Book: Game Stopper by Jaqueline Snowe
Reviewed by Maggie Hayes
Rating: 5/5
ARC REVIEW
Game Stopper by @jaquelinesnowe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¾ (4.75/5)
I’ve been a long-time Jaqueline Snowe reader, and this might be her best yet. Heavy emotional stakes, elite found-family vibes, and tension so sharp it could snap in half. This is the grown-up, glow-up big sister to Central State Football — and I’m obsessed.
Oliver James has officially joined the roster of the greatest book boyfriends of all time. His emotional intelligence? Unmatched. I am feral for this honest, no-games, heart-on-his-sleeve man. Because while he may be 26, he is all man. Make no mistake. He is so freaking sexy — physically and mentally. I’m going to need every other MMC to step it up.
And Sloane? Badass, DOCTOR of my dreams. Feminine and soft while also being walking, talking competence porn. I’m right there with Oliver, wanting to be so good to her (someone cue the Shoresy meme).
Oliver and Sloane together are a genuinely beautiful couple. When they disagree, they communicate. They’re honest about their feelings and about what those feelings mean in their shared workplace. They support and respect each other. Actual couple goals.
It was such a treat to see my favorite Central State Football couple, Ivy and Callum, still happy years later. I always knew they’d go the distance, so getting that confirmation felt like a little reward.
All jokes aside, this book hit me personally. I was diagnosed with the same condition as Oliver ten years ago and recognized his symptoms early on. This is the first character I’ve ever read with that diagnosis. Is it weird that I got a little excited? Maybe. But I did. While my journey looked nothing like his (definitely not a professional athlete, unfortunately), his experience felt realistic and handled with care from what I know firsthand.
I’m already looking forward to the next book in the Rampage Football series. I cannot wait to see cuddly teddy bear Noah fall in love.
Thank you to @jaquelinesnowe for providing an ARC!
For fans of: 🏈 Football Romance | 🫀 Hidden Illness | 🚫 Forbidden Romance | ⏳ Age Gap | 🏥 Player x Team Doctor | 🔥 Slow Burn
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