This was really cute. It was pretty different from the other two books in the series as the main character was already out and the dynamic itself was different. I'd describe this as a really sweet romance. I like it when characters have a history before the romance.

I'd say this is my least favourite of the series but I still enjoyed it a lot! This whole series is overall great.

I adored this entry in Rachel Reid's series. Fabian and Ryan were believable characters and the secondary characters were well drawn as well. I really cared what happened to them and enjoyed seeing some cameos from previous characters in this series. Rachel writes strong characters facing realistic challenges and issues. I always enjoy seeing how she resolves the story in a satisfying way.

I’d only read Heated Rivalry in the series previously, which was due to all the buzz about it on social media and I really enjoyed it. I think I enjoyed this one just as much but for totally different reasons. Fabian and Ryan were such detailed and distinct characters, visually total opposites; Ryan the big, lumberjack-like NHL player and Fabian, the femme, creative, musician. Their connection was really well developed and believable. Where the book shined for me was how the author really got into Ryan’s head and explained his fears so sensitively and realistically, but, boy, did my heart hurt for him. Life can be so damn tough and nothing good ever comes easy and what may look like one thing on the surface can be something totally different inside. Ryan was a big beautiful—but wounded— teddy bear and he had he perfect match in Fabian. It wasn’t an easy journey for these two, by no means, but the rewards were amazing. A shout out has got to go to Wyatt, the relationship between him and Ryan was just what our lumberjack needed, and Wyatt was HILARIOUS! I’m really looking forward to what the author does next.

Heated Rivalry is one of the best MM Romance books I've ever read, so I was eagerly anticipating this one. While I liked it mostly because I like the author's work, it didn't capture me like Heated Rivalry did. I didn't dislike the characters, but Ryan's anxiety was extreme enough to pull me out of the story a bit. I felt on edge the entire time I was reading it, but that might be because I saw my own anxiety in the character. Reid does a good job of accurately portraying anxiety, but I read MM books to unwind and relax, and I felt this book did the opposite of that. Despite this, I would still recommend it.

This book was amazing! I adored absolutely everything about Ryan and Fabian.

The social worker part of me does a happy dance every time I see mental health addressed respectfully in a books. I thought this book handled anxiety very well and will be recommending it every chance I get.

Awwwwwww, I loved these guys!! I was so worried that Heated Rivalry was going to be a one-hit wonder -- haven't read the first in this series yet; will definitely be correcting that soon :) -- but this was great.

Ilya is still my favorite, but this author's sense of humor just works for me, even when it's not coming from a snarky Russian. I found myself laughing out loud many times -- and one of those was actually from that snarky Russian 'cuz bonus points: Ilya makes a few appearances in the back half of this one!

I loved Fabian's friends, I thought the depictions of Ryan's anxiety were very effective, and I love that these books are really immersed in the strange lifestyle that comes from being a professional athlete without focusing on the details of the games.

I am also impressed, and appreciative, of Rachel Reid's ability to write about angst-ier topics without bruising my heart. The conversation is interesting, feels very real and I am very much invested in the outcome for these characters, but I don't feel weighed down afterward. Or during, for that matter. Thank you, Rachel!

I only had one minor quibble with this one: I thought Fabian's big outburst toward the end was just a smidge too abrupt. I know there had been some subtle signs leading up to it, but it felt like a disproportionate action to the conversation that caused it -- especially since it was really their first-ever conversation on the topic, and their easy, open communication with each other was one of the things I loved most about their relationship. It had to happen, and I really do think that's always how it was going to go, it just needed a little more building up first. Other than that, I had zero complaints.

I think Shane and Ilya's story is always going to be hard to top, just because of the epic-ness that automatically comes from a decade-plus love story, but this was a solid follow-up. So glad it wasn't a fluke!

I loved this one.

· The characters. I loved both their personalities.

· Dual POVs

· Feel good

· Second chance romance

· Opposites attract

· Ryan's mental health issues were handled well.

Two niggles:

-The story did start slow, but once it picked up it never slowed down for me.

-I felt like Fabian could've been more supportive of Ryan.

All in all, Tough Guy is a lovely addition to the series. Rachel Reid is an auto-but for me.

