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drez80's review against another edition
2.0
*SIGH* I really don't understand why I don't love these guys like everyone else, but I'm about done with them. I liked book 2 better than book 1, but with this book, I'm back to being bored, and I really don't like Ty or Zane. They have no connection. They never communicate, just use sex to avoid talking, like that's going to help their relationship. When things get rough, they pull back. There's no discussing their struggles, just assuming the other will get upset or doesn't want to talk about because they don't want to get serious. In a previous book Ty knows something is going on with Zane, but instead of trying to talk to him, he just gets mad and starts staying at his own apartment to avoid Zane. When one does try to have a serious conversation, the other pulls back. They are afraid of confrontation and avoid it at all costs, rather than getting it out in the open and talking about it. There was a part in this book where Zane knew Ty was lying, but he didn't want to start a fight, so he let it go. And they do things like this all of the time. They also realize that they don't know each other all that well even though they've been together for a while now. How about you try communicating? That's how actual adult couples get to know each other. So frustrating!
I think for my sanity and my high BP I'm going to have to stop reading these guys.
I think for my sanity and my high BP I'm going to have to stop reading these guys.
sauvegypsy's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jdbs00's review against another edition
4.0
«Si hubiera sido un hombre de apuestas, de los dos, nunca se habría elegido a sí mismo para ser el tonto que se enamorara»
4.7
por favor, todos deberían leer esta saga.
4.7
por favor, todos deberían leer esta saga.
divapitbull's review against another edition
5.0
The Cut & Run series is my guilty pleasure. I’ll just say it plainly – this really isn’t something one reads for scintillating plot – and Fish & Chips fully embodied that notion. The plot was thin. It was fairly implausible, okay - really implausible. Frankly it actually made little sense. Criminals working together in a high dollar operation – dealing in art antiquities and rare gems – and they don’t even know what each other looks like? They’ve never met? Mmmm…I’d certainly trust complete strangers with incriminating evidence that could get me sent up the river – not.
But it’s not about the plot. The plot is just a back drop for the Punch & Judy show (or the Zane & Ty show as the case may be) and I am surprisingly A OK with that. Honestly I could read a 1000 page novel based on Ty and Zane running errands. Because yes, they’re that damn cute together. F&C, just like the first 2 books in the series is all about the relationship and character development. In this installment, going undercover as an openly gay couple gives Ty the opportunity to really explore where his orientation lies. And despite being bi, he concludes that he does “flamingly gay” pretty well too. He tells Zane he loves him – which is awesome – and despite his issues both known and hinted at – he actually seems to be the more emotionally stable of the 2.
Zane has an opportunity to work on his myriad of issues – starting with his addictions – and also moving on from his past. It was nice to see him keep his wedding ring off. There is grieving and there is pathological grieving – and Zane’s inability up to that point to reach acceptance and turn towards his future – was just unhealthy.
There is also a decent amount of hot Zane & Ty sex to make up for the flagrant lack of plot – and seriously – who needs plot anyway – it just interferes with the boys having 1 on 1 time. (Of course there are still a decent amount of near death experiences). Their constant misunderstandings of each other’s emotions and intentions is frustrating – but then I supposed if we went right to “I love you, I love you too, all our issues are resolved” – then we’d be at the end of the series and I don’t want to be there yet because this is too much fun.
But it’s not about the plot. The plot is just a back drop for the Punch & Judy show (or the Zane & Ty show as the case may be) and I am surprisingly A OK with that. Honestly I could read a 1000 page novel based on Ty and Zane running errands. Because yes, they’re that damn cute together. F&C, just like the first 2 books in the series is all about the relationship and character development. In this installment, going undercover as an openly gay couple gives Ty the opportunity to really explore where his orientation lies. And despite being bi, he concludes that he does “flamingly gay” pretty well too. He tells Zane he loves him – which is awesome – and despite his issues both known and hinted at – he actually seems to be the more emotionally stable of the 2.
Zane has an opportunity to work on his myriad of issues – starting with his addictions – and also moving on from his past. It was nice to see him keep his wedding ring off. There is grieving and there is pathological grieving – and Zane’s inability up to that point to reach acceptance and turn towards his future – was just unhealthy.
There is also a decent amount of hot Zane & Ty sex to make up for the flagrant lack of plot – and seriously – who needs plot anyway – it just interferes with the boys having 1 on 1 time. (Of course there are still a decent amount of near death experiences). Their constant misunderstandings of each other’s emotions and intentions is frustrating – but then I supposed if we went right to “I love you, I love you too, all our issues are resolved” – then we’d be at the end of the series and I don’t want to be there yet because this is too much fun.
k_a_r_e_n_b's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lifeand100books's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite books in this series. Ty and Zane get a chance to be open and out with their relationship (even if it's just for an undercover assignment) and it's truly wonderful getting to see them so affectionate and open with each other. Their relationship continues to slowly blossom with each book. Never moving too fast or too slow. They are a delightfully great couple.
kp_khera's review against another edition
5.0
This was amazing... It's not exactly something new I'm saying on the Cut & Run books in the series, but wow... This was truly remarkable.
