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blupblup's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
nasaje's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I wasn't super impressed with this, even though I've liked the rest of the Heathen's Ink series.
I felt the story was superficial as most of it focused on the triad getting together on a practical level and not their connection. Furthermore, all MCs have interesting back stories and issues that could have been super interesting to focus more on, but again, I found it lacking.
I think it was partially because of the very frequent change of storyteller that I never really got to know the characters and therefore had a hard time feeling them as a unit.
I wasn't super impressed with this, even though I've liked the rest of the Heathen's Ink series.
I felt the story was superficial as most of it focused on the triad getting together on a practical level and not their connection. Furthermore, all MCs have interesting back stories and issues that could have been super interesting to focus more on, but again, I found it lacking.
I think it was partially because of the very frequent change of storyteller that I never really got to know the characters and therefore had a hard time feeling them as a unit.
xanthe87's review against another edition
5.0
Flash Me is where we get Liam's story, who we met way back when his brother, Royal got his men in Going Commando.
We have Liam, Wyatt and Owen. Three different men with varying life experiences and history but come together with love, friendship and acceptance.
Liam has grown into a successful business owner, sharing a flat with his best friend and a part of the most amazing family. But he's missing his own love story. Wyatt works enough to cover his bills and a little extra but the rest of his time is spent at Rainbow House, working with the LGBTQIA+ young people that come looking for shelter and support. His friendship with Liam has grown since they met a couple of years ago, maybe a little more than he's ready for, especially when Owen moves into the picture. Owen feels a darkness within. He escapes it through work, running and beating a punch bag with his friend Finn, the only one who fully knows Owens history. Yet, he can't help but notice Liam.....and Wyatt.
These three men work so very well together! We have light and dark, easy going and tense, lithe and muscled. Kyleen's writing draws you in from the very start, especially if you've read the series and have been eagerly awaiting Liam's story. When we met him as a 16 year old, he was just coming to terms with who he was and learning to accept himself as a man and the way in which he comes across through the story is totally endearing.
Owen's struggles are much darker than Liam's but wanting Liam and being around Liam shows him the brighter side of life at the same time. When any setback is experienced, it's great that he has someone to rely on and we get to hear from several men from previous books, all with their own experiences. Wyatt's addition to the story and his skills as a psychologist but more so as a friend may have an even bigger impact.
Wyatt is mostly happy with life expect for the loneliness he experiences. I love the commitment he has to Rainbow House. That comes through in a lot of what he does and says, as well as wanting a partner that understands what and why he does it. He's quite an easy going guy but when someone he loves is hurt, damn does he spark to life! It's a great change and quite a difference in the man.
The way in which Kyleen has approached and written about Liam's journey with being Trans, is wonderful. There is emotion, fear, acceptance, and being his first relationship, it's very interesting to read the approach from all three men in the relationship. Taking things slow and at a pace that is necessary for Liam is huge and shows far more love and care than a lot of other actions or words.
It's great to read interactions with the other men from Heathens Ink and to get glimpses into how their lives are progressing! I have absolutely adored this series with each and every book offering up depth of character and story lines that grip you from the beginning. I'm a huge fan of Kyleen's and look forward to her next book and hopefully another outing with these amazing men!
I highly recommend this book and series. Whilst it's not necessary to have read previous books in the series, I'd say that it would greatly enhance your enjoyment as previous characters pop into books throughout.
I received an ARC from the publisher and am happily giving a review.
We have Liam, Wyatt and Owen. Three different men with varying life experiences and history but come together with love, friendship and acceptance.
Liam has grown into a successful business owner, sharing a flat with his best friend and a part of the most amazing family. But he's missing his own love story. Wyatt works enough to cover his bills and a little extra but the rest of his time is spent at Rainbow House, working with the LGBTQIA+ young people that come looking for shelter and support. His friendship with Liam has grown since they met a couple of years ago, maybe a little more than he's ready for, especially when Owen moves into the picture. Owen feels a darkness within. He escapes it through work, running and beating a punch bag with his friend Finn, the only one who fully knows Owens history. Yet, he can't help but notice Liam.....and Wyatt.
These three men work so very well together! We have light and dark, easy going and tense, lithe and muscled. Kyleen's writing draws you in from the very start, especially if you've read the series and have been eagerly awaiting Liam's story. When we met him as a 16 year old, he was just coming to terms with who he was and learning to accept himself as a man and the way in which he comes across through the story is totally endearing.
