To be honest, I picked this one up after scrolling through Instagram looking for another hockey romance after finishing the Graham Effect and wanting to keep with those vibes. Saw this in a couple "hockey romances you should read" posts and decided to give it a go - bonus points because my library had it on audio, so I could listen to it at work!

Unfortunately, this one just was not for me. It was enjoyable for what it was and it matched the mood I was in, but there were just too many plot holes in the relationship and the pacing for me. I had fun, but it's not gonna be a story that really sticks with me or one that i can see myself really recommending to others.
emotional lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Omg I love them soo muchhh!!!
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Star rating based on vibes, no thoughts
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional lighthearted fast-paced

My man Maddox is OBSESSED and I love to see it! Still cannot get over the nickname Curly Fry; the amount of second hand embarrassment every time it came out of his mouth was real. But twas cute, nothing spectacular but I'm not the biggest fan of friends to lovers.