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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Endgame
I wasn’t going to read this book. I don’t typically enjoy books with sports people in the closet but it’s a Riley Hart book. I figured if anyone was going to write a sports book I liked, it’s her. Man, I’m glad I read this. There were a couple areas I was nervous about based on experience with other books and I’m so glad that wasn’t an issue with this one. Also, nobody does a HEA like Riley. Honestly, her standalone books leave no doubt and you get to enjoy the couple being a couple.
I wasn’t going to read this book. I don’t typically enjoy books with sports people in the closet but it’s a Riley Hart book. I figured if anyone was going to write a sports book I liked, it’s her. Man, I’m glad I read this. There were a couple areas I was nervous about based on experience with other books and I’m so glad that wasn’t an issue with this one. Also, nobody does a HEA like Riley. Honestly, her standalone books leave no doubt and you get to enjoy the couple being a couple.
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Oh my sweet Anson broke my heart in the beginning with how he tried to dig himself further and further into the closet. The conversation where he’s at the hotel with the team, puts on a disguise just to go into an empty conference room just so he could call West to say “fuck you” for knowing Anson was gay and for going out with another guy? God it just gutted me. I loved how confident he became with finally being himself and loving West and just everything. I loved West and how even though he was out and refused to go back in the closet that he still kept Anson’s secret and never once tried to pressure him into coming out. A slutty man who becomes so whipped and in love for the first time? One of my favorite tropes 💜💜
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
The Endgame
Atlanta Lightning
Riley Hart
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’m a broken record at this point, but Riley Freaking Hart! This was the most heart wrenching and insanely hot book that I have read recently. The first spicy scene is all talk and no contact, but it was the hottest scene I’ve ever read!
Anson is the perfect cinnamon roll. He has so much on his shoulders, hiding his sexuality, taking care of his brother and mother and the guilt of his brother’s injury. My heart was aching for him as he struggled with coming out. The scene between him and Elias were so sweet and had me in tears, remembering my coming out to my brother. I even text my brother and sent him a passage.
Weston was a cocky playboy senator or at least that’s the persona he presented. He was so sweet and patient with Anson. It’s hard after coming out to date someone in the closet, but Weston gave Anson the time to come out when he was ready and supported him every step of the way.
My favorite scenes in this book were the scenes shared between Anson and his mother and brother. They were so amazing and supportive especially Elias.
I always love Riley’s writing. She always has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The Endgame was a great way to start “Operation Read Riley” My goal is to read most if not all of her books that are still on my TBR! 😬