A review by briarsinthereads
Seal the Deal by Hailey Rodger

emotional funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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『Writing:』5/5
『Spice:』4.5/5
『Tension:』4/5
『Overall:』5/5

'*•.¸♡ read this if you like ♡¸.•*'<br>
❥ hockey romance
❥ second chance
❥MCs are in their 30s

ᴺᴼᵂ ᴾᴸᴬᵞᴵᴺᴳ : Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

。・゚゚・Quick Plot・゚゚・。
Charlie packs everything up - including her two kids- and flies across the world to start over in Denver. When her bestie takes her to a hockey game, Charlie is shocked when she sees that the star player is none other than Jake. Her Jake. The Jake who made her feel everything all at once when she was a camp counselor twelve years ago. 

*+:。.。 Characters 。.。:+*
Charlie - I love Charlie's character. She's a strong FMC who is doing what is best for her and her kids futures.
Jake - Holy moly. What an absolute amazing example of a cinnamon roll.
Meadow - The unicorn queen. Precious lil bebo.
Noah - Observant, smart, deep thinker. 
Zoe - God I can't wait for her book. 

❣ Quotes❣
Disclosure - I have over 94 highlights from this book . There are a ton of faves. My IG has some cute graphics with my tops. 

'*•.¸♡ things I liked ♡¸.•*'
Everything.

︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶Summary︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶
This was my first hockey romance - and I was NOT disappointed! I devoured it in a day. I ordered dinner via delivery so I didn't have to stop reading to cook. I audibly squeaked at some parts. I sobbed at some parts. 
I love that Hailey did an amazing job getting me hooked into the world. I also loved that she used a different nickname for Charlie when it came to her ex, it definitely showed the divide between them. Jake's inner monologues had my heart clenching and I was ready to burst because he's an amazing dude. 
The found family trope is one of my top faves, and this by far does it PERFECTLY. I will be snagging a physical copy of this book when it's released so I can highlight all 94+ passages again. 
Hailey Rodger absolutely has a new fan. 
I would highly recommend this to my friends / audience.