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jenna_manning's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evethingiread's review against another edition
2.0
Struggled finishing this. I found the narration style odd. I don’t know what this style is, half sentences? And the long pointless scenes, like the hospital scenes. Am so confused.
katalienim's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
readsomemorekatie's review against another edition
5.0
I feel wrung dry. Like a sponge who was filled to the brim with emotions but Ellis some how squeezed them all out. Sometimes gently, sometimes with a firm grip. Sometimes just enough to make the steady drip, drip, drip add up to a puddle on the floor. I am in awe of the level of research, care and raw, real life experience that must have gone into these books.
Where Wrath was a perfect coming of age story of being “other” in the deep south, On My Knees is real grown folk stuff. Vance and Luke go through it. When I say through it, I mean through it ALL. Ellis gives them no easy way out and the weight of their decisions and their obstacles felt so real. As an adult with real responsibilities in my own life, how these character’s choices effected other people was so beautifully depicted that my heart squeezes when I think of Luke and Vance and I’m kind of convinced it always will.
How does a man who is so naturally nurturing and giving stand by and watch someone they love go through such inner turmoil and not become jaded?
How does one, who is a servant of God, balance the scales of selfish and selfless?
Please do yourself a favor and read these books. The way Ellis’ characters crawl under my skin and make themselves at home is something I will always share with anyone who will listen.
Where Wrath was a perfect coming of age story of being “other” in the deep south, On My Knees is real grown folk stuff. Vance and Luke go through it. When I say through it, I mean through it ALL. Ellis gives them no easy way out and the weight of their decisions and their obstacles felt so real. As an adult with real responsibilities in my own life, how these character’s choices effected other people was so beautifully depicted that my heart squeezes when I think of Luke and Vance and I’m kind of convinced it always will.
How does a man who is so naturally nurturing and giving stand by and watch someone they love go through such inner turmoil and not become jaded?
How does one, who is a servant of God, balance the scales of selfish and selfless?
Please do yourself a favor and read these books. The way Ellis’ characters crawl under my skin and make themselves at home is something I will always share with anyone who will listen.
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
Luke and Vance are amazing! I loved them so much in both books. There were super hot and had a great connection. Again like the first book, I bought this book on Amazon and it was full of editing issues that should have been caught and fixed before the final version was uploaded. That is the only reason for me taking off a star on my rating.
arielthereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
xxbooksilovexx's review against another edition
5.0
Ella James is a new to me author. These books were stunning. Forbidden MM romance. Vance & Luke had a random first meeting. A meeting that would haunt them both forever. Sex scenes were steamy AF. Many emotional twist that left me wanting more. Narrated by Iggy Toma & Aiden Snow.
teereadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
4 stars
Ellis James knows how to write some hard subject matter. The way she addresses sexuality and religion is very well done. The relationship between Luke and Vance is an interesting one. They have their fair share of angst with their complicated relationship. This ending was a long time coming for them, and I love it for them. I especially love Vance. He's such a sweetheart. And, in the end, it was so heartwarming all the support Luke wasn't sure he would ever have. This is an easy and very enjoyable read for sure.
Ellis James knows how to write some hard subject matter. The way she addresses sexuality and religion is very well done. The relationship between Luke and Vance is an interesting one. They have their fair share of angst with their complicated relationship. This ending was a long time coming for them, and I love it for them. I especially love Vance. He's such a sweetheart. And, in the end, it was so heartwarming all the support Luke wasn't sure he would ever have. This is an easy and very enjoyable read for sure.
laur_reads_'s review against another edition
5.0
God this book killed me (in a good way.)
Spoiler
"The pastor and the artist (...) Sky and Rayne" These two guys went through so much in these books, but it all served to help them fall even harder for each other. I'm so happy Luke was able to come out, even if they were outed. His message to the world after they were outed was such a tearjerker. I'm so excited to see more of Evermore being a queer-inclusive church. I'm definitely a bit worried about what they will be put through in book 3, post HFN, but I won't be able to resist getting more time with these two characters. I'll be thinking about them for a while.jamie_w's review against another edition
5.0
Again, full review will be posted on 3rd book.
Narration is fantastic!!
Luke was infuriating and yet my heart continuously hurt for him. He basically treated Vance the way he felt he deserved to be treated. He thought so very little of himself and yet and burned for Vance. I could tell he hated himself for the things he put Vance through. He was wicked in some ways…
But Vance saw through Luke in ways no one else ever had. He loved so effortlessly and selflessly. He saw Luke for the scared little boy that felt invisible and unlovable. Vance definitely put up with too much but he gave of himself freely. His heart was connected to Luke without strings.
So much happens in this book. Between Luke getting sick and Vance’s accident, there is a lot of pain and fear. But these events solidified their connection. They were irrevocably tied to the other. There was no going back.
Narration is fantastic!!
Luke was infuriating and yet my heart continuously hurt for him. He basically treated Vance the way he felt he deserved to be treated. He thought so very little of himself and yet and burned for Vance. I could tell he hated himself for the things he put Vance through. He was wicked in some ways…
But Vance saw through Luke in ways no one else ever had. He loved so effortlessly and selflessly. He saw Luke for the scared little boy that felt invisible and unlovable. Vance definitely put up with too much but he gave of himself freely. His heart was connected to Luke without strings.
So much happens in this book. Between Luke getting sick and Vance’s accident, there is a lot of pain and fear. But these events solidified their connection. They were irrevocably tied to the other. There was no going back.