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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All the heart eyes!
Every book group I’m in hyped this book so hard I just knew they had to be overdoing it. But they actually understated how amazing it is! I am absolutely ENAMORED with Niko and Bran. Highly highly recommend the audiobook, I did an immersive read in tandem with the ebook and it was such an incredible experience.
It’s a (really) rough ride at times, but oh so worth the rollercoaster of emotions. It’s also very sweet and adorable at times. And steamy. I’m already planning when to reread it? I can’t believe how late I am to this book and these guys, but I’m here now! I’m still teary eyed from the ending. Would give it 6 stars if I could!
Every book group I’m in hyped this book so hard I just knew they had to be overdoing it. But they actually understated how amazing it is! I am absolutely ENAMORED with Niko and Bran. Highly highly recommend the audiobook, I did an immersive read in tandem with the ebook and it was such an incredible experience.
It’s a (really) rough ride at times, but oh so worth the rollercoaster of emotions. It’s also very sweet and adorable at times. And steamy. I’m already planning when to reread it? I can’t believe how late I am to this book and these guys, but I’m here now! I’m still teary eyed from the ending. Would give it 6 stars if I could!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Gaslighting, Alcohol
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Torture, Kidnapping
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I’ll wait until you’re comfortable.”
“Please let me hold you like this, it doesn’t hurt when you touch me.”
“Even if you hate your yourself, I’ll love you for the both of us.”
“Thank you for bringing me back.”
Please check content warnings.
Wow. Wow. I am stunned beyond words. This was such an impressive read and it didn’t disappoint. I listened to the audio and I really think it’s best to take this story in through audio. The voice actors brought the characters to life and add so much to the numerous vulnerable conversations and raw feelings throughout the story. Unpopular opinion but Niko’s POV was fine with me, it was kind of a breathe of fresh air because the other MMC from the other books in this series were too similar to be honest so the funny commentary / immaturity POV of Niko was fine with me! I actually liked it. The thing I loved most about their story was the way they described how they saw the other, the numerous euphemisms, similes, metaphors, almost sounded so poetic and further showed how down bad they both are for each other even in their dark moments.
Brandon and Niko’s story was written so beautiful. The push and pull between the two of them and the numerous scenarios / banter between them was perfect. I really loved how Niko gave Brandon grace and time for him to come to terms with/ accept himself and his sexuality, his constant care for Brandon did not go unnoticed! However his fury was definitely demonstrated through out the book, it was moments I liked that Niko stood up for himself in terms of what he also wanted out of their developing relationship.
Oh Brandon.. Where to begin. The raw emotions and feelings and inner dialogue of Brandon and his internal struggles with mental health was ground breaking. The way the author was able to write such a complex character that not only went through so much but also his stages of acceptance of coming out was written so beautifully. The ups and downs, the highs and lows were throughout the story which further showed how important / made the experience feel very real.
The private conversations with their families and their friends talking about the other was so bitter sweet! I loved the constant support and love surrounding them and I’m so glad they got their HEA! They deserve the happiness.
“Please let me hold you like this, it doesn’t hurt when you touch me.”
“Even if you hate your yourself, I’ll love you for the both of us.”
“Thank you for bringing me back.”
Please check content warnings.
Wow. Wow. I am stunned beyond words. This was such an impressive read and it didn’t disappoint. I listened to the audio and I really think it’s best to take this story in through audio. The voice actors brought the characters to life and add so much to the numerous vulnerable conversations and raw feelings throughout the story. Unpopular opinion but Niko’s POV was fine with me, it was kind of a breathe of fresh air because the other MMC from the other books in this series were too similar to be honest so the funny commentary / immaturity POV of Niko was fine with me! I actually liked it. The thing I loved most about their story was the way they described how they saw the other, the numerous euphemisms, similes, metaphors, almost sounded so poetic and further showed how down bad they both are for each other even in their dark moments.
Brandon and Niko’s story was written so beautiful. The push and pull between the two of them and the numerous scenarios / banter between them was perfect. I really loved how Niko gave Brandon grace and time for him to come to terms with/ accept himself and his sexuality, his constant care for Brandon did not go unnoticed! However his fury was definitely demonstrated through out the book, it was moments I liked that Niko stood up for himself in terms of what he also wanted out of their developing relationship.
Oh Brandon.. Where to begin. The raw emotions and feelings and inner dialogue of Brandon and his internal struggles with mental health was ground breaking. The way the author was able to write such a complex character that not only went through so much but also his stages of acceptance of coming out was written so beautifully. The ups and downs, the highs and lows were throughout the story which further showed how important / made the experience feel very real.
The private conversations with their families and their friends talking about the other was so bitter sweet! I loved the constant support and love surrounding them and I’m so glad they got their HEA! They deserve the happiness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Outing
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence
Minor: Pedophilia, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Alcohol
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
First reread and I still love it as much as I did the first time. I just love Niko, and I def understood Bran much more.
I love the narration, I will probably forever have Niko’s voice in stuck in my head lol. I bought this book immediately after I read it on KU, and the audiobook is so worth it too.
Niko is a fkn character, he really cracked me up. I have so many more highlights than I did the first time, because the two of them were just so dang cute sometimes 😂.
This book is def on my fave list, even with the things that bug me. I didn’t love how everything was happening with background characters at the same time. The MC’s would vaguely just randomly summarize some drama that happened during the time jumps, and it was pretty annoying. There was just so much going on with the side characters, and so much background from the other books, it just took away from Nikolai and Bran.
I love the narration, I will probably forever have Niko’s voice in stuck in my head lol. I bought this book immediately after I read it on KU, and the audiobook is so worth it too.
Niko is a fkn character, he really cracked me up. I have so many more highlights than I did the first time, because the two of them were just so dang cute sometimes 😂.
This book is def on my fave list, even with the things that bug me. I didn’t love how everything was happening with background characters at the same time. The MC’s would vaguely just randomly summarize some drama that happened during the time jumps, and it was pretty annoying. There was just so much going on with the side characters, and so much background from the other books, it just took away from Nikolai and Bran.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt