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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
I honestly don't know how to put in words how good this book was. All I can say is read it and don't let any doubts stop you because if you do you will miss out on a heart wrenching, wonderful, amazing, adorable story.
I didn't think this book would be as great as it actually is right now.
First of all, I love the character's depth you can see from Morgan and Grant. Each of them has their own violent demons, they have past to overcome, and I'm in so much awe to see how they manage to face their demons throughout the book. I love how they are able to communicate with each other, I love how unconditional their affection for each other. It's just so gentle and tender it makes my heart aches. Their character development is simply amazing. At the end of the book I'm just so filled with pride of the person they turn into.
But this book will not be as great as it is if it were not for the side characters. Hands down, I love every single person in this book, all the people in the small town, they got me good. They're all weird and hilarious but so kind, so very kind it brings tears to my eyes at some points. I mean, I have history with gossipmongers and it's not great, but this book ugh it makes me think over that maybe they're not all bad. I love how each one of them actually care for each other even though sometimes it's hard to look past the ignorance, but other than that I've got no complains.
THE PLOT. I didn't even think I would love the plot this much. God knows I hated Jeff, but after the ending I forgive that lil shit. This book is filled with mind-fucking twists and it's well-known I'm obsessed with twists so no complain here either.
Basically, this book is so much more than a romance book I guess. It's about family, about facing your past, about forgiving and learning to trust, about believing things just because your guts tell you, about seeing people past the blinding light, about acceptance and so on. I got all teared up in some parts, it's just so touching. The prose, I just didn't think it would be this beautiful. Anyway, most of the stuff from this book is out of my expectations. I'm glad I picked up this book. It also helps me understand more about autistic people, which I have been trying to get to know for a while now.
Maybe when I'm losing hope, overwhelmed by my rage and unable to trust someone I'll keep it in mind to re-read this book.
First of all, I love the character's depth you can see from Morgan and Grant. Each of them has their own violent demons, they have past to overcome, and I'm in so much awe to see how they manage to face their demons throughout the book. I love how they are able to communicate with each other, I love how unconditional their affection for each other. It's just so gentle and tender it makes my heart aches. Their character development is simply amazing. At the end of the book I'm just so filled with pride of the person they turn into.
But this book will not be as great as it is if it were not for the side characters. Hands down, I love every single person in this book, all the people in the small town, they got me good. They're all weird and hilarious but so kind, so very kind it brings tears to my eyes at some points. I mean, I have history with gossipmongers and it's not great, but this book ugh it makes me think over that maybe they're not all bad. I love how each one of them actually care for each other even though sometimes it's hard to look past the ignorance, but other than that I've got no complains.
THE PLOT. I didn't even think I would love the plot this much. God knows I hated Jeff, but after the ending I forgive that lil shit. This book is filled with mind-fucking twists and it's well-known I'm obsessed with twists so no complain here either.
Basically, this book is so much more than a romance book I guess. It's about family, about facing your past, about forgiving and learning to trust, about believing things just because your guts tell you, about seeing people past the blinding light, about acceptance and so on. I got all teared up in some parts, it's just so touching. The prose, I just didn't think it would be this beautiful. Anyway, most of the stuff from this book is out of my expectations. I'm glad I picked up this book. It also helps me understand more about autistic people, which I have been trying to get to know for a while now.
Maybe when I'm losing hope, overwhelmed by my rage and unable to trust someone I'll keep it in mind to re-read this book.
4.5 stars
A great read. Characters were very well developed and amazing storyline.
A great read. Characters were very well developed and amazing storyline.
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medium-paced
This is my original review and I can still stand by it giving it a 10 Stars LOVED IT...and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS... If you don't read this book you don't know what your missing.. If there was a 10 star ratting that's what this book gets..its got everything from drama action and laughter that will make your sides hurt.. I feel in love with Morgan a totally loveable fellow who loves playing tricks with very funny results...Cant have funny's without a few tears along the way too.. I've marked this as a re-read.. you wont regret buying this.. Absolutely Fabulous book..
