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littleredbook's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sharshell's review
4.0
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.**
After a fraternity hazing goes wrong Jonas Ashcroft finds himself expelled for the year. He's father's solution was to send him live with his aunt and uncle because of the trouble he's caused. His father wants him to learn to be responsible, working in Doris and Raymond's thrift shop is the perfect place to do that. Jonas has worked hard to be everything his father wants him to be. Jonas doesn't know what it is he himself wants but he knows what he is doing right now isn't making him happy.
Tate has had a hard upbringing, both his parents died leaving him to fight for custody of both of his sisters. He and his partners open a homeless shelter for LGBT teenagers. He's proud of what he's accomplished at a young age. Anything he can do to help the kids stay safe even if it's for one night at a time.
Tate is intrigued by Jonas. His looks are what first grab his interest but the glimpse of the man hiding underneath that gorgeous face is what keeps him interested. He sees the confusion, the hurt and knows he needs to help him in any way he can.
Jonas and Tate are an adorable pair. They both have their own issues and horrible pasts but being together is the safe place they both need.
After a fraternity hazing goes wrong Jonas Ashcroft finds himself expelled for the year. He's father's solution was to send him live with his aunt and uncle because of the trouble he's caused. His father wants him to learn to be responsible, working in Doris and Raymond's thrift shop is the perfect place to do that. Jonas has worked hard to be everything his father wants him to be. Jonas doesn't know what it is he himself wants but he knows what he is doing right now isn't making him happy.
Tate has had a hard upbringing, both his parents died leaving him to fight for custody of both of his sisters. He and his partners open a homeless shelter for LGBT teenagers. He's proud of what he's accomplished at a young age. Anything he can do to help the kids stay safe even if it's for one night at a time.
Tate is intrigued by Jonas. His looks are what first grab his interest but the glimpse of the man hiding underneath that gorgeous face is what keeps him interested. He sees the confusion, the hurt and knows he needs to help him in any way he can.
Jonas and Tate are an adorable pair. They both have their own issues and horrible pasts but being together is the safe place they both need.
tyshaw001's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rubydagger's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
2.25
gray_inbetween's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
blurrypetals's review
3.0
I got this in an Audible 2-for-1 deal with In the Middle of Somewhere and, since I tried reading a fantasy last night and immediately NOPE'd out of that, I decided to read a few more romances for the time being and, since I just got this, here we are.
I didn't like this nearly as much as In the Middle of Somewhere or really even its inferior sequels, but it was pretty cute. I thought it was interesting, comparing the two of them, seeing as they're both gay romance stories I bought at the same time and read nearly one right after the other, but also because they both were published around the same time--it's interesting because they hit a few of the exact same story beats. WHAT. I mean, yeah, you're going to run into a bit of that, what with the idea of coming out to your parents, being safe in a country that still doesn't 1000% support your sexuality, but there were a couple of uncannily similar things I couldn't help but notice, like...
- Tate works with less fortunate LGBTQ+ kids, just like Raphael did in Out of Nowhere
- It turns out Jonas has a learning disability that's inhibiting his ability to work conventional jobs, just like Rex with his dyslexia in In the Middle of Somewhere
- Both sequels to the first books in their series feature a Latino man who was in the first book but is now a main character
- The third books in both series feature a guy named Will, who was a character also featured in the first books
- The first books feature a city boy moving to a smaller, quieter place and finding his real home there through the people that live there
I'm sure if I read the sequels to this book and thought about it some more, I could find some more, but I thought it was just an interesting coincidence (and I do genuinely believe it's a coincidence).
Anyway this was fun junk food as per usual but it wasn't anything special like In the Middle of Somewhere felt like to me so I don't think I'll be reading the sequels, but who knows maybe I'll come back to them one rainy day to treat myself to a little bit of smut and cute fluff.
P.S. I think it's pretty hilarious the book is actually named after the song from Moulin Rouge because every time I looked at the title, the song would pop into my head so when they actually watched the movie in the book (twice) and literally ended the book talking about the movie, I just about lost my shit laughing about it.
I didn't like this nearly as much as In the Middle of Somewhere or really even its inferior sequels, but it was pretty cute. I thought it was interesting, comparing the two of them, seeing as they're both gay romance stories I bought at the same time and read nearly one right after the other, but also because they both were published around the same time--it's interesting because they hit a few of the exact same story beats. WHAT. I mean, yeah, you're going to run into a bit of that, what with the idea of coming out to your parents, being safe in a country that still doesn't 1000% support your sexuality, but there were a couple of uncannily similar things I couldn't help but notice, like...
- Tate works with less fortunate LGBTQ+ kids, just like Raphael did in Out of Nowhere
- It turns out Jonas has a learning disability that's inhibiting his ability to work conventional jobs, just like Rex with his dyslexia in In the Middle of Somewhere
- Both sequels to the first books in their series feature a Latino man who was in the first book but is now a main character
- The third books in both series feature a guy named Will, who was a character also featured in the first books
- The first books feature a city boy moving to a smaller, quieter place and finding his real home there through the people that live there
I'm sure if I read the sequels to this book and thought about it some more, I could find some more, but I thought it was just an interesting coincidence (and I do genuinely believe it's a coincidence).
Anyway this was fun junk food as per usual but it wasn't anything special like In the Middle of Somewhere felt like to me so I don't think I'll be reading the sequels, but who knows maybe I'll come back to them one rainy day to treat myself to a little bit of smut and cute fluff.
P.S. I think it's pretty hilarious the book is actually named after the song from Moulin Rouge because every time I looked at the title, the song would pop into my head so when they actually watched the movie in the book (twice) and literally ended the book talking about the movie, I just about lost my shit laughing about it.
katrinemolsen's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
raynebair's review against another edition
4.0
Very enjoyable listen. Some of it was pretty predictable but it was somewhat of a comfort read so I didn't mind.
Tyler Stevens was a great narrator! His voice was perfect for Jonas and Tate.
Tyler Stevens was a great narrator! His voice was perfect for Jonas and Tate.
hmmm_ireadthatsomewhere's review
1.0
DNF 54% I'm Sooooo bored. It's Sooooo bad. It may have been good at release in 2016.
leelee68's review
5.0
4.5 stars... I really enjoyed this one. I thought Tate and Jonas were great together. Loved that when they had issues they actually talked about it. Nothing worse than miscommunication in a book. They were sweet and really hot.