A review by peppersbookpicks
Strange Love: An 80s Fake Dating Hockey Romance by Steffanie Blais

lighthearted slow-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? Yes

3.0

This was a cute and quick read. I found myself laughing quite a few times at some goofy one liners like, "Maybe if you ask him nicely, he'll show you his stick?" 

I definitely enjoyed the romance part of this story, but the plot wasn't super engaging and the timeline sometimes felt a bit choppy. If the chapter headers consistently had the age + year at the top that would have helped some. 

After finishing the book, I think if the scenes from the past were told from the perspective of Ivy's journal entries instead of randomly placed flashbacks, that might have helped give a more natural flow to the story too. 

-Bottom line- Strange Love was an enjoyable read. If you like hockey romance, the 80s, and are all about the fake-dating trope, this one's for you! 

Thanks to the author, Steffanie Blais, for allowing me to be part of the ARC team and giving me the chance to post an honest review in exchange!