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20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
friends2lovers's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Infidelity, and Biphobia
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Stalking, and Grief
so_many_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really wanted to read this book because Jay Hogan is a big favourite of mine when it comes to MM romance authors. And Unguarded didn't disappoint.
Kai is running from an emotionally abusive relationship after having been cheated on, again. He ends up in Burlington with nothing more than a few hundred dollars and a car he can sleep in.
When the opportunity to help out at the local vet clinic comes along, he has no idea how his life's gonna turn upside down.
Emmett is a widower with a 10 year old son. He's a bit clumsy, forgetful but a very good vet. He thought his bisexuality was irrelevant after he married the love of his life, Lu, but after her death and years of mourning, it is a man who awakens his need for love and connection.
I loved this story so much! Apart from being fun and sweet, it also touches on some difficult subjects and makes the whole story very much lovable.
The fun and sweet scenes are thanks to three things:
1. Tai is a sassy, sarcastic man with humour and a bit of naughtiness. He also doesn't know much about animals, so he gets in some hilarious trouble while trying to help.
2. The vet clinic with all all the animals, strays, emergencies, and adorable moments is the perfect place to set up a romance. It was simply cute.
3. Leo, Emmet's son, is a sweet little guy with a mischievous streak and infinite love for his dad. I love Emmet and Tai's interactions with him.
Tai's journey is bumby despite all the good intentions He's surrounded with. His struggles with moving forward after a degrading relationship and putting it behind him while also trying not to be swept up in a similar situation were handled in the best way.
Emett's coming out was also a difficult subject, and though it was a bit awkward and caused drama, it showed how difficult it can be to come out as bi after living in a hetero relationship .
Overall, I think this is a fun book. It's definitely one of my favourites from this shared world.
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing and Grief
Minor: Death, Biphobia, and Car accident
tragicgloom's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Biphobia, and Violence
Minor: Car accident, Homophobia, Bullying, Stalking, Sexism, and Grief
irisheyz77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Biphobia, Death of parent, and Stalking