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A review by mollyreadsandcrafts
Role Model by Rachel Reid
4.5
I did not think I was going to love this book as much as I did! I was unsure of Troy at first, but I loved seeing his journey to be a better person and his authentic self. Harris was the perfect funny sunshine to Troy's grump, and I loved their sweet and supportive relationship. Super fun seeing all the other guys, and I can't wait for the next and last book!
TW/CW: some homophobia, discussion of sexual assault victims not being believed, misogyny (none of this by MCs)
•minor spoilers•
I was a little wary of Troy going in. We know him from the previous books as a homophobic bully, especially towards my sweet baby angel Ryan. He was changing a little, and apparently he was secretly dating someone. He knew he was gay but struggled with internalized homophobia and being gay in sports, so used his attitude as a defense mechanism. I enjoyed seeing his personal growth throughout this book, and how it was a gradual and conscious yet dedicated change to be a better person, even more so after he met Harris. Harris was an absolute delight and the perfect sunshine to Troy's grump. Such a fun character and I loved his impact on Troy.
At the end with the Pride Night I was tearing up, a little, maybe a lot. It was so awesome to see everyone support Troy after he struggled so much after the Kent incident. Loved that he's out there now living his authentic life with such a sweet guy as Harris!
Ilya of course stole the show like always when he was around. I also loved seeing everyone interact with him while we all know he's dating Shane, but no one else really knows. His love for Chiron was adorable and he and Shane better get a dog ASAP.
As the series goes on, I've liked the writing more and more. I think the relationships are presented really well and you feel a real connection with everyone, including side characters. I like Ilya now more than I did in his own book, just from his interactions with other characters. So excited for the (sadly) last book and to see how things work out!
Read if you like:
• grumpy/sunshine
• redemption arcs
• hockey
TW/CW: some homophobia, discussion of sexual assault victims not being believed, misogyny (none of this by MCs)
•minor spoilers•
I was a little wary of Troy going in. We know him from the previous books as a homophobic bully, especially towards my sweet baby angel Ryan. He was changing a little, and apparently he was secretly dating someone. He knew he was gay but struggled with internalized homophobia and being gay in sports, so used his attitude as a defense mechanism. I enjoyed seeing his personal growth throughout this book, and how it was a gradual and conscious yet dedicated change to be a better person, even more so after he met Harris. Harris was an absolute delight and the perfect sunshine to Troy's grump. Such a fun character and I loved his impact on Troy.
At the end with the Pride Night I was tearing up, a little, maybe a lot. It was so awesome to see everyone support Troy after he struggled so much after the Kent incident. Loved that he's out there now living his authentic life with such a sweet guy as Harris!
Ilya of course stole the show like always when he was around. I also loved seeing everyone interact with him while we all know he's dating Shane, but no one else really knows. His love for Chiron was adorable and he and Shane better get a dog ASAP.
As the series goes on, I've liked the writing more and more. I think the relationships are presented really well and you feel a real connection with everyone, including side characters. I like Ilya now more than I did in his own book, just from his interactions with other characters. So excited for the (sadly) last book and to see how things work out!
Read if you like:
• grumpy/sunshine
• redemption arcs
• hockey