A review by shinysue
Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Love this book, super cute, about a hockey player with anxiety. It's very character focused as Ryan navigates his feelings and what he wants in life. Despite the plot being rather small, this book still felt fairly adult. Or maybe that has something to do with Tor Thom narrating since he has such a deep voice. The supporting cast is really fun, and I like the way everyone balances each other is supportive. And as someone who lives in Toronto, I can really appreciate the work that was done in understanding the city. If she has never lived in Toronto, she did a lot of research on what it would be like to live in the village. 
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