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Him

Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy
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Him

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy

Him

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy follows two former college hockey teammates, Jamie and Ryan, who reconnect over a summer coaching kids at a hockey camp. Their friendship grows deeper, leading to unexpected emotional and romantic discoveries. The novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and love against the backdrop of sports and camaraderie.

Romantic

Emotional

Heartwarming

Humorous

Spicy

Reviews & Readership

4.4

93,102 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy is praised for its engaging storytelling and strong chemistry between the protagonists. Readers appreciate the seamless blend of romance and hockey, along with well-developed characters. Some critiques mention predictable plot elements, but overall, the book is celebrated for its captivating and emotional narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Him?

Fans of Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy are likely to enjoy character-driven romances with strong emotional connections and steamy scenes. Readers who loved Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz would be drawn to its engaging LGBTQ+ themes and sports romance elements.

4.4

93,102 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

326

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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