This series was so unexpected, I am still reeling from loving it so freaking much! I will not go into what the story is about because a lot of things happen in the span of the 2 books and I don't want to ruin the twists for anyone -because there are A LOT! But I just want to say that I loved Bear's voice, I loved the Kid's voice, and I loved Bear, Otter, and the Kid all together. The characters surrounded them were really fleshed out and in general, this did not feel like a story read in a book. It felt freaking real. I never got bored. I never even minded that the erotic scenes were really subtle here. Even when Bear went on his tangents for pages at a time in the middle of something exciting happening, I did not skim a single paragraph. I didn't want to miss one single sentence, one single thought. It takes a book such as this to remind one that there's a lot of freaking skill and talent involved in writing gut-wrenching stories of love, family, and friendship without the story becoming one of however many others. This stands out. This, I won't forget. And can I just please please please pretty please say that I NEED A BOOK ABOUT TY AND DOM?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like now???? Please please please??????????
This series was so unexpected, I am still reeling from loving it so freaking much! I will not go into what the story is about because a lot of things happen in the span of the 2 books and I don't want to ruin the twists for anyone -because there are A LOT! But I just want to say that I loved Bear's voice, I loved the Kid's voice, and I loved Bear, Otter, and the Kid all together. The characters surrounded them were really fleshed out and in general, this did not feel like a story read in a book. It felt freaking real. I never got bored. I never even minded that the erotic scenes were really subtle here. Even when Bear went on his tangents for pages at a time in the middle of something exciting happening, I did not skim a single paragraph. I didn't want to miss one single sentence, one single thought. It takes a book such as this to remind one that there's a lot of freaking skill and talent involved in writing gut-wrenching stories of love, family, and friendship without the story becoming one of however many others. This stands out. This, I won't forget. And can I just please please please pretty please say that I NEED A BOOK ABOUT TY AND DOM?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like now???? Please please please??????????
Awwwww! The ending killed me! It killed me I tell you! I am such a sucker for kid speak in books and the ending was so freaking sappy and romantic! I loved it! The book was a 3 star read throughout but I am bumping it up to 4 for the wonderful ending!Recommend this cute and stteamy read!
Awwwww! The ending killed me! It killed me I tell you! I am such a sucker for kid speak in books and the ending was so freaking sappy and romantic! I loved it! The book was a 3 star read throughout but I am bumping it up to 4 for the wonderful ending!Recommend this cute and stteamy read!
Loved it!!!! I wish the book was longer, but I honestly can't complain because this was one hell of an emotional, steamy hot ride! Highly recommend!
Loved it!!!! I wish the book was longer, but I honestly can't complain because this was one hell of an emotional, steamy hot ride! Highly recommend!
Cute and emotional, if not a bit depressing, but not memorable. Readers who want to try mm romance might enjoy it.
Cute and emotional, if not a bit depressing, but not memorable. Readers who want to try mm romance might enjoy it.
What a huge disappointment. It was a solid 4 stars for the first half of the book and then it went completely downhill. I don't want to give away the story so I'll just mention some impressions.John and Mason had zero connection whatsoever. They started off with great chemistry and the sexual tension was palpable. After the classic initial fall out, I was waiting for some angsty, dramatic reunion where the characters would slowly come closer emotionally. It never came. John's apathy and aloofness reminded me of Boyd in the first chapters of ICoS. But John's character never grew or matured, like Boyd eventually did. He just stayed dry and flat until the very end. As for the actual plot development, it became very hocus pocus for me, which was a major let down, because I really think it could have turned out more atmospheric and otherwordly than it did. The erotic scenes were weird, which was extremely surprising to me because I've read quite a few of Mitchell's books and the erotica is usually very steamy and hot. Here, the scenes felt very clinical and as if the characters were disconnected. I was feeling pretty disconnected myself by the end. Good idea but very badly executed.
What a huge disappointment. It was a solid 4 stars for the first half of the book and then it went completely downhill. I don't want to give away the story so I'll just mention some impressions.John and Mason had zero connection whatsoever. They started off with great chemistry and the sexual tension was palpable. After the classic initial fall out, I was waiting for some angsty, dramatic reunion where the characters would slowly come closer emotionally. It never came. John's apathy and aloofness reminded me of Boyd in the first chapters of ICoS. But John's character never grew or matured, like Boyd eventually did. He just stayed dry and flat until the very end. As for the actual plot development, it became very hocus pocus for me, which was a major let down, because I really think it could have turned out more atmospheric and otherwordly than it did. The erotic scenes were weird, which was extremely surprising to me because I've read quite a few of Mitchell's books and the erotica is usually very steamy and hot. Here, the scenes felt very clinical and as if the characters were disconnected. I was feeling pretty disconnected myself by the end. Good idea but very badly executed.
Right, so this really was a fairy tale. At some point, I just stopped expecting anything remotely realistic to happen and enjoyed the ride. For a fairy tale, it truly was fantastic. Anything that someone would want to happen, happened. However, as much as I smiled throughout, I can't give this more than 2 stars. It's worth reading simply to let go of reality and step into fantasy land, where everything romantic and happily ever after can happen.
Right, so this really was a fairy tale. At some point, I just stopped expecting anything remotely realistic to happen and enjoyed the ride. For a fairy tale, it truly was fantastic. Anything that someone would want to happen, happened. However, as much as I smiled throughout, I can't give this more than 2 stars. It's worth reading simply to let go of reality and step into fantasy land, where everything romantic and happily ever after can happen.
Too hardcore and twisted for me. Very well written, which is why I give it 3 atars. But it gave me such a sick feeling to my stomach that I can't give it a higher rating.