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emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
While I won’t flatter myself by pretending I have anywhere near the talent of KJ Charles, I will say I have never read a book where the author’s way of thinking felt so much like my own. I haven’t read many romance/erotic novels despite being a pervert myself, partially because of misogyny around the genre but also because I figured I’d be bored. But this was both intellectually and sexually stimulating and satisfying, with deep philosophical conversations and amusing repartee interspersed with just as serious and playful and HOT gay sex. I especially enjoyed learning new things here and there about period-relevant events, politics, science and and how naturally all these conversations flowed. This book made me cum AND rethink my relationship to pleasure and polyamory. It’s a balm for the queer soul and a mouth-watering treat. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, and Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, and Car accident
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