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Noaz by Crea Reitan
dark
emotional
hopeful
4.25
This was my first book in the Van Doren series, and it didn’t disappoint. Noaz and Briar are an unusual but perfect pair. Noaz, who I believe is non-binary, and Briar, a lifelong straight man, share a heartfelt connection. When Noaz receives their long-awaited phone call, they immediately commit to starting a new life together.
The romance between them felt genuine and tender. Briar’s acceptance of Noaz, beyond gender, was incredibly touching, and their shared dream of building a family added warmth to the story. Their bond grew stronger as they supported each other through every challenge.
The pacing was unique, starting slow with emotional depth before ramping up into thrilling action and even a bit of murder in the final quarter. The darker twists were unexpected but kept me hooked until the end.
Reitan’s portrayal of Noaz as a non-binary character was exceptional, offering representation that felt authentic and meaningful. Combined with the supportive and close-knit Van Doren family, this book had a perfect mix of emotional and dramatic moments.
With heartfelt romance, exciting twists, and compelling world-building, Noaz is an unforgettable start to the series. I can’t wait to dive into Loren and explore more of the Van Doren universe!
🅡🅐🅣🅘🅝🅖
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🅢🅟🅘🅒🅔
🌶️🌶️.5
🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢
💙MM
💙Non Binary
💙Slow Burn
💙Found Family
💙Age Gap
💙Bi-Awakening
The romance between them felt genuine and tender. Briar’s acceptance of Noaz, beyond gender, was incredibly touching, and their shared dream of building a family added warmth to the story. Their bond grew stronger as they supported each other through every challenge.
The pacing was unique, starting slow with emotional depth before ramping up into thrilling action and even a bit of murder in the final quarter. The darker twists were unexpected but kept me hooked until the end.
Reitan’s portrayal of Noaz as a non-binary character was exceptional, offering representation that felt authentic and meaningful. Combined with the supportive and close-knit Van Doren family, this book had a perfect mix of emotional and dramatic moments.
With heartfelt romance, exciting twists, and compelling world-building, Noaz is an unforgettable start to the series. I can’t wait to dive into Loren and explore more of the Van Doren universe!
🅡🅐🅣🅘🅝🅖
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🅢🅟🅘🅒🅔
🌶️🌶️.5
🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢
💙MM
💙Non Binary
💙Slow Burn
💙Found Family
💙Age Gap
💙Bi-Awakening