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The Companion

E.E. Ottoman

3.68 AVERAGE


Honestly I thought the sex came on way too fast. There was no build-up & no tension, and it was disappointing.
emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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casuallycait's review

3.5
emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Davvero no plot, just vibes, ma super cozy, dolce e malinconico, ti vien voglia di continuare a leggerlo proprio per conoscere meglio i personaggi e assistere alle loro interazioni.
Ci sono dei passaggi right in the feels anche se non si condivide la storia dei personaggi, e per tutte le vibes malinconiche e introspettive se la cava bene quanto scene bollenti, eh đź‘€ Pure quelle alla fine sono super dolci, sconvolgente!
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girliekatie's review

4.0
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was sweet, quiet, and introspective - full of meaning in its stillness. Not much happens plot-wise, but the atmosphere was exactly what I needed. While I would’ve enjoyed a bit more plot, the quiet nature of this story felt just right in the moment. The representation is beautiful, and the historical setting adds another lovely layer. We don’t get nearly enough trans stories set in the past, and this one felt like a gentle balm.

I really wanted to love The Companion but there was no conflict or stakes, and the characters saw very little growth from beginning to end, making for a lackluster reading experience.

There were some small moments I enjoyed, and it's always nice reading about trans characters getting their happily ever after, but I wish the author had given us more time with the characters working through the conflicts they had with each other.

This one is very spicey, if that interests you, but spicey scenes need to be earned with characters communicating or conflicting or something, and that just wasn't there.

Just wish this book had more. Could use a good 200 more pages.
hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Queer and trans cottagecore erotica, it was full of joy, adult conversations, and a lovely historical world where everyone gets a sweet ending. It is lovely to read about historical trans people finding their joy, and sadly all too rare in publishing.