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A review by mollyreadsandcrafts
The Long Game by Rachel Reid
5.0
I laugh-cried my way through this whole book. I absolutely adore Ilya and am proud of him for the work he did for himself. Shane was trying my patience in the beginning but he definitely made up for it later. I'm so happy Ilya and Shane got their happily ever after finally, complete with a very cute puppy! Not sure what to do now that the series is over honestly, I'll miss these guys so much.
TW/CW: depression, mentions of suicide
•minor spoilers•
Over the last few in the series I've grown to love Ilya, and I felt this book was pretty focused on him. He struggled with depression and accepting help while simultaneously working through the struggles of keeping a long-distance secret relationship, it was a lot for him. There's a saying that says the brightest smiles hide the saddest people or something like that, and it really reminds me of him. I'm glad he recognized that he needed help and also finally opened up to Shane, and of course got the dog he always needed! I really wanted to hit Shane upside the head the entire first half of this book. I understand that Ilya wasn't being truthful with him about his feelings, but I still wanted him to magically know and be better for him.
I wish there was more closer with the asshole commissioner, and the whole group that Scott wanted to start to fight back against the issues in the sport. And also for Shane and Ilya to win the Stanley cup. Little things.
The writing was good as usual. The middle might have been a little slow, but I enjoyed reading anything with Ilya. This series was such a fun read. I loved all the guys and their stories and can't wait to see what this author puts out next.
Read if you like:
• hockey
• rivals and lovers
• mental health discussion
TW/CW: depression, mentions of suicide
•minor spoilers•
Over the last few in the series I've grown to love Ilya, and I felt this book was pretty focused on him. He struggled with depression and accepting help while simultaneously working through the struggles of keeping a long-distance secret relationship, it was a lot for him. There's a saying that says the brightest smiles hide the saddest people or something like that, and it really reminds me of him. I'm glad he recognized that he needed help and also finally opened up to Shane, and of course got the dog he always needed! I really wanted to hit Shane upside the head the entire first half of this book. I understand that Ilya wasn't being truthful with him about his feelings, but I still wanted him to magically know and be better for him.
I wish there was more closer with the asshole commissioner, and the whole group that Scott wanted to start to fight back against the issues in the sport. And also for Shane and Ilya to win the Stanley cup. Little things.
The writing was good as usual. The middle might have been a little slow, but I enjoyed reading anything with Ilya. This series was such a fun read. I loved all the guys and their stories and can't wait to see what this author puts out next.
Read if you like:
• hockey
• rivals and lovers
• mental health discussion