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A review by typedtruths
Connection Error by Annabeth Albert
3.0
• The focus on Ryan’s rehabilitation was probably why I enjoyed this so much. It was told so simply but with so much attention to details. I need to seek out some #ownvoices reviews but it read so realistically.
• I wish some topics had been discussed and not brushed over: the major age-gap, Ryan’s therapy, homophobia in the military, the character’s family, etc.
• I genuinely liked Josiah and Ryan as characters but I didn't love them. I needed more from them and some more, idk, feels (??) from their relationship to ship it.
• This was the most realistic long-distance relationship I have ever read. I loved that they hit obstacles and had to make a conscious effort to make their relationship work. The fact that they did it all because they genuinely wanted to be together added a whole other layer to their relationship.
• I was kind of uncomfortable that Josiah called himself a ‘spaz’ multiple times without it being addressed, and the fact that he called his dislike of hospitals a phobia. I don't know how many times I have to say it but phobias are real mental illnesses, not a casual throwaway term to describe your discomfort.
• Miscommunication is one of my least favourite romance tropes.
• I have no idea how to say this other than to be blunt: Albert’s sexytimes were awkward and just… not for me. I did not find them endearing but kind of cringe.
• The meet-cute was, well, cute but the hotel scene? Too much too soon! I was prepared for the book to go downhill from there but thankfully it picked up.
• Realistic ending! No over-the-top HEA.
• Would I read more of the #gaymers series? I don’t think so. I am tempted by the spin-off with Ryan’s friend Zack, however. We shall see.
I’d recommend [b:Back Piece|34442289|Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc., #1)|L.A. Witt|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489034053s/34442289.jpg|55550455] or [b:Sunset Park|25842991|Sunset Park (Five Boroughs, #2)|Santino Hassell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445081788s/25842991.jpg|45707493] to any fans of this.
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• I wish some topics had been discussed and not brushed over: the major age-gap, Ryan’s therapy, homophobia in the military, the character’s family, etc.
• I genuinely liked Josiah and Ryan as characters but I didn't love them. I needed more from them and some more, idk, feels (??) from their relationship to ship it.
• This was the most realistic long-distance relationship I have ever read. I loved that they hit obstacles and had to make a conscious effort to make their relationship work. The fact that they did it all because they genuinely wanted to be together added a whole other layer to their relationship.
• I was kind of uncomfortable that Josiah called himself a ‘spaz’ multiple times without it being addressed, and the fact that he called his dislike of hospitals a phobia. I don't know how many times I have to say it but phobias are real mental illnesses, not a casual throwaway term to describe your discomfort.
• Miscommunication is one of my least favourite romance tropes.
• I have no idea how to say this other than to be blunt: Albert’s sexytimes were awkward and just… not for me. I did not find them endearing but kind of cringe.
• The meet-cute was, well, cute but the hotel scene? Too much too soon! I was prepared for the book to go downhill from there but thankfully it picked up.
• Realistic ending! No over-the-top HEA.
• Would I read more of the #gaymers series? I don’t think so. I am tempted by the spin-off with Ryan’s friend Zack, however. We shall see.
I’d recommend [b:Back Piece|34442289|Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc., #1)|L.A. Witt|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489034053s/34442289.jpg|55550455] or [b:Sunset Park|25842991|Sunset Park (Five Boroughs, #2)|Santino Hassell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445081788s/25842991.jpg|45707493] to any fans of this.
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