i adored this, and despite it being rated lower than heated rivalry (which i also love), i'm going to controversially say i actually liked it more 5⭐️
i adored this, and despite it being rated lower than heated rivalry (which i also love), i'm going to controversially say i actually liked it more and i think the build up to the relationship is better written - its one of the best slow burns if not the single best slow burn in hockey romance
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5⭐️
i adored this, and despite it being rated lower than heated rivalry (which i also love), i'm going to controversially say i actually liked it more and i think the build up to the relationship is better written - its one of the best slow burns if not the single best slow burn in hockey romance...more
i usually avoid A/B/O universes like the plague because i despise the whole breeder dynamic A/O has going on, but alpha/alpha is interesting to exp4⭐️
i usually avoid A/B/O universes like the plague because i despise the whole breeder dynamic A/O has going on, but alpha/alpha is interesting to explore and done quite nicely here! i love a possessive character but usually hate the way they're written in an abusive way, and seeing one written in a healthy non controlling manner is unique and pleasing
also bonus points for the... again i use the word unique? situation the boys had going on where zee picked partners for ishir, very unusual for MM romance to feature thirds without it being poly and i loved it
extra extra bonus points for diversity, this is the first MM book i've ever read with not only the main characters both being BIPOC but a whole span of races in the cast with no offensive stereotyping - they just are who they are and its subtle but clever...more