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bitchie's review against another edition
4.0
This was super sweet, with just the right bit of raunchy.
leelee68's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really great read. I loved Johnny he really was like a big teddy bear. Once he and Rich reconnected that started them on their journey to love. Johnny was just a lovable guy. I loved Johnny's family they were the best and I loved Anita, lol..I enjoy discovering new authors, so glad I found Max Vos books.
lalauren04's review against another edition
2.0
This started off pretty well, but unfortunately one of my "hell no" things popped up. There was cheating in the story, I just couldn't forgive Johnny. His excuse for it wasn't good enough and I don't think he should have been forgiven. That whole part of the story didn't make any sense to me - I don't know why Johnny slept with a woman and I don't understand why he had his sudden freak out, especially considering how he had said earlier in the story (and to his parents, no less) that he wouldn't be ashamed if Rich was his boyfriend. Don't get me wrong, I understood Johnny's confusion. But the way he acted was wrong. Rich deserved better.
liza5326's review
5.0
I absolutely LOVE Max Vos. I know that I can always count on him to give me a story that is going to be well-written, fun, hot as hell, and keep me glued to the pages. My Hero was no exception. This was the perfect blend of three of my favorite genres: GFY, friends-to-lovers, and athletes. It was a Triple Crown winner.
Rich is a diver on his way to the Olympics who finds himself reconnecting with the football player he saved from drowning when he was 16. Johnny is a college football star from his hometown and Rich is surprised that he would want to be friends with a gay diver. Then things get really fun! The story is told mostly from Rich's perspective, but we do get a few looks into Johnny's mind. This book is seriously HOT, like melt your insides, Oh Lord I think I might just go up in FLAMES hot! But it actually flows with the story instead of turning into PWP. I am eager to read the sequel because I want more of Rich and Johnny.
Rich is a diver on his way to the Olympics who finds himself reconnecting with the football player he saved from drowning when he was 16. Johnny is a college football star from his hometown and Rich is surprised that he would want to be friends with a gay diver. Then things get really fun! The story is told mostly from Rich's perspective, but we do get a few looks into Johnny's mind. This book is seriously HOT, like melt your insides, Oh Lord I think I might just go up in FLAMES hot! But it actually flows with the story instead of turning into PWP. I am eager to read the sequel because I want more of Rich and Johnny.
nicola949's review
4.0
Max Vos is my hero - I was craving a sweet story with sexy athletes at it's heart and he delivered!
This is a college story. Rich is a champion diver and Johnny is a star football layer, a few years younger than Rich. An incident in their past, where Rich saved Johnny's life, provides a bond that starts their friendship when they meet again years later.
This story packs a lot in, from Rich being bullied (and Johnny of course standing up for him!), Rich's issues with his father, Johnny's awakening sexuality and some really dumb (and totally annoying) stuff done by Johnny. Yes, Johnny did something really stupid!
There is obviously a deep emotional connection between Rich and Johnny, well before they acknowledge it to each other. And the sex...let's just say that for two sweet characters, the sex can get downright dirty!
I adored cousin Anita - every family needs someone who pulls no punches and gets straight to the point - honest, funny and accepting! And Mr and Mrs Milloway Johnny's parents, were wonderful as well. They seemed to know more about Johnny than he knew himself.
This book has it's sweet moments and it's intense sex and a lovely emotional happy ending. It might be a bit over the top in places for some but I was totally in the mood for the emotional romantic bits! "He propelled himself off the tower over the shimmering water into a swan dive, his body, mind and spirit free. Free to love and be loved. And he flew higher than he had ever flown before, with love uplifting him, keeping him in flight. Free."
I publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
This is a college story. Rich is a champion diver and Johnny is a star football layer, a few years younger than Rich. An incident in their past, where Rich saved Johnny's life, provides a bond that starts their friendship when they meet again years later.
This story packs a lot in, from Rich being bullied (and Johnny of course standing up for him!), Rich's issues with his father, Johnny's awakening sexuality and some really dumb (and totally annoying) stuff done by Johnny. Yes, Johnny did something really stupid!
