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jamie_w's review
5.0
This was such an emotional and heartbreaking romance. It was filled with so much longing and love and there were elements that tore me to pieces. MMM can be challenging, to say the least, but this one wasn't overly complicated, it never felt forced and it was beautiful in execution.
All 3 men were unique in their personalities and individual challenges. They complimented each other so well. I loved the endless support but I also really appreciated how the author never made it feel like it was toxically positive. They faced obstacles, they argued, they felt weak, they felt isolated but they always came back together. They communicated and encouraged each other.
This was not a spicy book but what wasn't present in heat was made up for by the powerful connections between Ezra, Bas and Drew. They found a home with each other, all their pieces fit together. I cried, I swooned, I fell in love!!
All 3 men were unique in their personalities and individual challenges. They complimented each other so well. I loved the endless support but I also really appreciated how the author never made it feel like it was toxically positive. They faced obstacles, they argued, they felt weak, they felt isolated but they always came back together. They communicated and encouraged each other.
This was not a spicy book but what wasn't present in heat was made up for by the powerful connections between Ezra, Bas and Drew. They found a home with each other, all their pieces fit together. I cried, I swooned, I fell in love!!
alicia1566's review
5.0
4.5 stars rounded up.
This one was really good. I really enjoyed the plot building in the first half, it really drove home the three separate character histories and what makes them tick. It was interesting that the guy with the most money growing up and least toxic relationship with his parents also had such a negative impact from parental neglect even though they had money. Just shows that everyone has their own history, and money doesn't buy happiness.
Steamy times were not super frequent but the romance certainly was. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a less graphic MM.
This one was really good. I really enjoyed the plot building in the first half, it really drove home the three separate character histories and what makes them tick. It was interesting that the guy with the most money growing up and least toxic relationship with his parents also had such a negative impact from parental neglect even though they had money. Just shows that everyone has their own history, and money doesn't buy happiness.
Steamy times were not super frequent but the romance certainly was. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a less graphic MM.
writtenechoes's review
5.0
“Stay. Please,” Drew whispered. His gaze moved from Ezra to Bas and back to Ezra. “Please,” he repeated. “It’s us. Not me and Bas. Not me and you. It’s us. I want us.”
This book is the perfect example of why I love to read MMM. Absolutely everything about this was perfect. Focusing on the relationship between the three men first, this is a slow burn despite starting with a hook up between Ezra and Drew. The chemistry between them was explosive. But then it switched to Bas’ POV and you see that Bas and Drew are actually hopelessly in love. Best friends since childhood, living together as a adults, they are together without actually being together. Why? Bas is asexual and he’s scared to attempt a relationship with Drew only to find out he’s not enough. So instead they stayed friends, pining away, and Bas watched as Drew had hook up after hook up.
”He fucks whoever catches his eye, and he moves on. They never last. And at the end of the day, he comes home to me. All these one-night stands get is fleeting pleasure and a moment of bliss. I get the parts of him that matter. It might not be the perfect solution, but it’s worked for me so far.”
But something about Ezra was not the same as most hook ups. And suddenly Ezra ended up living with the two men BUT he told Drew no hooking up. Just friends now that they’re living together. What followed was some of the most domestic slow burn shit I’ve ever read. Watching these three men find their footing as friends was delightful. This book doesn’t have a lot of outside angst or drama. Everything about this book is relationship driven and it worked. There is the fear from Ezra that he was just a cog in the wheel so that Drew and Bas could be together. There is the fear from Bas that Ezra and Drew would be better off without him due to his asexuality. There is the fear from Drew that one of the men he is starting to love will leave him. But the communication in this was top tier. Along the domestic fluff there was a lot of communicating like adults. Talking through emotions. Fights were shown with realistic apologies and communicating.
Briar obviously did a lot of work here in regards to asexuality. This reminded me a lot of one of my fave Kevin/Andrew/Neil fics from the AFTG fandom especially in regards to Bas need to feel close to the men he loved but also not wanting to always be present for sex. I loved how understanding and also loving Ezra and Drew were to Bas even when maybe he didn’t expect them to be. There were not a lot of sex scenes in this book. It was low steam and I loved it. The focus really was on their relationship and the steam that was here added weight to them together, all the scenes had purpose. These guys just really GOT one another, supported one another, fit together perfectly.
