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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Omg this book was spectacular. Seamus and Julian are co worker and friends. Julian is having a birthday soon and Still a virgin. When Seamus finds this out he offers to help him. Julian has always had a crush on Seamus. So during this friend with benefits deal he falls deeper in love. Seamus always falls for Julian but doesn't think he's good enough because of his past. Such a very good book. 100% recommended
"Did he just compare his lovemaking skills to a fireworks extravaganza? A Disney fireworks extravaganza that spared no expense? The confidence on this man..."
This series always makes me smile. The queer teacher group chat is of course always a highlight. Amos, Everett, Julian, and Chase are such a great group of friends and even though they give each other a hard time, you know it comes from a place of love. Even when they inadvertently upset Julian, they all made sure to apologize and make it right. Each of them always cheers for the other's accomplishments. They also are always there if someone needs a pick me up. Like I said, great group of friends.
Know who else is also a good friend? Seamus. I mean what other straight guy would offer to be a partner for Julian to explore sex for the first time? *insert eye roll here* Yes, I know exactly what you're thinking. Straight my ass, or should I say Seamus' ass? Either way kudos to Julian because not only is Seamus a good friend, but he also has a good heart. It's just that Seamus is the only one who doesn't see it.
"Was I so drunk that I imagined Seamus offering to deflower me?
'That's what friends are for. '
Friends were for giving you a ride when your car broke down, not for letting you ride them."
*snort laugh* Yup. Good ol friendly Seamus. I really loved how he boosted up Julian's confidence. Not being Mr. perfect abs and constantly getting ragged on for his weight has left Julian with pitifully low self-esteem. I wanted to cheer when he finally started gaining some confidence in himself. It also wasn't all one sided. Seamus has a past which has been a total burden on his present. Not only did Julian not judge him for this, but he also made sure that Seamus understood that his past didn't define his whole life. It was a real give and take, exactly what a healthy relationship should be.
Special shout out goes to Julian's grandmother. That woman is a freaking hoot! It was also nice to see Greg and Ethan from [b:Out in the Open|23167049|Out in the Open (Browerton University, #1)|A.J. Truman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1410142797l/23167049._SY75_.jpg|42712485] married and still very much in love. There's only one man left at South Rock High who needs his HEA and that's our chemistry nerd Chase. We actually meet his love interest, or should I say interests, at the end of this one and ho boy it sounds like [b:Advanced Chemistry: An MMM, Age Gap Romance|128484821|Advanced Chemistry An MMM, Age Gap Romance (South Rock High Book 4)|A.J. Truman|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|148930219] is going to be quite the story!
This series always makes me smile. The queer teacher group chat is of course always a highlight. Amos, Everett, Julian, and Chase are such a great group of friends and even though they give each other a hard time, you know it comes from a place of love. Even when they inadvertently upset Julian, they all made sure to apologize and make it right. Each of them always cheers for the other's accomplishments. They also are always there if someone needs a pick me up. Like I said, great group of friends.
Know who else is also a good friend? Seamus. I mean what other straight guy would offer to be a partner for Julian to explore sex for the first time? *insert eye roll here* Yes, I know exactly what you're thinking. Straight my ass, or should I say Seamus' ass? Either way kudos to Julian because not only is Seamus a good friend, but he also has a good heart. It's just that Seamus is the only one who doesn't see it.
"Was I so drunk that I imagined Seamus offering to deflower me?
'That's what friends are for. '
Friends were for giving you a ride when your car broke down, not for letting you ride them."
*snort laugh* Yup. Good ol friendly Seamus. I really loved how he boosted up Julian's confidence. Not being Mr. perfect abs and constantly getting ragged on for his weight has left Julian with pitifully low self-esteem. I wanted to cheer when he finally started gaining some confidence in himself. It also wasn't all one sided. Seamus has a past which has been a total burden on his present. Not only did Julian not judge him for this, but he also made sure that Seamus understood that his past didn't define his whole life. It was a real give and take, exactly what a healthy relationship should be.
Special shout out goes to Julian's grandmother. That woman is a freaking hoot! It was also nice to see Greg and Ethan from [b:Out in the Open|23167049|Out in the Open (Browerton University, #1)|A.J. Truman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1410142797l/23167049._SY75_.jpg|42712485] married and still very much in love. There's only one man left at South Rock High who needs his HEA and that's our chemistry nerd Chase. We actually meet his love interest, or should I say interests, at the end of this one and ho boy it sounds like [b:Advanced Chemistry: An MMM, Age Gap Romance|128484821|Advanced Chemistry An MMM, Age Gap Romance (South Rock High Book 4)|A.J. Truman|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|148930219] is going to be quite the story!
first times, jock and geek, and a 35 year old virgin, great plot starters!
ok the plot is a bit silly, but I like how AJ Truman makes interesting characters and backstories but not too heavy so that you have to wade through pages of stuff.
A fun read
ok the plot is a bit silly, but I like how AJ Truman makes interesting characters and backstories but not too heavy so that you have to wade through pages of stuff.
A fun read
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Truman hit a home run with this one
I am no stranger to Truman’s work - honestly, their books are some of my favourites in the MM world. But this one just has something truly special about it - it feels very personal.
Seamus and Julian are a beautiful pairing - their backstories are beautiful, truly emotive and very carefully written - I found myself on the verge of tears at several points. I honestly don’t think this one can be topped, but we will see once Chase’s story comes out!
I am no stranger to Truman’s work - honestly, their books are some of my favourites in the MM world. But this one just has something truly special about it - it feels very personal.
Seamus and Julian are a beautiful pairing - their backstories are beautiful, truly emotive and very carefully written - I found myself on the verge of tears at several points. I honestly don’t think this one can be topped, but we will see once Chase’s story comes out!
I loved this book - the genuine friendship that these men have before embarking on their arrangement is wonderful and I love that Seamus is open and willing to try new things as he embarks on his bi-awakening... and helps Julian to find his own true voice and accept himself as worthy...
This book gives us lots of feels, lots of friends and a particularly feisty grandmother whom I adore! It's well paced and my only complaint is that I wish Julian's mother had more of a reckoning, but I'm glad she is seeing the error of her ways...
4.5 stars rounded up
This book gives us lots of feels, lots of friends and a particularly feisty grandmother whom I adore! It's well paced and my only complaint is that I wish Julian's mother had more of a reckoning, but I'm glad she is seeing the error of her ways...
4.5 stars rounded up
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Middle life
35 yo Virgin
Bi awakening
Least favourite of the books in this series so far but it was 100% personal. There was so much internalised fatphobia it took away from my enjoyment.
On the whole the book was good, and really fit with the first two books in this series.
emotional
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes