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emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Light-hearted and sweet, "Strictly Curious" is a good book with a lot of steam! Not too deep, just a little romance... I enjoyed it and recommend it as a lovely quick read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
The beginning of this book was so heartwarming, the AWWWW actually came out of my mouth. When Tyler's dad comes home from Vegas with a new wife and stepson, he wants nothing to do with the situation. Garrett tries to make friends with him, and it works. Before long, the two are inseparable. Except Garrett holds a secret from Tyler from day one.
Time moves forward and when they're 19, Tyler discovers that Garrett is bi in a shocking way. It sets Tyler on a path of self-discovery that is kind of terrifying to him. There are many intense conversations between Tyler and Garrett about feelings and any moments of exploration.
It's an interesting dynamic with Garrett finally getting his crush realized but not wanting to go too fast, which is exactly where Tyler is headed. It's push/pull at it's best. Garrett is very protective over Tyler in all aspects, even before the dynamic shift. Neither of them like seeing anyone with the other and it made me laugh that it took so long for Tyler to realize what was really going on between the two of them.
Always check the TW/CW:
Time moves forward and when they're 19, Tyler discovers that Garrett is bi in a shocking way. It sets Tyler on a path of self-discovery that is kind of terrifying to him. There are many intense conversations between Tyler and Garrett about feelings and any moments of exploration.
It's an interesting dynamic with Garrett finally getting his crush realized but not wanting to go too fast, which is exactly where Tyler is headed. It's push/pull at it's best. Garrett is very protective over Tyler in all aspects, even before the dynamic shift. Neither of them like seeing anyone with the other and it made me laugh that it took so long for Tyler to realize what was really going on between the two of them.
Always check the TW/CW:
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I enjoy this trope so I genuinely wanted to like this book. But, unfortunately, the writing is so overly descriptive and mechanical that it often felt like reading an elementary grade educational text rather than a story based on romance, emotion, and connection.
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh man, when I initially saw the social media posts about this upcoming release from Joelle I knew I just HAD to get my hands on an ARC. MM and stepbrothers? Yes, please. Talk about a delicious kryptonite snack! And let me tell you, Tyler and Garrett delivered. Tyler with his bashful curiosity and Garrett with his undivided devotion. They had a bit of push and pull and a bit of angst but their relationship was solid, sweet, and oh so steamy…
Stepbrothers since childhood, these two guys were close. So close everyone thought it was weird but they didn’t care. They shared a bed and did everything together. Garrett was possessive over Tyler and Tyler always needed him. But when Tyler catches Garrett in the shower with one of his guy friends, he begins to realize everything he felt before was just the surface of how deeply his feelings ran for his stepbrother.
Naturally, Tyler is confused when his body reacts so he turns to Garrett to show him the way. The emotions were high as they navigated new experiences and I both fanned myself and swooned! I adored these two and loved their HEA.
QUOTE HIGHLIGHTS: 7
POV: 1st, Dual
STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
TROPES: MM, Stepbrothers, Bi-Sexual
🅁🄰🅃🄸🄽🄶: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️