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tracilovelot's review
5.0
This is an MMMM polyromance, and as a polyamorous person, I LOVED it. See my highlights!
If you've ever wondered about polyamory, this is a great book to read to learn a little about it, even though this is of course a fictional romance. In real life, you rarely have a perfect polyamorous relationship where all 4 people are equally involved with each other. Like any romance, this is a fantasy!
This is such a feel-good book. I really wondered how two of the guys were ever going to get past their differences. Really kept the plot all the way through.
Loved every minute of it! Honestly I wanted to just live in this world. As a wanderer and author, I really identified with Riot... though again, his massive fortune is part of the fantasy!
If you've ever wondered about polyamory, this is a great book to read to learn a little about it, even though this is of course a fictional romance. In real life, you rarely have a perfect polyamorous relationship where all 4 people are equally involved with each other. Like any romance, this is a fantasy!
This is such a feel-good book. I really wondered how two of the guys were ever going to get past their differences. Really kept the plot all the way through.
Loved every minute of it! Honestly I wanted to just live in this world. As a wanderer and author, I really identified with Riot... though again, his massive fortune is part of the fantasy!
bfdbookblog's review
4.0
Wow…I know I’ve read other poly books but none as good as this one. Going in, I wondered how the author would successfully pull off a good story (not just erotica) of 4 men forging a relationship, especially 3 with a lifelong history bringing in someone new and 2 of the lifelong friends not speaking to each other. I think the history of the 3 is the only way to make the story organic and believable, especially since there is a lot of sex in the book. Bishop may be the glue that ties this quad together but it’s Riot, the newbie, who gets them started in the first place.
I was impressed with the individuality and complexity of each character. I also appreciated how each of them forged individual relationships with Riot and got to know him first through Bishop but also on their own to strengthen the overall bond. While I can see how some might view Riot’s relationship with Leo or Hudson as ‘insta’ developing it didn’t feel rushed to me and I think the setting and end goal, as well as the shared fondness/love of Bishop, helped push them along more quickly.
There were a couple of times I felt jealous on each of their behalf, but it worked out for them all in the end.
There are a couple of characters I look forward to reading about in future books! So far this has been a fantastic series!
I was impressed with the individuality and complexity of each character. I also appreciated how each of them forged individual relationships with Riot and got to know him first through Bishop but also on their own to strengthen the overall bond. While I can see how some might view Riot’s relationship with Leo or Hudson as ‘insta’ developing it didn’t feel rushed to me and I think the setting and end goal, as well as the shared fondness/love of Bishop, helped push them along more quickly.
There were a couple of times I felt jealous on each of their behalf, but it worked out for them all in the end.
There are a couple of characters I look forward to reading about in future books! So far this has been a fantastic series!
nasaje's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
I like the polyamory aspect, and the guys handled it all well as they came together.
It was an enjoyable read, but the sex scenes blended together a lot in my mind, so I ended up skipping some to get to the story delevoping parts. Other than those making me lose concentration/interest, the story is probably a 4-star read.
Also, why did we have to wait so long for the Leo/Hudson conflict?
I like the polyamory aspect, and the guys handled it all well as they came together.
It was an enjoyable read, but the sex scenes blended together a lot in my mind, so I ended up skipping some to get to the story delevoping parts. Other than those making me lose concentration/interest, the story is probably a 4-star read.
Also, why did we have to wait so long for the Leo/Hudson conflict?
iamnotanemochick's review
5.0
A beautiful, unconventional love story
Characters who suck you into their world and make you root for them. The perfect feel- good story for these uncertain times.
Characters who suck you into their world and make you root for them. The perfect feel- good story for these uncertain times.
kudo5795's review
5.0
Love love love
Every book I read by K.M. Neuhold just continues to improve! I love them all, and this one was no exception. I can't wait to hear about Hudson!
Every book I read by K.M. Neuhold just continues to improve! I love them all, and this one was no exception. I can't wait to hear about Hudson!
fuzzywilson's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chambersaurusrx's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
mcbsmith's review
2.0
It was a decent read but only confirmed for me that my capacity for the number of dudes maxes out at three. Also, minus one star for so many dicks and no DP.
bharmonyauthor's review
5.0
Four Letter Word was amazing!
This book was so much more than I could have ever expected it to be.
KM Neuhold delivered more than just an MMMM romance, she delivered a story on the true dynamics of forging a polyamorous relationship. For each relationship built separate and together, she not only educated on the subject, she wrapped it in a beautiful love story.
Each character was exceptionally written. It’s difficult to choose who I loved most from this foursome. Bishop, Hudson, Riot, & Leo we’re all wonderful in their own personalities, their own struggles, and their own journey to each other. Overcoming preconceived perceptions, jealousy, insecurities & fear, these men show what it takes to grow and love another.
I never wanted to leave their world. I could keep reading them forever. Plus the bonus of our favorite character cameos from Rocket Science; Pax & Nerdlet.
5/5 Stars ⭐️
This book was so much more than I could have ever expected it to be.
KM Neuhold delivered more than just an MMMM romance, she delivered a story on the true dynamics of forging a polyamorous relationship. For each relationship built separate and together, she not only educated on the subject, she wrapped it in a beautiful love story.
Each character was exceptionally written. It’s difficult to choose who I loved most from this foursome. Bishop, Hudson, Riot, & Leo we’re all wonderful in their own personalities, their own struggles, and their own journey to each other. Overcoming preconceived perceptions, jealousy, insecurities & fear, these men show what it takes to grow and love another.
I never wanted to leave their world. I could keep reading them forever. Plus the bonus of our favorite character cameos from Rocket Science; Pax & Nerdlet.
5/5 Stars ⭐️
lilybear's review
4.0
Really good, educational, and sexy. This was my first read featuring 4 people in a relationship. Riot, our polyamorous guru/protagonist, explained all these new terms and lifestyles to us (the reader) in simple and sexy ways. I was mostly impressed with how much personality and sweet moments Neuhold was able to give us with 4 different protagonists who interact with each other in 4 different ways.
Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since puberty. But his besties hate each other and even if he has occasional sex with one of them he feels unworthy for plot reasons and doesn't want to get his heartbroken by entering a romantic relationship. So he keeps strictly in the fuck-buddy territory as unhappy as it makes him. Everything changes when he hooks up with Riot. This purple haired bartender introduces Bishop to the polyamorous scene and points out that his best buddies are totally in love with him. Bishop's springtime of love blossoms all at once in a crazy frenzy of outrageous lovey-doviness. I'm legit jealous of this fictional character for charming the pants off three different guys at once. Riot might have been the teacher of love at the start of things, but truly Bishop has become the master.
Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since puberty. But his besties hate each other and even if he has occasional sex with one of them he feels unworthy for plot reasons and doesn't want to get his heartbroken by entering a romantic relationship. So he keeps strictly in the fuck-buddy territory as unhappy as it makes him. Everything changes when he hooks up with Riot. This purple haired bartender introduces Bishop to the polyamorous scene and points out that his best buddies are totally in love with him. Bishop's springtime of love blossoms all at once in a crazy frenzy of outrageous lovey-doviness. I'm legit jealous of this fictional character for charming the pants off three different guys at once. Riot might have been the teacher of love at the start of things, but truly Bishop has become the master.