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tinkcourtney's review
4.0
I like that Kris said RIGHT IN THE FRONT OF THE BOOK that there is much angst and kink but not a lot of sex, so at least I knew what I was getting into. That being said, it didn't feel as HEAVY as the last one somehow, even though by all rights it should have. As always, the growth and communication between characters is really my favorite part, so the lack of as many sexy times as usual didn't bother me too much.
I also love that somehow Will manages to be the catalyst for realizations and conversations between the boyfriends. It's really interesting to me that he somehow makes THEIR relationship better.
Pretty sure I've said this before, but though I'm usually all about monogamous, committed relationships in books, the way this author handles open relationships doesn't trigger my usual jealousy/possessiveness on behalf of characters. They make SENSE for the people in them, and nobody is getting cheated on or lied to (well, any more than anyone ever is lied to). It's very eyeopening for me all around.
I also love that somehow Will manages to be the catalyst for realizations and conversations between the boyfriends. It's really interesting to me that he somehow makes THEIR relationship better.
Pretty sure I've said this before, but though I'm usually all about monogamous, committed relationships in books, the way this author handles open relationships doesn't trigger my usual jealousy/possessiveness on behalf of characters. They make SENSE for the people in them, and nobody is getting cheated on or lied to (well, any more than anyone ever is lied to). It's very eyeopening for me all around.
agmaynard's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
This felt like a story that needed to be in the warp and woof of Will-Hugh-Truman plus Molly, but was largely painful.
bookstosoothethesoul's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
4.0
KR navigates complex emotions so deftly. Like I knew ze could do it but this is a whole new level. I am in awe. This story focuses more on Molly so I didn't love this story as much as the others but dang watching Hugh and Truman doing their part by "shrinking" away was beautiful. I felt very validated by the way that KR dealt with the sexual assault part of the story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
livreads16's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The little bits of misogyny are just a little bit too much.
I love will and Hugh and Truman but damn, I really don’t think I can read anymore of these books.
I love will and Hugh and Truman but damn, I really don’t think I can read anymore of these books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Lesbophobia
bee26's review
emotional
sad
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
4.5
nachtsternlachen's review
5.0
4.5 stars - Here we go again! I could love this part again. A heavy topic, a hard decision to make, deep feelings and the boyfriends always being there for Will. And even for Molly. That’s how great they are.