Mile High

Readers generally found Mile High to be an engaging, emotionally charged romance with plenty of humor, banter, chemistry, and spice. Many especially appreciated the character development, the thoughtful treatment of body image, self-worth, mental health, boundaries, and vulnerability, as well as the supportive friendships and memorable side characters. Stevie’s relatability and Zanders’s gradual emotional depth were frequent highlights, although some readers found him difficult to like at first.

The main criticism was the length: many felt the story became repetitive, overexplained, or slower in its latter half, with recurring inner monologues and conflicts that could have been edited down. A few readers also found the romance predictable or overly shaped by familiar tropes, and some felt the hype set expectations too high, but others remained completely absorbed throughout. Mile High is likely to appeal most to readers who enjoy steamy sports romances with witty enemies-to-lovers tension, emotional themes, and a strong focus on personal growth.