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teresab78's review
4.0
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****
I enjoyed this conclusion to the Playing the Fools trilogy! We get more of the humor, more of the Shakespeare, more of the craziness that is Henry/Sebastian.
I liked the scenes from Viola’s point of view. It really helped to understand her. She played a big role in this book. I also liked getting to know Mac’s family. They were great!
Though parts of the book were a little slower, I felt that there was a lot of character development and the action at the end made up for it. I’m still not one hundred percent a fan of Henry, I think he needs to grow up a bit, he did make some good decisions in this book (as well as a few bad ones). I do love Mac though.
Overall and enjoyable series good for some laughs!
Narration Review:
Solid narration! I especially liked one scene where Henry is imitating Mac and how the Nick J Russo used “Henry’s” voice to do the mimicry. It was very funny. I think he did a good job with the series.
I enjoyed this conclusion to the Playing the Fools trilogy! We get more of the humor, more of the Shakespeare, more of the craziness that is Henry/Sebastian.
I liked the scenes from Viola’s point of view. It really helped to understand her. She played a big role in this book. I also liked getting to know Mac’s family. They were great!
Though parts of the book were a little slower, I felt that there was a lot of character development and the action at the end made up for it. I’m still not one hundred percent a fan of Henry, I think he needs to grow up a bit, he did make some good decisions in this book (as well as a few bad ones). I do love Mac though.
Overall and enjoyable series good for some laughs!
Narration Review:
Solid narration! I especially liked one scene where Henry is imitating Mac and how the Nick J Russo used “Henry’s” voice to do the mimicry. It was very funny. I think he did a good job with the series.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
The final installment was the most adorable of the bunch. I like how all the characters became fully developed, even Mac's parents. I also loved the twist of who done it, who saved them and who had the shot gun. all just good stuff. it was a struggle and there were sad moments but all in all, I like where it ended.
missawn's review against another edition
3.0
The issues I had with the second book in this series unfortunately continued into this book. It also ventured into some pretty dark and disturbing territory. I found this book and series disappointing ...
triftwizened's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a___broad's review against another edition
4.0
That was FUN. A perfect conclusion to a great series.
thebroadsheets's review against another edition
4.0
That was FUN. A perfect conclusion to a great series.
scarletine6's review
5.0
Awe, I LOVED this series. I want more of Mac and Cheese!
The audio was just PERFECT!
The audio was just PERFECT!
leelah's review against another edition
2.0
Henry was supposed to be this fun guy, but angst just about killed the whole experience for me. (-_-)
I am a fan of Lisa and Rock and I love they branched in other direction, but it seems they work for me only when they are their kinkiest and darkest self.
When neither plot or characters are keeping my interest, there is not much left for me to like, but here is what made me smile: Return of "The Eye of the Tiger"! Mark Cooper would be so proud. ;)
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+ this:
"This big, tough guy, and Henry had fucked him. He had topped Mac, even though he’d been dressed like a girl at a time, and even though he was smaller and prettier and even though nine out of ten shoppers would choose Henry as their preferred bottom . . ."
Presumed sexual roles based on level of masculinity and the appearance of people in same-sex relationship is one of my big peeves and I always point it out. AJH addresses this thing in one of his many amazing blog posts , where he concludes:
"The truth is every time I read a book that doesn’t feel the need to engage with these expectations, I feel my heart expand. For a little while, I can breathe and the air tastes good.
That’s how I want to write. I want to write in a space where the messed up shit is so completely irrelevant it might as well not exist. I want to create that space with my writing.
I want to build it with other writers and other readers. I want this to be our consensus."
And this is me doing my part. I want that space as well. :)
claudia_is_reading's review
4.0
And we arrived to the end, and at the end I'm fully charmed by these sweet, funny, loveable characters.
This was, hands down, the heavier book when it comes to character-growth. There is a lot of tension in this one, which is quite logic, as all the threads need to be tied and there was a lot that needed to be aknowlodged and solved. I liked that this was done without rushing toward a rose-tinted conclusion.
And I need to say that I love Mac's niece Cory and her friendship with Viola. Okay, I love Mac's family, all of them :P
In short, a delightful series that I really enjoyed,
Oh! And Nick J. Russo's narration was great :D
This was, hands down, the heavier book when it comes to character-growth. There is a lot of tension in this one, which is quite logic, as all the threads need to be tied and there was a lot that needed to be aknowlodged and solved. I liked that this was done without rushing toward a rose-tinted conclusion.
And I need to say that I love Mac's niece Cory and her friendship with Viola. Okay, I love Mac's family, all of them :P
In short, a delightful series that I really enjoyed,
Oh! And Nick J. Russo's narration was great :D
josy's review against another edition
5.0
~ 4.5 stars ~
I really enjoyed this series! The banter and teasing between the MCs was quite funny and I couldn't help but laugh out loud several times. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. One of the MCs is dealing with a traumatic past and there are references to past sexual abuse. The mystery was good and I was as surprised as the MCs to find out who was behind the murders.
Nick J. Russo's narration was great as always!
I really enjoyed this series! The banter and teasing between the MCs was quite funny and I couldn't help but laugh out loud several times. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. One of the MCs is dealing with a traumatic past and there are references to past sexual abuse. The mystery was good and I was as surprised as the MCs to find out who was behind the murders.
Nick J. Russo's narration was great as always!