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a_fret_argent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
reminiscences's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Dysphoria
tguccione's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape, Violence, Vomit, and Outing
savage_book_review's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a book where you go in expecting fairly little, but get a whole host of feels and a decent story around and amongst the OnlyFans content. There is actually a cohesive narrative throughout, proper character development and genuine exploration of trauma, mental health issues, sexuality and self-acceptance. The building of the relationship between the two lead characters outside of the bedroom is beautifully done; their separate growth feeds into their their connection and is really heartwarming.
Writing wise, the first few chapters are a little clunky, trying to introduce the characters and get them to the 'right place, right time', but the writing starts to hit its stride when the boys are settled in at college and the real story can begin. From then on, it's an easy read, with the shifts in perspective between Avi and Kyren flowing seamlessly. It is a bit formulaic and predictable, it's certainly readable and it helps with the engagement; you definitely become one of 'the fans' as you read! Equally however, there are some moments which aren't written particularly well; the character of Ash, for example. Introduced from nowhere, acts as obstacle to HEA, disappears without trace.
OK, the elephant in the room. The smut. It's two guys, so if that's not for you, I really wouldn't pick this up. I'd say this is probably quantity over quality - it's not badly written, but given the writer is female I'd say the style reflects the obvious lack of first-hand experience! It's hot but not spicy, detailed but fairly generic (except for the video camera, of course!), but that works for the plot - it feels reflective of two inexperienced guys finding their way into their sexuality. And the fact that these scenes do play a role in the wider plot, not just in terms of their money-making potential for the characters but also in allowing and documenting their emotional relationship to evolve, means that you can't help but be drawn in.
Another big element to the book is college football. Not a sport I even remotely understand, but those scenes I treated the same way as I do the football talk in 'The Blind Side' - nod, smile, and don't let it get in the way of the story. As long as I know who wins the game, we're good.
I was surprised at how much I liked this one! And apparently there will be more...
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Violence, Vomit, and Abandonment
mlb16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Death of parent
honeyclouds16's review against another edition
4.75
This book wasn’t what I expected for it to be. I knew there would be a lot of sex, a lot of sexual tension and just tension in general. What I was not expecting was for me to relate to certain aspects of the book, due to it being labeled as a spoiler, I won’t outright say it but I related a lot to it. The spoiler is the reason why it was bumped up a star lol.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
religious traumakermione15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a forbidden romance (stepbrothers), but it's not super cringe. Grumpy Kyran has to work through a lot of trauma; partly sunny Avi is there for him and just wants to help heal his heart. It was great. And the spice - whooo baby.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
meganashlee27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
rachelp4ba59's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
mrsmonty503's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I almost DNF 3 times. At times, I wasn’t really enjoying the narration of narrator for Avi. The sex scenes were VERY talkative and they really didn’t need to be.
While there was mention of religion throughout the book; I ultimately took half a star off because in chapter 30 it feels like the author started preaching through one of three characters. 🤮🤮
In another chapter later on.. same thing but with another character.
Meh…
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Incest, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault