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A review by oceaneanagonye
Promises: The Next Generation by A.E. Via
5.0
The chokehold A.E. Via has on me is absurd. I've devoured the Nothing Special, True Lovers Stories, and Promises series. However, I can see why some people would not enjoy this story.
If you have a history of religious trauma or a past emotionally abusive relationship, you might be sensitive to some of Tyrell's thoughts and actions. After reading the book to the end, I really feel like his motives are more about culture than control. It's possible to read it through a certain lens and see Ty as a very conservative misogynist. It's also possible to see him as a person who clings to what he has left of his father who he idolized and demands a certain level of respect.
I don't fault anyone for loving or hating this book. I personally really started to enjoy it after the scene in the forest and loved their relationship from that point on. Ty wanted to love and care for Kell in every way possible while still being amazing partners at Duke's. Kell wanted to be loved, cared for and respected which is exactly what Ty did for him. His hood and scarf as a nod to a hijab and niqaab was an interesting touch as well.
I don't know if I can recommend this book to everyone as it might be triggering. But if you've read the potential triggers I've listed above and think you'll be ok, I say go in with an open mind and give it a try.
If you have a history of religious trauma or a past emotionally abusive relationship, you might be sensitive to some of Tyrell's thoughts and actions. After reading the book to the end, I really feel like his motives are more about culture than control. It's possible to read it through a certain lens and see Ty as a very conservative misogynist. It's also possible to see him as a person who clings to what he has left of his father who he idolized and demands a certain level of respect.
I don't fault anyone for loving or hating this book. I personally really started to enjoy it after the scene in the forest and loved their relationship from that point on. Ty wanted to love and care for Kell in every way possible while still being amazing partners at Duke's. Kell wanted to be loved, cared for and respected which is exactly what Ty did for him. His hood and scarf as a nod to a hijab and niqaab was an interesting touch as well.
I don't know if I can recommend this book to everyone as it might be triggering. But if you've read the potential triggers I've listed above and think you'll be ok, I say go in with an open mind and give it a try.