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5.0

This is the biggest surprise of the year for me so far. I am absolutely blown away- this was incredible. 

I was super skeptical going in, I can’t lie, I’ve never read a “soccer romance” and I have the smallest sliver of knowledge regarding the sport but this is so much more than that. 

It’s been awhile since I’ve reading a romance that was also unbelievably devastating and rips your heart out. 

The sweet, broken angel that Gabriel is 🥺 there’s a little bit of him in me- we both couldn’t save someone we loved. I know what it’s like to fight tooth and nail to feel at peace with your soul once more. He deserves all the love and more. 

And Cecelia- what an incredible character leading the most heartbreaking life. I can’t wait to continue this series and hopefully watch her claw her way back to peace and healing herself. 

I love this friend group, I hope we get more of Allie in the next book. I want Julio & Felix’s story too 🥹. I love the way they immediately brought Cecelia into their fold and safe space. 

I was NOT prepared for this to end in a cliffhanger, I feel like romances hardly do that anymore- even though it was devastating it was kind of a refreshing switch up from the usual perfect, happy ending followed up with a gushy epilogue. 

⚠️ this is NOT a light and fluffy sports romance. PLEASE check the content warnings if you feel you need to and keep yourself safe when reading, always. ⚠️