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stang_gt3's review
4.0
I'm not sure exactly why this falls a little short for me. I enjoyed the story. The characters were lovely. I liked the way the story unfolded and there's plenty of plot points that are set to tug at the heartstrings. Yet, while I had some feels, it wasn't all rip your heart out and cry at the nasty.
See the thing is there's a lightness to the writing style. And that's not a bad thing. It just sometimes seems to belay the gravity of certain story elements in this story. Jace is dealing with some legit internal struggles, so much so that his health is suffering. What detracts from things for me is once everything's revealed it just seems to easy. It sort of just goes away. Sure he faces his demons and all, but I don't know how to explain I was just left wanting a little more. I was satisfied, and not left feeling like things weren't addressed or handled in a believable manner. I just wanted more.
This was a quick easy read. As the stories in this series have been in the past and I'll continue reading them because at the end of the day I still really enjoy the story. I loved Gavin and Jace together. I loved how Gavin and his family stood up for Jace when his own didn't live up to their job. There are so many wonderful elements that I enjoy about this book and the others in the series, but I never quite fall into the raving awesome category. Still I'll look forward to reading the next one as well.
See the thing is there's a lightness to the writing style. And that's not a bad thing. It just sometimes seems to belay the gravity of certain story elements in this story. Jace is dealing with some legit internal struggles, so much so that his health is suffering. What detracts from things for me is once everything's revealed it just seems to easy. It sort of just goes away. Sure he faces his demons and all, but I don't know how to explain I was just left wanting a little more. I was satisfied, and not left feeling like things weren't addressed or handled in a believable manner. I just wanted more.
This was a quick easy read. As the stories in this series have been in the past and I'll continue reading them because at the end of the day I still really enjoy the story. I loved Gavin and Jace together. I loved how Gavin and his family stood up for Jace when his own didn't live up to their job. There are so many wonderful elements that I enjoy about this book and the others in the series, but I never quite fall into the raving awesome category. Still I'll look forward to reading the next one as well.
javalenciaph's review
5.0
"Weight of Silence" is the third book in the "Cost of Repairs" series by M/M contemporary romance author A.M. Arthur. For this third installment, we meet Gavin and Jace, lead characters who are younger than the previous leads in the first two books but carry their own burdens, one deciding to put it out in the open and the other choosing to keep it a secret.
Gavin Perez is 23 and has never pretended to be someone he's not. He's been open about being gay since he came out to his mom as a teen. He may not have the world's greatest job but he's a good son, being the source of support his mom needs since they can't really count on his deadbeat father to do much of anything for them. He's always been considered a gifted artist but his undiagnosed ADHD makes it difficult for him to stay focused on one thing for an extended period of time.
Jace Ramsey is 19 and is a sophomore in college, along with his twin, Rachel. He comes from a good family but while his parents have always believed in him, he knows he's not as academically gifted as his two sisters. He wants to be able to do everything that's expected of him but is finding it increasingly difficult to keep pretending to be someone he's not. Still, he persists in not being open about what it is he really wants in life and who he really is.
Gavin literally bumps into Jace during Thanksgiving and it's the beginning of an unlikely friendship. Jace is visiting his family during the long weekend and Gavin invites him to a party hosted by a friend of his. Jace feels comfortable with Gavin and, after the party, they head on over to the lake where they take things further. Then, soon after returning to school, Jace cuts of all communication.
When Jace returns for Christmas break, he's obviously unhappy and uneasy but blames it on being stressed over his finals. He's distanced himself from his family and everyone else he knows...and then he sees Gavin again at their family Christmas party. Expecting to be told off because of the unanswered calls and texts, Jace is surprised that Gavin holds no grudges. They reconnect as lovers, and, more importantly, as friends, with Jace being able to share with Gavin things he's never even shared with his own family...except for what's been truly bothering him since he got back to school after Thanksgiving break.
While Jace later comes clean to his family about one of his secrets, he's still unable to tell them everything. Gavin may know most of Jace's secrets but Jace is afraid that the one secret he's still keeping from everyone may be too much for even those he loves and those who love him to deal with. And then he's forced to confront his fears head on and this time he's refusing to back down.
Gavin and Jace's story was a joy to read. Gavin didn't have all the advantages that life had to offer him but he still maintained a positive attitude and outlook. On the other hand, Jace seemed like the guy who had it all and could have had more but he was feeling lost and wasn't being honest with himself or his family about who he was and what he wanted. Their being together felt like they had the missing pieces of each other's puzzles. Yes, I get that they're still young and you never know where that relationship is going to end up but I liked that it had a feeling of hope. ^.^
Like I mentioned in my review for "Color of Grace", I suggest you read the books in the series in order, not just because I'm a fan of the series but because reading the books in order will give you the foundation necessary to move from one book to the next. ^.^ And with that little reminder, I'm going to give "Weight of Silence" 4.5 stars out of five, rounded off to five stars for Goodreads. ♥
Gavin Perez is 23 and has never pretended to be someone he's not. He's been open about being gay since he came out to his mom as a teen. He may not have the world's greatest job but he's a good son, being the source of support his mom needs since they can't really count on his deadbeat father to do much of anything for them. He's always been considered a gifted artist but his undiagnosed ADHD makes it difficult for him to stay focused on one thing for an extended period of time.
Jace Ramsey is 19 and is a sophomore in college, along with his twin, Rachel. He comes from a good family but while his parents have always believed in him, he knows he's not as academically gifted as his two sisters. He wants to be able to do everything that's expected of him but is finding it increasingly difficult to keep pretending to be someone he's not. Still, he persists in not being open about what it is he really wants in life and who he really is.
Gavin literally bumps into Jace during Thanksgiving and it's the beginning of an unlikely friendship. Jace is visiting his family during the long weekend and Gavin invites him to a party hosted by a friend of his. Jace feels comfortable with Gavin and, after the party, they head on over to the lake where they take things further. Then, soon after returning to school, Jace cuts of all communication.
When Jace returns for Christmas break, he's obviously unhappy and uneasy but blames it on being stressed over his finals. He's distanced himself from his family and everyone else he knows...and then he sees Gavin again at their family Christmas party. Expecting to be told off because of the unanswered calls and texts, Jace is surprised that Gavin holds no grudges. They reconnect as lovers, and, more importantly, as friends, with Jace being able to share with Gavin things he's never even shared with his own family...except for what's been truly bothering him since he got back to school after Thanksgiving break.
While Jace later comes clean to his family about one of his secrets, he's still unable to tell them everything. Gavin may know most of Jace's secrets but Jace is afraid that the one secret he's still keeping from everyone may be too much for even those he loves and those who love him to deal with. And then he's forced to confront his fears head on and this time he's refusing to back down.
Gavin and Jace's story was a joy to read. Gavin didn't have all the advantages that life had to offer him but he still maintained a positive attitude and outlook. On the other hand, Jace seemed like the guy who had it all and could have had more but he was feeling lost and wasn't being honest with himself or his family about who he was and what he wanted. Their being together felt like they had the missing pieces of each other's puzzles. Yes, I get that they're still young and you never know where that relationship is going to end up but I liked that it had a feeling of hope. ^.^
Like I mentioned in my review for "Color of Grace", I suggest you read the books in the series in order, not just because I'm a fan of the series but because reading the books in order will give you the foundation necessary to move from one book to the next. ^.^ And with that little reminder, I'm going to give "Weight of Silence" 4.5 stars out of five, rounded off to five stars for Goodreads. ♥
geeknb's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
Not as strong as the other stories in the series but that could just be my personal preference for older MCs. Jace is only 19, a time when choices must be made and parental pressures can be high, I think I can forgive him some of the over the top dramatics.
Not as strong as the other stories in the series but that could just be my personal preference for older MCs. Jace is only 19, a time when choices must be made and parental pressures can be high, I think I can forgive him some of the over the top dramatics.
suze_1624's review
3.0
3.5*
A natural disaster on two legs is Gavin, a lovable rogue sort of character. Life has dealt him hard knocks but he has turned out good despite all that.
Jace is the kid all grown up but despite their initial meeting showing promise, he disappears back to college, not returning any of Gavin's calls.
The main thrust of the story is finding out why Jace had such a change of heart, and it is not pretty for all involved.
Gavin's dad also shows up like a bad penny, bringing upset to Gavin. Though I did get a bit fed up of the sperm donor references all the time, I could believe Gavin would refer to him as such.
I enjoyed Jace and Gavin together, Jace's storyline was never going to be pretty but didn't shock too much as it is told at a distance. Gavin's dad and his issues gave a closure on previous stories. And the ending really was the beginning for the two guys, felt I could have read more about their new journeys
A natural disaster on two legs is Gavin, a lovable rogue sort of character. Life has dealt him hard knocks but he has turned out good despite all that.
