A beautifully written book from T.J. Klune. Sixteen year old Ox meets ten year old Joe on the road and his life is changed forever. Full of feels and A beautifully written book from T.J. Klune. Sixteen year old Ox meets ten year old Joe on the road and his life is changed forever. Full of feels and angst and sweet sweet love.
"Mom! Mom. You have to smell him! It's like... like... I don't even know what it's like! I was all like rawr and grr but I smelled it again and it was him and it was all kaboom! I don't even know! You gotta smell him and then tell me why it's all candy canes and pinecones and epic and awesome."...more
Ooooh this was good, full of twists and turns. Henry gradually comes to realise that Tom, his partner of 21 years, has vanished from their life. ContiOoooh this was good, full of twists and turns. Henry gradually comes to realise that Tom, his partner of 21 years, has vanished from their life. Continues in book two, let me at it!
'It was almost like I was trapped inside a dream. Nothing seemed real, normal. This couldn't possibly be my life. Any minute, I would wake up in bed next to Tom and this would all fade away.'...more
This lengthy book set in northern Florida tells the story of nineteen year olds Cole and Nicky and their doomed closeted romance. Told in the first peThis lengthy book set in northern Florida tells the story of nineteen year olds Cole and Nicky and their doomed closeted romance. Told in the first person from Cole's pov, this started well but soon Cole's introspective narrative became a little tiresome and I started to skim. I felt that the story could be improved by a severe edit to help move the action on.
'..and so it was with a heavy heart and a half erect penis that I shoved my kindle into my drawer, walked into the giant gym full of sweaty college guys on Third Street, and tried to figure out how to pretend like I wasn't two seconds away from orgasming into my new workout shorts.'...more
3.5 stars. This is a very worthy book told in the first-person present-tense from bomb victim Gil's pov. Gil suffers from facial scarring and PTSD, he3.5 stars. This is a very worthy book told in the first-person present-tense from bomb victim Gil's pov. Gil suffers from facial scarring and PTSD, he meets Keith who has overcome similar problems after being shot in the leg.
I did get a bit bored as much of the book covers everyday stuff without a whole lot of drama but the characters are likeable and the conclusion is satisfying....more
A bitter sweet short fic in which teenagers Dean & Sam are taken into St. Jerome’s where a series of boys have gone missing. Told from the first persoA bitter sweet short fic in which teenagers Dean & Sam are taken into St. Jerome’s where a series of boys have gone missing. Told from the first person pov of Maddy Connor who works at the boys' home. No sex....more
4.5 stars. This is a very emo kind of book written in the first person from Danny's pov and set in a London winter. Danny is an eighteen year old with4.5 stars. This is a very emo kind of book written in the first person from Danny's pov and set in a London winter. Danny is an eighteen year old with facial scarring and a learning disability. He spends his nights searching for the killer of his best friend Dashiel. Danny becomes attracted to American rent boy Micky who comes with his own set of problems....more
4.5 stars. This is a highly readable m/m romance told in the first person from abuse victim Avery's pov. He slowly comes to terms with the fact that a4.5 stars. This is a highly readable m/m romance told in the first person from abuse victim Avery's pov. He slowly comes to terms with the fact that admirer Noah is not out to hurt him. ...more
An excellent m/m romance told from the first-person perspective of Marshal Miro Jones. Two engaging characters here, takes them a while to get it togeAn excellent m/m romance told from the first-person perspective of Marshal Miro Jones. Two engaging characters here, takes them a while to get it together but very sweet from then on despite them being roughy toughy Marshals. Looking forward to book two.
"I want to go home with you," he husked. "I want you to hold me down in your bed." How I was supposed to manhandle him when he was baring his soul was beyond me....more
An excellent well written m/m romance from Sara Alva. Ghetto kid Alex is taken into foster care away from his neglectful mother and her abusive partneAn excellent well written m/m romance from Sara Alva. Ghetto kid Alex is taken into foster care away from his neglectful mother and her abusive partner Hector. Here Alex meets the withdrawn mute Seb who he chooses to vent his fears to.
"You fucking show up at my school and take my whole life away from me... then you give me a new one, and now you're gonna fuck that one up too?"...more
4.5 stars. A disturbing m/m romance in which esteemed artist Paris struggles through the mental illness that hides a murky past. Paris is abused by hi4.5 stars. A disturbing m/m romance in which esteemed artist Paris struggles through the mental illness that hides a murky past. Paris is abused by his evil sister/agent Julia but finds love with odd-job man Roy. Beautifully written and unputdownable. Art by MisterIngo [image] 'I wiped my face with the hem of my shirt and returned to the canvas. Swatches of color to close the wounds. Lines to tie it down. Layers upon layers, until the sound of their voices formed a hum. I painted to silence them. I painted to tell the truth. I painted to free the boy whose name I couldn't remember.'...more
A truly brilliant novel, made me laugh and cry in equal measure. Written in the first person from the pov of Ash, a bipolar writer and intellectual. AA truly brilliant novel, made me laugh and cry in equal measure. Written in the first person from the pov of Ash, a bipolar writer and intellectual. Ash leads us through his world of depression and anxiety as he falls for Essex model Darian. [image] "You look like Rodin's Danaid," I whispered, unable to resist tracing the curve of his spine with my fingertip. "You what?" "But a man, obviously," I added quickly. He pulled out his phone and Googled....more
3.5 stars. This second installment finds Stiles and Peter settling down in Wolf Creek. Stiles has started high school and a whole host of original cha3.5 stars. This second installment finds Stiles and Peter settling down in Wolf Creek. Stiles has started high school and a whole host of original characters and intricate plot are introduced. Peter is trying to cure Stiles of his 'adverse reaction' to his weekly rape. Stiles is aided by the 'dream pack' in his attempts to placate Peter's possessiveness. Typos.
