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A review by burnedoutbookdragon
Pit Stop by Ellis Mae
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
If you love grumpy x sunshine, second chances, and the power of human connection, this book is for you!
WHAT I LIKED & DISLIKED ABOUT IT:
This a cute and heartwarming queer romance! Even though the book has some heavy topics, the author did an amazing job creating complex characters, sharing real stories, and tugging at your emotional heartstrings. All the characters were likable, even grumpy John, haha. The pacing of the love story was great and felt real. It didn't feel rushed or unbelievable.
I would have liked to see more scenes of Isamu's interactions with the public and not necessarily PTSD triggering. I'm an Army brat and have several military veterans as friends, and we (civilians) don't get to see what it's like for them enough (those stories aren't shared enough). This doesn't take away from the story and probably wouldn't be necessary. I can see this being made into a Netflix or Hallmark movie.
RECOMMENDATION:
If you're in the mood for a cute romance, then this book is for you. Please avoid, if you are easily triggered about family members with alcoholism and experience PTSD. Scenes are not graphic but are shared enough to give background to the characters.
WHAT I LIKED & DISLIKED ABOUT IT:
This a cute and heartwarming queer romance! Even though the book has some heavy topics, the author did an amazing job creating complex characters, sharing real stories, and tugging at your emotional heartstrings. All the characters were likable, even grumpy John, haha. The pacing of the love story was great and felt real. It didn't feel rushed or unbelievable.
I would have liked to see more scenes of Isamu's interactions with the public and not necessarily PTSD triggering. I'm an Army brat and have several military veterans as friends, and we (civilians) don't get to see what it's like for them enough (those stories aren't shared enough). This doesn't take away from the story and probably wouldn't be necessary. I can see this being made into a Netflix or Hallmark movie.
RECOMMENDATION:
If you're in the mood for a cute romance, then this book is for you. Please avoid, if you are easily triggered about family members with alcoholism and experience PTSD. Scenes are not graphic but are shared enough to give background to the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail