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A review by jamieb_19
Counterpoint by J.E. Birk
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I picked this up because I liked the narrators and didn't realize at the time that it was related to Booklover, which I had listened to last year. So that was a nice surprise to get to revisit with Jamie and Briar. This book is about Jamie's best friend, Jeremy, and his brother, Aaron. Both characters you meet in Booklover.
Jeremy and Aaron hooked up one night about 15 months ago, but never told anyone. No,w Aaron is back in Burlington for the summer working as a clerk in the law firm where Jeremy is also employed as the receptionist for the summer. Aaron is determined to focus on his clerkship to prove he has what it takes to become a lawyer, and Jeremy is determined to focus on living it up and avoiding his real-life issues at all costs. The two are complete opposites, but despite that, they can't seem to stay away from each other. Jeremy knows it's a bad idea; he can't offer Aaron any sort of future, and if Jamie found out about them, he could jeopardize all of their relationships with him. But he's never been known for walking away from a bad idea, and this time, not walking away may turn out to be the best thing for both of them.
These guys were sweet together. I wasn't sure what to make of Jeremy at first, with his devil-may-care attitude. He seemed about as deep as a puddle. But then we learn what he's running from, and his behavior makes a lot more sense. Then you have Aaron, who has put immense pressure on himself to be the best lawyer he can be. They're both kind of a mess, but they complemented each other well and helped to balance each other out. I enjoyed seeing them help each other as they navigated the challenges that were thrown at them.
There was a good balance of humor, spice, angst, and emotional scenes. And I enjoyed Stephen Dexter and Tim Paige's narration as Jeremy and Aaron, respectively. It seems a few of the side characters are featured in other books in the series, so I'll have to check those out too!
Jeremy and Aaron hooked up one night about 15 months ago, but never told anyone. No,w Aaron is back in Burlington for the summer working as a clerk in the law firm where Jeremy is also employed as the receptionist for the summer. Aaron is determined to focus on his clerkship to prove he has what it takes to become a lawyer, and Jeremy is determined to focus on living it up and avoiding his real-life issues at all costs. The two are complete opposites, but despite that, they can't seem to stay away from each other. Jeremy knows it's a bad idea; he can't offer Aaron any sort of future, and if Jamie found out about them, he could jeopardize all of their relationships with him. But he's never been known for walking away from a bad idea, and this time, not walking away may turn out to be the best thing for both of them.
These guys were sweet together. I wasn't sure what to make of Jeremy at first, with his devil-may-care attitude. He seemed about as deep as a puddle. But then we learn what he's running from, and his behavior makes a lot more sense. Then you have Aaron, who has put immense pressure on himself to be the best lawyer he can be. They're both kind of a mess, but they complemented each other well and helped to balance each other out. I enjoyed seeing them help each other as they navigated the challenges that were thrown at them.
There was a good balance of humor, spice, angst, and emotional scenes. And I enjoyed Stephen Dexter and Tim Paige's narration as Jeremy and Aaron, respectively. It seems a few of the side characters are featured in other books in the series, so I'll have to check those out too!