Heated Rivalry: Now Streaming on Crave and HBO Max

So bad. The main characters have no style, no friends, no hobbies, or no sense of personality outside being obsessed with one another. I don't think we even got any real hockey scenes? It's written by a woman, so the things they find desirable about one another aren't at all accurate to what gay men actually care about, but obviously gay men aren't the target audience here, and so this complaint doesn't matter. What you should care about though is that these boys are obsessed with the concept of their slit, and whoever told the author that was a thing that was pleasurable or desirable at all needs to speak to an actual human male. Also oh God, don't give your lead character a ponytail.

The series is lacking character chemistry and development. It felt like sex was key to sell this store and not even a strong storyline. No true substance or focus to the story flow felt rushed and unrealistic.

after I watched the show I immediately bought the book. I have trouble reading and paying attention to what im reading but this book kept my attention all the way through. my only grievance is I want more non-sexual story points. understanding the nature of these types of books I know that probably doesn't / won't happen. I love Ilya, Shane, Yuna, David, Irina all of them. I'm extremely happy this gay hockey smut book exists ♡