relin's review
I struggled with one of the characters I found the lead in to be good, but I got too nervous at this part and had to stop.
Spoiler
quitting his job and not telling his partner while still behaving as if he still had the job. Instead he had other options available to him but he still didn't share this with his partner who was on the financial/emotional betrayal if all of it went wrong.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Dysphoria
Moderate: Outing, Alcohol, and Drug use
Minor: Grief
suze_1624's review against another edition
4.0
Picking pretty much right up where we left them, Felix and Andrew are now facing the realities of life - for Andrew this is a serious matter and predictably, Felix is a little more blasé.
I enjoyed seeing Andrew still growing into himself, though serious still he is gradually learning to live in the moment.
Felix's rebellion against the harsh reality that having a degree does not necessarily equal employment (or the employment you want, hence the roman togs) was a good touch. Though it was nice to see him getting his chance and grab it whatever the consequences. I was glad that whilst Andrew did react, it was a get his head round it storming rather than throw everything out of the pram storming.
Felix's gradual move to accepting his desire to wear more feminine clothing was done well I thought.
Another enjoyable Jo Myles read.
I enjoyed seeing Andrew still growing into himself, though serious still he is gradually learning to live in the moment.
Felix's rebellion against the harsh reality that having a degree does not necessarily equal employment (or the employment you want, hence the roman togs) was a good touch. Though it was nice to see him getting his chance and grab it whatever the consequences. I was glad that whilst Andrew did react, it was a get his head round it storming rather than throw everything out of the pram storming.
Felix's gradual move to accepting his desire to wear more feminine clothing was done well I thought.
Another enjoyable Jo Myles read.
mwana's review
3.0
When I finished the first book, it ended on a note perfect for an epilogue. Namely, Andrew finally making Felix the red dress. When I saw this was going to be the focal point of the second book, I was pleased if a little miffed that all of this wasn't in one book.
After Andrew and Felix meet in Tailor Made, they eventually realize they're meant to be together and so move in and start figuring out their future together.
Custom Fit explores their growing pains as a cohabiting couple. Andrew is broke, still a student and working part time in a coffeeshop. Felix is working as a walking billboard who gets sexually harassed by customers who want to feel up the legs of a Roman Centurion... Or at least, a cosplaying one. It bothered me that he didn't quit his job there because one thing Felix isn't is someone who takes anything lying down. Eventually we get a drawn out secret keeping endeavor where Felix tries to obscure the truth from Andrew. I found it irritating because I knew it would inevitably lead to Felix confessing or getting caught. I'd have preferred to have a fight, a big blow out then reconciliation. Yes, this is one instance I'd have preferred that trope. I was also hoping to experience a lot more of Bath as the book kept telling me how unique and scenic a city it is. Sadly I wasn't feeling the Bath. And in general, I wasn't feeling this second part either.
After Andrew and Felix meet in Tailor Made, they eventually realize they're meant to be together and so move in and start figuring out their future together.
Custom Fit explores their growing pains as a cohabiting couple. Andrew is broke, still a student and working part time in a coffeeshop. Felix is working as a walking billboard who gets sexually harassed by customers who want to feel up the legs of a Roman Centurion... Or at least, a cosplaying one. It bothered me that he didn't quit his job there because one thing Felix isn't is someone who takes anything lying down. Eventually we get a drawn out secret keeping endeavor where Felix tries to obscure the truth from Andrew. I found it irritating because I knew it would inevitably lead to Felix confessing or getting caught. I'd have preferred to have a fight, a big blow out then reconciliation. Yes, this is one instance I'd have preferred that trope. I was also hoping to experience a lot more of Bath as the book kept telling me how unique and scenic a city it is. Sadly I wasn't feeling the Bath. And in general, I wasn't feeling this second part either.
lillian_francis's review against another edition
5.0
I have to confess to a vested interest in this book. I fangirled Jo when I read Tailor Made with an email bombardment of sequel ideas/requests and then badgered her for three years until this book finally came into being.
Then she allowed me a sneak peek at the finished manuscript under the guise of beta reading. And a pre read of the finished copy.
Disclosure out of the way, now on with the review.
I've waited so long to spend more time with sexy sweet Andrew and flirty Felix. And it was definitely worth the wait. The boys are living together now and still madly in love but living together brings it's own challenges.
Felix is flighty where Andrew is responsible. Felix has finished his degree and Andrew still has uni. Andrew worries Felix will get bored with him. And there's a little matter that Felix is discovering a passion for silk and lace against his skin...
Custom Fit has a distinctive British flavour and of course all the wit and sexy times you'd expect from Jo Myles writing.
I loved it.
Then she allowed me a sneak peek at the finished manuscript under the guise of beta reading. And a pre read of the finished copy.
Disclosure out of the way, now on with the review.
I've waited so long to spend more time with sexy sweet Andrew and flirty Felix. And it was definitely worth the wait. The boys are living together now and still madly in love but living together brings it's own challenges.
Felix is flighty where Andrew is responsible. Felix has finished his degree and Andrew still has uni. Andrew worries Felix will get bored with him. And there's a little matter that Felix is discovering a passion for silk and lace against his skin...
Custom Fit has a distinctive British flavour and of course all the wit and sexy times you'd expect from Jo Myles writing.
I loved it.
tink535's review against another edition
5.0
I read the first book in this series, Tailor Made, in 2013 so I feel I've been waiting forever to catch up with flirty Felix and sweet, shy Andrew. This was certainly worth the wait, a fabulous story, wonderful characters and of course, this is Josephine Myles, hot sex! Loved it! Can't recommend enough, would suggest reading the first in the series but it's not completely necessary <3
endemictoearth's review
4.0
Happy to see these two lads further on in their relationship. Not everything runs smoothly for these two, which was refreshing to read. Some very understandable miscommunications and neuroses, but mainly it was nice to get some more time with these characters.
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