Who is this book for?
- Fans of the original Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy would likely enjoy this book, as it features cameos from beloved characters and continues in a similar style.
- Readers who enjoy college sports romances, particularly hockey romances, with a good balance of sports content and steamy scenes would find this appealing.
- Those who like stories featuring strong female protagonists pursuing their dreams alongside a romance plot would appreciate Gigi's character.
- Readers who enjoy lighthearted, banter-filled romances with some emotional depth and character growth would likely find this book satisfying.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers who are not familiar with or fans of the original Off-Campus series may feel lost or uninterested in the numerous cameos and references.
- Those looking for a more serious or deeply emotional romance may find this too lighthearted or lacking in depth.
- Readers who dislike sports romances or find excessive sports content boring may struggle with the hockey focus.
- Those who prefer slow-burn romances or dislike books with a lot of sexual content may not enjoy the steamy scenes and friends-with-benefits plot.
- Readers sensitive to sexist language or attitudes in male characters may also take issue with some of the content.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Enjoyable romance with good chemistry and banter between the main characters
- Likeable and well-developed protagonists in Gigi and Ryder
- Healthy relationship with good communication between the main couple
- Fun cameos and appearances from characters from the original Off-Campus series
- Good balance of hockey/sports content and romance
- Emotional backstory and character growth for Ryder
- Gigi is a strong, determined female character pursuing her hockey dreams
- Steamy and well-written intimate scenes
- Lighthearted and humorous tone overall
- Explores themes of family, found family, and overcoming past trauma
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Pacing issues – slow start and rushed ending for some readers
- Too long/could have been shorter according to some reviews
- Main characters hooking up with others early in the book bothered some readers
- Some felt there were too many side characters to keep track of
- The quick marriage at the end felt rushed/unrealistic to some
- Not enough focus on Gigi making the Olympic team as promised in the synopsis
- Some found the relationship too focused on physical attraction vs. emotional connection
- Overreliance on nostalgia/cameos from previous series characters for some
- Lack of depth/development in certain plot points and character arcs
- Some sexist language/attitudes from male characters noted by a few readers