3.75-4 Stars

Heated Rivalry is one of my favorite books in 2019 and it's a tough act to follow. After the smokin' hot enemies-to-lovers story of Shane and Ilya along with all the intense hockey action, at first it was difficult to get into this story of a man nearing the end of his hockey career and realizing that his only legacy will be as an on-ice thug.

Ryan Price hates the chant "Pay the Price" that accompany his fights and while known to be one of the toughest fighters in the league, he takes no pleasure in it. When Ryan becomes a Toronto Guardian and moves into a luxury apartment in the middle of Toronto's "Gay Village," he runs into Fabian. 13 years ago, Ryan lived for a time with Fabian's parents who housed members of the Halifax Breakers junior hockey team. Ryan is "starved for the light Fabian radiated effortlessly":

"He liked men who ... blurred the line, a little. He found androgyny very sexy, and it wasn't just the phsycial beauty of a dazzling, decorated man that attracted him; he was in awe of their confidence. Of their bravery to openly be themselves and dare anyone to say anything about it. It turned Ryan on like nothing else."

And Fabian, who "had only known hockey to be a horrible, toxic thing that celebrated homohobic bullies," is stunned to rediscover Ryan: "When you walked into the store where I work, I was shocked. And then [...] I had this overwhelming feeling of relief. Like that was what I'd been waiting for. This was what was missing. You."

But there is no insta-love happily-ever-after for Ryan and Fabian - not without a lot of work on both men's parts as Ryan slowly comes to the realization that he could just quit hockey. And Fabian makes some mistakes along the way but the ending is beautifully done (and we get a hot glimpse of Ilya and Shane along the way.) 4 strong stars for "Touch Guy."

Rachel Reid continues to blow me away. Not only does she make me want to know more about Hockey but she compels me to read her books in one session with her engaging characters and dynamic relationships. Although it is the start of the year, I feel like I have found a 2020 favourite in Tough Guy.

Similar to her first two books in the Game Changer series, Tough Guy tells the story of two emotionally engaging characters as they learn to navigate their emotions and relationship. When I started the book, I intended to read only three chapters but after meeting (and subsequently remembering) the sweet Ryan and conflicted Fabian I had no other choice but to keep reading.

I say Ryan is a sweet character because I just wanted to give the gentle giant a hug. As a professional Hockey player, Ryan is an enforcer who is well known for fighting on the ice. Off the ice, he is an anxious soul who struggles to reconcile his violence with that of his true, softer self. Add to this character a bittersweet desire for Fabian mixed his inadequacy issues, and you have such a nuanced character that I just wanted to see happy.

Throughout Tough Guy, Fabian proves to be a conflicted character. As someone who does not fit the mould of the ‘typical’ masculinity envisioned by his parents, Fabian is a character who has turned away from the world of hockey and the toxic masculinity that is associated with it. Enter Ryan, the sweet professional hockey player from his past. Despite feelings strongly for Ryan, Fabian struggles to come to terms with his feelings on the sport and Ryan’s reputation.

My main enjoyment came not from the characters and how they interacted but how their relationship played out. The shyness of Ryan coupled with the confused confidence of Fabian really created a dynamic that I loved. I loved reading these two together and how they navigated through their issues to ultimately come together.

Once again Reid has created two beautiful and nuanced characters who tugged at my heart strings. I found myself easily falling for these two and how they interacted – with their shared history only adding to my love affair. Just as I feel in love with Shane and Ilya in Heated Rivarly, so too did I fall for Ryan and Fabian in Tough Guy.

RECOMMENDATIONS
If you’re read any of the previous Game Changers books, then Tough Guy is required reading!

If you’re new and want a Hockey themed QUILTBAG romance, then look no further because although it is the third book in the series, you can still easily pick up and read this book. I would also really Rachel Reid in general, she has a beautiful way of creating nuanced characters who you can’t help but love.

Please note: I received a copy of Tough Guy from NetGalley.

Excellent character driven romance.

I likely have a soft spot for this romance because I read it after watching Ice Guardians an excellent documentary on Enforcers.

I love how both Ryan and Fabian grow and become better people for falling in love with each other. They both make mistakes that are reasonable and they learn and talk.

I am sucker for opposite attract themes. I also adore how much of a fan of Fabian Ryan is. Ryan is wonderful and vulnerable. He is self reflective and kind.

I have liked this whole series a great deal and enjoyed seeing the other characters. This book is my favorite because the connection between the leads.

