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A review by rachaelarsenault
Triple Sec by TJ Alexander
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? Yes
5.0
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Quick, funny, and delightfully queer. I absolutely loved reading Triple Sec - I think it did a wonderful job presenting poly relationships and community with nuance and care. Each of the couples were well-developed and explored, as were the individual characters, and it was so satisfying to see them come together in a triad. I also loved how Mel's experimenting and preparation for the cocktail competition seemed to parallel the growth of her relationships with Bebe and Kade.
It's also worth noting that this story easily could have geared salacious and extremely sex-forward - I've certainly come across romances where the plot was just a vehicle for smut (and there's nothing wrong with that, it's just not my taste). But in Triple Sec, each sex scene marked a milestone for the characters and their relationships. The scenes weren’t too short or too long, they didn't feel gratuitous, and they were well-written.
Overall, this was an excellent book full of great queer rep and lovable characters. I look forward to reading more of TJ Alexander's work.
Quick, funny, and delightfully queer. I absolutely loved reading Triple Sec - I think it did a wonderful job presenting poly relationships and community with nuance and care. Each of the couples were well-developed and explored, as were the individual characters, and it was so satisfying to see them come together in a triad. I also loved how Mel's experimenting and preparation for the cocktail competition seemed to parallel the growth of her relationships with Bebe and Kade.
It's also worth noting that this story easily could have geared salacious and extremely sex-forward - I've certainly come across romances where the plot was just a vehicle for smut (and there's nothing wrong with that, it's just not my taste). But in Triple Sec, each sex scene marked a milestone for the characters and their relationships. The scenes weren’t too short or too long, they didn't feel gratuitous, and they were well-written.
Overall, this was an excellent book full of great queer rep and lovable characters. I look forward to reading more of TJ Alexander's work.