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Common Goal by Rachel Reid

ivanareadsalot's review against another edition

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4.0

I love this series so much! Devoured like comfort food in winter. To be honest, I wasn't too fond of Tough Guy, but Common Goal had me laughing out loud and feeling lots of feelings. Cameos by our favourites were also particularly fabulous!

Common goal was enjoyable and fun. This series can pretty much go on forever and I'll be alright with that! Great read! Looking forward to more of these, especially the future installment with Shane and Ilya at the helm.

I'd like to thank Carina Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

mallyj_20's review against another edition

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

4.25

lydslibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

So much love for Eric and Kyle and their whirlwind romance. Loved all the cameos of our other game changers friends - especially Scott & Kip!

_brianareads's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5⭐️

This has all of my favorite things.

Age gap? Yes.
Hockey? Yes.
Goalie? Yes.

Love it. The sex dynamic threw me off a bit, hence the 4.5, but this is my second favorite after Heated Rivalry

escapistramblings's review against another edition

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4.0

I love Eric Bennett.

tani's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars. Age gaps aren't my thing, but this was pretty cute. A nice diversion, if not my favorite in the series.

wonderwomannz's review against another edition

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3.0

I recently finished Common Goal by Rachel Reid, and while I enjoyed parts of it, it confirmed for me that this series just isn’t my style. I had listened to the first book but really disliked the narrator, so I decided to skip ahead to this one, which featured a different narrator. That change alone made a big difference, I found the audiobook far more enjoyable this time around.
The story centers on two men finding love, which is a theme that carries through the series. I appreciated how their romance was explored, and it was nice to see some familiar faces as a few characters from the earlier books made brief appearances. Rachel Reid’s writing is solid, and I can see why fans of this genre would adore her work.
However, I found the constant emphasis on the age difference between the protagonists to be a bit tiresome. It seemed to be a recurring hurdle that overshadowed other aspects of their relationship. 

Additionally, while the chemistry between the main characters was noticeable, their journey didn't feel particularly unique or interesting. The conflict, primarily based on their age difference, felt somewhat forced and predictable. 

That said, the style and plot just didn’t resonate with me. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the book, it’s well-written and I assume it hits all the right notes for its audience, but it’s clear that this series isn’t for me. I’m glad I gave it another shot, but I don’t plan to continue reading more of the books in this series.

naomichantal's review against another edition

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3.0

2,5/5 stars

pathstotread's review against another edition

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3.0

Less into this one than the others, tbh. Age difference doesn’t really squick me (as long as they’re both adults, of course) but it felt like the book couldn’t decide if it was an insurmountable obstacle for them or not, and I wasn’t completely convinced at Eric just getting over it.

sweetromantasy's review against another edition

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4.0

I love Eric and Kyle so much! At times I was annoyed at Eric for being so stubborn but it was worth the wait! Giving it 4 stars because it didn’t quite live up to the romance in Heated Rivals but still a great story!