This was disappointing. Some super annoying issues that were hard to look past.
First problem:Micah + Tadhg Stepbrothers | Feminization | Hurt/Comfort
This was disappointing. Some super annoying issues that were hard to look past.
First problem: There is a scene with OM/OW drama where both MCs are fucking different people in the same house and trying to make each other jealous. One of them was with a woman which a lot of people reading MM dont want to see on page. Perhaps don't bring other people into your childish games and have a conversation instead.
Second problem: Micah cried homophobia every 5 seconds. Someone would just be in his vicinity and he said they were being homophobic. He was being completely ridiculous about it and just assuming everyone had ill intentions towards him. Not. Everyone. Is. Out. To. Get. You.
Third problem: Political tangents that added no purpose to the plot. This is supposed to be entertaining fiction. I'm not here to read your political points in a book. Go write an autobiography for that. Yeah yeah you can write whatever you want but as a reader this is obnoxious. I'm reading to escape reality. Mmmkay. That's why I read fiction and not self help.
⚠️possible spoilers below in detailed tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes: Gangster + Nurse Stepbrothers Feminization Hurt/comfort Smaller top/bigger bottom Mafia Strict roles Bareback Mental health rep Size difference Touch him and die Slow burn Pet names (Bambi, doll)
TWs: OM/OW drama Sex on page with other people Gunshot wounds Torture Murder Obtaining drugs illegally Mental illness PTSD Child abuse recounted Physical abuse from a parent as an adult Suicidal ideation Coming off of psych meds cold turkey Mentions of sexual assault...more
Nate (Nacho) and Sam (Pippin) are true soulmates. They started out as foster brothers and ended up each other's everything. Just sweet broken boys whoNate (Nacho) and Sam (Pippin) are true soulmates. They started out as foster brothers and ended up each other's everything. Just sweet broken boys who were meant to be. Even after overcoming homelessness together as teens and living on the streets for years, neither of them knew how the other felt. As two twenty-somethings, they were both still saving themselves for each other, even down to their first kiss...
****Possible spoilers on tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Best friends to lovers Virgin MCs Protector Hurt/comfort Codependency Smaller top Strict roles Skater boys
(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to le(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to let himself be loved.
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"The attraction, the vibe, the raw fucking chemistry between us is undeniable at this point. I hate the pull, the draw between us, like two life-forces destined to lock together. The more I shut him out, the harder he pushes back. The more I try to ignore him, the more he plagues my mind."
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"I want to keep this forever. Have him look at me like this every single day. I'd never question my worth. Not with eyes like that."
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"He's worse than any other drug I've ever consumed. It'll never be enough."
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"Fuck princess, do you have any fucking idea how beautiful you look right now?"
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***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below *** also spoilery complaint below
Tropes: Strangers to enemies to lovers Rockstar Primal kink CNC Grumpy sunshine Forced proximity Strict roles right up until the very last chapter, where they switch after a bet
TWs: Addiction Drug use Rehab Abusive parents/guardians Childhood trauma Violence between MCs Abandonment issues Mental illness
At one point Caspian reads Roman's journal why he's showering and sees that it's filled with their times together. Instead of being flattered he decides Rowan must be a spy hired by his band manager. Like really, what the fuck. He then proceeds to punch Rowan in the face, therefore getting himself kicked out of the facility early. I felt like there was next to no groveling here. It was Rowan that ended up explaining himself to Caspian and that was back asswards to me. Caspian should have been apologized profusely and groveling his ass off....more
I'm so mad! Angst doesn't mean ruin the whole book!!
The book started so strong as a friend to lovers and then the author just decided it was going to I'm so mad! Angst doesn't mean ruin the whole book!!
The book started so strong as a friend to lovers and then the author just decided it was going to be a horribly done second chance all of a sudden at 75%.
I want to give 1 star but am at least giving credit for the first 3/4 of the book before the author decided to destroy it.
This puts J.R. on my shit list. Not sure I'm ever reading another book from them.
!!SPOILERS AHEAD!! . . . . . . . . .
A 17 year time jump?? Are you shit fucking me!? And at 70%!! Ridiculous!
Then to find out Varian married his rapist!! Why??? Arik was even at their wedding! Just why why why?
Varian and Arik had such a good thing. Why did it have to turn into this horrible second chance shit!
Nothing could make up for the time they lost together and the hurt that was caused!...more
This was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the wholeThis was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the whole book. Sterling (pretty boy) has a large birthmark over half of his face which resulted in years of bullying and low self worth. He didnt feel worthy of love. Barrett shows him everything he has been missing and treats him the way he deserves.
⚠️potential spoilers below in tropes and triggers
Tropes: Daddy boy Strangers to lovers Knight in shining armor Age gap Hurt/comfort Virgin mc ...more
Okay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And whOkay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And when you find out how the book got it's name *swoon* ...more
OMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edgOMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edges, they can be so tender with each other. And Bunky will probably make you laugh.
Favorite Quotes:
"It's like all the chaos, the bullshit, every bad thing that makes us who we are just fits together somehow. Like all his frayed edges match my jagged ones so seamlessly. He's like my imperfect missing piece."
"He's dug himself beneath all my layers, forced his way in, and now that I know what it's like to have him, I'm never gonna let him go."
"There's no longer a me with him."
"I want all versions of you, no matter how messed up you think you are."
"Wouldn't that be cute? Couples that torture together last forever."
"I hope when we go, we go together, because I can't imagine ever living without this."
"I'll always want you. Old and wrinkly. Batshit and impulsive. Depressed and catatonic. There ain't ever gonna be a time when that's not true."
***Possible spoilers in the tropes and triggers below***
Tropes: Age gap Codependency Strict roles Blood play Knife play Hurt/comfort Rough sex Marking OTT/JP Pierced ...more
Cain and his beautiful broken boy Ezra. These two are perfect for each other and I loved their story.
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"How did I go from wanting to throw him out Cain and his beautiful broken boy Ezra. These two are perfect for each other and I loved their story.
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"How did I go from wanting to throw him out a window to wanting to provide for him in the span of a day?"
"Beautiful boy, I'm going to take you home and devour you."
"Listen to me. You are worthy of every ounce of love others want to give you. Do you understand? You deserve love. So let me give it to you until you're healed enough to believe it, too, okay?"
"Everything is for you beautiful boy. My heart included."
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⚠️ Potential SPOILERS in tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Enemies to lovers Age gap First times Touch him and die Hurt/comfort
I have no words right now except for that I'm immediately moving onto the next bookI have no words right now except for that I'm immediately moving onto the next book...more