Subtotal
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Last analyzed: February 2026
Total Reviews
43
On Amazon
Verified
86%
Good
Amazon Rating
3.3
Original rating
Savinoo Rating
3.1
Adjusted rating
Our Recommendation
SAFE TO TRUST - Reviews appear authentic and reliable for making purchase decisions.
Analysis Summary
- LOW RISK (Score: 100/100) Subtotal's reviews appear mostly authentic. Positive Indicators: 86% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good. 30% of reviews are detailed (over 100 words), which suggests genuine feedback..
Customer Reviews from Amazon
Most Helpful Review
"If I had read this book before Heated Rivalry, then I know I wouldn't have bought anything by this author again. As it was, I read Heated Rivalry (which is actually the second installment in the series); loved it, and hurried to buy GAME CHANGER. What a disappointment!I could barely tell the two main characters, Scott and Kip, apart. That was the first major problem! Second, they were both too bland. And third, their story was incredibly *boring.* I don't know WHAT happened to the author's muse during the creation of this book, but there's *zero* tension - sexual or otherwise - in this plod-along plot. You would think the story of a famous hockey player falling in love & finally coming out of the closet would really sizzle, but this plot was like dried bacon in the author's hands. I found it a complete 180 from Heated Rivalry.I stopped reading Game Changer about half way through; forced myself to pick it up again after a few weeks, and ... it didn't get any better. I had to force myself to finish it. It just lacked everything that makes a romance right. Even the penultimate scene was a drag.I highly recommend Heated Rivalry, but recommend you pass on Game Changer unless you suffer from insomnia."
alan
A brilliant story and so true to life. Well worth reading whether gay or not.…
A brilliant story and so true to life. Well worth reading whether gay or not. Scott and Kip’s story was beautiful .Anonymous
I enjoyed reading this story because it demonstrates how the world behaves in a way…
I enjoyed reading this story because it demonstrates how the world behaves in a way it is expected too but does nothing to back it up in practice.Any sport should help support players/ athletics in their sexuality and educate the fans in how to show their support with kindness and love. No-one should feel that they need to hide who they are. Anti social behaviour should be outlawed, everyone has a secret to hide but they should be able to reveal it in their own time.I liked the way the author outlines the high expectations players are experiencing and how the sport is more about image and money before thinking about the mental anguish some players have trying to live up to these ideals.I would recommend this book to anyone who lives a romance with a difference , the sexual passages can be ignored or in my case skipped over. This is an inspiring, modern interpretation about the love between two consenting males which was hindered by bigotry.10/10eg
This book is awesome, just like all of the others in the series. Go read…
This book is awesome, just like all of the others in the series. Go read it!!tessa
I bought this book based on the hype I'd seen online and wasn't disappointed. This…
I bought this book based on the hype I'd seen online and wasn't disappointed. This is a lovely start to the series. It is well written, with good character development and very romantic. It is very steamy! This one tells the story of Scott and Kip who get their own episode in the TV series but goes into a lot more detail since it is just them. It is one of my favourites in this series.ariana
I've been so excited to dive into this book after falling in love with the…
I've been so excited to dive into this book after falling in love with the show. It was everything I'd hoped it be and there's no question I'm a Skip stan.Elena remains incredible and Kip's dad remains an absolute superstar of support.mr michael lovatt
Amazing book. I only brought a kindle to read this series after watching th TV…
Amazing book. I only brought a kindle to read this series after watching th TV SeriesWhat Customers Talk About
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Review Quality Analysis
Review quality helps identify authentic customer feedback. Longer, detailed reviews (50+ words) typically indicate genuine experiences, while high percentages of short reviews (under 20 words) may suggest incentivized or fake feedback.
Average Words
102
✓ Detailed reviews
Long Reviews
30%
Average detail
Short Reviews
2%
✓ Low brief reviews
Review Length Distribution
Authentic vs Brief Reviews
Average Word Count Gauge
Benchmark: 30 words = moderate, 50+ words = detailed & authentic
102
avg. words per review
Interpretation: Review quality appears within normal range for this product category.
Review Velocity
Review velocity tracks how quickly reviews are posted. Steady, gradual accumulation is natural, while sudden spikes or bursts (20+ reviews in a single day) may indicate incentivized campaigns or coordinated activity.
Average Per Day
0.02
Natural pace
Max in One Day
3
Normal range
Variable Velocity Pattern
Review posting rate varies over time. This may be linked to promotions, product launches, or seasonal events.
Rating Breakdown
This chart shows how customers rated Subtotal. Products with authentic reviews typically show a bell curve with most ratings in the 3–4 star range. A heavily polarized distribution — many 5★ and 1★ with few middle ratings — can be worth investigating further.
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