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sabinehunter's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Fine if you’re looking for mm romance but if you are specifically looking for a daddy/boy kink relationship it’s pretty poorly done
Ellis is older and craves the ability to caretake but is still deeply immature and cannot deal with conflict. Instead of respecting Quinn and working issues out together its more like he’s gaslighting and using his position of daddy as a way to always be right (even when his internal monologue realizes he isn’t.) The entire book builds for Ellis and Quinn to face the social pressure they receive for their age-gap relationship but instead its just magically solved by a medical emergency scare. Ellis is not maturipe enough to be a genuine daddy, his behavior is toxic and he doesn’t genuinely appear to respect Quinn as his boy or his partner which is a crucial aspect of this type of kink dynamic
Ellis is older and craves the ability to caretake but is still deeply immature and cannot deal with conflict. Instead of respecting Quinn and working issues out together its more like he’s gaslighting and using his position of daddy as a way to always be right (even when his internal monologue realizes he isn’t.) The entire book builds for Ellis and Quinn to face the social pressure they receive for their age-gap relationship but instead its just magically solved by a medical emergency scare. Ellis is not maturipe enough to be a genuine daddy, his behavior is toxic and he doesn’t genuinely appear to respect Quinn as his boy or his partner which is a crucial aspect of this type of kink dynamic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
cabc's review
3.0
Hot daddy kink, just ok story
Ellis and Quinn are hot together, and overall I enjoyed the book, but I found it to be just ok. I am not a fan of the writing style, so that kind of put me off the story initially. And this needs another pass through by an editor. Lots of misused words and basic grammar mistakes. Plus some excess stuff that could be cut out and make the book more pleasant to read.
I don’t often complain about this, but there was just way too much sex and not enough actual growth between the couple. Most of their time not having sex is summed up and rushed. I will say that they make a lot of mistakes and learn from them, but it never felt like they truly talked through things like adults. It was always a sort of compromise or reaction to a mistake (or perceived mistake). I feel like we never really got to know the characters beyond what we initially learn and can infer.
I really didn’t like the side characters, but I think that’s more a personal preference.
I probably won’t read anymore by this author unless someone strongly recommends it. I’m definitely not excited about the second book in this series. No spoilers, but it does not seem to be a natural next step in this couple’s relationship. Almost like the trope in the book is popular, so the author is forcing it onto this couple.
I never felt like reading this book was a chore, but it wasn’t especially exciting nor did it make me want to read it all in one sitting.
I say give this book a read because you may enjoy it more than me. It just didn’t do it for me. The dirty talk is really hot, which I love, but it sadly wasn’t enough to make me like the book more.
Ellis and Quinn are hot together, and overall I enjoyed the book, but I found it to be just ok. I am not a fan of the writing style, so that kind of put me off the story initially. And this needs another pass through by an editor. Lots of misused words and basic grammar mistakes. Plus some excess stuff that could be cut out and make the book more pleasant to read.
I don’t often complain about this, but there was just way too much sex and not enough actual growth between the couple. Most of their time not having sex is summed up and rushed. I will say that they make a lot of mistakes and learn from them, but it never felt like they truly talked through things like adults. It was always a sort of compromise or reaction to a mistake (or perceived mistake). I feel like we never really got to know the characters beyond what we initially learn and can infer.
I really didn’t like the side characters, but I think that’s more a personal preference.
I probably won’t read anymore by this author unless someone strongly recommends it. I’m definitely not excited about the second book in this series. No spoilers, but it does not seem to be a natural next step in this couple’s relationship. Almost like the trope in the book is popular, so the author is forcing it onto this couple.
I never felt like reading this book was a chore, but it wasn’t especially exciting nor did it make me want to read it all in one sitting.
I say give this book a read because you may enjoy it more than me. It just didn’t do it for me. The dirty talk is really hot, which I love, but it sadly wasn’t enough to make me like the book more.
hypnoticx's review
4.0
This story surprised me, im kind of stunned by how much i enjoyed it. Considering there is quote a lot of angst in parts, which is not something i usually like. However it was handled here really well, fitting to the characters and their pasts so actually a large part of why i liked this book so much.
I fell in love with Quinn and Ellis straight away, the alternating povs were perfect and allowed to see inside their heads - learn more about them and why they react the way they do so made for good progress throughout.
Such as Quinns feelings of not being enough and loneliness, the mentions of the pool and the intensity in those emotions were incredible. I truly felt with him in that constant push/pull he has, i enjoyed seeing him develop so much and moving forward was beautiful with Ellis support.
Ellis has his own issues too in his history and falling fast, desire to be needed and waiting to be left. His exploration with Quinn was incredible, seeing then slowly open up to each other and fall in love was wonderful.
Theres a hell of a lot of steamy scenes here and heavy daddy kink, just so much affection and intimate moments that i adore. Suited their relationship and them so well, although did get a little repetitive at points.
I had love/hate relationship with the side cast, majority were pretty awful in how they react to these twos relationship/age gap. Although of course they make up for it later and long time friends of Quinn, just all gone in different directions.
I did adore Delia though, she was wonderful and would love to see story for her. I know the rest of the guys have books about their relationships, but don't care for them as much.
Overally this was an interesting read with some serious tones and lots of chemistry, along with a happy ending.
I dont plan to continue the series though, as all look to be even more angsty and this was just about limit for me. I did love the authors writing style though, so may have a look at some of her other books xx
I fell in love with Quinn and Ellis straight away, the alternating povs were perfect and allowed to see inside their heads - learn more about them and why they react the way they do so made for good progress throughout.
Such as Quinns feelings of not being enough and loneliness, the mentions of the pool and the intensity in those emotions were incredible. I truly felt with him in that constant push/pull he has, i enjoyed seeing him develop so much and moving forward was beautiful with Ellis support.
Ellis has his own issues too in his history and falling fast, desire to be needed and waiting to be left. His exploration with Quinn was incredible, seeing then slowly open up to each other and fall in love was wonderful.
Theres a hell of a lot of steamy scenes here and heavy daddy kink, just so much affection and intimate moments that i adore. Suited their relationship and them so well, although did get a little repetitive at points.
I had love/hate relationship with the side cast, majority were pretty awful in how they react to these twos relationship/age gap. Although of course they make up for it later and long time friends of Quinn, just all gone in different directions.
I did adore Delia though, she was wonderful and would love to see story for her. I know the rest of the guys have books about their relationships, but don't care for them as much.
Overally this was an interesting read with some serious tones and lots of chemistry, along with a happy ending.
I dont plan to continue the series though, as all look to be even more angsty and this was just about limit for me. I did love the authors writing style though, so may have a look at some of her other books xx
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