Reviews
It's really fun. I watched the drama first and then read the book, and it was quite enjoyable to peek into the characters' inner thoughts that weren't explored in detail in the show. Rather than just a simple BL story, it feels like a coming-of-age drama about two boys growing into young men and solidifying their inner selves. Great!
I like everything except the cover. Charming Ilya looks middle-aged 🥲 I think the original or French edition covers are better. Now I want to read the whole Game Changers series.
I haven't read it yet, but I'm so happy to receive the book I've been waiting for~ The cover illustration is pretty, the book is very thick, and the included photo card is cute and pretty too! It's the best!!
Rachel Reid: Heated Rivalry
The BL sports romance *Heated Rivalry*, which pushes the tension and desire stemming from rivalries to the extreme, is coming to Korean readers. Part of the ice hockey romance series *Game Changers*, this work forms the central axis of the entire series while also possessing independent completeness as a standalone volume, leaving a strong impression. Notably, it was produced as a drama on the Canadian streaming platform Crave and achieved overwhelming success, becoming the most-watched program of the year after its initial release in November 2025. The lead actors instantly rose to global stardom, and interest in Korean-Canadian actor Hudson Williams also surged domestically. The drama won the Peabody Award, recognizing its social and cultural influence, with the acclaim that it “inspired fans and promoted harmless masculinity while dealing with the complex themes of sexual orientation and emotional connection,” and the production of Season 2, based on the sequel *The Long Game*, has been confirmed. Centered on two ice hockey stars, Ilya and Shane, *Heated Rivalry* deeply sustains the fierce rivalry and irresistible attraction that began during their rookie days over the long span of eight years. Unfolding rapidly and persistently from the conflicts arising from a relationship that must be hidden to the moment of final choice, this work will surely satisfy readers who prefer passionate and straightforward relationship narratives.
Korean title: 히티드 라이벌리
Korean author: 레이철 리드
Korean publisher: 모모
ISBN-13: 9791175772939
Reviews
It's really fun. I watched the drama first and then read the book, and it was quite enjoyable to peek into the characters' inner thoughts that weren't explored in detail in the show. Rather than just a simple BL story, it feels like a coming-of-age drama about two boys growing into young men and solidifying their inner selves. Great!
I like everything except the cover. Charming Ilya looks middle-aged 🥲 I think the original or French edition covers are better. Now I want to read the whole Game Changers series.
I haven't read it yet, but I'm so happy to receive the book I've been waiting for~ The cover illustration is pretty, the book is very thick, and the included photo card is cute and pretty too! It's the best!!
