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A review by nuggetsreads
Breaking Away by Sookh Kaur
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Rating 4.5 / 5
Spice: 2
I love Kavi and Dmitri with my whole heart and I’m so excited their book is out so everyone else can fall for them, too. Kavi Basra has always been the supporting character in everyone else’s story, content enough to be invisible in a crowded room. But when her fiancé is revealed to not have her best interests at heart, she’s forced to venture out and find her way on her own for the first time. (This might also include fake dating her ex’s rival as a way to prove she can do better. Spoiler alert: she does!)
Dmitri has always been a bit of a loner, taught to keep his distractions to a minimum and those around him at arm’s length. But somehow, Kavi manages to get past the walls he puts up without even trying.
I love when a couple in a romance book meet each other where they are, but still manage to challenge one another to bring out the best in them. I rooted for them from the beginning, together and on their own, but I kept rooting for them because there was so much character growth.
Arguably, one of my favorite things in this book is the emphasis on friendship. I love when a romance book can pass the Bechdel test, and seeing Kavi’s female friendship blossom and be a key element to helping her on her own personal journey was simply lovely.
If you’re in the market for a hockey romance that features complex, lovable characters, internal dialogue that’ll make you snort, strong friendships and found family, and a main couple who supports each other in exactly the ways they need, this is for you.
Thank you to the author for providing this arc!
Spice: 2
I love Kavi and Dmitri with my whole heart and I’m so excited their book is out so everyone else can fall for them, too. Kavi Basra has always been the supporting character in everyone else’s story, content enough to be invisible in a crowded room. But when her fiancé is revealed to not have her best interests at heart, she’s forced to venture out and find her way on her own for the first time. (This might also include fake dating her ex’s rival as a way to prove she can do better. Spoiler alert: she does!)
Dmitri has always been a bit of a loner, taught to keep his distractions to a minimum and those around him at arm’s length. But somehow, Kavi manages to get past the walls he puts up without even trying.
I love when a couple in a romance book meet each other where they are, but still manage to challenge one another to bring out the best in them. I rooted for them from the beginning, together and on their own, but I kept rooting for them because there was so much character growth.
Arguably, one of my favorite things in this book is the emphasis on friendship. I love when a romance book can pass the Bechdel test, and seeing Kavi’s female friendship blossom and be a key element to helping her on her own personal journey was simply lovely.
If you’re in the market for a hockey romance that features complex, lovable characters, internal dialogue that’ll make you snort, strong friendships and found family, and a main couple who supports each other in exactly the ways they need, this is for you.
Thank you to the author for providing this arc!