The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

"Okay I did it! I've now read this book. And it was good! This was my 1st sports romance and it was well written. Loved Vanessa she was hilarious. The characters were great! Loved that ending!"

"3.5/5 ⭐️ if you like a slow burn and a grumpy/sunshine this is a great option for you. I really liked the fmc and that she knew her limits and wasn’t afraid to say what she wanted. Mariana Zapata’s pacing just isn’t for me. I know people love her super slow burn style but I lose interest before the couple actually gets together. The plot is mostly dialog and daily life and it just doesn’t do it for me. Also I didn’t like how mean the mmc was and then when he did care is was so subtle it didn’t hit. Overall I just think MZ isn’t the author for me but it’s still a good read so if you love a slow burn try it out. Also I felt like there were loose ends with Diana and her family at the end. This book has one spicy scene .75/5 spice level. "

"It was a good book, and I really enjoyed it, but Aiden is officially the worst book boyfriend of any non-dark romance. The author can't make me believe in the change in his behavior unless she writes 100 pages about that guy getting therapy. At one point I just accepted Aiden in 1st and 2nd halves of the book were 2 completely different human beings. What I loved the most was Vanessa and her character. That girl deserves the world. I can't express how much I wanted to hug her and give her all the love she deserves. "

"Extended version of her original book. A different narrator. Same slow burn romance. One of my favorite Zapata books."

"Wow. I am totally in love with this book. The slow burn is perfect for me and I was constantly smiling or swooning while reading. Everything just seemed to develop so well: the stubbornness, determination, humor, love, friendships, etc. Aiden is strong physically and also mentally, but don’t count out Vanessa because she is just as inspirational. Their stories and their love for each other blossomed into such a beautiful thing and the epilogue almost brought me to tears of joy. Not to mention I love a good sports romance and marriage of convenience, so I was thrilled. It is just one of those books where you are smiling from the first few pages because you know it is going to be a favorite. "

"I love this book! I wish I read it earlier. I never wanted it to end…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"Good book, but took to long to get to the good part. I do wis me there was a second book though! "

"This book was so good and such a great sports romance but I felt it could have been shorter. If you’re looking for a very slow burn romance, this one is for you!"

"Excellent slooooow burn!!!"

"This book covers family expectations, more so family not choosing you over their own prejudice. It also cover abuse, and how it can mentally block you from forming real connections. Edit: I didn’t love the writing or length, or the characters, but I can see why people popularize it."