I'm always so worried when a series I love so very much gets a sequel. My god did I really enjoy this one. It was a worthy hea for Luca with his partnI'm always so worried when a series I love so very much gets a sequel. My god did I really enjoy this one. It was a worthy hea for Luca with his partner Noe. Yes, it was low angst, yes, it Luca was very low anxiety and angst about his changing feelings toward a sex he was never previously attracted to, yes, nearly everyone was quite accepting without much fuss. BUT, ... I didn't care. I just loved and appreciated it for the sweet love story that it was and the lovely cameos....more
I was so looking forward to who would catch Marnin in the end and I was not disappointed at all. Man were they sweet together. Sure some things were aI was so looking forward to who would catch Marnin in the end and I was not disappointed at all. Man were they sweet together. Sure some things were a bit much and a bit over the top (nobody would speak with their boss about such personal things, expecially in such a official setting; also, while I appreciate the low angst, I really do, there were quite some instances I would have expected push back or at least a little freak out). But that being said, while some things Ennio was going through were relatable I could really relate to Marnin on an emotional level. I loved how their relationship progressed and the casual realisations both had at certain stages. The showing was beautifully done and you (or I) could actually feel them marvel at how their feelings have grown and feel the truth of the revelation at the same time they did. (view spoiler)[Like when Marnin thought about how he usually stayed with Tiago when visiting but now the thought hadn't even crossed his mind. It felt natural to stay with Ennio, to not separate and do their own thing. This is when he realised that they acted already like a couple. (hide spoiler)] So lovely. I am really happy with the reading experience and the end left me feeling warm and light hearted....more
A very sweet, short insta-love interlude in the Forestville series. Loved the couple, they pulled on my heart strings for sure. I think I have a greatA very sweet, short insta-love interlude in the Forestville series. Loved the couple, they pulled on my heart strings for sure. I think I have a greater understanding for such intense feelings happening in that short of a timeframe because I know of at least two couples that met, got together and got engaged within a month. ... still together by the way, more than 10 years later.
That is why the connection between Howell and Onno and them falling in love actually felt natural. The author did a great job making me feel the connection growing between them. It is the little things I think. The MC showing they care (how is your foot), even if the person might not even be aware (slowing the group down to make sure Onno can enjoy his first hike without being embarrassed that he is not that fit or skilled yet; searching out people you know to ask how you are doing). These interactions are so much more impactful than ten talk dirty to me romps in the sheets. The ones we got were so much better that way too, they felt more important and as part of the development of their relationship....more