I'm a big fan of Andrew Grey's series. He writes characters with a disability very well, conveying emotional and physical struggles with the right words and descriptions as they move through a world that is different for them than what it used to be.
Duncan's life changed after an accident caused him to lose the use of his legs. He's home and adapting but struggling to move forward with his life. Reconnecting with his friend, Todd, gives him friendship and support as well as a reason to get out of the house. Todd is in training as a Skeleton racer, hoping to get onto the Olympic team but with very little financial support, it's a dream that may not come true. Duncan has managed to pick up a client in Todd's boss, doing marketing for the garage and he comes up with the idea of including Todd hoping to give him a boost in support but the USOC tries to step in and ruin their plans.
Andrew's writing is always something that I've enjoyed reading and he just pulls you into the story, getting involved in the character's lives and invested in the outcome of the possible relationship between the MC's. Duncan and Todd are well written, given enough time with them individually and together and we get to see the development of them and how spending time together is a huge boost for Duncan especially. Duncan's story is important as a man in his twenties learning to deal with a sudden, life changing disability and the impact that it has on every aspect of his life. It's emotional reading, especially as he's dealing with the loss of mobility but also the sport he lived for.
Another big part of this story was the USOC - United States Olympic Committee - and the lack of funding towards the smaller/individual sports. Both characters talk about the impact that it has on them financially and that part, to me, was quite interesting and something different to what I've read before. It's an especially big part in the second half of the book, playing a part of deciding Todd's future.
As this book is the third in the series, we get an occasional visit from previous characters, all of which I've loved reading about and it's great to hear from them again, continuing the strong friendship and supportive roles they've all played for each other throughout the series.
I recommend this book and the series. They are all wonderful to read, full of love, friendship and support. Though we expect nothing less with an Andrew Grey story.
I received an ARC from the publisher and am happily giving a review.