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daisy_c_bel's review against another edition
5.0
Not enough stars to rate this book with. It was that good. Loved Kamen's story better than I did Miles's but it's also because his kinks align with mine, and Miles's didn't. *clutches book to heart and doesn't let go* <3
wintergreyborn's review against another edition
5.0
So funny
Loved this book! It was so funny. The characters are very down to earth and the portrayal of kink and kinky people was honest. They were realistic characters rather than the fantasy version. And it was still a super sweet love story too. Slight spoiler- contains: panty wearing, sex in drag, pony play, sweetness and hilarity
Loved this book! It was so funny. The characters are very down to earth and the portrayal of kink and kinky people was honest. They were realistic characters rather than the fantasy version. And it was still a super sweet love story too. Slight spoiler- contains: panty wearing, sex in drag, pony play, sweetness and hilarity
frogy927's review against another edition
3.0
I guess by three books in I'm committed to reading this whole series. At no point in any of the three books is Kamen my favorite, but the sheer absurdity of these books was just as enjoyable here as in the first two.
kaje_harper's review against another edition
4.0
This is the lightest, and in some ways the least focused, of the books in this series. Kamen is a sweet, funny, warm-hearted, innocent goofball, who is now living with Ryan, the guy he met in an earlier story. He moves through life lightly, enjoying the moment, not worrying too much about the future, but he does care deeply about Ryan and his friends. I adore him, even if he needs to be pinned down and made to take a breath now and then.
This book follows Ryan and Kamen as they explore the shape their relationship is taking - the dynamics (which have some D/s component, but in a relaxed way.) And the kinks - including cross-dressing, lingerie, and pony-play.
While it was fun to watch them explore both, they only skated over the surface of each of those. There are the beginnings of how Kamen feels as he dresses as a woman, figuring out how it might please them. There are also the beginnings of seeing that pony-play might be a way that they balance their size differences and dominance needs, in something that could be satisfying. But both of those are subsumed a bit to the external plot of trying to beat a hated rival at the pony play competition, and the moments of personal satisfaction got lost in the game. It might be a fun intro to pony play and pet roleplay for someone who hasn't experienced either, but the interpersonal satisfactions of that kink are only touched on here.
This was still a fun adventure with these two, but I came away feeling like the deeper and more satisfying parts of their explorations together were yet to come.
This book follows Ryan and Kamen as they explore the shape their relationship is taking - the dynamics (which have some D/s component, but in a relaxed way.) And the kinks - including cross-dressing, lingerie, and pony-play.
While it was fun to watch them explore both, they only skated over the surface of each of those. There are the beginnings of how Kamen feels as he dresses as a woman, figuring out how it might please them. There are also the beginnings of seeing that pony-play might be a way that they balance their size differences and dominance needs, in something that could be satisfying. But both of those are subsumed a bit to the external plot of trying to beat a hated rival at the pony play competition, and the moments of personal satisfaction got lost in the game. It might be a fun intro to pony play and pet roleplay for someone who hasn't experienced either, but the interpersonal satisfactions of that kink are only touched on here.
This was still a fun adventure with these two, but I came away feeling like the deeper and more satisfying parts of their explorations together were yet to come.
the_novel_approach's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhh, the banter is back! This book is just awesome possum! Manties in a Twist is book three in the Subs Club Series, and definitely another great addition to it. The boys in the club are all growing up; they are in their late twenties now and their friend Hal has been dead for a couple of years. This book is the incredibly poignant story of Kamen growing up and learning how to do all those adulting things, and even taking pride in them as he and his boyfriend and Dom, Ryan, learn to live with and love each other.
“I went into the kitchen and got, like, weirdly, nonsexually excited by the contact paper in the silverware drawer when I opened it to get a spoon. We’d done that.”
“I finally felt like a grown-up.” ~ Kamen
Kamen has never been the smart one; he’s been the jock and immature one, never the one anyone counted on for anything except a laugh or a snarky song. But Kamen has layers, and he cares, and when you talk to him he listens. Kamen has his own truths, even if he finds them at the bottom of a jar of animal crackers, with peanut butter for dipping them in. At six-foot-four, he has the body of a god and he’s in love with a short, incredibly nerdy guy named Ryan, who totally accepts Kamen just the way he is and possesses him with his will alone.
“I loved that I submitted to him even though he couldn’t have physically overpowered me. I felt like his fucking dragon on a chain. I’d do anything he told me, but I’d murder anyone who tried to hurt him.” ~ Kamen
Ryan has longed for acceptance his entire life. Being so short, he is used to trying to compensate for everything that he does or says. Finding Kamen is a minor miracle for him, and learning to love himself as well as Kamen in all the different ways they explore their mutual kinks is a pleasure to read. You see so much promise in Ryan, and the way he puts Kamen’s needs before his own means he will only grow to be a better Dom as he settles into the role.
