This story was not at all what I expected when I picked up this book. I mean, to be fair I didn't read the blurb, so I wasn't expecting much more than a college sports romance. And all of these Moo U books have been great, unique, yet all with that hockey thread and I have been loving it.

 

But then this one was a lot deeper and more emotional, and I didn't see it coming. I was so invested in each of Noah and Zoe's individual stories. They each had their own journey to take, and they both matured and overcame their issues. And although personal character growth is something I look for or expect in my new adult romance it was something I enjoyed immensely in this one.

 

Although the emotions were running high, and I did shed a few tears while reading this it was also pretty hot, and I liked the chemistry and banter between Noah and Zoe. Noah was pretty straight and direct and his complete lack of game play was refreshing. Neither of them took any crap yet they weren’t cold or condescending they were just upfront and stood their ground.

 

I really enjoyed both characters and although the second characters were kind of jerks, they were still really well written, and we did get to see why they were acting like they were. The whole story was wrapped up in a neat little bow and I put it down really happy with the story as a whole.