Morgan's world is so freaking beautiful. I loved his story, though it took me a while to come to like Grant and connect with his POV, I liked Morgan from the get go. And I fell in love with him at the toothpick scene. The story was beautiful and I really enjoyed reading it and watching Grant's character develop.
3.5/4 stars
I have mixed feelings about this book. Or really, a common complaint I saw in many reviews that would have helped this book be a true 4 stars for me. The FBI plotline really wasn't necessary for the story, and when it became more prominent towards the end, I ended up skimming most of it. It took away from the story between Morgan and Grant. If it hadn't existed, the story would have been stronger, and the book would have been shorter, which I think also would have benefited the story.
I really loved Grant and Morgan together. Their relationship, the evolution of feelings Grant had towards Morgan throughout the story, felt authentic. Morgan is autistic and his tics make him stand out in a way that makes the world think he is less than he is. Even Grant at the start believed Morgan was incapable of intimacy, of a relationship, of even taking care of himself. And I think that is a normal, although very unfortunate, response most people would have when first meeting someone like Morgan.
This book pushed past prejudices and labels and what is expected. It reminded us that everyone has worth--mental illness or disabilities do not make a person any less worthy of respect and care. It was sometimes uncomfortable. It was sometimes very beautiful. It was heartwarming and tragic. It was a beautiful story (that would have benefited for a plotline edit).
I have mixed feelings about this book. Or really, a common complaint I saw in many reviews that would have helped this book be a true 4 stars for me. The FBI plotline really wasn't necessary for the story, and when it became more prominent towards the end, I ended up skimming most of it. It took away from the story between Morgan and Grant. If it hadn't existed, the story would have been stronger, and the book would have been shorter, which I think also would have benefited the story.
I really loved Grant and Morgan together. Their relationship, the evolution of feelings Grant had towards Morgan throughout the story, felt authentic. Morgan is autistic and his tics make him stand out in a way that makes the world think he is less than he is. Even Grant at the start believed Morgan was incapable of intimacy, of a relationship, of even taking care of himself. And I think that is a normal, although very unfortunate, response most people would have when first meeting someone like Morgan.
This book pushed past prejudices and labels and what is expected. It reminded us that everyone has worth--mental illness or disabilities do not make a person any less worthy of respect and care. It was sometimes uncomfortable. It was sometimes very beautiful. It was heartwarming and tragic. It was a beautiful story (that would have benefited for a plotline edit).
"Morgan may be autistic, but he is a normal man with a mental condition, not a mental condition who is a man.”
Good heavens. Once again Adrienne Wilder has blown me away with her intense and passionate relationships. This one...just wow. The sex scenes in this are quite possibly the best I’ve read. Unique, intense and just absolutely beautiful. And don’t get me started on the eye contact between Morgan and Grant. I absolutely cannot wait to read this again.
A six star read on the couple and their relationship no doubt. The humor and heart in this is so well crafted that you can’t help but love every minute they are on page together. This one fell short with the FBI and Grant’s business dealings. It was really too much and pulled me away from the parts I really wanted. Bummer on that front...but hey...this couple is soooo worth it.
Good heavens. Once again Adrienne Wilder has blown me away with her intense and passionate relationships. This one...just wow. The sex scenes in this are quite possibly the best I’ve read. Unique, intense and just absolutely beautiful. And don’t get me started on the eye contact between Morgan and Grant. I absolutely cannot wait to read this again.
A six star read on the couple and their relationship no doubt. The humor and heart in this is so well crafted that you can’t help but love every minute they are on page together. This one fell short with the FBI and Grant’s business dealings. It was really too much and pulled me away from the parts I really wanted. Bummer on that front...but hey...this couple is soooo worth it.
I gave this a chapter to convince me but the amount of explicit ableism the narrator employs was way too much for me. My issue isn’t with the representation itself so much as it is with the way the allistic protagonist thinks about the autistic love interest. Rule of thumb for me is if I’m reading a romance book for fun, if it makes me feel like shit about myself for being disabled, I shouldn’t be reading it. I understand that books about autistic characters will show ableism, but I’m not here for it coming from the narrator and main character—it’s impossible for me to root for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Classism
R slur; F slur