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shandra's review
5.0
5 Stars!!!
When Worlds Collide!
Push makes me want to read everything BL Morticia has ever written immediately. I don't care if I've read it before. I'll read it again. I love everything about the storyline, the characters, and the message inside the text which was a nice bonus I didn't expect from a 'fun read.' I would recommend Push to anyone who reads romance -even if they haven't read M/M before-, anyone interested in seeing people from different walks of life find common ground, and anyone who has ever felt passion for something in their life to the point they'd set themselves aside to see their passion live.
Seth "Reaper" Davies sets up as a pretty hardcore guy who wants to succeed in music badly. He is willing to tell his opinions to anyone in the room with no holds barred. All Seth is about is getting to the point where he can take care of his mom with his music. His focus is one-hundred-percent; I admire him while being able to empathize with his passion all at the same time.
Everyone should be "too passionate" about something once in their lives.
While Seth comes across very 'in-your-face' with his passion, Malakei "M. Prophet" Oakley is the voice of discretion. Kei stole my heart from his first page appearance. He's a gay man who admits he's gay, knows he's gay, has no problem being gay, yet he understands he lives in a world which does not want to admit, know, or be forced to accept he's gay.
Coming out is hard. It's unbelievably hard when you live in a world where "out" isn't "in."
My biggest love for this book was in how Morticia handled the relationship between a partner who was "out" and a partner who was still "in the closet." There are people who fall on both sides of the lines in terms of being "out" versus being "closeted." It's a hot-button issue. It can be an issue which is hammered to death by an author with an agenda, but B.L. Morticia wrote the concept as a single hurdle to overcome for them---which is what is should be. That's how it is in many relationships where people are at different points in their lives/careers. I loved how Seth dismissed the idea Kei was ashamed of him or hiding him or pretending he didn't matter enough to be "out" for him since to him?
The choice to be "out" belonged to Malakei alone.
It was his choice.
It should be his choice.
Coming out is a life-changing event. It isn't a simple statement. It isn't simple or easy at all. There's nothing "just" about coming out; I appreciate and respect B.L. Morticia immensely for recognizing this while staying true to her characters and her story at the same time.
Seth and Kei have amazing chemistry together in spite of coming from totally different worlds. Seth is younger, out, brazen, and has never experienced success or had to handle a "real job." Malakei is older, still chooses to keep his sexuality to himself, calm under pressure, and has built an empire on his own talent, success, and hard work. Seth is British while Kei is very American; Seth is impulsive while Kei is calculated. These guys come from two different musical genres as Seth is trying to break out as a thrash/metal band while "M. Prophet" became a household name through the rap/hip-hop industry. They've got so much to overcome in terms of differences yet their passion is unmistakable and their love story is unforgettable.
I cannot encourage people enough to read this book if they're looking for a good "When Worlds Collide!" story or a love story filled with passion of all kinds. I think I'd consider my reading year significantly less fulfilling if I hadn't read this book. I won't forget Prophet and Reaper or the message about friendship versus responsibility which is included in their story anytime soon. I'd say more, but I've rambled enough and I don't want to spoil anything at all for any potential readers.
Push is a 100% 5 Star read for me! I hope you consider it for yourself.
When Worlds Collide!
Push makes me want to read everything BL Morticia has ever written immediately. I don't care if I've read it before. I'll read it again. I love everything about the storyline, the characters, and the message inside the text which was a nice bonus I didn't expect from a 'fun read.' I would recommend Push to anyone who reads romance -even if they haven't read M/M before-, anyone interested in seeing people from different walks of life find common ground, and anyone who has ever felt passion for something in their life to the point they'd set themselves aside to see their passion live.
Seth "Reaper" Davies sets up as a pretty hardcore guy who wants to succeed in music badly. He is willing to tell his opinions to anyone in the room with no holds barred. All Seth is about is getting to the point where he can take care of his mom with his music. His focus is one-hundred-percent; I admire him while being able to empathize with his passion all at the same time.
Everyone should be "too passionate" about something once in their lives.
While Seth comes across very 'in-your-face' with his passion, Malakei "M. Prophet" Oakley is the voice of discretion. Kei stole my heart from his first page appearance. He's a gay man who admits he's gay, knows he's gay, has no problem being gay, yet he understands he lives in a world which does not want to admit, know, or be forced to accept he's gay.
Coming out is hard. It's unbelievably hard when you live in a world where "out" isn't "in."
My biggest love for this book was in how Morticia handled the relationship between a partner who was "out" and a partner who was still "in the closet." There are people who fall on both sides of the lines in terms of being "out" versus being "closeted." It's a hot-button issue. It can be an issue which is hammered to death by an author with an agenda, but B.L. Morticia wrote the concept as a single hurdle to overcome for them---which is what is should be. That's how it is in many relationships where people are at different points in their lives/careers. I loved how Seth dismissed the idea Kei was ashamed of him or hiding him or pretending he didn't matter enough to be "out" for him since to him?
The choice to be "out" belonged to Malakei alone.
It was his choice.
It should be his choice.
Coming out is a life-changing event. It isn't a simple statement. It isn't simple or easy at all. There's nothing "just" about coming out; I appreciate and respect B.L. Morticia immensely for recognizing this while staying true to her characters and her story at the same time.
Seth and Kei have amazing chemistry together in spite of coming from totally different worlds. Seth is younger, out, brazen, and has never experienced success or had to handle a "real job." Malakei is older, still chooses to keep his sexuality to himself, calm under pressure, and has built an empire on his own talent, success, and hard work. Seth is British while Kei is very American; Seth is impulsive while Kei is calculated. These guys come from two different musical genres as Seth is trying to break out as a thrash/metal band while "M. Prophet" became a household name through the rap/hip-hop industry. They've got so much to overcome in terms of differences yet their passion is unmistakable and their love story is unforgettable.
I cannot encourage people enough to read this book if they're looking for a good "When Worlds Collide!" story or a love story filled with passion of all kinds. I think I'd consider my reading year significantly less fulfilling if I hadn't read this book. I won't forget Prophet and Reaper or the message about friendship versus responsibility which is included in their story anytime soon. I'd say more, but I've rambled enough and I don't want to spoil anything at all for any potential readers.
Push is a 100% 5 Star read for me! I hope you consider it for yourself.
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