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Pucking Around by Emily Rath

riella_reads's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ravencarmen's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

neaavaleryy's review against another edition

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4.5

this was so fun !! the audiobook truly did not seem as long as it was

ashlynnerippy's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.25

readlovereviewblog's review against another edition

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4.0

I appreciate the tropes, tags, and content warning at the beginning of this book. It is very well done and makes me even more interested to read it, but it may only be for some. The author really included some superb info at the beginning of this book. It is well thought out, and I appreciate it.

Rachel is a hot mess, but she met her dream guy and then left him to get her dream fellowship placement. I can't wait to see how this new life pans out for her. I like the funny moments and the relatable content with the main character. The mature content starts early and will leave you gasping in shock, but it is fabulous.

Caleb, the hot hockey player, is delighted to pick up Rachel from the airport and deal with her hot mess. Caleb is the Assistant Equipment Manager for the team and a surfer boy at heart. I love his nickname for Rachel. He is a true knight in shining armor.

I love it when the author uses double entendres. It makes it so fun to read. Her new life and new job just collided with her dreams. I love the interconnected relationships and characters. It makes it so much more fun to read when they get surprised. I thought the chemistry with Caleb was hot; Jake is even more desirable, and the history between them is smoking. What will she do?

I love that the author incorporates fun, relaxed, steamy scenes and some angsty tension. I suspected, but now it is confirmed, and I can't wait to see where the story goes with that info. Rachel is a bombshell in this book, going from timid to on fire. This storyline definitely takes a turn for the sauna, and I have no clue how it all works out, but I'll enjoy the sizzling scenes. Jake and Caleb are not quite what I expected, but they also work. This story is all kinds of kinky, naughty, and erotic. I am still determining what will happen. But this is definitely gonna burn up your Kindle.

Omg, the small-world connections continue and amaze you at the same time. As if two weren't enough, let's add in a third, and wow, the author doesn't spare the kinky details. The polyamorous relationship is very steamy in this book, but I love the story anyway. From heartbreaking fears to heart-wrenching moments on the ice, the author brings you back to reality and leaves you gasping. I love all the characters, from the firm but scared doctor to the stoic goalie and, of course, Caleb and Jake as well.

samantha_sahm_reads's review against another edition

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4.0

4⭐️
4

icarly's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

ummmmm this was interesting to say the least. my last straw was the double cancer part

encyclopediabritanika's review

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1.0

This was horrendous. 

I love a why choose romance, so please don't think my rating has to do with being shocked at why choosing or a spice level. My issue was basically everything else. 

First, it was too long. Why is this book 800 pages? Why does the third dude she picks up for her group of dudes not even get kissed until HALFWAY THROUGH? 

Second, Rachel is the team doctor. She absolutely cannot pretend she's a great doctor as she emotionally and sexually manipulates her patients into being in a foursome. She's off getting secret examinations for the goalie but also yelling at him that he has to be on board with her quad and how dare he want to date her alone. RACHEL IS A MONSTER. 

Third, again, Rachel is a monster. She is emotionally and sexually manipulative. She thinks she is the very best and is very quick to yell at everyone for not doing exactly what she wants but has no ability to be questioned by anyone else. It was giving Bryce of Crescent City vibes. Entitled and awful. She also is a horrible doctor and I hope they take her medical license away. 

I made it to 55% of this monster of a book and had to quit. I couldn't listen to Rachel do anything else awful to these men. 

Is this what the author thinks feminism is? Writing an unapologetic character who is actually a monster? This ain't it. 

stitched1115's review against another edition

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medium-paced

5.0

redwingschick95's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5