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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
⭐️⭐️⭐️ A slow, steamy sports romance with fun banter — but too long
Offside had some genuinely fun banter and chemistry, which I enjoyed, and the hockey/sports romance vibe was a nice touch. I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was solid overall. That said, the story dragged. It felt like it could have ended halfway through, and the plot didn’t stay very consistent or focused. I found myself zoning out during some of the slower sections. If you’re into long, slow-burn sports romances with flirty dialogue, you might still enjoy it — just be prepared for a drawn-out ride.
Offside had some genuinely fun banter and chemistry, which I enjoyed, and the hockey/sports romance vibe was a nice touch. I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was solid overall. That said, the story dragged. It felt like it could have ended halfway through, and the plot didn’t stay very consistent or focused. I found myself zoning out during some of the slower sections. If you’re into long, slow-burn sports romances with flirty dialogue, you might still enjoy it — just be prepared for a drawn-out ride.
I should have stopped after I saw it was from wattpad but I didn’t and now I must live with myself.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s official, sports romances are my cure for reading slumps. Give me all the bad boys who fall first/are soft for her. Loved this one! When I saw the page count, I was worried this one would feel too long, but I loved Carter and James so much I didn’t even care.
You know that viral clip from the kissing booth where the girl has to stop the two guys from fighting by having one make eye contact with her? Yeah……
Tossing up between 3 and 4 stars. It was just so. damn. long!
Everything that happened could have easily been condensed to 200/300 pages. No hockey romance needs to be 600+ that's just ridiculous.
Anyway Chase was amazing. Love that guy. Bailey was fine. Although a bit bland tbh. I didn't like that he called her James all the time though, like dude... That's your girlfriend. Don't call her by her last name, which is a fucking guys name, like she's one of your hockey bros. Ugh it was so cringe lol.
Everything that happened could have easily been condensed to 200/300 pages. No hockey romance needs to be 600+ that's just ridiculous.
Anyway Chase was amazing. Love that guy. Bailey was fine. Although a bit bland tbh. I didn't like that he called her James all the time though, like dude... That's your girlfriend. Don't call her by her last name, which is a fucking guys name, like she's one of your hockey bros. Ugh it was so cringe lol.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
DNF half way through wtf was that