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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Then the Stars Fall by Brandon Witt
3.0
3.5 Stars
I found this to be a very touching, realistic story about a man moving on from a huge loss, in a way that all of his friends and most of his family would never expect him to do so.
Travis had long ago buried his attraction to the same sex, having met and fallen in love with his wife. They had a beautiful, happy life together but tragedy struck, leaving Travis a widower. It doesn't really cross his mind to take the next step into dating, until the new vet Wesley catches his eye, and long buried desires start to resurface.
Admittedly, I had my doubts about this story. It didn't start off with a bang, and Travis was not immediately likable. However this slowly grew on me as each new character was introduced, and it showed how Travis and Wesley's burgeoning relationship affected everyone around them.
As a disclaimer, this really had no smex and is quite understated in the UST. Rather it chooses to focus on the evolution of what happens as the truth about these two men is slowly made known. There's no sugarcoating here. Confusion, anger, disbelief, hate, are all present. Not everyone easily accepts this new relationship, but I appreciated the honesty of how such a revelation causes the various problems expected.
Overall, this was a thoughtful look at all players involved when a father is ready to live again, and how his choices affect those closest to him. Despite outside reactions and personal conflicts, for the most part, Travis and Wesley handle their love with grace and dignity. Again a very nice story about finding love when you least expect it, and though no matter how difficult it may be to hang on to, is absolutely worth every single fight and struggle.
I found this to be a very touching, realistic story about a man moving on from a huge loss, in a way that all of his friends and most of his family would never expect him to do so.
Travis had long ago buried his attraction to the same sex, having met and fallen in love with his wife. They had a beautiful, happy life together but tragedy struck, leaving Travis a widower. It doesn't really cross his mind to take the next step into dating, until the new vet Wesley catches his eye, and long buried desires start to resurface.
Admittedly, I had my doubts about this story. It didn't start off with a bang, and Travis was not immediately likable. However this slowly grew on me as each new character was introduced, and it showed how Travis and Wesley's burgeoning relationship affected everyone around them.
As a disclaimer, this really had no smex and is quite understated in the UST. Rather it chooses to focus on the evolution of what happens as the truth about these two men is slowly made known. There's no sugarcoating here. Confusion, anger, disbelief, hate, are all present. Not everyone easily accepts this new relationship, but I appreciated the honesty of how such a revelation causes the various problems expected.
Overall, this was a thoughtful look at all players involved when a father is ready to live again, and how his choices affect those closest to him. Despite outside reactions and personal conflicts, for the most part, Travis and Wesley handle their love with grace and dignity. Again a very nice story about finding love when you least expect it, and though no matter how difficult it may be to hang on to, is absolutely worth every single fight and struggle.