'He looks so harmless sitting there, so normal, it’s hard to marry up the many sides of Peter. “You smell upset,” He sniffs the air, “And a little afraid, has someone upset you? Just tell me who it is and I’ll kill them for you,” he’s so fucking reasonable when he says that and that is so not normal.'...more
3.5 stars. Written in the first person from Stiles' pov, this begins with Stiles' rescue/abduction by Peter. The guys set off on a road trip to their 3.5 stars. Written in the first person from Stiles' pov, this begins with Stiles' rescue/abduction by Peter. The guys set off on a road trip to their new home at Wolf Creek. This is a well written fanfic but does head into travelogue territory in parts. It ends on a creepy note so I do feel drawn to read the next installment. [image] 'Swallowing I have to lick my suddenly very dry lips and his eyes follow the movement, oh crap, how many times have I wished for someone to notice me and want me? And somehow I got Peter, now here is a case of being careful what you wish for.'...more
This is an angst-free erotic fanfic told in the first person from alternate PoVs. Some typos. Jensen and Jared are supposedly straight male models thaThis is an angst-free erotic fanfic told in the first person from alternate PoVs. Some typos. Jensen and Jared are supposedly straight male models that meet at a gay magazine photo-shoot. They are immediately attracted to each other and begin to doubt their hetero status.
'"We're not gay." He says again, moving to the other side of my neck, his mouth passing my lips closely. "Not at all." I tell him softly. I just like being with you, I like touching you, I like running my tongue up and down your skin until you sweat.'...more
My first Lee Child book, the English author has an odd style, writing in the first person and using short sentences. The action is well described althMy first Lee Child book, the English author has an odd style, writing in the first person and using short sentences. The action is well described although the sex scenes are pretty vague. I liked it enough to move on to the second in the series.
I believe Tom Cruise to be an excellent actor but find it is strange that he was picked to portray Jack Reacher who is very tall and blond (much like the author) whereas Tom is short and dark. ...more
5 Stars. A brilliant epic fantasy, second of the trilogy, moving on to the third.
Fitz has grown to young manhood and the intrigues of court become mor5 Stars. A brilliant epic fantasy, second of the trilogy, moving on to the third.
Fitz has grown to young manhood and the intrigues of court become more involved. The redships continue to raid, Fitz finds Molly again and the Wit leads him to a caged wolf cub.
'So, finally, I kissed her. In the moment of that kiss, somewhere near Buckkeep, a wolf lifted up his voice in a joyous ululation that set every hound to baying and every dog to barking in a chorus that rang against the brittle night sky.'...more
4.5 stars. A very dark fanfic. Written in the first-person, present-tense from Castiel's pov. Castiel Novak is an introverted accountant at Plastics I4.5 stars. A very dark fanfic. Written in the first-person, present-tense from Castiel's pov. Castiel Novak is an introverted accountant at Plastics Incorporated. The charismatic Dean Winchester suddenly takes an interest in Castiel wanting to become his friend.
'"I will never want you." I state it softly, just simply giving him the truth. I would rather he killed me right now than live here any longer, have him do this to me again and again. My mind and body are spent, my ability to continue suffering gone.'...more
An excellent m/m fantasy from Kaje Harper. Recluse Lyon is reunited with his childhood friend Tobin. Despite Lyon's fears, they set off together to goAn excellent m/m fantasy from Kaje Harper. Recluse Lyon is reunited with his childhood friend Tobin. Despite Lyon's fears, they set off together to go to the aid of King Faro. 'The single-souled folk look for their match, man to woman, woman to man, to join and have children. But the half-souled yearn for one of their own kind who completes them.' ...more
5 stars. This excellent book put me in mind of a Thomas Hardy novel, a sense of doom overshadowing the characters. Written in the first person, Jacob 5 stars. This excellent book put me in mind of a Thomas Hardy novel, a sense of doom overshadowing the characters. Written in the first person, Jacob is a flawed individual who fights the voice in his head leading him to do evil. This is set at the time of the english civil war in the 1640s and is extremely well researched. I was surprised at the amount of typos towards the end of the book, perhaps it was just my e-copy. This story stays with you and haunts your dreams, I would love a sequel! [image] 'I prayed that I might learn of their safety, might be delivered from my misery, might be revenged - I knew not what to pray for, and all for nothing anyway. God is not moved by the prayers of the righteous, how much less does He care for the whinings of the damned!'...more