The King's Men (All for the Game #3) by Nora Sakavic - Restarting February 6th 2021

[Alex]

Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live.

Befriending the Foxes was inadvisable. Kissing one is unthinkable. Neil should know better than to get involved with anyone this close to the end, but Andrew's never been the easiest person to walk away from. If they both say it doesn't mean anything, maybe Neil won't regret losing it, but the one person Neil can't lie to is himself.

He's got promises to keep and a team to get to championships if he can just outrun Riko a little longer, but Riko's not the only monster in Neil's life. The truth might get them all killed—or be Neil's one shot at getting out of this alive

[✨Skye✨]

20% (view spoiler)[Ah, Andrew the romantic! 😂 at least he finally told Neil he likes him though! Everyone could tell but Neil 😂 I'm waiting for this reconcile the twins thing to blow up though,I can't see it going well. The tattoo on Neil's face is so sadistic. (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Chapter 1 (7%)

(view spoiler)[
This is already so heartbreaking, whyyyy?!
I feel so bad for everyone. Their reactions when they saw Neil were so authentic and sad... Matt was an ass for hitting Kevin, it wasn't his fault that this happened.

When they got Andrew out I was so scared for their lives. lol I start to understand why everyone has this kind of fear reagarding Andrew. He seems like a cat - a really mean cat with long claws and teeth and violence. Him being pasive is more frightening than him being angry and punching things.

Neil is transformed or is it just in my head? The way he reacted to Andrew was super cool and I wasn't expecting him to say those things or to take the cigarette. Kya! The "I hate you" Andrew threw in his face meant something else completely. I think he is just shocked that someone wants to protect him and cares enough about him to do so. (hide spoiler)]

Aaaah I'm soooo behind. 😂

[Alex]

Chapter 4 (20%)

(view spoiler)[ Oh no no no, it's not a good idea to do that to Aaron and Andrew.
Same!! I have a feeling it's going to end badly.
Katelyn seems a cute and sweet girl and we all know what happens with sweet humans in this book... I just hope Aaron is not going to break her heart in two.

I want Andrew to make his move already! I am happy he told Neil about his feelings but I want moooore. (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Chapter 6 (30%)

(view spoiler)[ Having aviophobia myself I felt Andrew fear. Brrr. That part gave me anxiety just reading. He restrained himself so nicely! I usually start shaking or/and crying until we get to cruise altitude.

Neil is getting better and better. Loved how he dealed with the press and the way he provoked Riko. I didn't like what happened afterwards with the cars and Allison...

I like this book way more than I liked the previous ones, which is sad considering it's the last one. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

39% (view spoiler)[ The blood in Neil's locker was so creepy! I would have freaked the f out! I have hope for Jean, maybe he and Renee can find some sort of happiness. Andrew and Aaron's deal doesn't make a lot of sense to me, I still don't really get what the exchange is. Riko just need to away and leave my babies in peace xD Andrew can be frustrating at times although I love him, I don't blame Alison for hitting Aaron after what he said about Seth! (not that I condone violence irl) (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Betelgeuse wrote: "Chapter 1 (7%)


This is already so heartbreaking, whyyyy?!
I feel so bad for everyone. Their reactions when they saw Neil were so authentic and sad... Matt was an ass for hitting Kevin, it wasn'..."

(view spoiler)[ To be honest, I probably would have been mad at Kevin though not to that extent! I think he should have at least said something. Neil is very different in this, he's so much calmer and cooler xD (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Chapter 9 (44%)

(view spoiler)[ They kissed! They kissed! Omg I can't even... I am so happy! *tears of joy*
I got attached emotionally to these characters and I am cheering for their happiness. I also like how Andrew gives Neil a key. It is such a simple gesture that has a huge meaning for him. Kya!

Need to go to sleep now but I am soooo going to wake up earlier to finish this. ❤️ x 100 (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

✨Skye✨ wrote: "39% [spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[
I don't blame Allison either! I don't really like Aaron... it's because he has a weird vibe. Don't you think he is going to do something awful at one point? T_T

I also secretly cheer for Jean and Renee. Fingers crossed!
(hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

60% (view spoiler)[ AH THEY GOT IT ON. REPEATEDLY. I love how trusting Andrew is of Neil and vice versa, you're right, the key is such a lovely gesture especially when he's being tortured and traces a key shape into his hand, it broke my heart! I knew the countdown would end in something awful. I'm surprised Neil's father took him without the Moriyama's permission though. The torture was so awful to read-my poor Neil :( (hide spoiler)]

So mad I have to sleep now! :( I just want to finish it xD

[✨Skye✨]

Betelgeuse wrote: "✨Skye✨ wrote: "39% [spoilers removed]"

I don't blame Allison either! I don't really like Aaron... it's because he has a weird vibe. Don't you think he is going to do something awful at one point?..."

Yes definitely! He's one I'm not very keen on.

