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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sweet spice and enjoyable M/M romance. I'm a sucker for a reunited lovers trope. A history high school teacher encounters his ex who happens to be the new soccer coach. Old wounds and baggage surface as the pair get back together. Just an all around feel good love story!
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
Complicated
Ancient History by A. J. Truman was a funny MM second chance romance that I liked more than I expected to. I thought the characters were funny and decently developed in the time this story had to unfold. The interactions felt genuine, though they did feel a little too easy. I didn’t find there to be a strong tension in this book, and felt like it was more driven by the comedy/awkwardness than actual development. That being said, I did like the faster pace, since it kept the book from getting bogged down in the past, but I think this pace left a little too much to the imagination (meaning some things I wanted more details on were left out of the book entirely). Overall, I enjoyed this read more than I thought I would, and the romance was definitely worth the plot sacrifices and convenience factor for interactions. If you’re looking for an entertaining read, I’d definitely check this one out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual content, Medical content, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia