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valerieullmerauthor's review
3.0
The first book in the series was my favorite, and when I met Tyrone, I thought he was a sweetheart, especially after he introduced Arlo to Jerry, but this book wasn't one for me. Tyrone is still someone you root for, but the toxic relationships he's had; a summer fling with a man in his thirties when he's eighteen and his best friend ghosting him when they started high school. Arnaud is a predator and Tyrone beats himself up about it, never realizing that the man took advantage of him. And Nat, his old best friend, it took me a while to open up and like him. In the end, you can sense how much Nat loves Tyrone as they work out issues such as Nat working too much and Tyrone pulling away when he thinks he's going to be hurt. Although the ending was good, it took a while to get into this one.
xanthe87's review
4.0
**3.5**
This is a good friends to lovers romance with a dash of second chance as Nat comes back into Tyrone's life after leaving him behind in high school. I'm really glad that we get to have Tyrone's HEA after he's watched his two best friends find their's in the first two books of the series.
I have to say, this one isn't my favourite of the series but it's still enjoyable and has a good story line to it as we read two old friend's reunited as they work to raise money and recognition for Rainbow House, a house at university specifically for LGBT. There is a great group of people that come together for this, some known if you have read the previous books and then newly introduced ones, including Nat and Arnaud who definitely works as the bad guy f the story as everyone is wary of him and his intentions towards Tyrone. There is a lot of fun had by the group of friends, especially when it comes to dancing and the good work that they are aiming for. Tyrone and Nat definitely have to put effort into their relationship once they recognise and act on their attraction and feelings. You can sense the history between them but it's both good and bad so Tyrone has a lot to work through before he feels secure enough in their relationship before the possibility of a future is clear.
I liked the book overall and what the group are working for. There's a real bond of friendship between them that you can sense among all of the friends and Tyrone's family are just brilliant, encompassing the whole group in love and welcome. I recommend the series and it's a good addition to that. I always love reading more of characters from previous books as they interact with the current MC's.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
This is a good friends to lovers romance with a dash of second chance as Nat comes back into Tyrone's life after leaving him behind in high school. I'm really glad that we get to have Tyrone's HEA after he's watched his two best friends find their's in the first two books of the series.
I have to say, this one isn't my favourite of the series but it's still enjoyable and has a good story line to it as we read two old friend's reunited as they work to raise money and recognition for Rainbow House, a house at university specifically for LGBT. There is a great group of people that come together for this, some known if you have read the previous books and then newly introduced ones, including Nat and Arnaud who definitely works as the bad guy f the story as everyone is wary of him and his intentions towards Tyrone. There is a lot of fun had by the group of friends, especially when it comes to dancing and the good work that they are aiming for. Tyrone and Nat definitely have to put effort into their relationship once they recognise and act on their attraction and feelings. You can sense the history between them but it's both good and bad so Tyrone has a lot to work through before he feels secure enough in their relationship before the possibility of a future is clear.
I liked the book overall and what the group are working for. There's a real bond of friendship between them that you can sense among all of the friends and Tyrone's family are just brilliant, encompassing the whole group in love and welcome. I recommend the series and it's a good addition to that. I always love reading more of characters from previous books as they interact with the current MC's.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
tag_gregory's review
5.0
Lovable, Joyful Characters!
I enjoyed this story and especially the lovable main character, Tyrone. I applaud his decision to be the person who lives his joy - so many of us are driven to be more than that without appreciating the happiness we’re giving up in the process. Tyrone was a refreshing pleasure to read. I also enjoyed the topical-ness of the story line and the way minority & marginalized characters were front and center. The people you read about felt like real people living in the real, contemporary world. Add to that the fact that the author is also supporting some great causes with this book, and it made me even more happy that I bought it! Thoroughly fun read. Would definitely recommend.
I enjoyed this story and especially the lovable main character, Tyrone. I applaud his decision to be the person who lives his joy - so many of us are driven to be more than that without appreciating the happiness we’re giving up in the process. Tyrone was a refreshing pleasure to read. I also enjoyed the topical-ness of the story line and the way minority & marginalized characters were front and center. The people you read about felt like real people living in the real, contemporary world. Add to that the fact that the author is also supporting some great causes with this book, and it made me even more happy that I bought it! Thoroughly fun read. Would definitely recommend.
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