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nicole_reads_everything 's review for:
Pressure Head
by JL Merrow
3.5 rounded up
I thought the idea of a supernaturally gifted gay plumber was super interesting, and surprisingly well-handled. The plot was interesting, the characters compelling, and I adored Tom and his POV.
I wasn't quite sold on the romance bit, however. I thought the chemistry and tension between Tom and Phil was great, but Phil comes off as a bit of a mystery, and I thought Tom was a little too trusting and forgiving.
I do plan on reading the rest of the series, as the writing was good, and I adored Tom. Hoping we get a better handle on Phil, and I see more compelling reasons for Tom to give him the time of day.
I thought the idea of a supernaturally gifted gay plumber was super interesting, and surprisingly well-handled. The plot was interesting, the characters compelling, and I adored Tom and his POV.
I wasn't quite sold on the romance bit, however. I thought the chemistry and tension between Tom and Phil was great, but Phil comes off as a bit of a mystery, and I thought Tom was a little too trusting and forgiving.
Spoiler
This is the guy who verbally bullied you, and was part of the gang that chased you through the streets and into oncoming traffic...Which I might be okay with, if Phil wasn't a prick about it half the time. Half the time he's wracked with guilt, but the rest he seems pretty content to blame Tom for it. And I get that he clearly has issues with sexuality that he likes to blame on Tom, but all the more reason not to get involved. I just thought Tom's lack of real anger felt unrealistic.Spoiler
Not to mention there are a ton of hints dropped about his shady/mysterious/painful past, but none of them are followed up on in this book, which is really frustrating. It felt like the author was almost trying to trap me into reading the rest of the series, just so I can find out what all these secrets are, which is super annoying.I do plan on reading the rest of the series, as the writing was good, and I adored Tom. Hoping we get a better handle on Phil, and I see more compelling reasons for Tom to give him the time of day.