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A review by rhodered
Coffee by Matthew J. Metzger
2.0
Aside from a smallish story arc, this is an angst-free, lovey-dovey, extended epilogue to the first book. I can see how if you adored the first volume and/or this couple, it would be fun and sweet for you.
It did have an old house fixup in it, but sadly no details because the book is from Chris’ POV and he doesn’t care about fix ups. Wasted opportunity, but true to character.
After a while I began feeling less enthused about Chris overall though. Aside from existing as a disabled person and planning one event, he has no active life. He doesn’t contribute to society in any way. I get that he can’t maintain a job, but how about doing something for charity? How about a hobby? He is essentially aimless. We hear a great deal about him being beloved and cosseted by a wide number of people. We hear about him getting massages, head rubs, foot rubs, a day at a spa. John works his ass off at work and home, plus he is on a sports team and actively looks after family members. But Chris? Chris just kind of drifts along being loved.
After a while it was too one-sided for me. So, meh.
It did have an old house fixup in it, but sadly no details because the book is from Chris’ POV and he doesn’t care about fix ups. Wasted opportunity, but true to character.
After a while I began feeling less enthused about Chris overall though. Aside from existing as a disabled person and planning one event, he has no active life. He doesn’t contribute to society in any way. I get that he can’t maintain a job, but how about doing something for charity? How about a hobby? He is essentially aimless. We hear a great deal about him being beloved and cosseted by a wide number of people. We hear about him getting massages, head rubs, foot rubs, a day at a spa. John works his ass off at work and home, plus he is on a sports team and actively looks after family members. But Chris? Chris just kind of drifts along being loved.
After a while it was too one-sided for me. So, meh.