Alexei by Brenda RothertMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brenda Rothert’s Alexei (Chicago Blaze #5) has an epic comeback. Alexei Petrov is the brother of Chicago Blaze captain Anton (Chicago Blaze #1). Anton didn’t paint a pretty picture of Alexei. After DUI car crash, Alexei is released from the Comets. Blaze team owner, Oliver Durand, offers Alexei the opportunity to play for the Blaze contingent on cleaning up his act, entering rehab, and healing his injuries. Alexei didn’t plan on his feeling for his rehab group leader Dr. Graysen Wells. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.
Brenda Rothert does an amazing job with this story. There are a lot of deep topics in this novel: mental health issues, alcoholism, and ethics. Not only do we hear about Alexei’s issues, but we learn stories of the people who are in his rehab group. It is interesting and emotional to see how the various individuals responded and changed throughout the story.
It was thought-provoking discovering Alexei’s perspective. I love that Alexei was given a second chance and could heal mentally, physically, and his relationship with his family. The attraction Alexei and Greyson feel for each other was a noteworthy situation. They handled themselves well and became stronger for it. The story does a great job demonstrating how the right people supporting you is important, but ultimately it is up to the individual.
Alexei has become my favorite book in the Chicago Blaze series. It was skillfully written. It tied in well with the rest of the series. It was powerful, heartfelt, and it had the perfect ending. I am looking forward to Erik’s (Easy) story next. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Kindle Edition, 1st edition
Published February 4th 2020 by Silver Sky Publishing, Inc.
ASIN: B07XF957VQ
Series: Chicago Blaze #5
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