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A review by toeffy
An Unsuitable Heir by KJ Charles
4.0
I didn't want it to end...
I really can't say much, except that I liked this novel a lot. For several reasons.
First of all, I've never read anything with a non-binary protagonist, especially not from their perspective. I can't vouch for any correctness, obviously, but for my layman's view the issue was handled very well. All the romance aside, I've found myself really interested in Pen's psychological dealings with the situation and it's impact on himself. Hats off to the author for the interesting excourse! I probably wouldn't have stumbled across that theme anywhere else.
Then there were all the other characters from the two previous books making appearances. I've found I like Clem much more when I'm not stuck in his head, I've loved the outside view on Nathaniel and Justin, and I really enjoyed how Tim's storyline was handled.
The plot itself was stretched a bit thin across three books, but I think this is neither unexpected nor should be lamented much. These books deal with the interpersonal, after all, and are much more focused on character growth and communication than any serious action outside of the couples' bedrooms. Still, the murder mystery plot was resolved nicely enough.
Overall, it was a very good conclusion to the trilogy. So good, on fact, that I would've loved to read on, the guys have grown on me.
I'm looking forward to the other K. J. Charles books on my shelf - so far, I haven't been disappointed even once.
4/5
I really can't say much, except that I liked this novel a lot. For several reasons.
First of all, I've never read anything with a non-binary protagonist, especially not from their perspective. I can't vouch for any correctness, obviously, but for my layman's view the issue was handled very well. All the romance aside, I've found myself really interested in Pen's psychological dealings with the situation and it's impact on himself. Hats off to the author for the interesting excourse! I probably wouldn't have stumbled across that theme anywhere else.
Then there were all the other characters from the two previous books making appearances. I've found I like Clem much more when I'm not stuck in his head, I've loved the outside view on Nathaniel and Justin, and I really enjoyed how Tim's storyline was handled.
The plot itself was stretched a bit thin across three books, but I think this is neither unexpected nor should be lamented much. These books deal with the interpersonal, after all, and are much more focused on character growth and communication than any serious action outside of the couples' bedrooms. Still, the murder mystery plot was resolved nicely enough.
Overall, it was a very good conclusion to the trilogy. So good, on fact, that I would've loved to read on, the guys have grown on me.
I'm looking forward to the other K. J. Charles books on my shelf - so far, I haven't been disappointed even once.
4/5