Rating: 3.5
Rachel Reid made me cry! The Shots You Take follows Riley and Adam as they reunite 12 years after their friendship fell apart and I really enjoyed this book. It has a very raw portrayal of Depression and Grief that was very messy and angry, and it meant a lot to me to see it done that way. I felt like all of the characters were complex and Rachel told their story in an excellent way.
My least favorite part of this book was Adam's relationship with his kids - it's actually the part that made me cry. They were so dismissive of the different ways that he tries to be there for him, and it broke my heart. On one hand, I did understand it because he wasn't always around when they were younger due to his hockey career, but they did not at all care that he was trying more. My issue with this honestly stems from my own dead dad issues so this may not be something that bothers everyone.
Synopsis:
After moving back to his hometown ten years ago, Riley Tuck thought he had left his major league hockey career—and his broken heart—far behind. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, it brings ex-teammate and former best friend with benefits Adam Sheppard back into his life.
Coming to the small town of Avery River, Nova Scotia, might have been a mistake. Adam’s not sure he’ll ever win back Riley’s trust after the way they left things—and the attention he’s getting as a huge hockey star isn’t exactly helping. Yet the chemistry that crackles between them is undeniable, even now.
As Adam helps Riley navigate his grief, long-buried feelings start to resurface. But they’ll have to square off with their complicated past if they’re going to have a real shot at a new beginning.
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