It's oddly nice (and atypical) that one of the protagonists here is NOT ruggedly handsome. When it comes to attractiveness, M/M Literature is a bit liIt's oddly nice (and atypical) that one of the protagonists here is NOT ruggedly handsome. When it comes to attractiveness, M/M Literature is a bit like Lake Wobegone where all the children are above average.
Bishop is an illiterate ex-con ex-gang leader trying to go straight Bishop's dad, Mike, was a young single father. Royce is Bishop's ex-boyfriend Trent Bishop is an illiterate ex-con ex-gang leader trying to go straight Bishop's dad, Mike, was a young single father. Royce is Bishop's ex-boyfriend Trent is Bishop's best buddy and a fellow ex-gang member
Edison is the husky executive manager at an attorney's office. Once past the orientation bits, this tale becomes a sweet mating dance of mutually unrequited attraction. Both men have trouble seeing past their self-acknowledged weaknesses, Bishop's illiteracy, and Edison's plus-sized body image.
This tale teases us for 20+ chapters before we get our first real kiss.
It does tend to drag a bit once the two get together. The sex scenes are almost anti-climactic. ...more
Recently purchased this as a $0.99 special on Audiobooks.com Problem is that there are no chapter breaks. For a 36 hour audiobook that's particularly aRecently purchased this as a $0.99 special on Audiobooks.com Problem is that there are no chapter breaks. For a 36 hour audiobook that's particularly annoying. While I've got MANY of these stories over the years from You-Tube downloads read by better narrators and in a much more accessible form I'll probably do some bootlegging of the tales I don't have from this version and then never access it again. ...more
Although I recently listened to this, I think that this story might have been better absorbed in text form.
Narrator Nic Lazar is a bit of a somnambulAlthough I recently listened to this, I think that this story might have been better absorbed in text form.
Narrator Nic Lazar is a bit of a somnambulant reader. He's not a voice actor, doing no "in-character" dialogues and pretty much everything is delivered at the same pace and volume. He does read better than the synthesized text-to-speech voices but doesn't rise much beyond that level of proficiency. There are no discernable dramatic pauses or emphasis points. His lackluster delivery was enough to put me off finishing this book several times.
The story IS interesting but I did tend to lose focus most probably due to the mono-tone delivery. Tense points in the story (such as Dean's first encounter with the wolf) are no more dramatically recounted than the section dealing with preparing the fields for plowing. "Witty" bits of dialogue weren't (after having to decipher what must have been written versus what I heard). ...more
Have you ever had one of those 14 oz containers of Häagen-Dazs turn into a “single serving” size? I started this book just after breakfast and figuredHave you ever had one of those 14 oz containers of Häagen-Dazs turn into a “single serving” size? I started this book just after breakfast and figured it would be great read over the next couple of days. Now as the sun is setting I wonder what about it was so riveting that I couldn’t stop listening? The first two book in this series were also of the “YA” action movie ilk and I enjoyed them but this one had some extra addictive properties.
Partly it was that this one brings Theo to New York City, one of my favorite cities in the world. More so it was due to a plot development partway through the book that not only make this one an “edge of your seats” adventure but also something of a cliff-hanger. Now I need to get the final installment of this epic tale. Partly just out of a compulsion to see what happens next and partly to see if my theories are correct.
Those familiar with the first two book in this series will not be surprised that Theo has an almost too good to be true boyfriend nor that he he never gets to spend the kind of quality time he wants with him because of his “sideline” as a security operative for spy organization. When Theo’s parents pull him out of Boston on a “family trip” to NYC to help a college buddy of his dad’s, Theo’s upset at what that means for his end of summer plans with Eddie. But imagine his surprise when Eddie shows up in NYC to surprise him. Will Theo be able to do the kind of high tech hacking he needs to do and still have time for Eddie without putting Eddie in danger?
As you’d expect with teen-aged main characters, there is no graphic sex depicted here. Theo’s kept so busy that he gets even less time with Eddie than in previous books.
Kirt Graves does the audiobook narration and his youthful voice is perfect for the first person narration as seen by Theo. His other character’s dialogue voices are spot on as well. Now I need to arrange to get hold of Book 4, the finale to the series.
***Note: While I received a free copy of this title, this is an honest and impartial review ***
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