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A review by heabooknerd
The Head Game by Brigham Vaughn
5.0
THE HEAD GAME was a great romance featuring a fake engagement between a by-the-book rule following referee and a chaotic and flirty hockey player. Nico was charming, cocky, and surprisingly vulnerable and he made a great match for the reserved, dedicated, and slightly stuffy August.
I enjoyed Nico and August's banter, their sweet moments, and the way they supported each other through some really difficult times. They were like oil and water at first but when Nico was recovering from surgery and in a really vulnerable place, August was the one he felt safest with. They were surprisingly tender and I loved seeing August realize he actually liked being annoyed by Nico.
Nico's best friend Sky and August's brother Jules were both amazing side characters and the way they supported Nico and August's relationship was perfect. Seeing the rest of the Fisher Cats team was great and I'm really looking forward to Felix and Jonah's story.
Content Warning: on page seizure, tumor, and recovery from brain surgery; pregnant side character; side character in rehab for a drinking problem
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Favorite Quotes:
“This is a bad idea,” August said roughly.
“Baby,” Nico leaned in to whisper in August’s ear. “I’m the best bad decision you’re ever going to make.”
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“So believe me when I say I’m on board. If this is good for the team and for you, I’m in. No question. Team first and you’re part of my team now, Auggie.”
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“Why do I want to ride that man like a pony?” she whispered furiously. “He is awkward as fuck. I should not want to screw his brains out and eat his nachos. And yet…”
Nico shrugged. “Pregnancy hormones, maybe? It’s either that or there’s something weird about the Manning family. I should not find August’s little sweater vests sexy either but here we are.”
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“When Nico was in the hospital, I knew it was a risk to go be by his side and I did it anyway. And I don’t regret that. I’m glad I was able to support him through this recovery. And when it comes down to it, I’m always going to pick Nico. Every time.”
I enjoyed Nico and August's banter, their sweet moments, and the way they supported each other through some really difficult times. They were like oil and water at first but when Nico was recovering from surgery and in a really vulnerable place, August was the one he felt safest with. They were surprisingly tender and I loved seeing August realize he actually liked being annoyed by Nico.
Nico's best friend Sky and August's brother Jules were both amazing side characters and the way they supported Nico and August's relationship was perfect. Seeing the rest of the Fisher Cats team was great and I'm really looking forward to Felix and Jonah's story.
Content Warning: on page seizure, tumor, and recovery from brain surgery; pregnant side character; side character in rehab for a drinking problem
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Favorite Quotes:
“This is a bad idea,” August said roughly.
“Baby,” Nico leaned in to whisper in August’s ear. “I’m the best bad decision you’re ever going to make.”
- - - - -
“So believe me when I say I’m on board. If this is good for the team and for you, I’m in. No question. Team first and you’re part of my team now, Auggie.”
- - - - -
“Why do I want to ride that man like a pony?” she whispered furiously. “He is awkward as fuck. I should not want to screw his brains out and eat his nachos. And yet…”
Nico shrugged. “Pregnancy hormones, maybe? It’s either that or there’s something weird about the Manning family. I should not find August’s little sweater vests sexy either but here we are.”
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“When Nico was in the hospital, I knew it was a risk to go be by his side and I did it anyway. And I don’t regret that. I’m glad I was able to support him through this recovery. And when it comes down to it, I’m always going to pick Nico. Every time.”