I want to thank everyone who put this on my feed because it had the most precious characters✨this was incredibly real and comforting, the conversationI want to thank everyone who put this on my feed because it had the most precious characters✨this was incredibly real and comforting, the conversations felt very natural as did the relationship, there wasn’t a second where I couldn’t imagine these two beautiful characters ending up together.
“Please. I don’t know how to handle this. I’m fucking scared to death. So, please. Please, don’t let me let you go,”...more
i wanted to like this but it didn't hold my attention. I kept zoning out even though the characters were the only aspect of the book i liked. The ploti wanted to like this but it didn't hold my attention. I kept zoning out even though the characters were the only aspect of the book i liked. The plot wasn't anything special :(
not me reading a book about a gay psycho serial killer who’s nicknamed the carver and believes he needs to kill and thinking “ but why’s he kinda..not me reading a book about a gay psycho serial killer who’s nicknamed the carver and believes he needs to kill and thinking “ but why’s he kinda..?”...more
this clearly had that annoying trope where the “bad boy” MC is always snapping at everyone and just hates the world and thinks everyone isOKAY LISTEN
this clearly had that annoying trope where the “bad boy” MC is always snapping at everyone and just hates the world and thinks everyone is out to get him.
So you know how when you read a book about the main character being an asshole because he hasI have mixed opinions of this book.
I would say 2.5 stars
So you know how when you read a book about the main character being an asshole because he has a messed up home life, you expect him to have the beautiful development where he shows his true side - soft side. Well, it takes a little too long here.
For most of the chapters I was fully convinced that Shooter was just an asshole and nothing more. He acted spoilt, arrogant, entitled and annoying cocky. His father constantly criticised his work and never truly appreciated him, even when he won world champion for bronco riding and he basically took that out on everyone. In most of the books that I’ve read, the assholery is usually a cover and the inner monologues portray a more vulnerable side of the character. But in shooter’s case, he was just plain rude. It took close of 70% for him to get a hold of himself and improve.
But the relationship between Shooter and Sterling was nice to read? It wasn’t anything special but sterling was a very sweet and soft character and I loved their dynamic....more
it was a little boring and very funny and so heartbreaking. I was wondering why there were trigger warnings because it was pretty light and once it hiit was a little boring and very funny and so heartbreaking. I was wondering why there were trigger warnings because it was pretty light and once it hit, I couldn’t breathe. They struggled a lot and I wasn’t sure how I felt in the beginning when I found out that Felix wanted to be Jake’s sponsor. Their growing attraction felt risky to me considering they’re both recovering addicts and it was unprofessional of Felix to pursue Jake.
But later on their relationship felt natural and beautiful and I would’ve read this book even if they it wasn’t a romance because their friendship and banter was entertaining and lively. I ate up every second of it, the writing was easy to get into and binge read ...more
this wasn’t bad but I think the trio had too much pain and trauma that wasn’t fully dealt with and the pacing was a bit off. It was more or less Instathis wasn’t bad but I think the trio had too much pain and trauma that wasn’t fully dealt with and the pacing was a bit off. It was more or less Insta love and that’s not my thing. I wanted more tension because it’s a poly relationship but overall still a good read...more
I cannot believe how good the second installment came out to be. It was a consistent read with no third act break up or drama or anything you can possI cannot believe how good the second installment came out to be. It was a consistent read with no third act break up or drama or anything you can possibly imagine.
“Hey,” Alex murmurs, smudging the words into Eli’s neck, “do you maybe wanna do that thing where you drag your fingernails up and down my back until I fall asleep completely blissed out on oxytocin?”
The book was a continuation of two beautiful people trying to live their lives both together and separately with a wholesome found family while attempting to overcome anxiety and the problems life throws at them.
“I think I’m sad because James and I had a pretty fucked-up relationship, but we didn’t know any better, and we ended up just making things worse for each other. And that sucks. But I’m also relieved? We’re both so much happier and healthier now. But then that makes me mad, like, on behalf of my past self. Our past selves. We were just kids. And it’s not right that we had so much pressure on us and were so afraid of being caught. It’s not fair.”
