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A review by a_reader_obsessed
The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
3.0
3.5 Stars
This is literally the tale of a courtship by conversation.
If you're ok with a slow burn romance that shows how two people fall in love without being encumbered first by looks, and second by visual cues such as body language, then come read this!
I admit at times it might have been a bit slow in some parts but one can empathize with Riley in his insecurity. One can also empathize in Cameron's understandable frustration as well. With palpable angst in the form of want and doubt, the taut UST between these two kept me on edge as their relationship progressed. And as their relationship progressed the emotional turmoil also rose. You could feel Riley's fears. You could feel Cameron's yearning. Once Riley acknowledges the possibility of being with Cameron, this is where the book takes off.
Of course there's a happy ending - it's the journey that made it worth getting there!
This is literally the tale of a courtship by conversation.
If you're ok with a slow burn romance that shows how two people fall in love without being encumbered first by looks, and second by visual cues such as body language, then come read this!
I admit at times it might have been a bit slow in some parts but one can empathize with Riley in his insecurity. One can also empathize in Cameron's understandable frustration as well. With palpable angst in the form of want and doubt, the taut UST between these two kept me on edge as their relationship progressed. And as their relationship progressed the emotional turmoil also rose. You could feel Riley's fears. You could feel Cameron's yearning. Once Riley acknowledges the possibility of being with Cameron, this is where the book takes off.
Of course there's a happy ending - it's the journey that made it worth getting there!