There is obviously a deep emotional connection between Rich and Johnny, well before they acknowledge it to each other. And the sex...let's just say that for two sweet characters, the sex can get downright dirty!
I adored cousin Anita - every family needs someone who pulls no punches and gets straight to the point - honest, funny and accepting! And Mr and Mrs Milloway Johnny's parents, were wonderful as well. They seemed to know more about Johnny than he knew himself.
This book has it's sweet moments and it's intense sex and a lovely emotional happy ending. It might be a bit over the top in places for some but I was totally in the mood for the emotional romantic bits! "He propelled himself off the tower over the shimmering water into a swan dive, his body, mind and spirit free. Free to love and be loved. And he flew higher than he had ever flown before, with love uplifting him, keeping him in flight. Free."
I publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
tiggers_hate_acorns's review against another edition
4.0
I mostly enjoyed this book but found one part that seemed out of sync with the restOthers have noted this as a one-star instant removal. Putting that aside I enjoyed this coming of age book and look forward to reading book 2.
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when Rich cheats on Johnny quite deliberately and then gets all woe is me - what did I do so wrong??walford's review
3.0
I've been trying to think of a way to write this review without using the word 'sweet' five times. So, take that as a given; it's why I read this in one sitting. It helps that gay-for-you is maybe my favorite trope, especially if it's a big, hot jock unable to resist our winsome hero's charms (but, I mean, Diver. Who could resist?).
I'd have given this four stars if it had been better written. And it's padded with a lot of unnecessary information: I don't need to know the names of the five beers being served at a party. I am however delighted that Vos (or his editor) knows that the past tense of 'thrust' (a ubiquitous word in m/m, after all) is not 'thrusted'.
In spite of my complaints I'm on to the sequel, so that tells you something.
I'd have given this four stars if it had been better written. And it's padded with a lot of unnecessary information: I don't need to know the names of the five beers being served at a party. I am however delighted that Vos (or his editor) knows that the past tense of 'thrust' (a ubiquitous word in m/m, after all) is not 'thrusted'.
In spite of my complaints I'm on to the sequel, so that tells you something.
bfdbookblog's review
4.0
***audiobook review***
the vocal performance was pretty good - he nailed several accents for the characters which was surprising. my one complaint is when the character 'whispered' or 'raised his voice', the performer didn't lower or raise his voice. that would have made the performance damn near perfect.
the story was pretty good with 2 very interesting characters. johnny was a bit of an enigma and seems to be just discovering himself. he comes from a great family and is a pretty grounded and mature young man.
rich has had his share of struggles, most of which he works through in this story. i like that he knows who he is and doesn't hide it. i love that he's a jock as well, even if he is on the small side.
the writing was really good - this was my first max vos story, but it won't be my last. my only complaint was the boys declaring their love for each other without truly knowing how they felt. that seemed a bit rush and forced. otherwise, the story was great!
the vocal performance was pretty good - he nailed several accents for the characters which was surprising. my one complaint is when the character 'whispered' or 'raised his voice', the performer didn't lower or raise his voice. that would have made the performance damn near perfect.
the story was pretty good with 2 very interesting characters. johnny was a bit of an enigma and seems to be just discovering himself. he comes from a great family and is a pretty grounded and mature young man.
rich has had his share of struggles, most of which he works through in this story. i like that he knows who he is and doesn't hide it. i love that he's a jock as well, even if he is on the small side.
the writing was really good - this was my first max vos story, but it won't be my last. my only complaint was the boys declaring their love for each other without truly knowing how they felt. that seemed a bit rush and forced. otherwise, the story was great!
the_novel_approach's review
5.0
This book really does have it all folks. There is the uber-hot Olympic hopeful diver, the huge bear from the gridiron and fully developed, well thought out secondary characters that keep these two on track.
So run on out and get your copy of this book, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Jackie's full review can be found at The Novel Approach
So run on out and get your copy of this book, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Jackie's full review can be found at The Novel Approach
rissa53's review against another edition
4.0
It made me happy that Rich was able to fix all his relationships and that in the end, everything worked out. Especially with his dad and Johnny. :)