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shandra's review against another edition
5.0
So glad I gave this a TRY!
Every moment of this book was a delight for me. I loved the dynamics of Logan's relationship with Tate. I loved how masculine both characters were and how at no point in time I felt they fell into any kind of stereotyped personas that are so commonly shown in queer fiction today. There was real passion between them that was genuinely a delight to experience.
I can't say that I was surprised by the writing quality because I already knew that Ella Frank was a great writer. I'd gone into reading this one expecting at least a 3 if not a 4 for sheer technique, but this book? This book is a 5 because it never stops being amazing from page one to the very last page where things don't wind up absolutely-perfect-HEA-forever-and-ever-amen, but they do end on a perfect-for-these-people-in-this-moment note which I appreciated so much more.
Life isn't always a perfect ending. Life often has stories whose endings are confusing, often scary, and sometimes outright cruel.
This book deals a lot with the consequences of giving a homosexual relationship a chance along with showcasing that there's no such thing as "trying" to love someone.
Sometimes love does transcend every barrier.
This book brings that to the forefront of the reader's mind as it proves over and over again that it's possible to love someone even if you don't want to and possible to want someone even if you don't love them.
I loved it. I think it's a great, fantastic, phenomenal read and I am very glad to say that it was my first read completed in 2014.
Thanks for letting me "Try" with you, Ella Frank. You're amazing.
Every moment of this book was a delight for me. I loved the dynamics of Logan's relationship with Tate. I loved how masculine both characters were and how at no point in time I felt they fell into any kind of stereotyped personas that are so commonly shown in queer fiction today. There was real passion between them that was genuinely a delight to experience.
I can't say that I was surprised by the writing quality because I already knew that Ella Frank was a great writer. I'd gone into reading this one expecting at least a 3 if not a 4 for sheer technique, but this book? This book is a 5 because it never stops being amazing from page one to the very last page where things don't wind up absolutely-perfect-HEA-forever-and-ever-amen, but they do end on a perfect-for-these-people-in-this-moment note which I appreciated so much more.
Life isn't always a perfect ending. Life often has stories whose endings are confusing, often scary, and sometimes outright cruel.
This book deals a lot with the consequences of giving a homosexual relationship a chance along with showcasing that there's no such thing as "trying" to love someone.
Sometimes love does transcend every barrier.
This book brings that to the forefront of the reader's mind as it proves over and over again that it's possible to love someone even if you don't want to and possible to want someone even if you don't love them.
I loved it. I think it's a great, fantastic, phenomenal read and I am very glad to say that it was my first read completed in 2014.
Thanks for letting me "Try" with you, Ella Frank. You're amazing.
tinalynn510's review against another edition
3.0
This was pretty much a complete departure from what I normally read, however I still enjoyed it. Yes, there were several things I didn't like, or enjoy as much, but overall I enjoyed the story line and the characters.
I loved Tate, but had some annoyances with Logan. And I can't say that I really loved any of the side characters at all. I think I would like Rachael, but you honestly, don't really get to know her.
Also, there were a LOT of sexy times in this book. Graphic sexy times, which normally don't bother me, but there were a LOT in here.
Will I continue? Well, I own the 2nd book, so I will probably read it at some point, and hopefully it's even better!
I loved Tate, but had some annoyances with Logan. And I can't say that I really loved any of the side characters at all. I think I would like Rachael, but you honestly, don't really get to know her.
Also, there were a LOT of sexy times in this book. Graphic sexy times, which normally don't bother me, but there were a LOT in here.
Will I continue? Well, I own the 2nd book, so I will probably read it at some point, and hopefully it's even better!
adistraction's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
andtheywerecocaptains's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good ol' smut but way too many unanswered questions and the characters just ignoring the huge problem so they can have sex really irked me. Like... Bro your world about to blow up. Deal with that shit first and THEN get your rocks off, lol. Not sure I'm going to read the rest of the series but it was my cup of tea for most of the book.
marisny's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lilylovelovely's review
1.0
Bro the say people talked about this book i thought the writing would be sooo much better than it was but it was awful. AND THE THE CHARACTERS BRO….. I WASTED MY TIME😒
readfrenzy's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Try is the first book I’ve read by Ella Fox and only my second m/m book. It pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it was impossible for me to put down.
Logan is a virile bisexual. He really enjoys sex, but only of the hit it and quit it variety. He has sex frequently and is accustomed to having anyone he wants, anytime he wants, anywhere he wants. Tate is a straight, recently divorced new bartender at the bar Logan frequents. When Logan sees Tate, he decides he has to have him and won’t stop at anything until he gets Tate to try a little man on man action.
Tate puts up a good fight, but you just know he doesn’t stand a chance against Logan’s persistence and magnetism. Tate’s frustration and hostility toward Logan as he tries to resist Logan’s blatant advances creates wonderful tension and some of the most exciting moments in the book.
I’m surprised my Kindle didn’t go up in flames because I don’t think I’ve ever read a book this hot. I felt like I needed a cigarette, and I don’t even smoke. There’s raunchy sex – lots and lots of dirty sex – so if you blush easily, walk away now. I’m conflicted on the amount of sex scenes in this book. It really is excessive but also very much in keeping with Logan’s sexual appetite. There’s a sense of desperation and wonder as Tate ventures into this completely foreign experience. I could understand why he would want to spend as much time as possible exploring their intimate relationship. I just wish they spent an equal amount of time outside the bedroom. To genuinely fall for someone and want to change your lifestyle for them, you have to learn what makes the other person tick, their likes and dislikes, and their history. I don’t feel that was accomplished convincingly enough.