This book is funny; it’s poignant; it’s deep; it’s lighthearted; the characters are flawed; they are perfect; they are loving; they are human; and the message of the book—that life doesn’t have to make sense, it just has to be made together with the ones we love—is a truth we can all embrace. The BDSM is light and yeah, panties…and ponies…and the whole Subs Club gang coming together in new ways—I highly recommend this book.
I am going out on a limb here and saying that this is the light story before the deep story coming up next. I think it’s fitting that Gould’s story is last—he was, after all, Hal’s boyfriend and is having the hardest time letting go. Gould is choosing to punish himself by accepting the hurt submitting to GK and Kel brings him as his penance for Hal. Yeah, JA Rock is saving the best for last—June 6th release day people!
Read this series, but read it from the beginning. These books can stand alone, but the overall arc of the series, the death of Hal, can only be truly appreciated if you read them in order. The Subs Club is made up of different men whose stories fit together like puzzle pieces: you can admire the artwork on a puzzle piece, but you can’t appreciate the big picture unless you put them all together.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-manties-in-a-twist-by-j-a-rock/
“I went into the kitchen and got, like, weirdly, nonsexually excited by the contact paper in the silverware drawer when I opened it to get a spoon. We’d done that.”
“I finally felt like a grown-up.” ~ Kamen
Kamen has never been the smart one; he’s been the jock and immature one, never the one anyone counted on for anything except a laugh or a snarky song. But Kamen has layers, and he cares, and when you talk to him he listens. Kamen has his own truths, even if he finds them at the bottom of a jar of animal crackers, with peanut butter for dipping them in. At six-foot-four, he has the body of a god and he’s in love with a short, incredibly nerdy guy named Ryan, who totally accepts Kamen just the way he is and possesses him with his will alone.
“I loved that I submitted to him even though he couldn’t have physically overpowered me. I felt like his fucking dragon on a chain. I’d do anything he told me, but I’d murder anyone who tried to hurt him.” ~ Kamen
Ryan has longed for acceptance his entire life. Being so short, he is used to trying to compensate for everything that he does or says. Finding Kamen is a minor miracle for him, and learning to love himself as well as Kamen in all the different ways they explore their mutual kinks is a pleasure to read. You see so much promise in Ryan, and the way he puts Kamen’s needs before his own means he will only grow to be a better Dom as he settles into the role.
This book is funny; it’s poignant; it’s deep; it’s lighthearted; the characters are flawed; they are perfect; they are loving; they are human; and the message of the book—that life doesn’t have to make sense, it just has to be made together with the ones we love—is a truth we can all embrace. The BDSM is light and yeah, panties…and ponies…and the whole Subs Club gang coming together in new ways—I highly recommend this book.
I am going out on a limb here and saying that this is the light story before the deep story coming up next. I think it’s fitting that Gould’s story is last—he was, after all, Hal’s boyfriend and is having the hardest time letting go. Gould is choosing to punish himself by accepting the hurt submitting to GK and Kel brings him as his penance for Hal. Yeah, JA Rock is saving the best for last—June 6th release day people!
Read this series, but read it from the beginning. These books can stand alone, but the overall arc of the series, the death of Hal, can only be truly appreciated if you read them in order. The Subs Club is made up of different men whose stories fit together like puzzle pieces: you can admire the artwork on a puzzle piece, but you can’t appreciate the big picture unless you put them all together.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.com/review-manties-in-a-twist-by-j-a-rock/
rebecca_3's review against another edition
3.0
This had a few 'laugh out loud' moments, but it wasn't as funny as book 1. I also wasn't that into the story. It was mostly about Kamen trying to find balance in his new life. I think there was only one sex scene and the rest of the time Kamen and Ryan are just being ridiculous, and then its like, "and then we had sex." I was surprised by how much of a doofus they both were. I didn't realize Ryan was from what we saw of him in the previous book, but they really belong together.
The pony play stuff didnt come in until the last half of the book and it was kind of cool to see Kamen succeed at something, but the whole thing was ridiculous really. They half-assed their way through the whole competition, but Kamen definitely has the potential to be greater.
The pony play stuff didnt come in until the last half of the book and it was kind of cool to see Kamen succeed at something, but the whole thing was ridiculous really. They half-assed their way through the whole competition, but Kamen definitely has the potential to be greater.
frothy's review against another edition
5.0
Having read this over a week ago, I have upped it to 5 stars because I enjoyed it so much and it has loomed large in my memory as a fabulous read. I am looking forward to rereading it, and the whole series. This is such a delightful book.
bethifer's review against another edition
4.0
How is this series so good? It's hilarious, but thoughtful. Sexy, but insightful. Somewhat ridiculous, but also quite deep in its examination of grief and how different people deal with it. Highly recommend.
rowan108's review against another edition
4.0
OMG...this book had me cracking up and laughing out loud. I like seeing the characters grow and evolve. Who knew pony play could be so fun.