Heart in Hand

3.5 stars

So this was my first hockey fic, and it was actually pretty good! It could use some trimming down and editing, but that's to be expected with most free online fiction.

I really enjoyed the pranks between the players, and the general brotherhood of the teammates. That kind of stuff makes me happy. I'd have liked to see more physical interaction between Darryl and Alex - I agree with Loederkoningin that this story is missing sexual tension, and the start of their physical relationship is a bit difficult to believe.

It had just the right amount of angst, and the ending left me smiling.

The interest I have for hockey could be compared to my desire to go to the dentist.
Well, that was before I read this story.
It was sweet and funny, but also frustrating and sad at times (there was a time were a really wanted to throw something at Sid).
It's always admireable when a book manages to spark your interested in something you didn't care about before. I may not be and never going to be a devoted hockey fan, but I'll surely watching hockey games now and then.
The ending was fabulous and, oh, what I'd give to see the expression on the people's faces!
This book is a good read I can only wholeheartedly recommend, regardles wether or not you're a hockey fan. Sid and Alex have completely different characters and it's sometimes really amusing to see them interact. Too bad there wasn't a nicely elaborated sex-scene, but oh well, the story doesn't need one to be great.
If you're still pondering about wether or not you should read this then let me make the decision a bit easier for you: go click on the link that's provided under the summary at the top on the page and download it.