Ella Frank’s writing is stellar. Her unique approach to writing the story in the third person while seamlessly interweaving alternating first person monologues is extremely effective. Try is one addictive, erotic, and emotional book. I’m off to read the next book in the series, [b:Take|17798654|Take (Temptation, #2)|Ella Frank|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390789525s/17798654.jpg|24898064]!
Try is the first book I’ve read by Ella Fox and only my second m/m book. It pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it was impossible for me to put down.
Logan is a virile bisexual. He really enjoys sex, but only of the hit it and quit it variety. He has sex frequently and is accustomed to having anyone he wants, anytime he wants, anywhere he wants. Tate is a straight, recently divorced new bartender at the bar Logan frequents. When Logan sees Tate, he decides he has to have him and won’t stop at anything until he gets Tate to try a little man on man action.
Tate puts up a good fight, but you just know he doesn’t stand a chance against Logan’s persistence and magnetism. Tate’s frustration and hostility toward Logan as he tries to resist Logan’s blatant advances creates wonderful tension and some of the most exciting moments in the book.
I’m surprised my Kindle didn’t go up in flames because I don’t think I’ve ever read a book this hot. I felt like I needed a cigarette, and I don’t even smoke. There’s raunchy sex – lots and lots of dirty sex – so if you blush easily, walk away now. I’m conflicted on the amount of sex scenes in this book. It really is excessive but also very much in keeping with Logan’s sexual appetite. There’s a sense of desperation and wonder as Tate ventures into this completely foreign experience. I could understand why he would want to spend as much time as possible exploring their intimate relationship. I just wish they spent an equal amount of time outside the bedroom. To genuinely fall for someone and want to change your lifestyle for them, you have to learn what makes the other person tick, their likes and dislikes, and their history. I don’t feel that was accomplished convincingly enough.
Ella Frank’s writing is stellar. Her unique approach to writing the story in the third person while seamlessly interweaving alternating first person monologues is extremely effective. Try is one addictive, erotic, and emotional book. I’m off to read the next book in the series, [b:Take|17798654|Take (Temptation, #2)|Ella Frank|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390789525s/17798654.jpg|24898064]!
sil_the_lobster's review against another edition
4.0
Delightfully smutty and yet it's more than just another PWP story. Yes, there's loads and loads of hot m/m sex and there's nothing wrong with that. It's well written, explicit + graphic but not vulgar + cheap. It's sizzling and mouthwatering - again, nothing wrong with that. And yet, there's more to it. It's about how attraction does not always ask for your set preferences. Attraction can be about another person, and not about his/her gender. It's about how you sometimes need to re-think your everyday decisions, and about how re-thinking can bring happiness where you least expect it. In this case, Tate finds happiness and companionship with a man (and yes, earth-shattering sex, too), and Logan finds out that committment doesn't always equal shackles.
As for the two blokes in question, I like them both and find them equally believable. I like Tate and how he struggles with this new reality, and the pragmatism with which he finally accepts it; and I like Logan and his cocky attitude (I work in a surrounding pretty similar to his and yeah, men like him do exist), and I much enjoyed reading how he loses some of his cockiness and is prepared to stand up for what he wants, instead of shrugging it off and move on.
So yeah, there's more to this book than steamy sex. Can't wait to read the next one :-)
As for the two blokes in question, I like them both and find them equally believable. I like Tate and how he struggles with this new reality, and the pragmatism with which he finally accepts it; and I like Logan and his cocky attitude (I work in a surrounding pretty similar to his and yeah, men like him do exist), and I much enjoyed reading how he loses some of his cockiness and is prepared to stand up for what he wants, instead of shrugging it off and move on.
So yeah, there's more to this book than steamy sex. Can't wait to read the next one :-)
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Try is the introduction book of the Temptation series. Now I will admit, I rarely read M/M or F/F books so I was a little hesitant diving into this book. HOWEVER, I ended up loving this whole thing. I couldn't put this book down - it was so good! Maybe it's the beautiful book cover the gorgeous man - but, eh, I loved it.
Tate and Logan were those two that you wouldn't think about being together but you ended up shipping them anyways. They were so freaking lovable and I just wanted them to end up together. Again, love is love and I'm all for that.
When they were getting to know each other, it honestly made me smile. I hope to find a love that's like theirs. It was so genuine and just made me so freaking happy. I need that in my life.
Overall, I can't wait to dive into the next book of this series. I'm hooked and can't wait to see what the hell is going to happen next!
Tate and Logan were those two that you wouldn't think about being together but you ended up shipping them anyways. They were so freaking lovable and I just wanted them to end up together. Again, love is love and I'm all for that.
When they were getting to know each other, it honestly made me smile. I hope to find a love that's like theirs. It was so genuine and just made me so freaking happy. I need that in my life.
Overall, I can't wait to dive into the next book of this series. I'm hooked and can't wait to see what the hell is going to happen next!
stephlb15's review against another edition
fast-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
3.0