I was given this book for my honest review. So, there you have it.

Ryan Price is the muscle on the ice. He's traded from team to team, and expected to be the bully backing up the star players. It's not a role Ryan's happy with, and definitely not one that earns him any friends.

But the real Ryan, the one off the ice, absolutely stole my heart. I thought Ryan's mental health issues were handled really well. Grappling with serious anxiety, Ryan was just the biggest teddy bear.

He's sensitive and sweet, and just trying to figure out what truly brings him happiness.

Fabian Salah has never tried to fit society's definition of masculinity. He lives freely, and for his music. He also has a penchant for choosing the wrong guys.

The back-story to Fabian and Ryan's relationship was precious - two very different teenagers thrown together in an uncomfortable situation became friends. And almost something more.

They get a second chance after a random encounter. Sparks fly from the moment they meet again, leaving Fabian and Ryan confused but hopeful.

This is a slow and very sweet romance. They both have hang-ups, but recognize that there's something real between them that could easily become everything.

My biggest niggle - I really wanted Fabian to be more supportive and understanding. His aversion to hockey because of his childhood was no excuse for how he responded to Ryan's situation.

That aside, I thought Ryan and Fabian's story was very sweet. And while it takes some time and a lot of tough decisions, their happy ever after was perfect for them.

If you're looking for an MM hockey read that's a bit more on the angsty side, give 'Tough Guy' a try!

Ryan is such a sweet teddy bear. Interesting take to have a hockey romance where the hockey player doesn't love his job, gets traded a lot, and has pretty bad anxiety. Then his love interest is a man he knew years before, Fabian. Fabian is fabulous, wears makeup, is a musician with a tightknit group of friends.

This is slow burn and low on drama. There is angst in the form of Ryan's stress but that's mostly it. I will say their one big fight was resolved with a decision that surprised me. I've enjoyed this series, each book gives a completely different feel than the others.

It's no secret that I love a good sports-romance and especially some really good hockey romance. Rachel Reid and the Game Changers series has been really good for me in that regard. I enjoyed Game Changer, absolutely adored Heated Rivalry, and was looking forward to Tough Guy a lot.

What I appreciate a lot about the Game Changers series is that each book is very different in theme, scope and tone. We see All-Stars at the top of their game, forwards struggling with their game, and in this book we see an enforcer who hates that he's an enforcer. The relationships are all very different as well, from a meet-cute at a juice bar to a decade spanning rivalry and enemies to lovers, to an old crush meeting again. It really showcases how even in similar careers people and the people they fall for are always going to be different. Occasionally a sport romance series can devolve into too much of the same, but Ms Reid avoids that trap excellently.

What I appreciate even more, is that not every book in the series is about people coming to terms (and/or coming out) with their sexuality. I assume that being a queer man in sports must be a struggle in the current sports climate, especially in the highest echelons of American pro leagues, but I don't think that means every queer person struggles with internalized homophobia. Being in the closet isn't always about hating your own sexuality, most often it's about the world hating your sexuality, at least in my personal experience.

Case in point, Ryan doesn't hide that he's gay, and doesn't really have a problem with it either. In fact, him being gay is about the only facet of his life Ryan *doesn't* have a problem with. In that way he was very much a breath of fresh air characterization wise.

We met Ryan briefly in Heated Rivalry, as an infamous enforcer who's transferred from team to team, almost never staying somewhere longer than a season, wanted only for his fighting skills. The problem is, Ryan doesn't like fighting. Ryan doesn't like himself. Ryan pretty much doesn't like anything about his life. He suffers from anxiety, a fear of flying (which is terrible when you realize how much time hockey players spend on planes) and he has a hard time bonding with his team members, since he's moved around so much.

The only thing he has going for himself is that he moved into the queer neighborhood of Toronto and a very tentative friendship with the second goalie of his new team. That is, until he bumps into Fabian, his old teenage crush, and all those old feelings resurface.

Fabian is a struggling musician who's career is finally taking off after years of working hard. He's everything Ryan is not, happy and sure of himself, embedded in the local community, surrounded by friends who love him and support him. Fabian hates hockey. But he doesn't hate Ryan. Soon the attraction between them blossoms into something more.

