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A review by the_novel_approach
Nachos & Hash by Brandon Witt
4.0
Narration Rating: 5 Stars
Cody Russell had simple life goals: to get the hell out of Kansas, get out of his small town, and get out from under the thumb of his homophobic parents. He accomplished them all by moving to Denver and getting a job at Hamburger Mary’s, the gayest burger chain on the planet.
Darwin Michaels hasn’t found the right guy to settle down with yet. He isn’t convinced there is a “right guy” for him—until he meets Cody. Cody has spent a lifetime hearing he was not good enough. He grew up hearing people like him were worthless, and things to be ashamed of, not supported or celebrated. So, it is nearly impossible for Cody to believe someone who seems as together as Darwin would ever see him as more than a trick, a quick one off to move on from.
When feelings between them grow, in ways neither thought was possible, they both are a little frightened, and then Cody’s old demons come back to haunt him. A few misunderstandings and a hateful call from his parents convince Cody to make a choice from which he may not recover. What happens next is the kind of thing that can only happen in real life, but it is beautifully captured by Brandon Witt on the page and by Dominic Carlos’ narration.
Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection and the story, while short, is complete and fully formed in the Carlos’ hands. This may be a short ride, but it is a fulfilling one. Buy this book and wait for the next installment in this series. It will be worth waiting for.
Reviewed by Mike for The Novel Approach
Cody Russell had simple life goals: to get the hell out of Kansas, get out of his small town, and get out from under the thumb of his homophobic parents. He accomplished them all by moving to Denver and getting a job at Hamburger Mary’s, the gayest burger chain on the planet.
Darwin Michaels hasn’t found the right guy to settle down with yet. He isn’t convinced there is a “right guy” for him—until he meets Cody. Cody has spent a lifetime hearing he was not good enough. He grew up hearing people like him were worthless, and things to be ashamed of, not supported or celebrated. So, it is nearly impossible for Cody to believe someone who seems as together as Darwin would ever see him as more than a trick, a quick one off to move on from.
When feelings between them grow, in ways neither thought was possible, they both are a little frightened, and then Cody’s old demons come back to haunt him. A few misunderstandings and a hateful call from his parents convince Cody to make a choice from which he may not recover. What happens next is the kind of thing that can only happen in real life, but it is beautifully captured by Brandon Witt on the page and by Dominic Carlos’ narration.
Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection and the story, while short, is complete and fully formed in the Carlos’ hands. This may be a short ride, but it is a fulfilling one. Buy this book and wait for the next installment in this series. It will be worth waiting for.
Reviewed by Mike for The Novel Approach