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Delay of Game
by Ari Baran
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book, overall. The narrator did an excellent job. There were a couple of things I'm not normally a fan of here -- primarily unhealthy substance use and miscommunication (or rather, complete lack thereof). But the angst was well set off by sweetness, the hockey was good, and there was a good journey re: substance use. I loved the friends to lovers; they were close as friends and the pace of the relationship turning into romance was on point. Some of the background characters were especially great.
Rep: Good mental health (particularly anxiety) rep. Nate gave off some demi vibes, though I don't think his sexuality was ever explicitly stated. I don't think Zach's sexuality was explicitly stated, but it seems to be somewhere under the bi umbrella.
Tropes: queer awakening, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, in love the whole time
Rep: Good mental health (particularly anxiety) rep. Nate gave off some demi vibes, though I don't think his sexuality was ever explicitly stated. I don't think Zach's sexuality was explicitly stated, but it seems to be somewhere under the bi umbrella.
Tropes: queer awakening, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, in love the whole time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol