A review by rebeldevlin420
Boomer by Marie James

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.0

I really enjoyed reading Boomer, the 25th book from Marie James' series Cerberus MC. It was difficult to read at parts but more realistic than a lot of books I have read that are about the LGBTQ+ community. Marie James did a really amazing job portraying what it can be like for some gay men out in the world we live in. 

   In this book, you meet Boomer who was raised in a religious compound that brainwashed him to their religious ways and beliefs. He knew he was different but after his brother and friends beat him after finding out he 'sinned' he was exiled and joined the military. For 10 years he didn't let anyone know how he really felt or who he really was on the inside instead playing the part of a straight man. When he joined Cerberus he met Drake who is the bartender at the local bar Jakes and a domestic violence survivor. Drake and Boomer have been attracted to each other from the start. Boomer doesn't realize it at first because Drake flirted with everybody so he didn't think he was any different. It was for Drake though. As scared as he was to be in a relationship again especially one where his partner is still in the closet isn't something he ever wanted but the heart wants what the heart wants. I felt for Drake's frustration at being Boomer's hidden secret in a way after Boomer acknowledges that he is attracted to Drake but the last thing he wants is anyone to know especially his club. But his club already figured it out for the most part especially his best friend Ugly. Thanks to Ugly's pushing Boomer has to face the truth and not hide it. Gay relationships aren't anything new to the club, they already have a gay couple that are members, so he should already know that he will be accepted if he could get out of his head.

    I gave this a 4-star rating and a 3-spicy rating because this book set itself apart from the others in the series. I really felt for Boomer with not being accepted by his family and then being scared of not being accepted by anyone in his life for being gay. I grew up with a religious family also and faced obstacles similar to Boomer and am so glad he overcame his fear like I had a chance to do. This book can be read as a stand-alone without reading the rest of the series. If you like this book I suggest checking out Snatch, book #5 in this series. And with the way this book ended you just know Ugly's book is going to be a good one and it's up next.