Out of Bounds (Summer Games, #2)

by R.S. Grey

[Sam@WLABB]

RS Grey brings us back to the games. This time, we have a little forbidden type romance. (Although, watching the actual games, it seems there are many coach/athlete relationships) As opposed to the last book, this one largely takes place before Rio, in those weeks leading up to the games.

I really liked Brie and Erik. Each had some struggles in their past; Erik's story really broke my heart. I loved the bonding between Brie and her teammates. They were an interesting and diverse group of personalities, and it was fun to watch them grow together. Their hijinks were some of the most fun parts of the book. Grandpa was probably another character highlight. He was so sweet, and I could almost picture him in my head. I just wanted to hug him, and the scenes with him made me smile. The romance was probably a little to angsty for me, and the yoga scene was out of my comfort zone (call me a prude, whatever, just not my thing), but I did really love the ending.

Not my favorite RS Grey book, but entertaining, and so timely as I am riding the Olympic gymnastics high here at home.