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The Long Game by Rachel Reid
4.5
challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Content warnings: homophobia, outing, mental illness, depression, mentions of suicidal ideation, death of a parent, grief

Shane and Ilya are EVERYTHING. I was a little sceptical at the end of Heated Rivalry about how that story ended, but this was honestly everything I wanted. Why 4.5 stars and not 5? I honestly can't tell you. That's just what the vibes were giving.