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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Oh, I really enjoyed this! An all LGBT soccer team in Scotland? Oh yeah, baby!
I admit, the lingo threw me at times, but I actually liked trying to figure out what they were saying, and hey, I (maybe) learned some new words! Will definitely continue on with this series!
I loved watching Brodie and Duncan dance around each other. Brodie was bullied all through school, by people just like Duncan, the strong, athletic type, so of course Brodie tries to keep him at arms' length. But after some drunken fooling around, neither of them can get the other out of their heads, Duncan just has to prove himself, which he really did, thanks to a case of mono!
I admit, the lingo threw me at times, but I actually liked trying to figure out what they were saying, and hey, I (maybe) learned some new words! Will definitely continue on with this series!
I loved watching Brodie and Duncan dance around each other. Brodie was bullied all through school, by people just like Duncan, the strong, athletic type, so of course Brodie tries to keep him at arms' length. But after some drunken fooling around, neither of them can get the other out of their heads, Duncan just has to prove himself, which he really did, thanks to a case of mono!
3.5 Stars
A seriously great start to what I hope will be a great series.
You've got a college setting with a sports background, where flatmates Brodie and Duncan circle each other round and round. They both admire the other for their differences until those differences bring to light some sobering truths.
A lot more angsty than expected. This explores not only their relationship, but also the very real social issues surrounding LGBT youth, involving such topics as bullying, activism, and acceptance.
Sexy and sweet, Brodie and Duncan learn some harsh lessons about each other and themselves, and of course come out the stronger together. I look forward to reading about the other team members and further brushing up on my Scottish lingo - its significant presence and my own guessing inferences, its own little adventure!
A seriously great start to what I hope will be a great series.
You've got a college setting with a sports background, where flatmates Brodie and Duncan circle each other round and round. They both admire the other for their differences until those differences bring to light some sobering truths.
A lot more angsty than expected. This explores not only their relationship, but also the very real social issues surrounding LGBT youth, involving such topics as bullying, activism, and acceptance.
Sexy and sweet, Brodie and Duncan learn some harsh lessons about each other and themselves, and of course come out the stronger together. I look forward to reading about the other team members and further brushing up on my Scottish lingo - its significant presence and my own guessing inferences, its own little adventure!
I was really enjoying this book until the climax, then I just wanted to smack both MCs. I really can't stand athletes who can't just let comments go. No, I don't know what it's like to be bullied or picked on for being gay my entire life or to be thought less of because of it. And I do know the MCs are young, but I was just so annoyed with Duncan for not letting the other players' comments go and proving he's not less than by playing well and getting his team a victory. I'm a huge sports fan, and I can't stand watching teams get penalties because some moron couldn't be the bigger person, shut his trap and walk away. And Brodie being mad at Duncan over what happened?! Grow a pair kid! You can't be scared your entire life. At some point, you have to stand up for yourself, and don't be mad at your bf for standing up for you when you obviously aren't going to do it yourself! And why would you walk away alone with all of the hateful things being said by the other team's fans?! If Brodie was mad at anyone, it should have been himself!
Sabía con qué me iba a encontrar, pero quería leerlo antes de meterme de lleno con la serie. Dulce, toca temas serios con algunos lugares comunes y clichés, pero deja una buena base y panorama para lo que sigue. A por el #1
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
4.5 Stars - Play On was a gem of a story that was brought to my attention by it winning 3rd place in the GoodReads’ MM Romance Group Member’s Choice Awards in the category of Best Book Debut. Sports stories are not usually my thing, but UK footballers are the way to go when I do read them.
I loved how cemented in locale this was. I could tell by the dialect that they were Scottish and it put me in the right frame of mind. From the crowed University library to the soggy football pitch, it all felt real without taking away from the story at hand.
The storytelling was great and I could feel and empathize with the characters. I loved how Brodie and Duncan managed to salvage their first fumbling encounter. I also loved that it wasn’t love or even lust at first sight. They had rocky times but were able to seek advice.
The football scenes were detailed enough to follow but didn’t overwhelm the book. There were enough there that this was a sports themed romance novella not just a romance with an athlete. They helped to understand Duncan more.
I highly recommend checking this story and author out and I am for sure going to read the next in the series!
4.5 Stars - Play On was a gem of a story that was brought to my attention by it winning 3rd place in the GoodReads’ MM Romance Group Member’s Choice Awards in the category of Best Book Debut. Sports stories are not usually my thing, but UK footballers are the way to go when I do read them.
I loved how cemented in locale this was. I could tell by the dialect that they were Scottish and it put me in the right frame of mind. From the crowed University library to the soggy football pitch, it all felt real without taking away from the story at hand.
The storytelling was great and I could feel and empathize with the characters. I loved how Brodie and Duncan managed to salvage their first fumbling encounter. I also loved that it wasn’t love or even lust at first sight. They had rocky times but were able to seek advice.
The football scenes were detailed enough to follow but didn’t overwhelm the book. There were enough there that this was a sports themed romance novella not just a romance with an athlete. They helped to understand Duncan more.
I highly recommend checking this story and author out and I am for sure going to read the next in the series!
I really, really enjoyed Duncan and Brodie's little story and I think it was a good start to a series. I can't wait to read the rest of these beautiful books. x
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I see no reason to continue with this story. It’s got naught to say