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.
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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
A beautiful love story of two boys, Dillon and Cade, who found their soulmate at just 14 years old. ❤️ The "To a lifetime of firsts and a home in you."
A beautiful love story of two boys, Dillon and Cade, who found their soulmate at just 14 years old. ❤️ The book spans about a decade and follows them from age 14 through their college years.
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"Dil?" "Yeah?" "Thanks for... not making me feel so alone. Thanks for being my friend."
"He was my Dillon. My best friend. My brother. Now, my boyfriend."
"I love you. You're my home. Forever. Now say it back to me." "I love you Dillon. You're my home. Forever." "Good. I will tell you this every fucking day."
"He was fucking beautiful. How had I gotten so lucky?"
"He was mine, and I was his. Always only half of each other when not together. Incomplete unless we were close or touching."
"Whoever discovered rimming, needed some sort of medal."
"This is what happens when you've reunited with the other half of your soul."
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Tropes: Stepbrothers to friends to lovers Teen love Pining Coming of age Soulmates Double virgins First kiss Touch starved MC Lonely MC Forbidden Demi awakening
TWs: Cades dad and grandma are abusive and neglectful pieces of shit Homophobia Violence Bullying towards MCs Heartbreaking forced breakup...more
I don't know what to rate this. Like a 2.5⭐️ I guess.
This was decently cute. The relationship was cute. The love, the praise. Where I gLogan + Parker
I don't know what to rate this. Like a 2.5⭐️ I guess.
This was decently cute. The relationship was cute. The love, the praise. Where I got stuck was the whole teddy bear thing and calling it his "wee". I knew things may get a little weird but that line was pole vaulted over once the bears came out to play. Someone pass me the holy water.
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Tropes/Content: Age gap (14 years) Daddy/Little Virgin MC Baby boy Good boy Footie pajamas Bubble baths Bedtime stories ...more
John + Bayani Hurt/Comfort | Age gap | Trauma | Slooooowwww burn
While the story was pretty cute it just wasn't quite there. I didn't love the writing. John + Bayani Hurt/Comfort | Age gap | Trauma | Slooooowwww burn
While the story was pretty cute it just wasn't quite there. I didn't love the writing.
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"I never knew how dim my days had become until you showed up and brought the sun with you."
"You're pretty all over, baby. So pretty and soft and so perfect."
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Tropes: Hurt/comfort Age gap Slow burn (they don't even kiss until 80%) Size difference Touch him and die, literally
TWs: Violence Death Murder Rape off page but described in detail (towards mc) Torture off page but described in detail (towards mc)...more
(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
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.
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Tropes: Daddy boy Strangers to lovers Knight in shining armor Age gap Hurt/comfort Virgin mc ...more