Jace is the kid all grown up but despite their initial meeting showing promise, he disappears back to college, not returning any of Gavin's calls.
The main thrust of the story is finding out why Jace had such a change of heart, and it is not pretty for all involved.
Gavin's dad also shows up like a bad penny, bringing upset to Gavin. Though I did get a bit fed up of the sperm donor references all the time, I could believe Gavin would refer to him as such.
I enjoyed Jace and Gavin together, Jace's storyline was never going to be pretty but didn't shock too much as it is told at a distance. Gavin's dad and his issues gave a closure on previous stories. And the ending really was the beginning for the two guys, felt I could have read more about their new journeys
toobendy's review
1.0
3 out of 3 books end with an assault? Okay I’m out of this world for awhile or forever we’ll see.
lillian_francis's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
Not as strong as the other stories in the series but that could just be my personal preference for older MCs. Jace is only 19, a time when choices must be made and parental pressures can be high, I think I can forgive him some of the over the top dramatics.
Not as strong as the other stories in the series but that could just be my personal preference for older MCs. Jace is only 19, a time when choices must be made and parental pressures can be high, I think I can forgive him some of the over the top dramatics.
mousegoddess's review
3.0
Y'know, I was a little concerned the story might have triggers in it for me, not so bad. Reviews on the other hand? Wooooow. Isn't victim blaming grand. Goody. So just a quick educational tl;dr for folks. Rape is nonconsenual sexual contact, yes? Consent must be freely given, if it's coerced it is not consent. Therefore if someone is blackmailed into a sex act, IT IS NOT CONSENSUAL. Yay, i'm glad we cleared that up. On to the story itself!
Alrighty, so, liked the characters but it was not as in-depth as I would have liked. Would have liked a little more meat on the story. Still enjoyed it, but it had the potential for four stars. It was more than a meh read, so it got still got three. That's the main story. The subplot left me mostly indifferent. I mean, yeah, a character defining moment and all whenGavin goes after his dad but the subplot itself was kinda weak. I understand wanting to wrap previous arson plot points up but it did nothing for the story imo.
SO, would recommend with the caveat that if you have any sort of sexual assault or molestation or such trigggers, be prepared.
Alrighty, so, liked the characters but it was not as in-depth as I would have liked. Would have liked a little more meat on the story. Still enjoyed it, but it had the potential for four stars. It was more than a meh read, so it got still got three. That's the main story. The subplot left me mostly indifferent. I mean, yeah, a character defining moment and all when
SO, would recommend with the caveat that if you have any sort of sexual assault or molestation or such trigggers, be prepared.
relly's review
3.0
Not bad
3.25 ⭐️
Re read - new edition
Not bad, but not my favourite either. I liked Gavin and felt for him, but also was happy to see he wasn’t ashamed of his life, it just was his life. His care and love for his mother was great to read.
Jase was harder to get to know as he was so closed off. Not sure I buy the reason for what happened to him, his dad was a cop but it was what it was.
Looking forward to continuing on.
3.25 ⭐️
Re read - new edition
Not bad, but not my favourite either. I liked Gavin and felt for him, but also was happy to see he wasn’t ashamed of his life, it just was his life. His care and love for his mother was great to read.
Jase was harder to get to know as he was so closed off. Not sure I buy the reason for what happened to him, his dad was a cop but it was what it was.
Looking forward to continuing on.
marinazala's review
1.0
** Books 203 - 2015 **
This books to accomplish New Author Reading Challenge 2015
1,3 of 5 stars!
Okay. I just hate Our MC Jace Ramsay who is actually an sophomore college student but acted hard-headed and spoiled like baby when he doesn't want tell the truth that he is gay and doesn't want continue his college to his parents. He loves to running away from reality and go to Gavin seeking the pleasure. Boo :/
I'm Sorry but i'm not really through into this books. this books maybe not my cup of tea. >__<
This books to accomplish New Author Reading Challenge 2015
1,3 of 5 stars!
Okay. I just hate Our MC Jace Ramsay who is actually an sophomore college student but acted hard-headed and spoiled like baby when he doesn't want tell the truth that he is gay and doesn't want continue his college to his parents. He loves to running away from reality and go to Gavin seeking the pleasure. Boo :/
I'm Sorry but i'm not really through into this books. this books maybe not my cup of tea. >__<