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A review by so_many_books
Forbidden Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I enjoyed reading it, and I definitely had a good time.
First, what I liked:
- Obviously, the charity game at the beginning of the book is amazing. All the Collective shenanigans in one place. I loved how Easton felt so comfortable with them. It was a lot of fun.
- I applaud the hockey player × ref pairing. It brings a tension that we rarely see in sports romances. Additionally, it was nice to see a hockey game from Knox's POV.
- The pining at the beginning is top-notch. Both parties, Easton and Knox, have very big unrequited feelings for the others. Their secret crush is only secret because of Easton's brother, Connor, who is Knox's best friend.
- This book, again, is funny, lighthearted, and a lot entertaining.
And now, what could have been better:
- Their backstory. While both Easton and Knox have some thoughts about when and why their crush started, their feelings are a bit unfunded in the books itself. I wanted to be there personally how younger Easton came to realize his feelings, and I wanted to see Knox years later, awkwardly realize his.
- Actual relationship development. It feels like we're jumping from distant pining to boyfriends in one chapter. I know they've been friends forever, so we don't need get-to-know-you dates, but being friends and being a couple is two very different things. Plus, they barely see each other because of their job and the, either spend their time together sleeping or doing the dirty. What do they actually have in common? That, we don't get the answer to.
- Sigh... men who can't communicate are my cryptonite. Why? Why can't you just talk to the love of your life about your fears?
- The characters have been consistently one dimensional in recent books. And Knox and Easton are the same. They have a job that is their entire personality. Easton has his brothers, and Knox has Connor as his best friend. They don't seem to have a life outside of that. Do they like to watch movies? Read books? Go hiking? Play mini golf? What other thing do they have? Do they have friends outside of the family? Well, it seems those are not important.
- No real resolution of their problems. We didn't get to figure it out why Knox is scared so much. We don't get to see how they manage their crazy schedules long term. We don't get to know a whole lot of things.
All in all, if you just want a quick, funny, and entertaining romance, this one is definitely a good choice. The whole series is. But don't expect well-developped characters or deep thoughts.
First, what I liked:
- Obviously, the charity game at the beginning of the book is amazing. All the Collective shenanigans in one place. I loved how Easton felt so comfortable with them. It was a lot of fun.
- I applaud the hockey player × ref pairing. It brings a tension that we rarely see in sports romances. Additionally, it was nice to see a hockey game from Knox's POV.
- The pining at the beginning is top-notch. Both parties, Easton and Knox, have very big unrequited feelings for the others. Their secret crush is only secret because of Easton's brother, Connor, who is Knox's best friend.
- This book, again, is funny, lighthearted, and a lot entertaining.
And now, what could have been better:
- Their backstory. While both Easton and Knox have some thoughts about when and why their crush started, their feelings are a bit unfunded in the books itself. I wanted to be there personally how younger Easton came to realize his feelings, and I wanted to see Knox years later, awkwardly realize his.
- Actual relationship development. It feels like we're jumping from distant pining to boyfriends in one chapter. I know they've been friends forever, so we don't need get-to-know-you dates, but being friends and being a couple is two very different things. Plus, they barely see each other because of their job and the, either spend their time together sleeping or doing the dirty. What do they actually have in common? That, we don't get the answer to.
- Sigh... men who can't communicate are my cryptonite. Why? Why can't you just talk to the love of your life about your fears?
- The characters have been consistently one dimensional in recent books. And Knox and Easton are the same. They have a job that is their entire personality. Easton has his brothers, and Knox has Connor as his best friend. They don't seem to have a life outside of that. Do they like to watch movies? Read books? Go hiking? Play mini golf? What other thing do they have? Do they have friends outside of the family? Well, it seems those are not important.
- No real resolution of their problems. We didn't get to figure it out why Knox is scared so much. We don't get to see how they manage their crazy schedules long term. We don't get to know a whole lot of things.
All in all, if you just want a quick, funny, and entertaining romance, this one is definitely a good choice. The whole series is. But don't expect well-developped characters or deep thoughts.