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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Bear, Otter, and the Kid by TJ Klune
4.0
4 Stars!!
There’s not much to add to all the many reviews out there already for this book. Suffice it to say that I’m kicking myself for not reading this earlier. Honestly, I have no excuse.
Was this perfect? No. However, that was the beauty of it because real life isn’t perfect. Granted, Bear and the Kid have been dealt a truly harsh hand, but they’ve weathered many challenges and have persevered and even thrived. And Bear especially, handles things the best he can, despite all his neuroses.
What stands out the most here for me, is Otter. *big dreamy sigh* He was perfection. So much angst regarding the way he wanted to be what others wanted of him, that despite trying so hard there was no right or wrong way to live his life, and that he finally owned up to his feelings and executed decisions that would bring him peace and satisfaction. His love for Bear? His devotion and unwavering support? How Bear reciprocated in his own obstinate mind boggling want to slap strangle him repeatedly way? The absolute palpable intensity between these two?
The. Best. Part.
You’re probably gonna cringe and possibly cry. You’ll definitely be frustrated and angry and worried. But you’ll also rejoice, laugh, and no doubt, swoon. Seriously, wholly romantic (and bonus points for being my favorite trope)!
There’s not much to add to all the many reviews out there already for this book. Suffice it to say that I’m kicking myself for not reading this earlier. Honestly, I have no excuse.
Was this perfect? No. However, that was the beauty of it because real life isn’t perfect. Granted, Bear and the Kid have been dealt a truly harsh hand, but they’ve weathered many challenges and have persevered and even thrived. And Bear especially, handles things the best he can, despite all his neuroses.
What stands out the most here for me, is Otter. *big dreamy sigh* He was perfection. So much angst regarding the way he wanted to be what others wanted of him, that despite trying so hard there was no right or wrong way to live his life, and that he finally owned up to his feelings and executed decisions that would bring him peace and satisfaction. His love for Bear? His devotion and unwavering support? How Bear reciprocated in his own obstinate mind boggling want to slap strangle him repeatedly way? The absolute palpable intensity between these two?
The. Best. Part.
You’re probably gonna cringe and possibly cry. You’ll definitely be frustrated and angry and worried. But you’ll also rejoice, laugh, and no doubt, swoon. Seriously, wholly romantic (and bonus points for being my favorite trope)!