[Alex]

68%
(view spoiler)[ This was so intense. 😭
The torture was so painful...
And the way Neil's dad died was... unexpected? It was so quick and easy and unfair. He deserved to go back to prison and stay there until the end of this miserable life.

Andrew and Neil are sweet and spice and everything nice. T_T I started crying like an idiot when Andrew saw him hurt.
I don't want this to be overrrr, I want more books with them. It's not enough.

Aaron is okey for now. *panic* Let's hope we are wrong and he is going to be a nice guy.
(hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Finished

(view spoiler)[ Wait, what? It's over?! So soon?! Noooo. *cries a river*

I loved this more than I expected and I want to read more about theeem. What is going to happen next? T_T I know it is a happy ending but I wanted a LONGER happy ending. Sniff.

I feel bad for Riko. He was a psycho but he didn't deserve to die like that.
I liked Aaron in the end, somehow. He could have been worse. Of course, saying those things to Neil were a shitty move even for him but considering his personality...

Andrew and Neil were really cute. I wish we had more scenes with them, more time to see how their relationship is evolving. I think they made a huge progress in the last chapters and it was always fun to read about it.

Ah... Now I want to read something similar. It was golden! (hide spoiler)]

I have such a huge book hangover right now... 🦊
Loved this.

[✨Skye✨]

78% (view spoiler)[ The Foxes are so perfect! How they treated Neil on his return and how they all slept in the same room. Andrew's reaction was heart breaking,but at least they all know now! I like that they've took a little vacation together. I want to see how coach took Kevin's confession. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Betelgeuse wrote: "68%
This was so intense. 😭
The torture was so painful...
And the way Neil's dad died was... unexpected? It was so quick and easy and unfair. He deserved to go back to prison and stay there until..."

(view spoiler)[ I thought he had too nice of a death too! Also a little too convenient for my tastes-right when he was about to cripple Neil. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Finished! I'm so sad that it's over :( I got so emotionally invested in these characters and the game Exy.

[Alex]

✨Skye✨ wrote: "Finished! I'm so sad that it's over :( I got so emotionally invested in these characters and the game Exy."

(view spoiler)[Wanted to see the scene between Kevin and coach too. Sigh. A shame we didn't get the chance to do so. (hide spoiler)]
T_T Same! I am still not over it. If you ever find a similar book/series, please let me know! ❤️

[✨Skye✨]

Betelgeuse wrote: "✨Skye✨ wrote: "Finished! I'm so sad that it's over :( I got so emotionally invested in these characters and the game Exy."

[spoilers removed]
T_T Same! I am still not over it. If you ever find a ..."

Major book hangover incoming xD

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Cate]

Chapter 1-5

(view spoiler)[ Okay so the team took Neil's bruises and tattoo better than I expected. Like I really thought some of them would have a really bad reaction.

And I kinda wanted a little more from Andrew?? Low key sad, he didn't really react at all.

And Neil finding out that Andrew likes him? Dude I'm like anxiously awaiting for something to happen. But at the same time I feel like nothing I want to happen is going to happen!

Also can't believe the Ravens trashed their cars all for Neil just speaking out. And the dead fox :( I like the fact that Neil can get through to Andrew. I mean he always could but it feels so much more like Neil knows how far he can push it.

I really hope Andrew and Aaron can make up.

(hide spoiler)]

[Raghad]

Cate wrote: "Chapter 1-5

Okay so the team took Neil's bruises and tattoo better than I expected. Like I really thought some of them would have a really bad reaction.

And I kinda wanted a little more from An..."

Okay so the team took Neil's bruises and tattoo better than I expected. Like I really thought some of them would have a really bad reaction.

And I kinda wanted a little more from An..."

up to chapter 5
(view spoiler)[

i don't know how Neil will convince Andrew to go to therapy with Aaron, but he knows how to talk to Andrew so i trust him to do it. i felt bad for Allison when Andrew chocked her.

the club scene gave me life, i love how Andrew told him he likes him "that doesn't mean i wouldn't blow you" lol and Rolandd thinking Neil's bruises are from Andrew gives us an idea about Andrews 'relationships' XD

(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

(view spoiler)[ oh my god they kissed!!!! And then they did it again!! And they keep kissing ahhh (hide spoiler)]

[Raghad]

up to chapter 10 (view spoiler)[
Andrew saying he killed his mother in front of everyone is hilarious, after all he does he can sill shock them.

neil meltdown when couch told him he will make him captin after Dan was so sad, and Andrew came to him without knowing why, i love how much they understand each other. and OMG that kiss on the roof shocked me the first time i read it, i had to go and reread the paragraph again to make sure it happened, finally they're kissing, i can't get enough of them.
(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Raghad]

up to chapter 12
(view spoiler)[ Andrew and Neil meet every night now and talk and make out and they're planning a vacation together!! i'm so happy for them. they even talked for hours on the bus, since when Andrew does that! the way Neil described how good he look sitting there and how in aw he was by him was so beautiful.

