Just like the rest of the series (which I have devoured recently in preparation for this book) The Fifteenth Minute takes two characters each dealing with their own challenges and draws them together in such a way that they are further challenged, but also supported, buoyed, and balanced in ways they couldn't have imagined. 
 Lianne Challice has never been normal. Swept into stardom as a child, she has lived in multiple countries, rubbed elbows with celebrities, and dodged the paparazzi for as long as she can remember. Wanting to have a chance at normal, she enrolls at Harkness to both get out of the spotlight and build something to fall back on when the roles are no longer rolling in. 
 Daniel "DJ" Trevi is learning that some fights look nearly impossible and is counting down the days until he expects to be kicked out of Harkness. His secret would ruin his chances with Lianne if she learned what he is facing, but when he's with her he feels like he can let go of the pressure, if for a little while. 
 These two were so sweet together. They have a lot of things in common that make it easy for them to put aside thier challenges and just be real. But each is dealing with his or her own pressures. As they become closer, the secrets between them could threaten what has been building, especially if DJ's secrets result in consequences. 
 There were some little threads to the story that I didn't expect to find or need, but their addition gave the story even more depth. Little details that seemed nice for world building purposes come full circle later and give a different perspective to the way things happened. It is little things that this that make a book's world feel like more than the main character's story for plot purposes and more like a well rounded world. 
 I love the little bits from the side characters. Lianne's suitemate is Bella, so she and Rafe are often present in the background (sometimes literally). Graham is also present in several scenes as he and DJ both work in the press booth at hockey games. In each of the Ivy Years books, I have loved seeing just little bits of previous couples as they interact with their teammates and friends who are the main focus without drawing attention away from the main couple. Some of the original couples have graduated and are not as involved at Harkness, but such is the nature of a college, and I love the way these side characters continue to age, with a new group joining as others age out and graduate. 
 DJ and Lianne had a doozy of a story. Sarina doesn't shy away from hot button topics in this series, but I love the way she handles each situation independently and carefully. There is no patronizing language, no kid gloves, but also no over exaggeration. This felt timely in that the media picks up stories and it's hard to tell who is the victim or the villain. The story here is only one version, and as the truth comes out, it becomes clear that the story is not easy for anyone involved. 
 This is not a celebrity/normal person romance, nor a sports romance. It's a wonderful mix of so many things, just like life. I forgot I was reading this for review purposes and just sank into the story and characters and lived at Harkness for a little while. This entire series has catapulted to one of my all time favorites. 
 ARC provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.