A review by erika_winters
Common Goal by Rachel Reid

hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It was so lovely to see Eric and Kyle again! I really love Rachel Reid’s layered hockey universe where characters from the previous books come back around (my favorite character who always seems to pop up at all times is Ilya). It was nice to see Scott and Kip in a different light as they prepare for their wedding, and Eric and Kyle, side characters from the first book, were at the forefront of this one. Their romance seemed very real to me and the issue of an age gap brought with it the tension that I wanted as a reader. Another great conversation here is a hockey player coming to terms with his age and retiring from the sport he loves so much. There’s always bittersweet happiness for a player when he comes to this conclusion in his career, so I really felt for Eric as he grappled with what his life means without hockey and what his life would consist of off the ice. As always, very well done, Reid! 
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