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nena909's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
k_a_r_e_n_b's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mini_elsa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
latoinombra's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lindseymiddlemiss's review against another edition
5.0
Heart wrenching angsty MM love story
Rhys, the inwardly insecure paramedic and former sex club player, meets Javon, the unicycling play therapist for sick and refugee children, and suddenly his former life holds no appeal.
Gorgeous MM love story that hit home for me with its stories of working in the refugee camps of Europe.
I just loved these two. Rhys has appeared before in the series, in Angelo & Dylan's, and Harry & Joe's stories. Javon, the play therapist with the huge heart, starting to explore his newly understood sexuality, was amazing and it was great to see characters from the Misfits duology pop up. Definitely felt best having read the previous stories, especially the earlier Skins series books.
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Rhys, the inwardly insecure paramedic and former sex club player, meets Javon, the unicycling play therapist for sick and refugee children, and suddenly his former life holds no appeal.
Gorgeous MM love story that hit home for me with its stories of working in the refugee camps of Europe.
I just loved these two. Rhys has appeared before in the series, in Angelo & Dylan's, and Harry & Joe's stories. Javon, the play therapist with the huge heart, starting to explore his newly understood sexuality, was amazing and it was great to see characters from the Misfits duology pop up. Definitely felt best having read the previous stories, especially the earlier Skins series books.
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maferg01's review against another edition
5.0
And now Rhys, the gentle giant from books 1 and 2, gets his own story and HEA. We met Rhys when he joined Dylan and Angelo in Lovato’s and he’s Harry’s brother from Whisper. Rhys is lonely. He’s tired of faceless people in the club and being the 3rd wheel, always outside of a loving relationship. He’s kind and caring with a heart of gold. He and Jevon are just so cute together. Their story is somewhat different from the others in this series, but that makes their story no less appealing.
Rhy’s life as a paramedic by day and bouncing from partner to partner in Lovato’s has lost its appeal. In a bar grabbing a pint, he meets Jevon and their chemistry is instantaneous. Back at Rhy’s place, Jevon reveals that he is rather inexperienced with men. They spend a night together and then a series of events keeps them from meeting up again for quite some time. The world works against these two so many times. They begin a tentative relationship that ends up being on a countdown – Jevon is due to leave the UK in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, Rhys struggles against so many issues with his past that keeps him from his own happiness.
Life is messy and I equally loved and was frustrated by the events that kept these two from connecting. Gahhhh just like life! And Rhy’s insecurity over his past and Jevon’s over his inexperience was so relatable. I loved how these two men could easily love the other but struggled a bit to accept what was right in front of them. Their journey to a HEA was just so sweet though, you can’t help but fall in love right along with them!
Rhy’s life as a paramedic by day and bouncing from partner to partner in Lovato’s has lost its appeal. In a bar grabbing a pint, he meets Jevon and their chemistry is instantaneous. Back at Rhy’s place, Jevon reveals that he is rather inexperienced with men. They spend a night together and then a series of events keeps them from meeting up again for quite some time. The world works against these two so many times. They begin a tentative relationship that ends up being on a countdown – Jevon is due to leave the UK in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, Rhys struggles against so many issues with his past that keeps him from his own happiness.
Life is messy and I equally loved and was frustrated by the events that kept these two from connecting. Gahhhh just like life! And Rhy’s insecurity over his past and Jevon’s over his inexperience was so relatable. I loved how these two men could easily love the other but struggled a bit to accept what was right in front of them. Their journey to a HEA was just so sweet though, you can’t help but fall in love right along with them!
fuzzywilson's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Alcohol, Cursing, and Mass/school shootings
xanthe87's review against another edition
4.0
So the 3rd book in the Skins series from Garrett Leigh. I'm a huge fan of their writing and this series though this one wasn't my favourite but it's hard to explain why. I don't think it had as much impact on me and moved at quite a pace considering how much time the MC's actually spent together.
Rhys is the brother of Harry from book 2 and friend to Dylan and Angelo from book 1. He's a flight paramedic, spending his shifts in helicopters en route to sometimes extremely serious accidents/events. Rhys has slowly come to the conclusion he's lonely and no longer enjoying the hookups he's done for so long. The night he decides no more he walks into a pub and meets Jevon at the bar.
Jevon is back in the country for a few weeks, time off from his job as a play therapist in camps abroad on borders and in war zones. He's having a drink alone and about to leave when Rhys sits next to him and their connection is made. Jevon has never acted on his attraction to men but has no choice when it comes to Rhys, being pulled to him like no other.
With Jevon's inexperience they take it slow and steady but his leaving for work takes a toll on them both but takes a whole to accept why. I love how gentle and caring Rhys is with him, knowing how hard a first gay experience is.
Both men have family and friends around but Rhys is stubborn and withdrawn, finding it hard to talk to others about anything really. There are hints and a small discussion about his childhood and father but there wasn't as much as I thought considering what happened.
Jevon is a new character for this series and is interesting, different and involving. I live the work he does and how he approaches life though I would have liked a bit more on his family/history. His dad especially sounds like a hoot!
The characters are well written and the story is easy to get drawn into. Both mens work is important and necessary but at what cost to personal health and relationships?
The event at the end is heartbreaking but extremely well written by Garrett. Its gives the MC's a chance to think and involves friends and family, relying on them for help but also accepting it!
I would just like to say thank you so much to all of our service personnel for such amazing work that they do on a daily basis, but especially on days like that.
I'd recommend this book, especially if read book 1 and 2 as you're invested in Rhys' story. It's not necessary to have read them but it would help with connections and a little back story.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review
Rhys is the brother of Harry from book 2 and friend to Dylan and Angelo from book 1. He's a flight paramedic, spending his shifts in helicopters en route to sometimes extremely serious accidents/events. Rhys has slowly come to the conclusion he's lonely and no longer enjoying the hookups he's done for so long. The night he decides no more he walks into a pub and meets Jevon at the bar.
Jevon is back in the country for a few weeks, time off from his job as a play therapist in camps abroad on borders and in war zones. He's having a drink alone and about to leave when Rhys sits next to him and their connection is made. Jevon has never acted on his attraction to men but has no choice when it comes to Rhys, being pulled to him like no other.
With Jevon's inexperience they take it slow and steady but his leaving for work takes a toll on them both but takes a whole to accept why. I love how gentle and caring Rhys is with him, knowing how hard a first gay experience is.
Both men have family and friends around but Rhys is stubborn and withdrawn, finding it hard to talk to others about anything really. There are hints and a small discussion about his childhood and father but there wasn't as much as I thought considering what happened.
Jevon is a new character for this series and is interesting, different and involving. I live the work he does and how he approaches life though I would have liked a bit more on his family/history. His dad especially sounds like a hoot!
The characters are well written and the story is easy to get drawn into. Both mens work is important and necessary but at what cost to personal health and relationships?
The event at the end is heartbreaking but extremely well written by Garrett. Its gives the MC's a chance to think and involves friends and family, relying on them for help but also accepting it!
I would just like to say thank you so much to all of our service personnel for such amazing work that they do on a daily basis, but especially on days like that.
I'd recommend this book, especially if read book 1 and 2 as you're invested in Rhys' story. It's not necessary to have read them but it would help with connections and a little back story.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review
mrnnprsns's review
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? Yes
4.25