"thank you, you were amazing" line killed me. i wanted him to say more or kiss Andrew or something. Neil is so scared.
(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Raghad]

Cate wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[
i know!!!!!! it surprise me every time. i want more!
i don't know if you read chapter 11 but the vulnerability Andrew showed there was too much, he let Neil touch touch his head and the shiver when Neil kissed his nick! we deserve this after two books and all the drama.
(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

To chapter 14
(view spoiler)[oh my god I really thought he was going to die! The pain and harm they were inflicting!! I also didn’t think we’d meet his dad, just people who worked for him but I guess that’s was a good surprise!
I so ship Neil and Andrews weird ass relationship.
Aww and the teams reunion! I’m so glad how much they didn’t care that he lied they were just happy to see him alive!
(hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

Raghad wrote: "Cate wrote: "[spoilers removed]"


i know!!!!!! it surprise me every time. i want more!
i don't know if you read chapter 11 but the vulnerability Andrew showed there was too much, he let Neil touch..."

(view spoiler)[ UGH I KNOW!! So happy he is slowly letting him in if only a little (hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

Finished

(view spoiler)[ so I actually finished this yesterday but didn’t have time to update!

I can’t believe it’s over. This has been my favourite of the three books. I think they only got better.

Ugh I’m so happy and mad/sad.

Happy: -Neil and Andrew finally sorted everything out and sorta went public!!
-He legally became Neil Josten
- his team are his family, fully accepted him, and he finally accepted them
- he accepted being a captain
- they sorted something out for jean
Mad/sad: -I think his father should have a worse death, he got off too early
- I don’t think Riko deserved to die. Like he was awful but it was also completely because of his upbringing. I can’t believe he had never known his brother and then he was the one to kill him. It was a very sad death

Overall, I really, really enjoyed this one!!
(hide spoiler)]

[Raghad]

Cate wrote: "Finished

so I actually finished this yesterday but didn’t have time to update!

I can’t believe it’s over. This has been my favourite of the three books. I think they only got better.

Ugh I’m..."

finished
(view spoiler)[
i'm so happy you enjoyed it, i agree the books only get better, this one is my favorite.
andrew and neil's relationship is the best, every scene with them together is amazing. i want to see the conversation between Aaron and Andrew that made Andrew choose Neil over his deal with Aaron.
yeah Riko didn't deserve to die, i felt bad for him when his brother shot him.

(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

(view spoiler)[ Oh yeah that would have been good. I'm still happy without it though!
Yeah it was kind of bittersweet. Like happy something happened to him but he didn't need to die. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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[Katrina G]

Starting this one a tad early!

[Aly]

Nice! I hope to start tomorrow

[Dee Dee]

I have a book I need to finish today so I won't be able to start until tomorrow either...but enjoy Katrina!

[Katrina G]

10%
(view spoiler)[ Andrew can act like he doesn't care, but the subtle things he's doing to shut Neil up when trying to argue with everyone says a lot (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

14%
(view spoiler)[ Andrew seeing Neil's scars seems so personal. I'm surprised Neil agreed to it with the way he always wants to keep them hidden (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

16%
(view spoiler)[ Oop. Poor Neil is so out of his element with this conversation lolol (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

20%
(view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Katelyn. I don't think she really knew what she was getting into when she fell in love with Aaron (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

34%
(view spoiler)[ Oh yeah, I forgot he was lying about his age (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

42%
(view spoiler)[ acklnwofviubwef. A keyboard smash is the only way to convey my emotions. They're kissing!! Finally!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

46%
(view spoiler)[ asdkhbsvrekm. I love them. I don't know what else to say. (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

58%
(view spoiler)[ Ahhh. The angst. This is making more anxious than anything else that has happened in this series (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

78%
(view spoiler)[ I've been pretty indifferent to Aaron so far, but accusing Neil of seeing Andrew as easy prey really irked me and tipped the scale to highly dislike territory (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

87%
(view spoiler)[ There's not much of the book left, so I'm getting worried over the fact that Andrew insists there's no "this" between him and Neil (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

So I finished this last night, and I'm obsessed. I can't wait to read everyone else's comments!

[Aaron]

Katrina wrote: "14%
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(view spoiler)[ I like that Neil cares about the team enough to get over something that makes him really uncomfortable. I’m glad Andrew’s back. Their secrets game is one of the most interesting parts of the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

15%
(view spoiler)[ all of these books have been tagged as romance. It looks like that’s finally starting to build. Andrew and Neil have a strange relationship. It’ll be weird to see that grow into something more. (hide spoiler)]

[Katrina G]

Aaron wrote: "Katrina wrote: "14%
[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yeah I really loved the secrets game. Such a great way to get little tidbits about the both of them (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Katrina wrote: "46%
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(view spoiler)[ I don’t quite get them but it sort of works. It seems like their relationship is built out of the need to be close to someone else. It’ll be interesting to see how that develops over time as their situations may change. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Dee Dee]

About to start. Sorry I'm late