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5 of 5 stars

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5 Maple Leafs ... Off the Bench (UofJ 4) by Alley Ciz is a friends-to-lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, roommates to lovers, slow-burn romance.

A true relationship is two imperfect people refusing to give up on each other.

CK is the hot nerd who thinks he is completely out of Quinn's league since she is a cheerleader. Quinn has been trying to get CK to see her as more than a friend for months with no luck. CK and Quinn are the only two roommates staying behind for the summer holidays. Quinn decides to help CK as his love coach in the hopes that he will finally see what has been right in front of him the entire time.

Off the Bench is an entertaining, banter-filled, laugh-out-loud, swoony read. Quinn is wild, firey, and so full of spirit. CK is adorable, vulnerable, and unexpected. I was on the edge of my seat through the whole book cheering for them to finally come together and totally swooned when they did. I am anxiously awaiting what is next for the U of J crew as well as more from all of Alley Ciz's worlds.

*advanced copy requested, kindly provided, and honestly reviewed on behalf of Canadian Girl Book Blog*


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