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valerieullmerauthor's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. From Rory, a jock who fit it with that crowd, yet he's shy and unsure of himself when starting his relationship with Milo. Milo, the artist/writer/poet who is getting over an emotionally abusive relationship and remembered Rory from high school. The developing relationship between the two is beautiful.
The characters are flawed and make poor decisions, but you root for them in the end because you know that when they have their HEA, it will be worth it. And it absolutely is.
Several times throughout the book, my heart stopped in fear that they wouldn't be able to work through their issues and I had to push through, to find out what happened next. I will have to re-read the book soon because I loved it. The ending is perfect and I will definitely be reading more from Ruthie Luhnow in the future!!
The characters are flawed and make poor decisions, but you root for them in the end because you know that when they have their HEA, it will be worth it. And it absolutely is.
Several times throughout the book, my heart stopped in fear that they wouldn't be able to work through their issues and I had to push through, to find out what happened next. I will have to re-read the book soon because I loved it. The ending is perfect and I will definitely be reading more from Ruthie Luhnow in the future!!
tltravis's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, I loved it!
No one can ever pretend to understand another's demons until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Emotion pain is sometimes he worst pain to get past, no one deserves to be treated so poorly and it's those who stand by you through you're darkest times that really love you.
Truly am emotionally, heart wrenching story. Loved it!
No one can ever pretend to understand another's demons until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Emotion pain is sometimes he worst pain to get past, no one deserves to be treated so poorly and it's those who stand by you through you're darkest times that really love you.
Truly am emotionally, heart wrenching story. Loved it!
a___broad's review against another edition
4.0
I'm desperately in love with this series. Immensely satisfying.
thebroadsheets's review against another edition
4.0
I'm desperately in love with this series. Immensely satisfying.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting read, dealing with themes of alcoholism, depression, and the understanding of your sexuality.
The relationship between Milo and Rory is conflictive, to say the less, and you'll spend the entire time you're reading wondering what will happen next, and if they will ever get their deserved happy ending.
Compelling, complex characters and a great writting make this a true page-turner; this is a book to not to miss.
The relationship between Milo and Rory is conflictive, to say the less, and you'll spend the entire time you're reading wondering what will happen next, and if they will ever get their deserved happy ending.
Compelling, complex characters and a great writting make this a true page-turner; this is a book to not to miss.
cadiva's review
4.0
This is my favourite of the Boys of Bellamy Series so far. In this book Ruthie gives us an MC – Milo – who has been hurt by a previous relationship, and life in general, and who finds it difficult to let anyone in because of his fears of experiencing more pain.
But then along comes Rory, a boy who kissed him in high school and then disappeared from his life for a few years. A jock, a guy who on the face of it has it all. But Rory has just come out of a long relationship with his college sweetheart Georgina and he’s often wondered about the boy he kissed at school. He figures it’s time to explore his bisexuality and then his path collides once again with Milo.
This book examines beautifully the trust needed to go into a relationship with anyone irrespective of sexuality, race or gender. Having to open yourself up to emotions, even those of friendship only, can be hard and the reader gets an insight into both Milo and Rory’s mental confusions as they try to navigate through.
There’s a lot of laughter in this book, there’s friendship, the world building continues to expand on the previous two in the series and we get a peak at Jamie and Bennett’s ongoing HEA as well as meeting Kit again. This book, however, could be read as a standalone, there is plenty of explanation given as to who is who within the story and how they fit in without it being a rehash of the previous romances.
As is the case with this author, the romance is mostly sweet but with enough of an edge to stop it going over into saccharine territory and there’s low level angsting to keep the plot ticking over without it becoming a chore to read.
Hoping we’re getting Andy and Drew next.
But then along comes Rory, a boy who kissed him in high school and then disappeared from his life for a few years. A jock, a guy who on the face of it has it all. But Rory has just come out of a long relationship with his college sweetheart Georgina and he’s often wondered about the boy he kissed at school. He figures it’s time to explore his bisexuality and then his path collides once again with Milo.
This book examines beautifully the trust needed to go into a relationship with anyone irrespective of sexuality, race or gender. Having to open yourself up to emotions, even those of friendship only, can be hard and the reader gets an insight into both Milo and Rory’s mental confusions as they try to navigate through.
There’s a lot of laughter in this book, there’s friendship, the world building continues to expand on the previous two in the series and we get a peak at Jamie and Bennett’s ongoing HEA as well as meeting Kit again. This book, however, could be read as a standalone, there is plenty of explanation given as to who is who within the story and how they fit in without it being a rehash of the previous romances.
As is the case with this author, the romance is mostly sweet but with enough of an edge to stop it going over into saccharine territory and there’s low level angsting to keep the plot ticking over without it becoming a chore to read.
Hoping we’re getting Andy and Drew next.
steiner's review
3.0
I liked this a lot. Interesting MCs - I liked how Milo is a little bit ridiculous.
claudia_is_reading's review
4.0
A very interesting read, dealing with themes of alcoholism, depression, and the understanding of your sexuality.
The relationship between Milo and Rory is conflictive, to say the less, and you'll spend the entire time you're reading wondering what will happen next, and if they will ever get their deserved happy ending.
Compelling, complex characters and a great writting make this a true page-turner; this is a book to not to miss.
The relationship between Milo and Rory is conflictive, to say the less, and you'll spend the entire time you're reading wondering what will happen next, and if they will ever get their deserved happy ending.
Compelling, complex characters and a great writting make this a true page-turner; this is a book to not to miss.
isalaur's review
4.0
Moving story but you have to like angst
I enjoyed this book though at points it was hard to. SO much angst. Seriously, don't read this book if you're feeling depressed or vulnerable! Milo is tough to take and Rory is a bit of good and understanding to be believed. It was a lot of work getting to the HEA but worth it.
Side note: there is a character who is evidently gender fluid...don't really know because it's never really explained but the author uses them and their instead of him or her. I understand the problem of the English language being gender specific as far as pronouns and that being an issue for those it doesn't work for but changing the rules to use plural pronouns in reference to a single individual really didn't work for me as far as a smooth read of the book...took my head out of the story every time. And since Kit's gender was not part of the storyline I'm not sure why the author made the choice. Unfortunately it came across as token political correctness and that detracts from the story.
I enjoyed this book though at points it was hard to. SO much angst. Seriously, don't read this book if you're feeling depressed or vulnerable! Milo is tough to take and Rory is a bit of good and understanding to be believed. It was a lot of work getting to the HEA but worth it.
Side note: there is a character who is evidently gender fluid...don't really know because it's never really explained but the author uses them and their instead of him or her. I understand the problem of the English language being gender specific as far as pronouns and that being an issue for those it doesn't work for but changing the rules to use plural pronouns in reference to a single individual really didn't work for me as far as a smooth read of the book...took my head out of the story every time. And since Kit's gender was not part of the storyline I'm not sure why the author made the choice. Unfortunately it came across as token political correctness and that detracts from the story.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favourite of the Boys of Bellamy Series so far. In this book Ruthie gives us an MC – Milo – who has been hurt by a previous relationship, and life in general, and who finds it difficult to let anyone in because of his fears of experiencing more pain.
But then along comes Rory, a boy who kissed him in high school and then disappeared from his life for a few years. A jock, a guy who on the face of it has it all. But Rory has just come out of a long relationship with his college sweetheart Georgina and he’s often wondered about the boy he kissed at school. He figures it’s time to explore his bisexuality and then his path collides once again with Milo.
This book examines beautifully the trust needed to go into a relationship with anyone irrespective of sexuality, race or gender. Having to open yourself up to emotions, even those of friendship only, can be hard and the reader gets an insight into both Milo and Rory’s mental confusions as they try to navigate through.
There’s a lot of laughter in this book, there’s friendship, the world building continues to expand on the previous two in the series and we get a peak at Jamie and Bennett’s ongoing HEA as well as meeting Kit again. This book, however, could be read as a standalone, there is plenty of explanation given as to who is who within the story and how they fit in without it being a rehash of the previous romances.
As is the case with this author, the romance is mostly sweet but with enough of an edge to stop it going over into saccharine territory and there’s low level angsting to keep the plot ticking over without it becoming a chore to read.
Hoping we’re getting Andy and Drew next.
But then along comes Rory, a boy who kissed him in high school and then disappeared from his life for a few years. A jock, a guy who on the face of it has it all. But Rory has just come out of a long relationship with his college sweetheart Georgina and he’s often wondered about the boy he kissed at school. He figures it’s time to explore his bisexuality and then his path collides once again with Milo.
This book examines beautifully the trust needed to go into a relationship with anyone irrespective of sexuality, race or gender. Having to open yourself up to emotions, even those of friendship only, can be hard and the reader gets an insight into both Milo and Rory’s mental confusions as they try to navigate through.
There’s a lot of laughter in this book, there’s friendship, the world building continues to expand on the previous two in the series and we get a peak at Jamie and Bennett’s ongoing HEA as well as meeting Kit again. This book, however, could be read as a standalone, there is plenty of explanation given as to who is who within the story and how they fit in without it being a rehash of the previous romances.
As is the case with this author, the romance is mostly sweet but with enough of an edge to stop it going over into saccharine territory and there’s low level angsting to keep the plot ticking over without it becoming a chore to read.
Hoping we’re getting Andy and Drew next.