I also loved the overlapping theme in regards to family. Drew’s family can kick fucking rocks. So many times my heart ached for him as he tried so desperately to make his conservative family love him. But by the end he realized the love of his two men, accepting himself, meant more than prostrating himself at his family’s feet. Again, a very realistic portrayal.
As you can tell from my long winded review, I really loved this book. I’m sure I’ll return to it a lot. It had the right amount of angst and love. Which is always what I’m looking for in my romance novels. Bas and Drew and Ezra are the epitome of soulmates, no relationship more equal than another. I know a lot of people stay away from MMM because they think someone will be left out, and yes that’s true for some MMM, but it’s not true here. Cut your teeth on this one as your first MMM and you won’t be disappointed because these men are equals with each other.
“You’re my people. You’re a part of me. It’s like…” He opened and closed his mouth a few times, trying to find the right words. “You two are my heart,” he said like it was the simplest and most obvious thing in the world.
This book is the perfect example of why I love to read MMM. Absolutely everything about this was perfect. Focusing on the relationship between the three men first, this is a slow burn despite starting with a hook up between Ezra and Drew. The chemistry between them was explosive. But then it switched to Bas’ POV and you see that Bas and Drew are actually hopelessly in love. Best friends since childhood, living together as a adults, they are together without actually being together. Why? Bas is asexual and he’s scared to attempt a relationship with Drew only to find out he’s not enough. So instead they stayed friends, pining away, and Bas watched as Drew had hook up after hook up.
”He fucks whoever catches his eye, and he moves on. They never last. And at the end of the day, he comes home to me. All these one-night stands get is fleeting pleasure and a moment of bliss. I get the parts of him that matter. It might not be the perfect solution, but it’s worked for me so far.”
But something about Ezra was not the same as most hook ups. And suddenly Ezra ended up living with the two men BUT he told Drew no hooking up. Just friends now that they’re living together. What followed was some of the most domestic slow burn shit I’ve ever read. Watching these three men find their footing as friends was delightful. This book doesn’t have a lot of outside angst or drama. Everything about this book is relationship driven and it worked. There is the fear from Ezra that he was just a cog in the wheel so that Drew and Bas could be together. There is the fear from Bas that Ezra and Drew would be better off without him due to his asexuality. There is the fear from Drew that one of the men he is starting to love will leave him. But the communication in this was top tier. Along the domestic fluff there was a lot of communicating like adults. Talking through emotions. Fights were shown with realistic apologies and communicating.
Briar obviously did a lot of work here in regards to asexuality. This reminded me a lot of one of my fave Kevin/Andrew/Neil fics from the AFTG fandom especially in regards to Bas need to feel close to the men he loved but also not wanting to always be present for sex. I loved how understanding and also loving Ezra and Drew were to Bas even when maybe he didn’t expect them to be. There were not a lot of sex scenes in this book. It was low steam and I loved it. The focus really was on their relationship and the steam that was here added weight to them together, all the scenes had purpose. These guys just really GOT one another, supported one another, fit together perfectly.
I also loved the overlapping theme in regards to family. Drew’s family can kick fucking rocks. So many times my heart ached for him as he tried so desperately to make his conservative family love him. But by the end he realized the love of his two men, accepting himself, meant more than prostrating himself at his family’s feet. Again, a very realistic portrayal.
As you can tell from my long winded review, I really loved this book. I’m sure I’ll return to it a lot. It had the right amount of angst and love. Which is always what I’m looking for in my romance novels. Bas and Drew and Ezra are the epitome of soulmates, no relationship more equal than another. I know a lot of people stay away from MMM because they think someone will be left out, and yes that’s true for some MMM, but it’s not true here. Cut your teeth on this one as your first MMM and you won’t be disappointed because these men are equals with each other.
