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Garron Park by Nordika Night
2.25
funny tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The two main characters felt one-dimensional. Their voices lacked individuality. They talked, thought, and acted so similarly I had to check which chapter I was on just to know whose perspective I was reading from.
Despite the book being centered around motorcycle racing, it barely played a role in the story. There was only 1 chapter—maybe five pages at most—dedicated to it. 
And about the portrayal of antagonistic characters, like Devon’s abusive father, it was shallow. Jim seemed to be bad just for the sake of being bad, rather than having any real dept to his character. This, combined with an underwhelming plot, made the story fall flat for me. 
However, the dynamic between the two main characters was one reason that kept me reading. Their relationship had enough to hold my interest, so that bumped up the rating from 1.75 to 2.15/5 for me. 
As my first gay romance read, (I don't read romance often) it didn’t leave the best impression. I wouldn't  recommend Garron Park but read it if you're looking for goon material.