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cecexchi's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
After seeing this book promoted on TikTok by the author, I so badly wanted to like it but just couldn’t get into it (last time I blind buy a whole series)
The book overall was just very disappointing. All the major points of conflict that you would expect to have big moments fall flat. I kept reading waiting for the climax book and it felt like it never came.
The characters were all very underdeveloped too. There were so many opportunities to go deeper with their backgrounds and motivations and she just… didn’t.
The main character is unbearably annoying from the very start of the book and unfortunately only got more annoying. Both main characters were lacking in personality and depth.
The book overall was just very disappointing. All the major points of conflict that you would expect to have big moments fall flat. I kept reading waiting for the climax book and it felt like it never came.
The characters were all very underdeveloped too. There were so many opportunities to go deeper with their backgrounds and motivations and she just… didn’t.
The main character is unbearably annoying from the very start of the book and unfortunately only got more annoying. Both main characters were lacking in personality and depth.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
kdscolley's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
This was a fast paced intro into the series for sure. Colt & Ashlyn are quite an interesting pair. I love his nickname for her though and the reasoning behind it. That was sweet. I understanded Ash's hesitation to the whole thing, but man it was also frustrating.
Tropes: Best friends girlfriend (the best friend is a cheating asshole soooo)
Tropes: Best friends girlfriend (the best friend is a cheating asshole soooo)
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
ek2011's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
This book was fine I guess? Just another basic romance revolving around hockey. I was surprised it ended when it did, like I just figured there'd be more to it but I guess it's a short book. But like, Colt has so much unresolved shit around his dad still??? He did so much to help Ash but the boy needs to heal too!
This book did the thing I hate where it's a mediocre book but did a good enough job teasing the next couple in the series that now I want to read the next one.
🎧 I really liked both narrators, and they aren't names I'm familiar with already, so that's nice to have new ones to look for.
🌶️ 3.5/5 Open door, several sexy scenes, nothing groundbreaking.
This book did the thing I hate where it's a mediocre book but did a good enough job teasing the next couple in the series that now I want to read the next one.
🎧 I really liked both narrators, and they aren't names I'm familiar with already, so that's nice to have new ones to look for.
🌶️ 3.5/5 Open door, several sexy scenes, nothing groundbreaking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Death of parent
creativekristi's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse and Violence
inkshadows's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
I finished this book in 1-2 sittings. It was a little cheesy, but well written. The conversations and reflections of the characters felt authentic. I may have felt called out by some of the advice given lol.
Fast pace and fast burning romance, with a dash of unrealistic. Although, college romances can move quickly.
There were around 3 shorter sex scenes. The majority of the spiciness was in the build up and desires expressed through dual pov.
Loved the mmc. Fmc was a little too exaggerated in her naivety, but the trust issues and core belief issues were handled well.
Overall, very cute and definitely recommend for a healing romance read.
Fast pace and fast burning romance, with a dash of unrealistic. Although, college romances can move quickly.
There were around 3 shorter sex scenes. The majority of the spiciness was in the build up and desires expressed through dual pov.
Loved the mmc. Fmc was a little too exaggerated in her naivety, but the trust issues and core belief issues were handled well.
Overall, very cute and definitely recommend for a healing romance read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
pagemagekay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Hockey Romance. Fast-paced. Great tension. Best-Friend’s Ex-ish. Jock and Tutor. Hidden Relationship-ish. Knight-in-Shining-Armor.
3 🌶️s: a couple of descriptive sex scenes, moderately detailed.
I loved the tension between Colt and Ashlyn. I loved their back and forth retorts and the initial push-pull.
I loved Colt. I loved how he was so adamant in his feelings from the get-go. I loved that he called her “Sunshine,” and I loved his knightly actions.
Its refreshing to have a “best friends ex,” trope without overly dramatized push-pull.
I do wish there was a bit more hockey in this hockey romance but hopefully the rest of the series will include more.
Most characters are lovable, but I did deduct .5 since nearly all of the characters knew their friends’ major issues (cheating and briefly mentioned domestic abuse) and it was all so easily excused or ignored. It was a bit disappointing, especially when a few of those characters are so protective of others — I’m looking at you Theo.
3 🌶️s: a couple of descriptive sex scenes, moderately detailed.
I loved the tension between Colt and Ashlyn. I loved their back and forth retorts and the initial push-pull.
I loved Colt. I loved how he was so adamant in his feelings from the get-go. I loved that he called her “Sunshine,” and I loved his knightly actions.
Its refreshing to have a “best friends ex,” trope without overly dramatized push-pull.
I do wish there was a bit more hockey in this hockey romance but hopefully the rest of the series will include more.
Most characters are lovable, but I did deduct .5 since nearly all of the characters knew their friends’ major issues (cheating and briefly mentioned domestic abuse) and it was all so easily excused or ignored. It was a bit disappointing, especially when a few of those characters are so protective of others — I’m looking at you Theo.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Stalking
A few brief mentions of the main character’s roommate ex. Mentioned by characters briefly without much detail.brittinyh3711's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25 Stars. It was really good. I loved their connection from the beginning. I absolutely hate the cheating trope. I hated Logan and was happy towards the end when he got what was coming to him. I was also shocked when he stood up to her parents but I'm happy they stepped up for her too. Should have happened sooner! Can't wait to read Blakely's book :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Blood
hkgirl23's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent
probablybadgers's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Chronic illness