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3.8 AVERAGE
One of my favorite books of all time is ‘The Stand’ by Stephen King. (I loved the miniseries as well but that had more to do with my crush on Gary Sinise than on the accuracy of the show.) Regardless, I’m fascinated by post-apocalyptic stories and movies. I have no idea why except that I suspect I’d be one of the first wave to die, even though I like to imagine myself as a total badass. When I saw Cassie Decker’s contribution to this year’s Dreamspinner Advent Calendar, I was really excited as these days it’s entirely possible to imagine the entire world getting wiped out by a virus. I loved watching Tobin and Kyle dealing with life a year after the whole world fell apart.
It has been a year since Kyle rescued Tobin from three thugs after society fell apart and Tobin still doesn’t know why Kyle is stays with him, or how the man can love him. Tobin was an engineering student - basically useless now seeing as there’s no power - while Kyle’s father took him hunting, camping, and fishing since he was in diapers. Tobin would have died or been killed a long time ago without Kyle and even though Tobin has gotten a little better at some tasks, he’s fully aware of who’s keeping them alive. Tobin is very much in love with Kyle and it’s because of that love, and his desire to make something for Kyle for Christmas, that sees both men taken by one of the gangs that has proliferated in this past year.
What they think is a gang member anyway but who turns out to be a nice man trying to take care of his family and he just needs their help to fix his roof. Apparently the last group of people Max approached nicely attacked him and took everything he had, hence his desperate measures with Kyle and Tobin. Kyle and Tobin are more than happy to help and Tobin even finds another project, more suited to his particular skills, to help this family. When the repairs are done though, will it be worth it to leave, or find their own sanctuary with where they are?
A wonderful addition to this year’s Advent stories although I do wish it were longer. In my opinion, a little more backstory revolving around the challenges these two men have faced in the past year would have brought a little more complexity and depth to the characters. However, I greatly enjoyed every moment of the read.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews
It has been a year since Kyle rescued Tobin from three thugs after society fell apart and Tobin still doesn’t know why Kyle is stays with him, or how the man can love him. Tobin was an engineering student - basically useless now seeing as there’s no power - while Kyle’s father took him hunting, camping, and fishing since he was in diapers. Tobin would have died or been killed a long time ago without Kyle and even though Tobin has gotten a little better at some tasks, he’s fully aware of who’s keeping them alive. Tobin is very much in love with Kyle and it’s because of that love, and his desire to make something for Kyle for Christmas, that sees both men taken by one of the gangs that has proliferated in this past year.
What they think is a gang member anyway but who turns out to be a nice man trying to take care of his family and he just needs their help to fix his roof. Apparently the last group of people Max approached nicely attacked him and took everything he had, hence his desperate measures with Kyle and Tobin. Kyle and Tobin are more than happy to help and Tobin even finds another project, more suited to his particular skills, to help this family. When the repairs are done though, will it be worth it to leave, or find their own sanctuary with where they are?
A wonderful addition to this year’s Advent stories although I do wish it were longer. In my opinion, a little more backstory revolving around the challenges these two men have faced in the past year would have brought a little more complexity and depth to the characters. However, I greatly enjoyed every moment of the read.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews
5 hearts
What is it about an apocalypse story at Christmas that screams ROMANCE at me? I don’t know but it worked here and this could possibly be my most favorite read of the 2017 Advent Calendar.
When a super-flu pandemic takes out the majority of the country, it takes our narrator and survivor Tobin Abernathy a week to venture out for supplies when he is rescued from a group of thugs by Kyle Morris. From that moment the two young men are inseparable for the next year with Kyle’s survival skills and their need to find a rumored sanctuary in New York fueling their cross country trek.
I really REALLY want to write a crap load about a book that is less than 50 pages but I won’t. I am going to say that this was amazing. With the pandemic taking place right before Christmas it leaves the world stuck in this tinseled and decorated land of holiday spirit with broken promises. Totally fitting for an apocalypse story right? It gives this eerie feeling as Kyle and Tobin make their journey walking 20+ miles a day until they reach New York.
A rest taken in an Ohio town in a fully decorated B&B gives the young men a chance to catch their breath, get a little intimacy and for Tobin to get the last piece he needs for Kyle’s Christmas present. But fate takes a turn when they are kidnapped by a burly man and taken to a barn type building that is more than what it seems.
This story has the right amount of tension and angst in the beginning with Tobin being a wonderful narrator letting us know the situation fully. He’s scared but in love and really wants to give something to Kyle who he feels has kept them alive this past year with Tobin just mildly bobbing along. But it’s what this unwanted opportunity in Ohio that will show them both that sanctuary is in the heart of those you love and who love you.
Their sanctuary is an unexpected gift, a Christmas miracle if you will, that provided a wonderfully romantic story and I would really love to see these boys every Christmas to know how they are doing.
What is it about an apocalypse story at Christmas that screams ROMANCE at me? I don’t know but it worked here and this could possibly be my most favorite read of the 2017 Advent Calendar.
When a super-flu pandemic takes out the majority of the country, it takes our narrator and survivor Tobin Abernathy a week to venture out for supplies when he is rescued from a group of thugs by Kyle Morris. From that moment the two young men are inseparable for the next year with Kyle’s survival skills and their need to find a rumored sanctuary in New York fueling their cross country trek.
I really REALLY want to write a crap load about a book that is less than 50 pages but I won’t. I am going to say that this was amazing. With the pandemic taking place right before Christmas it leaves the world stuck in this tinseled and decorated land of holiday spirit with broken promises. Totally fitting for an apocalypse story right? It gives this eerie feeling as Kyle and Tobin make their journey walking 20+ miles a day until they reach New York.
A rest taken in an Ohio town in a fully decorated B&B gives the young men a chance to catch their breath, get a little intimacy and for Tobin to get the last piece he needs for Kyle’s Christmas present. But fate takes a turn when they are kidnapped by a burly man and taken to a barn type building that is more than what it seems.
This story has the right amount of tension and angst in the beginning with Tobin being a wonderful narrator letting us know the situation fully. He’s scared but in love and really wants to give something to Kyle who he feels has kept them alive this past year with Tobin just mildly bobbing along. But it’s what this unwanted opportunity in Ohio that will show them both that sanctuary is in the heart of those you love and who love you.
Their sanctuary is an unexpected gift, a Christmas miracle if you will, that provided a wonderfully romantic story and I would really love to see these boys every Christmas to know how they are doing.
3 Hearts
Who doesn’t like to see some well deserved happiness during the apocalypse?
Tobin and Kyle have understandably had a shit year on the move after a pandemic flu decimated most of the human population. They need a reprieve in the worst way and when they find a deserted town, it’s the perfect place to find some time to rest and recoup.
Their newfound luck runs out quickly when they’re captured by a stranger, or does it?
This really was too short, but the feels between Tobin and Kyle were of course sweet and tender. A nice romantic holiday quickie with “The Walking Dead” feel minus the zombies.
Thank you to the author/publisher for a copy in exchange for a honest review
For more reviews on this week’s Advent releases, please check out the blog!!
Who doesn’t like to see some well deserved happiness during the apocalypse?
Tobin and Kyle have understandably had a shit year on the move after a pandemic flu decimated most of the human population. They need a reprieve in the worst way and when they find a deserted town, it’s the perfect place to find some time to rest and recoup.
Their newfound luck runs out quickly when they’re captured by a stranger, or does it?
This really was too short, but the feels between Tobin and Kyle were of course sweet and tender. A nice romantic holiday quickie with “The Walking Dead” feel minus the zombies.
Thank you to the author/publisher for a copy in exchange for a honest review
For more reviews on this week’s Advent releases, please check out the blog!!
Short, quick read.
The pandemic happened a year ago so with a bit of history and their current stop, you get a feel for how desolate life is. Kyle and Tobin have their own little unit but meeting others is a risky business, usually resulting in theft at the least.
When they are kidnapped, the worst is assumed but actually the Christmas spirit does remain.
The pandemic happened a year ago so with a bit of history and their current stop, you get a feel for how desolate life is. Kyle and Tobin have their own little unit but meeting others is a risky business, usually resulting in theft at the least.
When they are kidnapped, the worst is assumed but actually the Christmas spirit does remain.