A review by kharlan3
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

emotional hopeful
  • 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

5.0

I loved this book! 

Riley and Adam hooked up regularly when they were best friends and rookies. But, neither being ready to come out or commit, Riley quit hockey and moved to his small Nova Scotia hometown, where he's been for a decade. Adam arrives to attend Riley's father's funeral and decides to stay to try to mend their relationship.

This book was so sweet and lovely. It has the emotional strength of a Cat Sebastian book, plus a hockey background and an extremely strong sense of place in small town Nova Scotia. The characters are lovely and both of their current and past mistakes feel realistic and forgivable. The book is sexy but also tinged with just the perfect amount of sadness. I can't wait for more from Rachel Reid.

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