veronicadolin's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It’s a two star strictly because there is no reason the two books couldn’t be combined and if they were i’d be so much better. This book was essentially pointless and had so little story.
syniya's review
challenging
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lillyreads_08's review
5.0
“My only wish, since the day you were born, has been for you to be happy and healthy and well taken care of. It doesn’t matter how you think of me—boyfriend, daddy, dad—I’m here. I’m here for it all, Eren, for as long as you want or need me.”
This was another sweet taboo incest story from Odessa. Honestly, I love how they are able to write such sweet, emotional and steamy incest stories.
We have Eren (23), who is alone after losing his adoptive parents and leaving his abusive boyfriend. He's homeless and lonely and seeks out his birth parents, hoping to reconnect with them. However, when he finds his birth mother, things don't go so well once she realizes he is gay but gives him his birth father's information. He finds him but initially keeps his identity a secret as he realizes his feelings for him are anything but fatherly.
"Sometimes . . . I know it’s twisted,” Eren said, his voice cracking. “I shouldn’t want you as both—my boyfriend and my dad"
Atwood (40) had a son when he was a teenager after an alcohol-fueled one-night stand that he may or may not have fully consented to. While he wanted to keep his son, since he was in the foster care system himself with no stability in his life, he decided to put his son up for adoption so he would have a better chance at life. However, he hasn't ever forgotten him and honours his birthday every year with a cake. He's scared to seek him out but hopes he is doing well.
I really enjoyed this duet. It had a lot of things I've come to adore about Odessa's writing and storytelling, so it worked for me. It was super sexy and I enjoyed the bit of angst. Because let's be real, nothing about a father/Son relationship will be straightforward. It takes Atwood time to come to terms with his feelings towards his son and the guilt, so be warned, the first book does end on a cliffhanger.
"Atwood could be the dad he’d always wanted to be when necessary, without feeling ashamed about the other aspects of their relationship. And Eren could be Atwood’s son when it suited him."
I liked how needy Eren was and literally soaked up the praise from Atwood. He was starved for affection, and his father was ready to provide it. The possessiveness between them was also lovely. The whole "good boy, my baby boy"...loved it.
While these types of stories can fall into the side of pure smut, Odessa balances it well, the sex, emotions, and plot. Not to mention these are some level 5 spicy scenes. We also get public sex, voyeurism, and exhibitionism in the second book. Speaking of public sex, Bennett and Cooper ([b:Twisted Together|58603427|Twisted Together|Odessa Hywell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1626900567l/58603427._SY75_.jpg|91311473] ) make a cameo! Let's say there's a particular scene that was very, very nice.
There was one sex scene that I had a very hard time picturing because some crazy contortions had to be happening.
Overall I enjoyed it. It was a fun, sweet and steamy Father/Son taboo read. If you have enjoyed Odessa's stories in the past, you will definitely like this one too.
Note: This review is for both books in the duet since I read the combined Morally Ambiguous Duet version.
This was another sweet taboo incest story from Odessa. Honestly, I love how they are able to write such sweet, emotional and steamy incest stories.
We have Eren (23), who is alone after losing his adoptive parents and leaving his abusive boyfriend. He's homeless and lonely and seeks out his birth parents, hoping to reconnect with them. However, when he finds his birth mother, things don't go so well once she realizes he is gay but gives him his birth father's information. He finds him but initially keeps his identity a secret as he realizes his feelings for him are anything but fatherly.
"Sometimes . . . I know it’s twisted,” Eren said, his voice cracking. “I shouldn’t want you as both—my boyfriend and my dad"
Atwood (40) had a son when he was a teenager after an alcohol-fueled one-night stand that he may or may not have fully consented to. While he wanted to keep his son, since he was in the foster care system himself with no stability in his life, he decided to put his son up for adoption so he would have a better chance at life. However, he hasn't ever forgotten him and honours his birthday every year with a cake. He's scared to seek him out but hopes he is doing well.
I really enjoyed this duet. It had a lot of things I've come to adore about Odessa's writing and storytelling, so it worked for me. It was super sexy and I enjoyed the bit of angst. Because let's be real, nothing about a father/Son relationship will be straightforward. It takes Atwood time to come to terms with his feelings towards his son and the guilt, so be warned, the first book does end on a cliffhanger.
"Atwood could be the dad he’d always wanted to be when necessary, without feeling ashamed about the other aspects of their relationship. And Eren could be Atwood’s son when it suited him."
I liked how needy Eren was and literally soaked up the praise from Atwood. He was starved for affection, and his father was ready to provide it. The possessiveness between them was also lovely. The whole "good boy, my baby boy"...loved it.
While these types of stories can fall into the side of pure smut, Odessa balances it well, the sex, emotions, and plot. Not to mention these are some level 5 spicy scenes. We also get public sex, voyeurism, and exhibitionism in the second book. Speaking of public sex, Bennett and Cooper ([b:Twisted Together|58603427|Twisted Together|Odessa Hywell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1626900567l/58603427._SY75_.jpg|91311473] ) make a cameo! Let's say there's a particular scene that was very, very nice.
There was one sex scene that I had a very hard time picturing because some crazy contortions had to be happening.
Overall I enjoyed it. It was a fun, sweet and steamy Father/Son taboo read. If you have enjoyed Odessa's stories in the past, you will definitely like this one too.
Note: This review is for both books in the duet since I read the combined Morally Ambiguous Duet version.
caiacassiopeia's review
challenging
medium-paced
4.0
He had to take this kiss now, take whatever Atwood would give him. He knew once he’d told Atwood the truth, this would never happen again.
One day Eren knocks on Atwoods door. Homeless and orphaned Atwood takes Eren in, without further questions. They connect with each other and Eren starts to feel more than just the love that would be socially acceptable. He has to tell Atwood his secret, but how when he’s not being able to build up the courage to tell A that he is his son.
Just for taboo lovers. Quick read. Low to Medium steam. Read the duet in one go.
Tags: taboo - father/son - secrets - age gap 17yrs - gay - homophobia - brief mention: death of parental figures - adoption - homeless - praise - open end - duet pt.1 - duo pov - 3rd person
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