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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started and finished date – 24.09.25 to 27.09.25.
My rating – Three and half Stars
I like the book, and I enjoyed parts of book also I think people who like perfect deke by Ruth Stilling or Rinkmates by Nova Banks may like is book. The cover of book was stunning and my copy of the book come with sprayed pages, they were beautiful. The writing was okay but not great, but the writing was easy to follow also the ending was fine, but it felt bit rush. The fake dating was okay, and the atmosphere was okay but bit bland also then was some harmful stereotypes about black people.
The romance was okay but definitely needed to be flash out bit more and I think author did okay job describing the negative effects of being famous or be in the spotlight on a person also the character cameos was nice touch. I didn't like how Elias celibate was handled. The paced of plot was well structured and steady paced but the ending of the book felt rush. The characters were okay, but I think they need to flash out bit more. Elias was okay main character, and I think he good boyfriend, but he could more flash out. I try to like Sage but found I found her annoying and immature.
My rating – Three and half Stars
I like the book, and I enjoyed parts of book also I think people who like perfect deke by Ruth Stilling or Rinkmates by Nova Banks may like is book. The cover of book was stunning and my copy of the book come with sprayed pages, they were beautiful. The writing was okay but not great, but the writing was easy to follow also the ending was fine, but it felt bit rush. The fake dating was okay, and the atmosphere was okay but bit bland also then was some harmful stereotypes about black people.
The romance was okay but definitely needed to be flash out bit more and I think author did okay job describing the negative effects of being famous or be in the spotlight on a person also the character cameos was nice touch. I didn't like how Elias celibate was handled. The paced of plot was well structured and steady paced but the ending of the book felt rush. The characters were okay, but I think they need to flash out bit more. Elias was okay main character, and I think he good boyfriend, but he could more flash out. I try to like Sage but found I found her annoying and immature.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I've discovered I don't like contemporary romance?
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:
Complicated
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FIVE STARS!
Dare I say it was better than collide? And I absolutely LOVED collide!
Tropes:
Fake dating
Slow burn
Found family
Hockey x ballerina romance
This story follows Sage who is a ballerina who is try to land any ballet job but mostly a lead role. And Eli who is a professional hockey player who is trying to get his first NHL goal and trying to stop the media from labeling him as a play boy.
Sage blew me away with how resilient and funny she was. I loved how she was very blunt and unfiltered. I laughed so many times throughout the book with the things that she said. She is probably my favorite fmc I’ve read in a romance book.
Eli had me fall head over heels from the very beginning. He was very thoughtful and caring no matter the situation and paid attention to the little things.
I never skip an epilogue and this one was so heart warming and I loved then story coming to an end the way that it did. Made me tear up a bit with Nina!
Overall it was an amazing story with great character development and banter and spice.
Dare I say it was better than collide? And I absolutely LOVED collide!
Tropes:
Fake dating
Slow burn
Found family
Hockey x ballerina romance
This story follows Sage who is a ballerina who is try to land any ballet job but mostly a lead role. And Eli who is a professional hockey player who is trying to get his first NHL goal and trying to stop the media from labeling him as a play boy.
Sage blew me away with how resilient and funny she was. I loved how she was very blunt and unfiltered. I laughed so many times throughout the book with the things that she said. She is probably my favorite fmc I’ve read in a romance book.
Eli had me fall head over heels from the very beginning. He was very thoughtful and caring no matter the situation and paid attention to the little things.
I never skip an epilogue and this one was so heart warming and I loved then story coming to an end the way that it did. Made me tear up a bit with Nina!
Overall it was an amazing story with great character development and banter and spice.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes