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A review by alextweetsbooks
Skater Boy by A.E. Wasp
3.0
I have received this book via Gay Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Skater Boy is the first book I have read from this series and while I did not know characters from before, I loved Sergei. I learnt Russian for a while and I did LOVE how the author incorporated the Russian words in it as well as sometimes shown that Sergei is a foreigner. On the other hand, Alex uses French words as well, especially the ‘curses’ which I found really funny. I have had a Canadian teacher who explained their system of curses to us and I found it really entertaining.
I thought the relationship would take longer to develop, and that the babies would appear earlier in the story. I did like the friendship, but Alex was out of a delicate situation in the beginning and he had some problems, so I thought it would take longer and that he would deal with it more.
When the babies enter the scene, it all shifts. The relationship between Alex and Sergei strains as there are twin babies to take care of and that means a lot of responsibility for Alex as Sergei travels a lot. And even though they all advise Alex to get help, he stubbornly tries to do it all himself.
I really loved how the wives of the players took Alex as one of their own and even helped him with babies. The friendship with Alex’s ex’s (ex-)wife however, was hardly believable. I just could not see this development happening.
It was an enjoyable book with good characters and I liked the ending. My favourite part though, was the support the team shows for Alex and Sergei.
Skater Boy is the first book I have read from this series and while I did not know characters from before, I loved Sergei. I learnt Russian for a while and I did LOVE how the author incorporated the Russian words in it as well as sometimes shown that Sergei is a foreigner. On the other hand, Alex uses French words as well, especially the ‘curses’ which I found really funny. I have had a Canadian teacher who explained their system of curses to us and I found it really entertaining.
I thought the relationship would take longer to develop, and that the babies would appear earlier in the story. I did like the friendship, but Alex was out of a delicate situation in the beginning and he had some problems, so I thought it would take longer and that he would deal with it more.
When the babies enter the scene, it all shifts. The relationship between Alex and Sergei strains as there are twin babies to take care of and that means a lot of responsibility for Alex as Sergei travels a lot. And even though they all advise Alex to get help, he stubbornly tries to do it all himself.
I really loved how the wives of the players took Alex as one of their own and even helped him with babies. The friendship with Alex’s ex’s (ex-)wife however, was hardly believable. I just could not see this development happening.
It was an enjoyable book with good characters and I liked the ending. My favourite part though, was the support the team shows for Alex and Sergei.