Owen's struggles are much darker than Liam's but wanting Liam and being around Liam shows him the brighter side of life at the same time. When any setback is experienced, it's great that he has someone to rely on and we get to hear from several men from previous books, all with their own experiences. Wyatt's addition to the story and his skills as a psychologist but more so as a friend may have an even bigger impact.
Wyatt is mostly happy with life expect for the loneliness he experiences. I love the commitment he has to Rainbow House. That comes through in a lot of what he does and says, as well as wanting a partner that understands what and why he does it. He's quite an easy going guy but when someone he loves is hurt, damn does he spark to life! It's a great change and quite a difference in the man.
The way in which Kyleen has approached and written about Liam's journey with being Trans, is wonderful. There is emotion, fear, acceptance, and being his first relationship, it's very interesting to read the approach from all three men in the relationship. Taking things slow and at a pace that is necessary for Liam is huge and shows far more love and care than a lot of other actions or words.
It's great to read interactions with the other men from Heathens Ink and to get glimpses into how their lives are progressing! I have absolutely adored this series with each and every book offering up depth of character and story lines that grip you from the beginning. I'm a huge fan of Kyleen's and look forward to her next book and hopefully another outing with these amazing men!
I highly recommend this book and series. Whilst it's not necessary to have read previous books in the series, I'd say that it would greatly enhance your enjoyment as previous characters pop into books throughout.
I received an ARC from the publisher and am happily giving a review.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a superb addition to the Heathens Ink series and a well executed narrative which showed exactly how a polygamous relationship can work perfectly.
Liam's romance is one I've been looking forward to since he first arrived on the scene in Royal's book but I hadn't expected him to follow in his big brother's footsteps and into a triad.
But it absolutely worked and you can see there's been plenty of research done into how a FtM transgender character might feel about their body and their sexual identity and I think this book explores that in an honest and open way.
I loved the emotions between the three men and how each brought their own unique strengths to the other two. This is a great MMM romance with no hint of dramady surrounding the relationship.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Liam's romance is one I've been looking forward to since he first arrived on the scene in Royal's book but I hadn't expected him to follow in his big brother's footsteps and into a triad.
But it absolutely worked and you can see there's been plenty of research done into how a FtM transgender character might feel about their body and their sexual identity and I think this book explores that in an honest and open way.
I loved the emotions between the three men and how each brought their own unique strengths to the other two. This is a great MMM romance with no hint of dramady surrounding the relationship.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
linda_marian's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
mery_05's review against another edition
3.0
3.75. Not my fave in the series but it was a good read.
lanidon's review
1.0
With 4 books buildup and 6 years of crushing you simply have to make something more special than this. There was no build, just casually asking him out one day and then them being in a fine boring relationship the rest of the book. So disappointing
Also the age gap is not dealt with well or really at all. One character was 16 when they met and they've got a nine year gap between them. The story goes "oh well I didn't view him romantically until 21 so it's fine" but didn't tell us what changed in their relationship to cause this so I don't believe it. The only other way it's mentioned is calling him ” mature for his age" which is a direct tactic groomers also use... I don't care who you are, I was a mature 21 year old and I know damn well that I wouldn't have been fit to date a thirty year old at that age. If you're going to plan an age gap romance, at the very least you have to write what they did to overcome these differences and balance out power in the relationship
Also the age gap is not dealt with well or really at all. One character was 16 when they met and they've got a nine year gap between them. The story goes "oh well I didn't view him romantically until 21 so it's fine" but didn't tell us what changed in their relationship to cause this so I don't believe it. The only other way it's mentioned is calling him ” mature for his age" which is a direct tactic groomers also use... I don't care who you are, I was a mature 21 year old and I know damn well that I wouldn't have been fit to date a thirty year old at that age. If you're going to plan an age gap romance, at the very least you have to write what they did to overcome these differences and balance out power in the relationship
mariahreadit's review
4.0
3.5
I think this is officially the first MM romance I've read with a trans MC! <3
I loved learning about Liam, and I truly appreciate the amount of research it must have taken to do him justice - not to mention the men who contributed their own personal experiences so Neuhold could write this.
I think this is officially the first MM romance I've read with a trans MC! <3
I loved learning about Liam, and I truly appreciate the amount of research it must have taken to do him justice - not to mention the men who contributed their own personal experiences so Neuhold could write this.
eltropenguin's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
reviewsshewrote's review
3.0
More like 3.5. Ive read books with trans characters before but never ROMANCES with a trans character, so