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A review by whatislaurynnreading
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
this one was so good, absolutely flew through this. oh my god i love ilya so much. ilya is hilarious, his quick remarks and cocky attitude about his skills while backing up that talent is just *muah* and shane is so adorable, being flustered constantly by ilya’s affections. i love how sarcastic ilya is and the level of emotions they constantly had whether sexual or concern or anger was always well placed and absolutely delectable.
i really loved the build that they had, nothing was rushed or oversold with how they felt about each other or the situation, given that it was over the course of TEN YEARS it’s paced accordingly and not drug our to over stay its welcome. the ending is just a little abrupt and leaves a massive hole where you just can’t wait to get to the next book, i almost slipped straight to book six i was so excited.
overall series ranking:
- the long game
- heated rivalry
- role model
- tough guy
- common goal
- game changer
Merged review:
4.5/5 • this one was so good, absolutely flew through this. oh my god i love ilya so much. ilya is hilarious, his quick remarks and cocky attitude about his skills while backing up that talent is just *muah* and shane is so adorable, being flustered constantly by ilya’s affections. i love how sarcastic ilya is and the level of emotions they constantly had whether sexual or concern or anger was always well placed and absolutely delectable.
i really loved the build that they had, nothing was rushed or oversold with how they felt about each other or the situation, given that it was over the course of TEN YEARS it’s paced accordingly and not drug our to over stay its welcome. the ending is just a little abrupt and leaves a massive hole where you just can’t wait to get to the next book, i almost slipped straight to book six i was so excited.
overall series ranking:
- the long game
- heated rivalry
- role model
- tough guy
- common goal
- game changer
i really loved the build that they had, nothing was rushed or oversold with how they felt about each other or the situation, given that it was over the course of TEN YEARS it’s paced accordingly and not drug our to over stay its welcome. the ending is just a little abrupt and leaves a massive hole where you just can’t wait to get to the next book, i almost slipped straight to book six i was so excited.
overall series ranking:
- the long game
- heated rivalry
- role model
- tough guy
- common goal
- game changer
Merged review:
4.5/5 • this one was so good, absolutely flew through this. oh my god i love ilya so much. ilya is hilarious, his quick remarks and cocky attitude about his skills while backing up that talent is just *muah* and shane is so adorable, being flustered constantly by ilya’s affections. i love how sarcastic ilya is and the level of emotions they constantly had whether sexual or concern or anger was always well placed and absolutely delectable.
i really loved the build that they had, nothing was rushed or oversold with how they felt about each other or the situation, given that it was over the course of TEN YEARS it’s paced accordingly and not drug our to over stay its welcome. the ending is just a little abrupt and leaves a massive hole where you just can’t wait to get to the next book, i almost slipped straight to book six i was so excited.
overall series ranking:
- the long game
- heated rivalry
- role model
- tough guy
- common goal
- game changer