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exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition
3.0
Tropes/Themes:
-MMM contemporary romance
-Lawyer x Swim Coach x Swimmer
-Double age gap
-Hate to love
-Forbidden (Coach/Athlete)
-Hurt/comfort
-Forced proximity
-Book #4 in an interconnected standalone series (does contain spoilers for previous books in the series)
I’ve absolutely loved this series. This installment wasn’t anything like what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. The themes and character development was so good. This series as a whole has been so heartbreaking and beautiful.
CWs for trauma, sexual assault involving minors, substance abuse, mental illness, suicidal ideation, arson, fire resulting in injuries requiring mild medical care
-MMM contemporary romance
-Lawyer x Swim Coach x Swimmer
-Double age gap
-Hate to love
-Forbidden (Coach/Athlete)
-Hurt/comfort
-Forced proximity
-Book #4 in an interconnected standalone series (does contain spoilers for previous books in the series)
“If being in love means that the hurt you feel with them is better than the happiness you feel without them, then I’m afraid I might be well and truly lost. The kind of lost where no amount of running and breaking will ever turn me back into the man I was before.
I’ve absolutely loved this series. This installment wasn’t anything like what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. The themes and character development was so good. This series as a whole has been so heartbreaking and beautiful.
CWs for trauma, sexual assault involving minors, substance abuse, mental illness, suicidal ideation, arson, fire resulting in injuries requiring mild medical care
meaghanisreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
juliafrat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
kindlemmromancereader's review against another edition
5.0
***ARC Review***
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
I’ve been hesitant to start this book (mostly because I knew it would be the end of the WAEF series and I wanted to delay the inevitable). Riley Nash has a way with words. His stories are haunting and beautiful. There are no words to describe the myriad of emotions his writing evokes. I love his body of work.
This is the fourth book in the series. It can technically be read as a standalone, but may spoil some plot points in book one. Teach Me to Sin follows Alek, Benji, and Colson as they navigate the varying degrees of trauma, regret, and pain that they are dealing with.
Benji’s keeping a deep, dark secret he doesn’t want one (or both) of the MCs to discover. Colson doesn’t think there’s any good in him. He’s left a series of failed and toxic relationships in his wake. Alek is drowning in the aftermath of the vile sins of his father. The only thing keeping him afloat is his nonprofit aquatic center that he runs with his best friend. (It was lovely seeing Victor again in this book).
All three MCs have a lot to navigate in their lives, but it was especially interesting witnessing them figure out what was brewing between them. Sure there’s lust, but there’s something more heartfelt as well. There’s a decent amount of pain and self-loathing in this novel. There’s also a lot of vulnerability and perseverance as well. There are moments of conflict and uncertainty in this book. These men have difficult decisions to make at times. What I love is how much they support one another, even when they might not want to. They just can’t help it. They don’t give up on one another.
I had no idea what to think when Riley Nash announced that Gray’s ex would be in this book. But I love the idea of a book revolving around perceived villains. Colson stays true to himself, yet manages to redeem himself. I was surprised by how much I liked him. (I was so happy to see Gray in this novel as well). Each of the MCs are captivating in their own right, but I was especially happy to see Alek find some level of peace in this book. Chapter 32 made me flat out cry.
The ending to this story is hopeful and strong. The epilogue is joyous. It was such a treasure reading this book. While I’m sad to see this series reach its conclusion, I’m very much looking forward to reading future works by the author.
Content warning: There are difficult topics covered in this novel. Be sure to check out the author’s note at the beginning of the book.
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
I’ve been hesitant to start this book (mostly because I knew it would be the end of the WAEF series and I wanted to delay the inevitable). Riley Nash has a way with words. His stories are haunting and beautiful. There are no words to describe the myriad of emotions his writing evokes. I love his body of work.
This is the fourth book in the series. It can technically be read as a standalone, but may spoil some plot points in book one. Teach Me to Sin follows Alek, Benji, and Colson as they navigate the varying degrees of trauma, regret, and pain that they are dealing with.
Benji’s keeping a deep, dark secret he doesn’t want one (or both) of the MCs to discover. Colson doesn’t think there’s any good in him. He’s left a series of failed and toxic relationships in his wake. Alek is drowning in the aftermath of the vile sins of his father. The only thing keeping him afloat is his nonprofit aquatic center that he runs with his best friend. (It was lovely seeing Victor again in this book).
All three MCs have a lot to navigate in their lives, but it was especially interesting witnessing them figure out what was brewing between them. Sure there’s lust, but there’s something more heartfelt as well. There’s a decent amount of pain and self-loathing in this novel. There’s also a lot of vulnerability and perseverance as well. There are moments of conflict and uncertainty in this book. These men have difficult decisions to make at times. What I love is how much they support one another, even when they might not want to. They just can’t help it. They don’t give up on one another.
I had no idea what to think when Riley Nash announced that Gray’s ex would be in this book. But I love the idea of a book revolving around perceived villains. Colson stays true to himself, yet manages to redeem himself. I was surprised by how much I liked him. (I was so happy to see Gray in this novel as well). Each of the MCs are captivating in their own right, but I was especially happy to see Alek find some level of peace in this book. Chapter 32 made me flat out cry.
The ending to this story is hopeful and strong. The epilogue is joyous. It was such a treasure reading this book. While I’m sad to see this series reach its conclusion, I’m very much looking forward to reading future works by the author.
Content warning: There are difficult topics covered in this novel. Be sure to check out the author’s note at the beginning of the book.
sydney_h's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
gallusquared's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rayyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Sooooo cute I cant 🥹🥹
sofia2605's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
secret_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 5
Steam: 4
PoV: multiple, 1st person
MMM | age gap | opposites attract | forced proximity
Teach Me To Sin was an emotional read that brought me some more broken men to love and treasure!
I have to admit that I was initially hesitant about how things would come together for Alek, Benji and Colson, as they seemed like an unlikely trio… but damn, the attraction and chemistry between them was really something else. Their story was mesmerising and emotional - a journey full of obstacles and twists, and at times it felt like they had all odds against them.
It was a story that had me captured right from the start, and I was so intrigued by the characters and their dynamic. Riley Nash truly excels at writing complex characters with traumatic pasts, and both Alek and Benji pulled hard on my heart strings with their backgrounds and secrets. Colson surprised me, I wasn’t a big fan of him from the earlier books but he really grew on me. He seemed so hardened and cold at the beginning, but I loved how soft and sweet he was with his boys.
Teach Me To Sin was a strong ending to the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series - I completely adored these flawed men and their story, and there was just so much to love in this book. The whole series has been absolutely amazing, and I can’t recommend it enough!
Steam: 4
PoV: multiple, 1st person
MMM | age gap | opposites attract | forced proximity
Teach Me To Sin was an emotional read that brought me some more broken men to love and treasure!
I have to admit that I was initially hesitant about how things would come together for Alek, Benji and Colson, as they seemed like an unlikely trio… but damn, the attraction and chemistry between them was really something else. Their story was mesmerising and emotional - a journey full of obstacles and twists, and at times it felt like they had all odds against them.
It was a story that had me captured right from the start, and I was so intrigued by the characters and their dynamic. Riley Nash truly excels at writing complex characters with traumatic pasts, and both Alek and Benji pulled hard on my heart strings with their backgrounds and secrets. Colson surprised me, I wasn’t a big fan of him from the earlier books but he really grew on me. He seemed so hardened and cold at the beginning, but I loved how soft and sweet he was with his boys.
Teach Me To Sin was a strong ending to the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series - I completely adored these flawed men and their story, and there was just so much to love in this book. The whole series has been absolutely amazing, and I can’t recommend it enough!