At times this was a hard book to read because Ryan truly hates himself and his life. It's hard to fall in love with a character who's constantly down on himself and so fundamentally unhappy. At times I found it hard to connect to Ryan because of this, not because I couldn't empathize -- I struggle with depression myself and a lot of it rang close to him -- but because I never really got to learn who Ryan was under all that self-loathing. He's sweet and kind and lovely, but as far as learning what moves and motivates him, we never really get there.

It doesn't help that due to Ryan's lack of a relationship with his team, his life is very isolated. One of the appeals of sports-romances for me is the team aspect, so that was a little disappointing. At the same, it did ring true for the kind of person Ryan is, as well as how toxic I think high-testosterone spaces filled with egos can be. I was really glad Ryan found at least one decent person in that space, but I was a little disappointed we never saw the team situation improve or change.

Likewise, Fabian has a bit of a troubled relationship with his parents that's mostly hinted at, but I would really have loved to see explored a little more. In that way, I think I would have liked if Ms. Reid did what she did in Heated Rivalry, and followed Ryan and Fabian over a longer time period, so we got to see Ryan change and evolve even more and saw Fabian actually deal with his issues instead of avoiding them.

That's not to say I didn't enjoy this book, I really did. I liked seeing Fabian and Ryan fall in love. I loved the exploration of both their romantic and physical relationship. I loved Fabian's relationship with his friends and his strong sense of community. I love how different they are from each other and that it's those differences that attract them. And I really like that Ryan is definitely on a better path by the end of the book.

I only wished we got to see him further along on that path.

This is not necessarily a criticism of Ms. Reid. I've been wondering if maybe the constant pressure on Romance authors to write more and faster and even more, is making for shorter novels when the characters would benefit from longer ones. This is based purely on anecdata, but in the last year I've definitely wished a book was just a little longer and the character development a little deeper on more than one occasion. Give a story the room to breathe.

Nevertheless, this was a very enjoyable and at times very emotional read. I still heartily recommend this series, and I'm looking forward to the next books and anything else Ms. Reid publishes.

(I received an ARC from Netgalley for an honest review)

3.5 ⭐

Après un premier tome plutôt sympa mais assez banal, et un deuxième tome ultra top (qui est d'ailleurs l'un des meilleurs M/M que j'aurai lu en 2019), voici donc le troisième opus de la série 'Game changers', de Rachel Reid !

Si l'on reste dans l'univers du hockey, celui-ci est néanmoins peu développé dans le roman, et cela m'a manqué, je dois bien le dire. En même temps, cela est parfaitement en cohérence avec la passe difficile traversée par Ryan. Ce dernier ne veut plus du rôle d'enforcer qu'on lui colle depuis le début de sa carrière, un rôle sur la glace qui paraît complètement aberrant à mes yeux de petite Française. Difficile d'imaginer qu'un joueur ait comme rôle de défendre ses coéquipiers en provoquant/attaquant/frappant ses adversaires ! o.O Ryan n'a aucune attache, il est transféré à chaque saison ou presque et au final, il n'est ni plus ni moins qu'une paire de poings, ce qui est quand même super réducteur ...

L'auteure a mis le paquet sur le personnage de Ryan, qui est un "gentil géant", un mec baraqué comme une armoire normande, mais qui est en fait un type assez seul, bourré d'angoisses et de névroses, bref, un mec à l'opposé de l'image que l'on peut se faire d'un hockeyeur, d'une part, et d'un héros alpha d'autre part.

Fabian ne pourrait pas être plus différent ! Alors lui, c'est un mec qui aime se faire remarquer, qui assume complètement sa personnalité haute en couleurs, est complètement à l'aise avec sa sexualité et est entouré d'une bande d'amis du genre attachiants. Ces personnages secondaires apportent une vraie densité au récit, ils ne sont pas juste mentionnés, et contribuent à l'attachement que j'ai eu pour les personnages dans leur ensemble.

La romance joue évidemment sur les contrastes entre les deux hommes, et pour une fois, nous n'assistons pas à des scènes de sexe torrides et acrobatiques, bien au contraire. C'est étonnant et même rafraîchissant de lire une romance où le sexe n'est pas forcément quelque chose de facile, d'évident, ou d'agréable, et c'est intéressant de voir comment l'auteur amène ses personnages à embrasser cette difficulté, et la surmonter à deux.

