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A review by mythsandlegends28
Conner by Mary Warren
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
4.25
đź“šrating : 4/4.5 stars out of 5
🌶️ rating: 2.5/3 out if 5
**Potential spoilers ahead**
Hockey romances are my jam and this one I very much enjoyed. Author Mary Warren creates a very realistic world view of what being in hockey is like, as well as, the realities of how reporting to the police is for people, especially women and influencers.
One of the things I loved most was you have a confident sexy plus size MC Sasha Maloof and she owned it, this was perfection for the vibe of the book. In contrast, I loved how Conner was so enamoured by Sasha, that he just kept digging holes without meaning to - highly entertaining and had me cackling! We also dig a protective king and him and Cash came through for Sasha.
Getting to the darker end of the spectrum, the stalking was written so well, the tension was built well. My heart was racing during those bits, honestly and Mary captured that brilliantly in a careful and concise way. I was also shocked at who it ended up being, not who I expected at all!
If I had anything to say, I wish it was longer and I wish we got a meeting the family moment, but that’s just personal preference.
I have to admit I was shocked at how emotional I got, feeling grief for Sasha, and as a woman, understanding how violating that all must have felt. Something I truly loved about how Sasha was written is, she’s a confident girl, owns her sexuality and allows herself to be in her vulnerability the balance was perfection and I think that’s what makes Sasha a relatable character to me. I got so angry with the police interactions, but they were so real I’ve heard them say things like this - that’s wild!
So to sum up Conner it’s fluffy, it’s sexy, it’s funny, it’s sad, emotional but wow I loved every second of it and would read it again!
🌶️ rating: 2.5/3 out if 5
**Potential spoilers ahead**
Hockey romances are my jam and this one I very much enjoyed. Author Mary Warren creates a very realistic world view of what being in hockey is like, as well as, the realities of how reporting to the police is for people, especially women and influencers.
One of the things I loved most was you have a confident sexy plus size MC Sasha Maloof and she owned it, this was perfection for the vibe of the book. In contrast, I loved how Conner was so enamoured by Sasha, that he just kept digging holes without meaning to - highly entertaining and had me cackling! We also dig a protective king and him and Cash came through for Sasha.
Getting to the darker end of the spectrum, the stalking was written so well, the tension was built well. My heart was racing during those bits, honestly and Mary captured that brilliantly in a careful and concise way. I was also shocked at who it ended up being, not who I expected at all!
If I had anything to say, I wish it was longer and I wish we got a meeting the family moment, but that’s just personal preference.
I have to admit I was shocked at how emotional I got, feeling grief for Sasha, and as a woman, understanding how violating that all must have felt. Something I truly loved about how Sasha was written is, she’s a confident girl, owns her sexuality and allows herself to be in her vulnerability the balance was perfection and I think that’s what makes Sasha a relatable character to me. I got so angry with the police interactions, but they were so real I’ve heard them say things like this - that’s wild!
So to sum up Conner it’s fluffy, it’s sexy, it’s funny, it’s sad, emotional but wow I loved every second of it and would read it again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking