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ilibra's review
5.0
My god, I fucking adored this book!! Defintiely keep in mind that this book has some really specific kinks and also deals with some serious trauma. So it's not for everyone!
Listen, there are some things in here that would definitely bother some people. The biggest thing that comes to mind is that Gale just kind of moves in with Saxton. And there were some specific aspects of age play in here that I'm not the biggest fan of. But I gotta be honest, I didn't care about that AT ALL.
I loved Saxton and Gale as characters. I really really enjoyed how honest they were with each other! Even if it takes them a little sometimes to talk about their issues, they are always honest with each other. There are no annoying miscommunications in here, because they always talk things out. Even when one of them assumes something about the other, they never let it turn into this giant issue between them. They always take the time to sit down and talk and they are just so honest with each other. Sometimes they acknowledge that there are things they are not ready to talk about yet and that's okay too! I also really enjoyed the amount of hurt/comfort in this. I'm always a sucker for that. And since I'm asexual, it was just really nice to read a m/m romance with a relationship that is not based purely on physical attraction.
This is one of the first books I picked from this author and I loved how you got to see so many characters from other books, but not in a confusing way! Every time someone new was introduced I just thought "Oh, I wonder what their story is." and I'm definitely excited to pick up more books from this series and this author.
Listen, there are some things in here that would definitely bother some people. The biggest thing that comes to mind is that Gale just kind of moves in with Saxton. And there were some specific aspects of age play in here that I'm not the biggest fan of. But I gotta be honest, I didn't care about that AT ALL.
I loved Saxton and Gale as characters. I really really enjoyed how honest they were with each other! Even if it takes them a little sometimes to talk about their issues, they are always honest with each other. There are no annoying miscommunications in here, because they always talk things out. Even when one of them assumes something about the other, they never let it turn into this giant issue between them. They always take the time to sit down and talk and they are just so honest with each other. Sometimes they acknowledge that there are things they are not ready to talk about yet and that's okay too! I also really enjoyed the amount of hurt/comfort in this. I'm always a sucker for that. And since I'm asexual, it was just really nice to read a m/m romance with a relationship that is not based purely on physical attraction.
This is one of the first books I picked from this author and I loved how you got to see so many characters from other books, but not in a confusing way! Every time someone new was introduced I just thought "Oh, I wonder what their story is." and I'm definitely excited to pick up more books from this series and this author.
ladyonequestion's review
4.0
Difficult topics are sensitively handled, the author had obviously researched thoroughly. There is a great deal of angst, but maybe this is not the book for you if you are looking for lots of explicit sexy times. I thought it was good but maybe a bit too long.
karentje's review
5.0
Sweet doesn’t quite cut it to describe this story, though it is, but it’s also so much more than that. This is one of the most touching hurt-comfort love stories I’ve ever come across. It’s very low on heat, with great emphasis placed on Saxton and Gale’s emotional connection and the trust and support they give each other. Gale’s consideration of Saxton’s feelings, his gentle care and the devotion he showers Saxton with is inspiring and beguiling. Saxton and Gale both fall somewhat outside of the “norm”, for different reasons, and they find acceptance and love with each other in a way they hadn’t thought was possible. Saxton has a very painful secret in his past, and when he finds the courage to open up to his Daddy about it so much starts to make sense, but it’ll break your heart. This story surprised me and moved me. I love it, as I love every book in this amazing series so far.
shamelesslyash's review
3.0
While I liked the other books in this series this wasn’t my favorite. I do like that Gale was demisexual. But the whole story gets kind of annoying because the whole story is based around Saxton’s secret which you don’t find out about until the end.
shamelesslyash's review against another edition
3.0
While I liked the other books in this series this wasn’t my favorite. I do like that Gale was demisexual. But the whole story gets kind of annoying because the whole story is based around Saxton’s secret which you don’t find out about until the end.
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