J'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé Ryan, c'est un personnage qui m'a touchée, il est tout à fait réussi, et à l'inverse, j'ai eu plus de mal avec Fabian, que j'ai trouvé parfois chiant, du genre high maintenance. Il peut se montrer très compréhensif, doux et adorable, et en même temps, à un moment donné du récit, il m'a tellement déçue ...

Oh et j'ai failli oublier de parler de Wyatt ! Ohlala il est adorable ce type, j'ai adoré la façon dont il prend Ryan sous son aile, tous les deux ont une très jolie amitié et j'aurais bien aimé voir encore lus de scènes avec eux !
Et puis je n'ai pas boudé mon plaisir en recroisant Shane et Ilya, et d'ailleurs, j'ai relu une partie de leur tome après avoir terminé Tough guy, parce que je les ai tellement aimés ces deux-là ...

Eh bien en résumé, j'aurai encore passé un bon moment avec un roman de Rachel Reid, je suis curieuse de voir ce qu'elle écrira ensuite, mais il est plus que probable que je serai au rendez-vous !

Rachel Reid creates memorable characters and there’s no exception in this story. Ryan and Fabian are unlikely to be forgotten in the same way that Ilya and Shane (who put in an appearance in this story) will forever hold a piece of my heart.

Picture Ryan: huge, 6’7” of muscle, a ginger (yes!) who bears an amazing resemblance to comic character Archie, but carries a mean look and uses his fists in his role as his hockey team’s enforcer. Inside, he’s a sweet man who doesn’t really like his job, hates to fight, wants to skate to win games, not rough up opponents, and who suffers from panic disorder—a panic that can strike at any time, not only when he has to fly to an away game. In fact, he left his last team due to a panic attack that ultimately resulted in being traded to the Toronto Guardians.

Picture Fabian: 5’7”, slender, creative, artistic, a musician, wears makeup, is a fabulous dresser who sometimes wears lace undies, and who hates hockey players. His father and mother are hockey fanatics who took in student players who attended a special camp each year, and they discounted Fabian for his lack of interest in the sport and his focus on music. Needless to say, gangly, awkward teen Fabian feared homophobic jocks and hated hosting them—all except for one guy named Ryan, who he had a crush on that was never revealed.

Fast forward and a chance encounter with a huge ginger in his department at SuperSaver brings it all back. Ryan Price is up close and personal again and Fabian is so speechless he fails to act. This sets the stage for a long, sweet, slow-burn story of love and change and growth in both the characters and their relationship. Ms. Reid takes them through the early stages of reuniting in friendship, stumbling into sex, and finally realizing just how deeply they care for each other.

I loved the characters—their flaws, their foibles, their fun together. I was saddened through the tough times, broken-hearted over Ryan’s insecurities, anxiety, and frustration with his career, and I rejoiced with Fabian as his musical career took off and he came into the spotlight he’d been working years to reach. The two together fit like puzzle pieces long abandoned and now brought together to form their perfect whole. I simply loved this story and I highly recommend it to all lovers of hockey and MM romance. And one more word: get the entire series. This set of stories is outstanding.

Four and a Half Stars ⭐️
I am a huge fan of sport romance novels so when the chance to read an ARC of this book presented itself I jumped at the chance. Not only is it a fantastic hockey romance, it’s also a phenomenal M/M romance. Ryan is a gentle giant suffering from anxiety and body issues off the ice; on the ice he is the team’s enforcer, the fighter. Troubled by many things, he is suffering and doesn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. Fabian is a talented musician, he is comfortable with his sexuality and is surrounded by great friends. Ryan and Fabian are not strangers to one another having known each other in their late teen years. When they see each other after more than a decade the sparks fly and their attraction is undeniable. What comes next is a beautiful love story centered around mutual respect, understanding, patience and love. A fantastic read that you should TBR right away.

I looooved this book. I’m an unabashed hockey fanatic stuck in Louisiana. I don’t think we get enough books featuring players from the defense (or goalies or gingers). There is more to Ryan Price as a person than being an enforcer on the ice, and he’s trying to figure out what that means for him. He gets traded from team with the expectation that when it comes down to it, he’ll be there to drop gloves. Arriving in Toronto, he doesn’t want to be that player. He wants to find his love for hockey again, and but he doesn’t know how to find it. I’m going to focus a lot on Ryan’s character, I apologize in advance, but some of the things he said and did, I felt it in my bones.