I absolutely loved it. AND How this one took a turn for laughs as well.
Ty - as a platinum blond - it was hilarious throughout
I loved how on the ship their relationship developed in a positive way - as it gave them the opportunity to showcase their relationship (even though they were UC and playing different people)
I took a few notes (for the first time ever) on some of my favourite moments:
Tips for handicapping Ty before taking him on in a ring - a personal favourite:
"knee-to-the-nuts-in-the-locker-room-prior-to-sparring"
Ty's own evaluation of himself:
"he would never have picked himself from the two of them to be the sap who fell in love.
As would I
Teasing beside the pool - one of my favourite scenes
He wanted Zane in him, and now. But more than that, he wanted Zane to want it enough to make a move.
This was probably my one of my favourite scenes. ANYONE reading this particular one will
1. Love it
2. Hate how many times they've re-read it
3. Re-Read it again - because it's funny, cute & kinda hot at the same time
Ty's advice on falling (he was talking about it while about to go cliff diving, but it's applicable to so much more)
“if you"re too focused on the falling and how horribly it"s going to hurt, you don"t see what"s around you. You might miss the very thing
you can hang onto, something that could stop the fall altogether. So if you stay calm….”
Ty becoming more and more amazing by the book
Sometimes Ty wished he knew what to say to help Zane, but then he reminded himself he wasn"t exactly what one could call stable, either.
There was a lot of pot and kettle going on here.
Zane taking advantage of his character more and more (hilarity ensues)
I"m surprised it wasn"t more than that, you wearing those pants,” Zane murmured, eyeing Ty"s ass.
Ty rolled his eyes. Zane wondered how much longer Ty would go before he put a stop to the lecherous comments Zane intended to keep making
I wish there were more carefree moments like this (just them being adorable together) - not that this book doesn't fulfil this wish soon enough
Zane thinking his feeling are one-sided (even though they are NOT)
He was terrified that Ty would pull away from him if he knew how the possessiveness Zane felt was growing into a serious addiction. Zane knew how Ty felt about addictions.
If Zane let himself feel more, if he let this want grow, it would drive Ty away. And it would hurt like hell when he lost him.
A reaction I absolutely loved
“God, you"re smug. What have you done?
Okay, so a lot of quoting happened in this review (I'm off to figure out how to put gifs in because this one just needs that) - if anyone reading this review can help me out on this endeavour, please!!!
I truly recommend this book to everyone! I loved it to pieces, and I had more than enough moments where I couldn't help but giggle or go OMG and smile so wide it probably made my parents wonder what the hell I was doing :D
I absolutely loved it. AND How this one took a turn for laughs as well.
Ty - as a platinum blond - it was hilarious throughout
I loved how on the ship their relationship developed in a positive way - as it gave them the opportunity to showcase their relationship (even though they were UC and playing different people)
I took a few notes (for the first time ever) on some of my favourite moments:
Tips for handicapping Ty before taking him on in a ring - a personal favourite:
"knee-to-the-nuts-in-the-locker-room-prior-to-sparring"
Ty's own evaluation of himself:
"he would never have picked himself from the two of them to be the sap who fell in love.
As would I
Teasing beside the pool - one of my favourite scenes
He wanted Zane in him, and now. But more than that, he wanted Zane to want it enough to make a move.
This was probably my one of my favourite scenes. ANYONE reading this particular one will
1. Love it
2. Hate how many times they've re-read it
3. Re-Read it again - because it's funny, cute & kinda hot at the same time
Ty's advice on falling (he was talking about it while about to go cliff diving, but it's applicable to so much more)
“if you"re too focused on the falling and how horribly it"s going to hurt, you don"t see what"s around you. You might miss the very thing
you can hang onto, something that could stop the fall altogether. So if you stay calm….”
Ty becoming more and more amazing by the book
Sometimes Ty wished he knew what to say to help Zane, but then he reminded himself he wasn"t exactly what one could call stable, either.
There was a lot of pot and kettle going on here.
Zane taking advantage of his character more and more (hilarity ensues)
I"m surprised it wasn"t more than that, you wearing those pants,” Zane murmured, eyeing Ty"s ass.
Ty rolled his eyes. Zane wondered how much longer Ty would go before he put a stop to the lecherous comments Zane intended to keep making
I wish there were more carefree moments like this (just them being adorable together) - not that this book doesn't fulfil this wish soon enough
Zane thinking his feeling are one-sided (even though they are NOT)
He was terrified that Ty would pull away from him if he knew how the possessiveness Zane felt was growing into a serious addiction. Zane knew how Ty felt about addictions.
If Zane let himself feel more, if he let this want grow, it would drive Ty away. And it would hurt like hell when he lost him.
A reaction I absolutely loved
“God, you"re smug. What have you done?
Okay, so a lot of quoting happened in this review (I'm off to figure out how to put gifs in because this one just needs that) - if anyone reading this review can help me out on this endeavour, please!!!
I truly recommend this book to everyone! I loved it to pieces, and I had more than enough moments where I couldn't help but giggle or go OMG and smile so wide it probably made my parents wonder what the hell I was doing :D