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lost_windsock's review
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Again, the editing in this book left a lot to be desired, but the plot and characters were still strong. I really liked both Trevor and Rhys. I especially liked that Trevor wasn't this perfectly composed and logical character. He got upset, he yelled and got frustrated, he argued and fought with Rhys. And he realized later that it wasn't what he should have been doing, but the fact that he had those real emotions that are often skipped over in favor of a smoother love story. I also really loved all of the side characters in this one. Evan was a really great character, and I have a huge soft spot for him! I would love to read a book about him finding his happily ever after.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Outing, Infidelity, Alcohol, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Transphobia
Moderate: Ableism, Dysphoria, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
beeziereadsromance's review
4.0
So good
E.M. Lindsey's series 'Baum's Boxing' is a series of mm romantic suspense with main characters who have physical differences that make their lives more difficult, and all the stories show not just their strengths but the complexities of the human condition.
Trevor is a trans man and I definitely learnt a lot that I didn't know about how it is to live in the world as a trans person. The authors forward was also lovely as she pointed out a few important details: foremost, that Trevor is not meant to be a character representative of all trans men, just an individual human with individual preferences for how they want to be treated.
As a straight cis woman I'm sure there are lots of things I miss through the lens of my particular privilege but reading a series like this hopefully helps me keep my heart and mind open and learning.
Lindsey is also an accomplished author, so that makes the series a great read.
Can't wait for Ivan to get his HEA.
E.M. Lindsey's series 'Baum's Boxing' is a series of mm romantic suspense with main characters who have physical differences that make their lives more difficult, and all the stories show not just their strengths but the complexities of the human condition.
Trevor is a trans man and I definitely learnt a lot that I didn't know about how it is to live in the world as a trans person. The authors forward was also lovely as she pointed out a few important details: foremost, that Trevor is not meant to be a character representative of all trans men, just an individual human with individual preferences for how they want to be treated.
As a straight cis woman I'm sure there are lots of things I miss through the lens of my particular privilege but reading a series like this hopefully helps me keep my heart and mind open and learning.
Lindsey is also an accomplished author, so that makes the series a great read.
Can't wait for Ivan to get his HEA.
ashleystory's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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