the line of fanfiction, written as though the characters and situations have been established outside of the work itself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
negs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
iamamyyyyy's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent
taylorvalerie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.75
This book gave me all the feels! The characters are so loveable and while the story was simple, I couldn’t put it down. The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because I found the ending to be a little on the cringey side.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
shinysue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
Wow kind of surprised that book 1 isn't as good as book 2. This is still a good read, though more drawn out, and a bit overdone. Your typical hockey romance story, so maybe the issue I have is that I've read this story so many times already.
These two are very adorable together, even if their devotion to each other felt a bit too heavy-handed on the insta-love.
These two are very adorable together, even if their devotion to each other felt a bit too heavy-handed on the insta-love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
nickoliver's review against another edition
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
3.5
Spontaneously, I decided to buy this book as an ebook and then proceeded to read it over two days. It was certainly fun! But I also felt like the romance was developed waaaayyy too quickly, and I sometimes found myself wanting more conversations or a closer look at certain things in their lives - like Kip's job/school search, for example - instead of just smut every other page. It got a bit boring at times. Plus, Kip was a very infuriating character in the second half of the story, refusing to understand what was at stake for Scott and playing the poor victim despite having gone in the relationship knowing it would have to be kept a secret.
But it was a quick read, had (mostly) loveable characters, a surprising little amount of actual homophobia, and I also loved that Scott wasn't outed by anybody but was able to come out when he was ready.
But it was a quick read, had (mostly) loveable characters, a surprising little amount of actual homophobia, and I also loved that Scott wasn't outed by anybody but was able to come out when he was ready.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Alcohol