agmaynard's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Will is best man to the boyfriends who make crystal clear that he is integral to their triad. Molly returns! Satisfying in every way.
scrow1022's review
5.0
I feel incapable of saying anything intelligent about any of the books in this series, they just blow me away. Gods, the intimacy.
Happy to see Molly return, so glad to see Will repeatedly assured of his place.
Happy to see Molly return, so glad to see Will repeatedly assured of his place.
bee26's review
emotional
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? No
4.0
tinkcourtney's review
5.0
I would say this is my favorite of the series so far, except it wouldn’t mean nearly as much without the foundation of the ones before it. I’ve even been enthusing about these books to my (long-suffering) husband, going on and on about how amazing it is that these characters all learn and grow and change, make mistakes and hard choices, open up and communicate, and just generally feel like REAL PEOPLE to me. It’s been especially amazing watching Will’s journey as he comes into his own, both in his confidence in himself and what he needs, and where he fits into Hugh and Truman’s lives. I just adore these books!
ginger_slam_becs's review against another edition
4.0
I am helpless to this series. The development of Will/Hugh/Truman's relationship is amazing and the exploration of families you choose and create for yourself.
On to the honeymoon!
"Let's get this fucking pride parade moving"
On to the honeymoon!
"Let's get this fucking pride parade moving"
pippin's review
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
menomica's review
funny
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? No
“I think the three of you are proof that not everything need conform to what we all grew up thinking was love in order to be—or even surpass—the ideal.”
I love this book. I might be my favorite. The domesticity. Everyone’s relationship is made so much ha more stronger, not just the boyfriends (now husbands) and Will, but Molly, Eddie and Leo and Lucy, Nick and Bernie. I love everyone being together and supporting each other both through the good,
Spoiler
Will being fistedSpoiler
everything with Brian.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
The homophobia is real just Truman’s brother being a bigot. It doesn’t subtract from the story but it’s there.clionicg's review
fast-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
4.5
golem's review
5.0
It's really so gorgeous to watch this poly family through Molly's eyes as she's drawn back into their orbit and becomes Will's lover again. She's such a great character and there are so many lovely little moments of friendship, protectiveness, and hotness in this book. I don't love weddings in general but this is a real highlight of the series.
rhodered's review
4.0
Although this series started out as more of a type of instructional fiction mixed with porny bits, over time the relationship between the three men has taken center stage. The heart of this book is that relationship. And it is beautiful as well as deeply meaningful.
Molly, Will's ex, plays a bigger role than before, now as an enabler and viewer close to the inner circle. (Adam, Lucy and Jason and their lovers are all the next circle out.) I am not a jealous person, but I don't know how she can stand it, to be on the side watching such bonds of love to which she will never be more than a peripheral - appreciated, enjoyed, invited, but essentially peripheral. I began to feel a bit hurt on her behalf although she felt no such thing.
There are also bits of business with Truman's awful brother and silent father (who never does speak). I wish Truman had explained why these homophobic people were invited to the wedding at all. Yes, family. But when family equals pure poison, you don't invite them. This is never really examined which detracted part of a star for me.
Several characters also cross over from, I presume, the author's gym series, which is a bit of a distraction if you haven't read it. I skimmed those bits.
Still, despite the parts that didn't work for me, the central relationship was so intimate that it resonated in a way that few romances do. They may get under the skin, but this targets the marrow of your bones. I appreciated that.
Molly, Will's ex, plays a bigger role than before, now as an enabler and viewer close to the inner circle. (Adam, Lucy and Jason and their lovers are all the next circle out.) I am not a jealous person, but I don't know how she can stand it, to be on the side watching such bonds of love to which she will never be more than a peripheral - appreciated, enjoyed, invited, but essentially peripheral. I began to feel a bit hurt on her behalf although she felt no such thing.
There are also bits of business with Truman's awful brother and silent father (who never does speak). I wish Truman had explained why these homophobic people were invited to the wedding at all. Yes, family. But when family equals pure poison, you don't invite them. This is never really examined which detracted part of a star for me.
Several characters also cross over from, I presume, the author's gym series, which is a bit of a distraction if you haven't read it. I skimmed those bits.
Still, despite the parts that didn't work for me, the central relationship was so intimate that it resonated in a way that few romances do. They may get under the skin, but this targets the marrow of your bones. I appreciated that.