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All Hail the Underdogs
by E.L. Massey
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another endearing couple as expected from E.L. Massey. Low on hockey and spice (there is none) but high on good friends and cute moments.
Patrick Roman (Rome) accepts a scholarship to a top hockey boarding school in order leave his past behind and get a better shot at a successful future. Immediately upon meeting Damien, he knows he doesn't like the guy. Damien wants to focus on poetry and hockey, but he and Rome can't stop antagonizing each other on and off the ice. As the semester progresses they realize they might have judged each other too fast, and form an unlikely friendship and eventually something more than friends. They have to figure out how to navigate their relationship as their pasts and futures weigh heavily on them both.
This story deal with some heavier topics while still having that YA-feel to it. There's multiple sensitive subjects discussed, and one of my favorite parts was the effort that both Rome and Damien put into bettering themselves and adjusting their worldview. They're teenagers, so mistakes and miscommunications were made, but they took the time to understand one another. Once they got past their prejudices they were so adorable and had such fun banter, while still giving each other comfort and support.
Once again I loved all the side characters, E.L. Massey writes the best friends and family. If I had a complaint it would be that Rome and Damien are so young for some of the big life changes they make. Maybe I'm cynical and jaded, but I can't imagine living their lives and thinking about forever at that age. I'm glad they make it work because I love them together!
Read if you like:
• hate to love
• hurt/comfort
• hockey
• opposites attract
Patrick Roman (Rome) accepts a scholarship to a top hockey boarding school in order leave his past behind and get a better shot at a successful future. Immediately upon meeting Damien, he knows he doesn't like the guy. Damien wants to focus on poetry and hockey, but he and Rome can't stop antagonizing each other on and off the ice. As the semester progresses they realize they might have judged each other too fast, and form an unlikely friendship and eventually something more than friends. They have to figure out how to navigate their relationship as their pasts and futures weigh heavily on them both.
This story deal with some heavier topics while still having that YA-feel to it. There's multiple sensitive subjects discussed, and one of my favorite parts was the effort that both Rome and Damien put into bettering themselves and adjusting their worldview. They're teenagers, so mistakes and miscommunications were made, but they took the time to understand one another. Once they got past their prejudices they were so adorable and had such fun banter, while still giving each other comfort and support.
Once again I loved all the side characters, E.L. Massey writes the best friends and family. If I had a complaint it would be that Rome and Damien are so young for some of the big life changes they make. Maybe I'm cynical and jaded, but I can't imagine living their lives and thinking about forever at that age. I'm glad they make it work because I love them together!
Read if you like:
• hate to love
• hurt/comfort
• hockey
• opposites attract