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Mature Content
by Megan Erickson, Santino Hassell
My first impression of Mature Content:
Hassell and Erickson have done it again. Mature Content is my 2nd favorite book in the Cyberlove Series. I gravitated to Beau and Zach, like a moth to a flame. The chemistry between these two sizzled like a live wire. I lived for every snarky quip, hair flip and steamy hookup. The sexual tension between these two was palpable and I knew from the moment these two started going toe to toe, their connection would be explosive both sexually and emotionally.
At first glance, our two MC’s are galaxies apart.
If one were to look up the definition of “Live out loud”, Zach’s picture would be used to define that term. He embodies it. Zach's fearless, 100% comfortable in his skin as a self-described power bottom, and very frank about what he wants and how he likes it. Zach's fans love him because he's so upfront, raw and funny. His candidness appeals to me as well :)
Beau, on the other hand, is the poster child of a conservative all-American, apple pie, button down gay man. Or so we (and Zach) are led to believe. Beau’s vibe is one of positivity, motivational, walk the line essentially molding "gay" to suit the pallet of our binary society. In other words, on paper, Beau is as boring as anyone can get, a cookie cutter character with zero personality. Little did we know underneath all that proper “vanilla” beats the heart of a kinky (ish), dirty talking, sexual dominant fully capable of rocking Zach’s world ( and ours) and boy did he ever!
I enjoyed every minute spent turn each page dying to learn how this relationship would unfold. I smirked as they fell hard in lust and gradually in love with each other. The story started out a bit hot and heavy leading with their sexual exploration first (which I’m thankful for), because watching the relationship grow beyond that was an even sweeter experience since all that kinetic tension was finally set on the back burner, to simmer. Beau and Zach’s moments of vulnerability were heart-wrenching and had me tear up a time or two, I felt for Zach when Beau humiliated him. I felt for Zach as I read about his tumultuous relationship with the people he shares genetics with ( I refuse to call them parents). And I felt for Beau when he was forced to acknowledge the truth of what Zach has always said about Beau’s Youtube persona and brand.
I really hate spoilers and try to avoid them at all cost. What I will say however is that this book was an excellent read. Hassell and Erickson, breathed new life into an overdone trope. Their approach of incorporating today’s social media, cons etc to drive the story, made this an epic reading adventure that today’s kids can relate to. You can read this as a stand alone, however; I recommend you read book 3 first to fully appreciate the supporting characters that make appearances in this book. As a matter of fact read the entire series. I absolutely love it, especially book 2 ( and this one).
Happy Reading!
*ARC provided by A Novel Take PR for review at my discretion*
Hassell and Erickson have done it again. Mature Content is my 2nd favorite book in the Cyberlove Series. I gravitated to Beau and Zach, like a moth to a flame. The chemistry between these two sizzled like a live wire. I lived for every snarky quip, hair flip and steamy hookup. The sexual tension between these two was palpable and I knew from the moment these two started going toe to toe, their connection would be explosive both sexually and emotionally.
At first glance, our two MC’s are galaxies apart.
If one were to look up the definition of “Live out loud”, Zach’s picture would be used to define that term. He embodies it. Zach's fearless, 100% comfortable in his skin as a self-described power bottom, and very frank about what he wants and how he likes it. Zach's fans love him because he's so upfront, raw and funny. His candidness appeals to me as well :)
Beau, on the other hand, is the poster child of a conservative all-American, apple pie, button down gay man. Or so we (and Zach) are led to believe. Beau’s vibe is one of positivity, motivational, walk the line essentially molding "gay" to suit the pallet of our binary society. In other words, on paper, Beau is as boring as anyone can get, a cookie cutter character with zero personality. Little did we know underneath all that proper “vanilla” beats the heart of a kinky (ish), dirty talking, sexual dominant fully capable of rocking Zach’s world ( and ours) and boy did he ever!
I enjoyed every minute spent turn each page dying to learn how this relationship would unfold. I smirked as they fell hard in lust and gradually in love with each other. The story started out a bit hot and heavy leading with their sexual exploration first (which I’m thankful for), because watching the relationship grow beyond that was an even sweeter experience since all that kinetic tension was finally set on the back burner, to simmer. Beau and Zach’s moments of vulnerability were heart-wrenching and had me tear up a time or two, I felt for Zach when Beau humiliated him. I felt for Zach as I read about his tumultuous relationship with the people he shares genetics with ( I refuse to call them parents). And I felt for Beau when he was forced to acknowledge the truth of what Zach has always said about Beau’s Youtube persona and brand.
I really hate spoilers and try to avoid them at all cost. What I will say however is that this book was an excellent read. Hassell and Erickson, breathed new life into an overdone trope. Their approach of incorporating today’s social media, cons etc to drive the story, made this an epic reading adventure that today’s kids can relate to. You can read this as a stand alone, however; I recommend you read book 3 first to fully appreciate the supporting characters that make appearances in this book. As a matter of fact read the entire series. I absolutely love it, especially book 2 ( and this one).
Happy Reading!
*ARC provided by A Novel Take PR for review at my discretion*