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raven9949's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don't care how much I like someone, if they tried to tell me my own sexuality? I'd drop them like a hot fucking rock. The assumption that someone will leave you, before you really even know them? Yeah, it's a good sign for some need of THERAPY and some self-assessment.
Also, the fact that Charley was more bent out of shape about Ava sleeping with Eric as an insecurity thing, and not a freaking health concern is what bugs me.... I don't understand why Ava pursued Charley so much either, there really wasn't the chemistry nor were we show Ava's motivation. I personally wouldn't spend as much time pursuing someone who seems hell bent on defining me and my entire way of life.
I personally wouldn't give this book higher than a three.... but I did enjoy the subtle power dynamics in the sex scenes, without that, and even with Charley's small growth and development I would have written this off as a 1 star at best. I think this is the final nail in the coffin for me with Ms. Bliss's books, we just don't see eye to eye. Some of her spicy content is really good, but for the most part she comes off as a much older generation of gay, and therefore sticks with some really stereotypes and doesn't even seem to mind that. I really think that writing a book in 2016 about a MC having an obsession with be a gold star lesbian, is gross... couldn't there have been a different want to write this story line than this?
Also, the fact that Charley was more bent out of shape about Ava sleeping with Eric as an insecurity thing, and not a freaking health concern is what bugs me.... I don't understand why Ava pursued Charley so much either, there really wasn't the chemistry nor were we show Ava's motivation. I personally wouldn't spend as much time pursuing someone who seems hell bent on defining me and my entire way of life.
I personally wouldn't give this book higher than a three.... but I did enjoy the subtle power dynamics in the sex scenes, without that, and even with Charley's small growth and development I would have written this off as a 1 star at best. I think this is the final nail in the coffin for me with Ms. Bliss's books, we just don't see eye to eye. Some of her spicy content is really good, but for the most part she comes off as a much older generation of gay, and therefore sticks with some really stereotypes and doesn't even seem to mind that. I really think that writing a book in 2016 about a MC having an obsession with be a gold star lesbian, is gross... couldn't there have been a different want to write this story line than this?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Gaslighting
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