A review by bekahreadsbooks2019
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ARC REVIEW: This dual timeline, second chance book tugged on my heart strings constantly throughout. I ached for Riley as he was grieving and also trying to process his ex best friend with benefits being around after 12 years. I also felt for Adam as he was coming to terms with the fact that he lived a lie for the first 40 years of his life. Their past was truly heartbreaking because you can tell there was love there but so much denial on Adam’s behalf that he didn’t want to even try to reciprocate the feelings to Riley. I am so glad that there was so much communication in this book. These adult men, while both extremely sensitive to things that were happening, Riley especially, were able to break down the barriers and have meaningful conversations and work through everything together. This is beautiful and I absolutely love the execution of the dual timeline.