In this installment we get to see Eli and Alex lean a little harder on each other, with Alex’s anxiety and panic attacks from being outed and Eli having a seizure on ice. We get to see them really coming to terms with how it would be like to be in a relationship with each other. It was simply beautiful and gratifying to read them communicate and set limits for their fights and arguments. Them setting boundaries about spending money on each other and using their health as an excuse for fights. It’s all very domestic and it’s honestly something I’ve not read in my previous reads.
“Yes. Obviously, yes. I’ve already started looking at rings. Except I think you’re just going to have to pick it yourself and then look surprised because I know you have opinions and I have terrible style sense. And also, you’ll probably kill me if I spend more than a couple thousand dollars.”
I deeply enjoyed reading how the author turned the preceding events of Alex being outed into something that’s both comical and realistic. The support and united front that ELM wrote made me tear up a little. Kuzy, Jeff, Matts, Asher and more made such a powerful impact by simply being there and threatening the every A- hole out there <3
”I teach Alex to punch. Maybe shouldn’t say because his aim not so good. Makes me look bad. But we don’t need for practice if the league do the right thing.” His easy smile fades a little. “But I have warning for other teams if the league do the wrong thing. Anybody say bad things about Eli, my aim very good.”
from this day on, I will never stop recommending this series to my girlies ...more
anyone who needs a cozy and heartwarming series to read, I highly recommend picking this series up ❤️
The characters astunning. beautiful. i’m in awe.
anyone who needs a cozy and heartwarming series to read, I highly recommend picking this series up ❤️
The characters and their relationships are so well written with genuine problems and conversations. They have ups and downs and the way they express their feelings and fears was amazing. I can’t even find enough words to show my appreciation for this book.
every single character touched my heart in different ways and no matter what angle I read the situations, the author set everything up so well to show the support and development of not just the main characters but the side characters as well
“Alex is looking at Eli as if he is the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen. The expression of naked admiration on his face is—well, it certainly isn’t something Jeff would post on Instagram. Alex hands the phone back. “I didn’t know I looked at him like that.” “You do,” Jeff says inanely. “Thanks.” Alex’s tone is dry. “It’s not that bad?” Jeff tries. Alex doesn’t even dignify that with a response.”
and a special shout out to Jeff and Kuzy because they deserve the world ...more
The first real conversation we get is between Niko and his dick (Kolya). send help. He’s had a lot of conversations with his dick The beginning sucked
The first real conversation we get is between Niko and his dick (Kolya). send help. He’s had a lot of conversations with his dick in this book and it gets disturbing when he keeps telling it to “chill”. I’m pretty sure the name Kolya is his Grandads name for him or something like that. There’s also a flashback of Niko getting his first boner when he was 5!? That was a weird scene to read. It was creepily detailed; is that normal?
But the in between? I can’t complain <3
1. The push and pull between NikoBran is one that I didn’t mind. The struggle added to the tension and it was fun to read Niko chasing Brandon. 2. Niko meeting the family was adorable ...more
I was waiting for this series to get over and binge it but I couldn’t wait any longer. I loooove mystethe duo was so comical I couldn’t stop smiling ✨
I was waiting for this series to get over and binge it but I couldn’t wait any longer. I loooove mysteries like this so it wasn’t a surprise that I ate this up ...more
hear me out, I read the reviews before going into this book and it was the best thing I’ve ever done.
I’ve been more hesitant in picking up enemies tohear me out, I read the reviews before going into this book and it was the best thing I’ve ever done.
I’ve been more hesitant in picking up enemies to lovers recently because of the jaw dropping disappearing I’ve read so I’ve been going through the reviews of my most trusted GR friends if they’ve read it. It’s the only reason I knew to push through the first few awful chapters that made me cringe.
We start off with a real baseless enemies plot of two people who need to constantly remind themselves that they hate each other.
(view spoiler)[I admit I did skim through the first few pages up until a particular “arrangement” was made. And that’s when things got good.
While sex is a huge part of their relationship, I was pleasantly surprised by how caring Marshall was from the start. He made sure valentine ate, fed the cat, protected him even through the “enemies” shit. (hide spoiler)]
I liked that there wasn’t a leap for me? I didn’t feel rushed into their relationship or that they immediately went from enemies to lovers. Valentines character was so sweet to read. I love when cold people crack. ...more
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