A review by duckyreads
Diamond Ring by KD Casey

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is now my favorite KD Casey book! In this third installment of the Unwritten Rules universe, KD takes us on an emotional romance following Jake Fischer, a pitcher, and Alex Angelides, a catcher. They reunite ten years after a failed attempt to win it all in with the Oakland Elephants, and they've grown a lot since their last meeting. 

Diamond Ring has a lot of emotional depth and exploration compared to a lot of sports romances that I've previously read. Jake and Alex are both fleshed out as individuals, making their growth feel real and deserved. As someone who knows very little about baseball, KD makes the sports scenes very accessible and it's easy to imagine the game playing out during the chapters

This is the perfect second-chance sports romance if you're looking for pining, angst, and a gratifying pay-off. Diamond Ring can be read as a stand-alone, but it's great to recognize the cameos from other characters in the series. 

Thank you to Carina Press and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.  
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