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Amy James delivers an unforgettable romance with Crash Test, a story that fuses high-speed adrenaline with heartfelt emotion in a way that feels both gripping and deeply personal.
Twenty-four-year-old Formula 1 driver Travis Keeping is having the season of his life—until a horrific crash in Formula 2 leaves his secret boyfriend, Jacob Nichols, in critical condition. No one knows about their relationship, and suddenly Travis is forced to navigate the public eye, the racing world, and his personal grief completely alone. With Jacob’s family shutting him out and his performance slipping on the track, everything Travis has worked for is slipping through his fingers.
James masterfully captures the raw ache of love, identity, and vulnerability in high-stakes circumstances. Both Travis and Jacob’s perspectives are deeply felt and thoughtfully written. Travis struggles with the pressure of the spotlight and the helplessness of being shut out while the person he loves is fighting to recover. Meanwhile, Jacob’s journey—waking up to a world that no longer feels the same and confronting his identity head-on—is handled with honesty and care. Their emotional connection remains central even as they’re physically apart, making every quiet moment and hard-earned realization resonate.
This book is light on steam, but that restraint works beautifully for the story being told. The emotional payoff doesn’t come from grand gestures but from small, deeply intimate moments of growth, hope, and reconnection. The side characters bring moments of warmth and levity, and the motorsport setting adds a unique and exciting backdrop without overshadowing the emotional core.
Crash Test is more than a romance—it’s a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the courage to love openly in a world that often demands silence. It’s tender, emotional, and ultimately triumphant.
Perfect for fans of sports romance with heart and emotionally rich queer love stories. An easy five stars from me.
I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Amy James delivers an unforgettable romance with Crash Test, a story that fuses high-speed adrenaline with heartfelt emotion in a way that feels both gripping and deeply personal.
Twenty-four-year-old Formula 1 driver Travis Keeping is having the season of his life—until a horrific crash in Formula 2 leaves his secret boyfriend, Jacob Nichols, in critical condition. No one knows about their relationship, and suddenly Travis is forced to navigate the public eye, the racing world, and his personal grief completely alone. With Jacob’s family shutting him out and his performance slipping on the track, everything Travis has worked for is slipping through his fingers.
James masterfully captures the raw ache of love, identity, and vulnerability in high-stakes circumstances. Both Travis and Jacob’s perspectives are deeply felt and thoughtfully written. Travis struggles with the pressure of the spotlight and the helplessness of being shut out while the person he loves is fighting to recover. Meanwhile, Jacob’s journey—waking up to a world that no longer feels the same and confronting his identity head-on—is handled with honesty and care. Their emotional connection remains central even as they’re physically apart, making every quiet moment and hard-earned realization resonate.
This book is light on steam, but that restraint works beautifully for the story being told. The emotional payoff doesn’t come from grand gestures but from small, deeply intimate moments of growth, hope, and reconnection. The side characters bring moments of warmth and levity, and the motorsport setting adds a unique and exciting backdrop without overshadowing the emotional core.
Crash Test is more than a romance—it’s a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the courage to love openly in a world that often demands silence. It’s tender, emotional, and ultimately triumphant.
Perfect for fans of sports romance with heart and emotionally rich queer love stories. An easy five stars from me.
I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.