"The Understatement of the Year" is a powerful new adult romance set within the high-pressure world of elite college sports. The story follows Michael Graham and John Rikker, who were inseparable best friends as teenagers in Michigan. As their friendship deepened into a secret romantic and physical relationship, their happiness was violently shattered by a traumatic incident: an attack by homophobic bullies. While Rikker was badly beaten, a terrified Graham fled, leaving him behind.
Here’s a review of The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen, specifically regarding the (e-book) and the story itself.
The Understatement of the Year remains a triumphant standout in the New Adult and MM (male/male) romance genres. It balances the high-energy excitement of college hockey with a tender, agonizingly beautiful love story that lingers long after the final page. Loading this book onto your e-reader in EPUB format guarantees an immersive, deeply emotional reading experience that you won't want to put down. Share public link