: A shy, sensitive senior and talented artist who isolates himself in the back of classes. He is processing his own deep grief over the loss of a childhood friend.
Reviewers and readers generally praise the book for its heavy emotional pull, though some point out structural flaws: 🌟 What Readers Loved Scott by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
: The book handles heavy topics like substance abuse (steroids), intense grief, and toxic family dynamics. 💬 Critical Reception & Reviews : A shy, sensitive senior and talented artist
is a poignant M/M New Adult sports romance co-written by R.J. Scott and V.L. Locey, serving as the second book in their popular Owatonna U Hockey series. 💬 Critical Reception & Reviews is a poignant
The book leans heavily into the "opposites attract" and "hurt/comfort" tropes, balancing intense emotional baggage with a sweet romance. 📖 The Plot Overview
The story follows two deeply wounded college students finding solace in one another:
: The massive shift in Scott's parents' behavior and his own internal acceptance mostly happen off-screen toward the end, leaving some readers wanting more on-page development.