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A review by tankytoon
Frog by Mary Calmes
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The beginning was promising until it became repetitive in the second half.
Though I liked Weber better of the two MCs, Weber's insistence that he was nobody worth anyone's time, especially a rich, handsome, prince-ly neurosurgeon's time, was getting tiresome.
Weber's pride coupled with his stubbornness and self-doubt were preventing him to take a chance on the love that Cy was trying to give him, believing he was only good for sex and nothing else.
What Weber himself does not see is how people warm up to him quickly, that he was adored by Cy's family, especially Carolyn's kids, and that they don't prejudice against him for not having a steady job or an illustrious career.
In the beginning, Weber's refusal to be Cyrus' kept man was commendable, and he's not with him just for his money, but even after it's been established that this is not the case, his nagging doubt still remains and Weber needed constant reminders that he was loved the way he is.
I wasn't so keen on the PDA that dragged on at the end, and how the sudden but brief appearance of an ex was totally unnecessary. But if it's just to prove a point already driven to death, then so be it.
The saving grace of the book is how Weber served a purpose in the Benning's lives, kids, pets and all. That Weber's presence is felt for those who are fortunate enough to know him.
Though I liked Weber better of the two MCs, Weber's insistence that he was nobody worth anyone's time, especially a rich, handsome, prince-ly neurosurgeon's time, was getting tiresome.
Weber's pride coupled with his stubbornness and self-doubt were preventing him to take a chance on the love that Cy was trying to give him, believing he was only good for sex and nothing else.
What Weber himself does not see is how people warm up to him quickly, that he was adored by Cy's family, especially Carolyn's kids, and that they don't prejudice against him for not having a steady job or an illustrious career.
In the beginning, Weber's refusal to be Cyrus' kept man was commendable, and he's not with him just for his money, but even after it's been established that this is not the case, his nagging doubt still remains and Weber needed constant reminders that he was loved the way he is.
I wasn't so keen on the PDA that dragged on at the end, and how the sudden but brief appearance of an ex was totally unnecessary. But if it's just to prove a point already driven to death, then so be it.
The saving grace of the book is how Weber served a purpose in the Benning's lives, kids, pets and all. That Weber's presence is felt for those who are fortunate enough to know him.