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mkat1214 's review for:
Chasing Riddick
by Alexandra St Pierre
Tropes:
-MM romance
-queer awakening
-surfer romance
-age gap
-forced proximity
-coach x trainee
-grumpy x sunshine
-adhd rep
-unconventional HEA
I am going to do my best to put into words how incredible this book is. I am not the best with words, but I will try. If I am being honest, I signed up to ARC read this book because it was a MM romance and the cover was pretty. I had never read a book about surfing, nor did I think I would enjoy one. I had zero clue this book would live rent-free in my head going forward.
This was one of the most uniquely beautiful stories I have ever read. It was captivating. I could not put it down. I woke up in the middle of the night and read a few chapters because I couldn’t get it out of my head.
All of the characters held a place. Alexandria established so many beautiful and tragic relationships in such a short time. Finn and Turtle’s friendship was delightful. I loved every scene in which these two were together. The banter between Finn and Riddick was my favorite. Their teasing and jesting made me giggle and kick my feet.
I am always on board with queer awakening book. I love it when characters find something in themselves they never knew existed. The clarity that comes with these types of stories always speaks to me. They always seem to elicit strong emotions in me. This book did not need help in that department, though. It wrecked me. It was bittersweet. I cried while smiling. I cried until I thought I couldn’t cry anymore. If I think about it too hard, I will cry again.
If my words haven’t conveyed how incredible this book is, please read it for yourself. It is worth it. If I could have given it more than five stars, I would have. You can find it on KU. Please tell me if you read it. I would love to talk more about it!
Quotes:
“See, Finn Man? Told you we would have that bonfire to celebrate.”
“You are pretty small. Shark bait would be an appropriate nickname for you.” His eyes twinkled. “If a shark ate you, they would definitely still be hungry after.” I allowed my mouth to drop in mock offense. “Excuse you. I am not small. You’re just ridiculously big.”
“You have no idea, shark bait.” He smirked, and I swear to god, the entire planet stopped spinning for a second.
“I’m trying to protect you, Finn. Can’t you just trust me on that?”
“Protect me from what!?” “From me! I’m not good for you. It doesn’t matter that I want you so badly that you’re all I can think about. Because it’s not about me. It’s about you and what you deserve.”
“And what do you think I deserve, Riddick?”
“Everything… Anything, Finn. You deserve anything you want in the world, and I’m sorry if I made you feel like you don’t.”
“What I want is you.”
He made me feel like I wasn’t alone. My feelings for Riddick were so strong. Too strong. They had the potential to sweep me away and absolutely ruin me… but they also felt so good. He felt so good.
“I love you,” I whispered, kissing him softly. “Show me,” he murmured against my lips.
“I will,” I breathed. “Every fucking day.”
“You’re not alone, sweet boy. I’m right here.”
“Breathe for me, baby. You’re so beautiful when you breathe.”
I was happy. I was loved. I was home.
When Riddick smiled, it felt like everything was right in the world, and I would never be touched by darkness again.
‘You made me feel when I thought I would never feel again. You saw me when I thought no one would ever see me again, and I just… I’m so grateful for you, Finn. You’ve given me something that’s worth looking forward to when, for a long time, all that stood before me were endless, empty days filled with nothing but bad memories and regrets.’
Spicy Chapters:
-Chapter 17
-Chapter 24
-Chapter 30
-Chapter 42
-Chapter 50
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-MM romance
-queer awakening
-surfer romance
-age gap
-forced proximity
-coach x trainee
-grumpy x sunshine
-adhd rep
-unconventional HEA
I am going to do my best to put into words how incredible this book is. I am not the best with words, but I will try. If I am being honest, I signed up to ARC read this book because it was a MM romance and the cover was pretty. I had never read a book about surfing, nor did I think I would enjoy one. I had zero clue this book would live rent-free in my head going forward.
This was one of the most uniquely beautiful stories I have ever read. It was captivating. I could not put it down. I woke up in the middle of the night and read a few chapters because I couldn’t get it out of my head.
All of the characters held a place. Alexandria established so many beautiful and tragic relationships in such a short time. Finn and Turtle’s friendship was delightful. I loved every scene in which these two were together. The banter between Finn and Riddick was my favorite. Their teasing and jesting made me giggle and kick my feet.
I am always on board with queer awakening book. I love it when characters find something in themselves they never knew existed. The clarity that comes with these types of stories always speaks to me. They always seem to elicit strong emotions in me. This book did not need help in that department, though. It wrecked me. It was bittersweet. I cried while smiling. I cried until I thought I couldn’t cry anymore. If I think about it too hard, I will cry again.
If my words haven’t conveyed how incredible this book is, please read it for yourself. It is worth it. If I could have given it more than five stars, I would have. You can find it on KU. Please tell me if you read it. I would love to talk more about it!
Quotes:
“See, Finn Man? Told you we would have that bonfire to celebrate.”
“You are pretty small. Shark bait would be an appropriate nickname for you.” His eyes twinkled. “If a shark ate you, they would definitely still be hungry after.” I allowed my mouth to drop in mock offense. “Excuse you. I am not small. You’re just ridiculously big.”
“You have no idea, shark bait.” He smirked, and I swear to god, the entire planet stopped spinning for a second.
“I’m trying to protect you, Finn. Can’t you just trust me on that?”
“Protect me from what!?” “From me! I’m not good for you. It doesn’t matter that I want you so badly that you’re all I can think about. Because it’s not about me. It’s about you and what you deserve.”
“And what do you think I deserve, Riddick?”
“Everything… Anything, Finn. You deserve anything you want in the world, and I’m sorry if I made you feel like you don’t.”
“What I want is you.”
He made me feel like I wasn’t alone. My feelings for Riddick were so strong. Too strong. They had the potential to sweep me away and absolutely ruin me… but they also felt so good. He felt so good.
“I love you,” I whispered, kissing him softly. “Show me,” he murmured against my lips.
“I will,” I breathed. “Every fucking day.”
“You’re not alone, sweet boy. I’m right here.”
“Breathe for me, baby. You’re so beautiful when you breathe.”
I was happy. I was loved. I was home.
When Riddick smiled, it felt like everything was right in the world, and I would never be touched by darkness again.
‘You made me feel when I thought I would never feel again. You saw me when I thought no one would ever see me again, and I just… I’m so grateful for you, Finn. You’ve given me something that’s worth looking forward to when, for a long time, all that stood before me were endless, empty days filled with nothing but bad memories and regrets.’
Spicy Chapters:
-Chapter 17
-Chapter 24
-Chapter 30
-Chapter 42
-Chapter 50
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