A review by tankytoon
Ache , by Marley Valentine

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

 
I thought this book was about your typical gay guy falling for his supposedly-straight BFF and 
would have major pining throughout most of the book, but was disappointed to know that, not even quarter way in the story, the MCs confessed their years-long love for each other, even more disappointed that it was Jordan who discredited Gael's feelings a decade ago and made himself look like the long-suffering martyr who sacrificed his love to see his best friend get married to another woman. 
 
Then, like stuff out of overly-dramatic soap operas, or your typically tragic Asian dramas, the universe throws a huge, out-of-left-field wrench to pour rain on their Vegas parade. And  then Jordan tries again for that same self-sacrificing role that he insists on playing. 
But gets schooled by an unexpected person. 
 
I'm not too sure I can stomach the over-flowery professions of love, especially in front of an audience like they are performing Romeo and Juliette on stage. 
 
Ache was definitely an ache but not in a good way. 


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