title: Evening the Score
author: Lexi LaFleur Brown
publisher: Mira
publication date: May 26, 2026
pages: 320
peppers: 3 (on this scale)
warnings: taxidermied animals
summary: Olivia wants revenge for the dirty, career-ending hit Erik Parker took on her father, so she decides to get close to Erik's son Brody, who's the star player on the local NHL team.
tropes:
- profesional athlete
- fake dating
- fake identity
- secret motives
- my life's a mess
what I liked:
- author actually knows the sport
- funny mascot moments
- Brody is a good guy
what I didn’t like:
- Olivia seems too immature/unlikable
overall rating: 3 (of 5 stars)
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