Landon Stackhouse has been dreaming of an NHL goalkeeper career, so when he is called up to the Calgary team as their backup goalie, he is terrified. A loner and self-imposed “weirdo” Landon doesn’t know how to talk to other people. That doesn’t stop his new teammate, Casey Hicks.
Casey is used to the superstar lifestyle, since his father is also a hockey star. Making friends and talking to people is not a hardship for Casey. He treats Landon as if they’ve known each other for years. Even going so far as to invite Landon to live with him during Landon’s stay.
Despite Landon’s lack of communication, Casey coaxes him into trying things Landon normally wouldn’t do. A friendship begins to blossom into more, but Landon begins to become uncertain. After all, how can Casey possibly want Landon when his time with the team is up, and he’s gone away?
This was a super cute, down to earth, and emotionally relatable novel. The characters are hilarious, adorable, and sympathetic. While meeting someone like Casey in real life would probably drive me nuts, I do know people with his same energy. I am more like Landon, however, and found myself understanding and feeling the same things he did.
This novel touches so many feelings. Anxiety, fear, grief, but also understanding, determination, and (of course) love. It's about more than a romance, it’s also about families, both born and found. I absolutely loved every word of this novel.
Overall, I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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