Reviews

For Real by Alexis Hall

dcnedelsky's review against another edition

4.5

I really liked it, the fights were genuine and didn't feel contrived. Also just pretty hot.

sassyshark's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

breckenridge's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

vickimcosta's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

elfflame's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

4.5

sunrey's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.25

fancasticbooks's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

Almost a 4 star. 

I really enjoy the Spires series. This one forced me to come out of my comfort zone as the age gap is a huge focus on the book. While Toby is not immature, he’s just young. I was taken aback by the third act fight because it felt juvenile in that it took so long to just admit what was really bothering him about his life’s journey so far. But as always, Hall doesn’t leave us miserable for very long. 

Also as the dom sub relationship is unconventional, it really gave me a new perspective on the intricacies of BDSM. Preconceived notions vs partners doing what’s best for them.  

I agree with another reviewer that some sex scenes felt repetitive. Beautifully written and hot af. But sometimes it felt like the book was dragging on.  

queenbee_of_hearts's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

triedandtrope's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

razzlet83's review against another edition

5.0

Tart and sweet.

Toby is a young prince, cruel and new.
Laurie is a wound, raw and angry.

Two men who don't fit the standard trappings of scene, but who fit each other perfectly.
What Alexis Hall writes feels real and wonderful. I'm never quite prepared for his books to end.

Age gap, class gap, young Dom/older sub, h/c, impact, restraints, clamps, and lemon curd.