wafer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
No matter how much I may gripe that this series is paced like a meandering long-term fanfic without an outline, at the end of the day it’s still got my attention and offers up a couple of fellas who I’ve really grown to like.
Gideon and Lee are a sad rarity in mlm fiction. They’re in a solid established relationship now, and their dynamic has a strong foundation built on trust and communication. I love their banter and physical familiarity - it makes it almost hard to believe that they haven’t even been together for a full year.
Is it a bit soap opera-y at times? Oh, sure, but that’s the fun of it. It’s a serialized mystery series with all the fun paranormal trappings.
Gideon and Lee are a sad rarity in mlm fiction. They’re in a solid established relationship now, and their dynamic has a strong foundation built on trust and communication. I love their banter and physical familiarity - it makes it almost hard to believe that they haven’t even been together for a full year.
Is it a bit soap opera-y at times? Oh, sure, but that’s the fun of it. It’s a serialized mystery series with all the fun paranormal trappings.
sarful's review
4.0
I really appreciate the richness of Gideon and Lee’s relationship, they never make it easy on themselves and yet know readily how much this is worth it all. And love how they constantly marvel at how amazing their coupling is, every time. It’s glorious.
Lee’s family background plays a big role in this as we learn of his childhood boogeyman, who turns out is still haunting him, literally. And his father who’s spirit stayed to protect his son. Creepy AF and yet so well done.
I’m really liking this series.
Lee’s family background plays a big role in this as we learn of his childhood boogeyman, who turns out is still haunting him, literally. And his father who’s spirit stayed to protect his son. Creepy AF and yet so well done.
I’m really liking this series.
suflet's review
5.0
The Tyack and Frayne series are my very favorite books by Harper Fox (and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read by her). I love the romantic dynamic between Gideon and Lee. They're both so protective of the other in their own ways and their respective abilities and strengths. Their relationship is a bit of a slow burn, which is my favorite pace, and the romantic tension continues interestingly through the series, even after they're together. I would highly, highly recommend this series.
hpstrangelove's review
5.0
Audiobook review - Narrator: Tim Gilbert
I really enjoyed this book. We get some answers finally to some mysteries that have been going on.
I really enjoyed this book. We get some answers finally to some mysteries that have been going on.
kira_dance's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
slee907's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mallorypen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The plot was much better in this novella than the other two, but honestly the storyline overall was on the boring side.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
readingandconfused's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
triftwizened's review against another edition
4.0
The pacing of these books is so bizarre. As in, it’s a mystery but it’s very nearly a slice of life book. There’s large chunks of book where the mystery takes a backseat to Gideon and Lee figuring out their relationship. Additionally, there’s things this series does that I don’t care for in mysteries, but because this series is really more about Lee and Gideon and their life, it kind of works for the series?
It’s a strange mystery series. But like I said, it kind of works.
It’s a strange mystery series. But like I said, it kind of works.