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A review by brutalistemerald
Until I Saw You by Dianna Roman
4.0
Riley is visually impaired and needs a new live-in support worker. Harper has fled his home following the latest assault and rape by his (now ex) partner.
This is a tender, loving story about two men who are dealing with the circumstances they find themselves in. There is chemistry between the main characters. They are boss and employee, then friends, then lovers.
There were lighter, funny bits which were appreciated in a story with dealt with such serious topics as domestic violence.
As someone with a disability, I’m always a little wary of stories involving disabled characters, because I imagine it can be difficult to write with the appropriate sensitivity and empathy. While I am not visually impaired, the depiction of what Riley was experiencing seemed well done.
Similarly, the aftermath of the assault on Harper was handled well and didn’t feel like it was being sensationalised for the readers’ titillation.
I loved Riley’s frivolous, fun nature, and Harper’s sensitivity. I also loved Larry.
There is a content warning at the beginning of the book which I appreciated.
This is a tender, loving story about two men who are dealing with the circumstances they find themselves in. There is chemistry between the main characters. They are boss and employee, then friends, then lovers.
There were lighter, funny bits which were appreciated in a story with dealt with such serious topics as domestic violence.
As someone with a disability, I’m always a little wary of stories involving disabled characters, because I imagine it can be difficult to write with the appropriate sensitivity and empathy. While I am not visually impaired, the depiction of what Riley was experiencing seemed well done.
Similarly, the aftermath of the assault on Harper was handled well and didn’t feel like it was being sensationalised for the readers’ titillation.
I loved Riley’s frivolous, fun nature, and Harper’s sensitivity. I also loved Larry.
There is a content warning at the beginning of the book which I appreciated.