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A review by jacqueleenthereadingqueen
Watch Me by Sloane Kennedy
4.0
I've had this on my TBR list for quite some time and I finally was able to get to it. I really enjoyed seeing the portrayal of a neuroatypical MC. Jude suffered from severe ADHD and dyslexia. As with many others whom have these conditions, including my little brother, it is hard for them to concentrate leading to difficulty in school and other situations which call for strict attention. It isn't that they are not as smart, it is just that they learn differently. I loved that Sloane Kennedy was able to show this MC succeeding in college and flourishing in the work force. Jude still struggles, but the man has made himself a very successful career despite it.
Nikolai never judged Jude for this. He may have judged him poorly before meeting him thinking the man had grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he was disabused of this thinking early on. Not once did he try to change Jude or brush off his issues. In fact, when he found he had no words to make things better during particular difficult times, he used his body to comfort. Just wrapping Jude in his arms was enough. No he couldn't fix Jude, but he could show him he was there. That he wasn't alone anymore.
I loved how Nikolai's family were so open and kind. They saw Jude with Nikolai and immediately welcomed him, even though he repeatedly told them he was just a client. It didn't matter. It was also lovely to see Jude interact with them and drop down his guard. Jude deserved to be loved, just like everyone else. It was just lucky he met Nikolai because that is exactly what Nikolai did. He loved him, just as he is. And Jude loved him right back.
Nikolai never judged Jude for this. He may have judged him poorly before meeting him thinking the man had grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he was disabused of this thinking early on. Not once did he try to change Jude or brush off his issues. In fact, when he found he had no words to make things better during particular difficult times, he used his body to comfort. Just wrapping Jude in his arms was enough. No he couldn't fix Jude, but he could show him he was there. That he wasn't alone anymore.
I loved how Nikolai's family were so open and kind. They saw Jude with Nikolai and immediately welcomed him, even though he repeatedly told them he was just a client. It didn't matter. It was also lovely to see Jude interact with them and drop down his guard. Jude deserved to be loved, just like everyone else. It was just lucky he met Nikolai because that is exactly what Nikolai did. He loved him, just as he is. And Jude loved him right back.