“You’re my people. You’re a part of me. It’s like…” He opened and closed his mouth a few times, trying to find the right words. “You two are my heart,” he said like it was the simplest and most obvious thing in the world.
alexisisreading's review
5.0
“You’re my people. You’re a part of me. It’s like…” He opened and closed his mouth a few times, trying to find the right words. “You two are my heart,” he said like it was the simplest and most obvious thing in the world.
Well this was unexpectedly stunning. I read this at the recommendation that it had similar vibes to an AFTG Andrew/Neil/Kevin fanfic but I did not expect to be blown away like I was.
There was so much tenderness and comfort between all three of these men. They all cared so much while carrying so much on their shoulders. Ezra, Bas, and Drew all had so much shit they were dealing with on top of their own insecurities about their relationship but at the end of the day they all wanted each other to be happy.
I liked how the book focused more on the journey to happiness and being together rather than a secondary plot. I liked the character driven storyline a lot. I’m very picky with my MMM reads but this one is definitely one I will remember and recommend :)
Well this was unexpectedly stunning. I read this at the recommendation that it had similar vibes to an AFTG Andrew/Neil/Kevin fanfic but I did not expect to be blown away like I was.
There was so much tenderness and comfort between all three of these men. They all cared so much while carrying so much on their shoulders. Ezra, Bas, and Drew all had so much shit they were dealing with on top of their own insecurities about their relationship but at the end of the day they all wanted each other to be happy.
I liked how the book focused more on the journey to happiness and being together rather than a secondary plot. I liked the character driven storyline a lot. I’m very picky with my MMM reads but this one is definitely one I will remember and recommend :)
teresab78's review
5.0
Ace rep in a beautiful poly relationship
I loved this! Rich characters, believable conflict and emotions with out huge angst. Bas and Drew loved each other but weren’t a couple because neither were willing to risk their friendship. Enter Ezra, their missing piece. I could feel the love, the insecurities, the desire. They all brought something different to the table. The epilogue was the cherry on top.
I loved this! Rich characters, believable conflict and emotions with out huge angst. Bas and Drew loved each other but weren’t a couple because neither were willing to risk their friendship. Enter Ezra, their missing piece. I could feel the love, the insecurities, the desire. They all brought something different to the table. The epilogue was the cherry on top.
hanlikefawn's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Fairly average romance with poly representation thrown in. I do find it annoying that every book with poly rep is restricted to throuples, but that’s not a failing of this book alone. I found the writing pretty average, with some distracting typos. Overall for me would be a 2 but rated slightly higher since it’s so hard to find books with polyamorous rep. (I did enjoy the realistic depiction of the struggle of being outed as poly to friends/family).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing and Homophobia
dreamofhorses24's review
4.0
I loved this book so much. I'm a huge fan of MMM and these three men were absolutely made for each other. Bas, Ezra, and Drew overcame so much but it was totally worth it in the end. All three men have vastly different careers and personalities but they bring out the best in one another. There was definitely some angst and some unsupportive family but there was also humor and intense sweetness. It might just be me and the mental state I'm currently in but I cried at THE HEA. It was just too perfect and sweet. I definitely recommend this book if you like sweet MMM romance.
liza5326's review
4.0
I think I happy sighed my way through this entire book. It was just so beautiful and sweet. Plus the ace rep made my heart sing. I love they way they fit so perfectly together. They really were inevitable.
skye_28x's review
3.0
I almost DNF'd at 85% cuz I was bored out of my freaking mind. But I pushed through just for the sake of finishing it.
Tbh, I like this author as they wrote Until You, but this book was nothing like that. It had a little banter between two characters but it felt more mean than teasing. I didn't connect with any of the MCs and the climax was so bland and boring. This book gave me nothing, I'm sorry to say.
Angst: 0.0
Spice: 0.5
Cringe: 3.0
Tbh, I like this author as they wrote Until You, but this book was nothing like that. It had a little banter between two characters but it felt more mean than teasing. I didn't connect with any of the MCs and the climax was so bland and boring. This book gave me nothing, I'm sorry to say.
Angst: 0.0
Spice: 0.5
Cringe: 3.0