Ryan and Fabian met when Ryan billeted with Fabian family for a year during his junior hockey years. They shared a moment with each other, but then were separated. (I have such a need for a YA book with this premise, just FYI) Fabian is chasing his dreams, playing music, working in a drug store support himself, and then Ryan unexpectedly comes back into his life.

The chemistry between the two of them, it was present since their youth and it has only grown stronger since they’ve reconnected as adults. As they’ve started to get to know each other as friends, their relationship slowly transitions into something more steamy, delicious and just perfect.

Rachel Reid does something great with Tough Guy. She acknowledges the mental health stigma that men face, and the impact treating those illnesses can have on a personal physically and intimately. There is a moment between he and Fabian, that I wish I could quote it here but it would be entirely spoiler-y and I won’t do that to you, but I felt it in my heart and it brought tears to my eyes. Anxiety makes your mind do crazy things, even during sex, and Ryan trusting Fabian enough to be open with him about this? That got me. I finally felt like there was a character out there that was written for me!

Fabian supported Ryan and Ryan supported Fabian in the very best way, even though they had their ups and downs, they were such a great couple together. The supporting characters, Fabian’s friends and Ryan’s teammate, kept this story moving and fun.

Please, go pre-order this. I apparently did in October, then got approved for an E-ARC, so I was all about this book months ago and younger me was on to something.

Tough Guy is the third stand alone in Rachel Reid's Game Changers series. A surprisingly sweet romance between an easy going violinist and hockey enforcer.

This story brings us an opposites attract romance between hockey enforcer Ryan and musician Fabian. They knew each other for a short amount of time when they were kids and both had harbored secret crushes. Over a decade later their paths cross again, and they both feel a spark. They are very happy as they get reacquainted but Fabian hates all things hockey so can he overlook that in order to fully embrace Ryan.

Ryan fights people for a living on the ice but in reality he's a highly anxious sweetheart. His shy smiles and bashfulness made my heart happy, his insecurities and feelings of unworthiness not so much. Fabian is comfortable in his skin and know what he wants out of life, and he is adverse to all everything hockey, except Ryan. Fabian is outgoing while Ryan is more reserved, Fabian is more feminine to Ryan's extreme masculinity, and while Fabian is happy with his career choices , Ryan is miserable when he fights on the ice. Their differences balance each other out and Fabian is so patient with Ryan in and out of the bedroom. I loved how he showed him how beautiful he was, even if he couldn't see it.

This book was drastically different from book two, which I loved, except for the open ending of it - that just frustrated the crap out of me. So from the start do not go into this expecting the angry angst of Heated Rivalry because you won't find that in Tough Guy. However, I was pleasantly surprised by it and the ending made me happy, I'm a person who needs that concrete happy conclusion for a book. Tough Guy left me with a smile and an overall warm feeling.

This was so adorable -- which seems weird considering the name of the book. But really, Ryan Price, (who tickled my interest in the previous book of this series), was adorable.

I'm not saying his mental health issues was treated in some kind of fluffy disrespectful way. Not the case at all, as someone who has anxiety, what he was going through, Ryan's thought patterns, his coping mechanisms was eerily familiar. I think that it was his bravery, the good guy behind the 'tough guy', his honesty, and acceptance of who he is (even if he could think a little higher of himself) which made him a super sweet and I'm going to say it one more time, adorable.

Fabian is Ryan's perfect counterbalance. But he was sweet too. I really liked their pairing, in that there was no sort of grumpy, prickly, standoffish character to offset the sweet character. They are both lovely. Opposites but not the fire and ice opposites but more smoke and water. And their chemistry was quite beautiful.

The secondary characters were a brilliant array who lifted up the story even more, the colourful besties, the sweet allies, and the of course the characters we're not meant to like (though the antagonists didn't appear much, I didn't miss them). And there's an Ilay Rozanov sighting (yay!).

I love this story. It's light and easy reading, the pacing moved along perfectly, and it also weaves very serious themes into the plot and treats them respectfully.

Rachel Reid cannot write fast enough, I love her style and need more of her words.

I absolutely LOVED this book! A new to me author, once I read this I wrapped back and read books one and two in the series.

I love a good hockey romance and this did not let me down. I loved how insecure and vulnerable our misunderstood MC was.

I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.