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sasreadsthings's review
1.0
It'd be a three star if it wasn't missing a really obvious content warning!
camill3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
wyatt has my whole heart. this is one of my favorite comfort books to read in one sitting :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
lo_ol's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
ivegotyourpaperback's review against another edition
4.0
This story was just so sweet, it makes me so happy.
It’s more than just a story about two men falling in love. It’s about a group of people becoming a proper family and healing from past trauma and experiences.
While the story depicts situations that don’t happen to everyone, it is deals with the very relatable theme of having to mature or grow up very quickly. I felt this was portrayed well.
Del was an incredible character. He was great at being supportive to both Justin and the younger siblings, while also recognising their boundaries. I usually don’t like children in my romances but Del was so amazing with the kids that I didn’t mind this time.
Not only is the family dynamic done well but so is the romance. Sex was not the most important aspect of the story. The domesticity and building of the relationship is what stuck with me most. I really cared about Justin and Del as a couple and I just wanted them to be happy.
This is a relatively short read and the pacing was great.
Trigger warnings as follows (proceed at your own risk):
⚠️mention of drug use
⚠️implied child abuse and neglect
⚠️homophobia
⚠️mention of racism
⚠️homophobia-fueled violence
It’s more than just a story about two men falling in love. It’s about a group of people becoming a proper family and healing from past trauma and experiences.
While the story depicts situations that don’t happen to everyone, it is deals with the very relatable theme of having to mature or grow up very quickly. I felt this was portrayed well.
Del was an incredible character. He was great at being supportive to both Justin and the younger siblings, while also recognising their boundaries. I usually don’t like children in my romances but Del was so amazing with the kids that I didn’t mind this time.
Not only is the family dynamic done well but so is the romance. Sex was not the most important aspect of the story. The domesticity and building of the relationship is what stuck with me most. I really cared about Justin and Del as a couple and I just wanted them to be happy.
This is a relatively short read and the pacing was great.
Trigger warnings as follows (proceed at your own risk):
⚠️mention of drug use
⚠️implied child abuse and neglect
⚠️homophobia
⚠️mention of racism
⚠️homophobia-fueled violence
otterpebbles's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A very sweet and enjoyable read. The main characters were lovely, and I was rooting for their relationship. The children also managed to stay cute without being unrealistically adorable and precocious. The relationship was surprisingly low angst given all the background drama, and if any thing I felt I could have had a bit more insight into Del as sometimes he seemed a little too perfect. But it was a very feel good book and gave me a smile throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Homophobia, and Grief
relly's review against another edition
4.0
Very good
4 stars
Enjoyable afternoons read.
I loved Justin and his desire to be a good parent to his younger siblings even in the face of so much hostility from his younger sister. He showed great maturity to understand and not let it get to him, especially when the kids stated to really bind with Del, I would have found it hard not to be jealous of the affection he received, but Justin took it in his stride and even acknowledged the feelings he was having.
I did worry at the start that it was going in a direction that I wasn’t comfortable with, but I should of trusted the authors not to take it there. The power imbalance was acknowledged and worked through by both Del and Justin. I enjoyed that Del left a lot up to Justin to move the relationship where he wanted it to go and how they created a family that allowed everyone of them to flourish
4 stars
Enjoyable afternoons read.
I loved Justin and his desire to be a good parent to his younger siblings even in the face of so much hostility from his younger sister. He showed great maturity to understand and not let it get to him, especially when the kids stated to really bind with Del, I would have found it hard not to be jealous of the affection he received, but Justin took it in his stride and even acknowledged the feelings he was having.
I did worry at the start that it was going in a direction that I wasn’t comfortable with, but I should of trusted the authors not to take it there. The power imbalance was acknowledged and worked through by both Del and Justin. I enjoyed that Del left a lot up to Justin to move the relationship where he wanted it to go and how they created a family that allowed everyone of them to flourish