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pilgrimgossip's review
4.0
If it was possible i would try and steal myself some otter
Just finished my first TJ Klune book. And i have to say... I loved it. I'm new to the m/m romance genre but In the last few weeks I've been reading more than I've ever read in my life. I've been tearing through these books and don't see myself stopping anytime soon. This is the first one actually written by a queer man that I've actually finished. I tried to read another highly recommended book, "hot heads" but just never really felt attached to the characters. That was not a problem with this book.
I loved these characters. I'm in love with otter. Many of the books I've really loved have been high angst and while i couldn't put them down, it felt like they were literally hurting me to read. This book is angsty, and i could feel my patience wearing thin with all the "but I'm not gay" stuff ( not to say it wasn't a realistic reaction). The book did give me the feels, but it was just the right amount in my opinion. i think I'm going to start on the second book right now.
Just finished my first TJ Klune book. And i have to say... I loved it. I'm new to the m/m romance genre but In the last few weeks I've been reading more than I've ever read in my life. I've been tearing through these books and don't see myself stopping anytime soon. This is the first one actually written by a queer man that I've actually finished. I tried to read another highly recommended book, "hot heads" but just never really felt attached to the characters. That was not a problem with this book.
I loved these characters. I'm in love with otter. Many of the books I've really loved have been high angst and while i couldn't put them down, it felt like they were literally hurting me to read. This book is angsty, and i could feel my patience wearing thin with all the "but I'm not gay" stuff ( not to say it wasn't a realistic reaction). The book did give me the feels, but it was just the right amount in my opinion. i think I'm going to start on the second book right now.
imrebecca's review against another edition
emotional
5.0
Valutazione: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5.
Travis John Klune, ormai, è una garanzia.
Praticamente, per ogni sua storia le cinque stelle piene sono assicurate, c’è poco da fare.
Ho letto il primo romanzo della Seafeare Chronichles in pochissimo tempo e, anche se inizialmente ho fatto un pochino di fatica a entrare in sintonia con la storia, Bear, Otter e Kid è diventato in assoluto uno dei libri più belli che abbia mai letto.
È poco dire che Klune è il re indiscusso del found family, anche qui ci propone una famiglia di amici a cui ci si affeziona in pochissimo tempo. È impossibile non affezionarsi ai personaggi principali: Bear, Otter e Kid.
Li ho amati tutti d tre da morire così come il legame, l’amore forte, puro, incondizionato e gentile che li unisce, ognuno nella sua forma.
Mi stava quasi dispiacendo a lasciare questi personaggi, ma il sapere che ha ben tre seguiti ad aspettarmi mi ha rassicurata.
Forse, l’unica cosa che non mi ha convinto è stato Kid che, più e più volte, si comporta come un vero e proprio adulto, ma non importa perché lui è il anche il mio personaggio preferito in assoluto.
Uno dei libri più belli in assoluto dell’anno - e della vita - a mani bassissime.
jaycie_90's review against another edition
3.0
It's a cute story with cute characters. The characters and plot resemble an excellent movie called 'Shelter,' I recommend watching it if you haven't. Overall, this story was OK, but there were many cringe moments. Why is an 8-year-old present when inappropriate topics are being discussed?
gillianw's review
DNF @ 50%
I'm just gonna stop listening to this audiobook now because I don't think me and this book were meant to be.
I'm just gonna stop listening to this audiobook now because I don't think me and this book were meant to be.
kaydee_reads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Beautifully written, and complicated in grief and abandonment, with the coming together of a family. I really enjoyed the pacing and writing style, and how Bear deals with his depression and repression felt very realistic. I also adored the Kid - I loved everything about him and am rooting for him so hard.
Well-written found family is my weakness and this book has it in spades.
The age difference is also handled well - I’m not usually a huge fan of a big age gap but having the main characters apart for as long as they were, to allow for time and experience to pass, helped immensely in making it feel like an earned romantic partnership.
Well-written found family is my weakness and this book has it in spades.
The age difference is also handled well - I’m not usually a huge fan of a big age gap but having the main characters apart for as long as they were, to allow for time and experience to pass, helped immensely in making it feel like an earned romantic partnership.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia
sofia_santana's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a_reader_obsessed's review
4.0
4 Stars!!
There’s not much to add to all the many reviews out there already for this book. Suffice it to say that I’m kicking myself for not reading this earlier. Honestly, I have no excuse.
Was this perfect? No. However, that was the beauty of it because real life isn’t perfect. Granted, Bear and the Kid have been dealt a truly harsh hand, but they’ve weathered many challenges and have persevered and even thrived. And Bear especially, handles things the best he can, despite all his neuroses.
What stands out the most here for me, is Otter. *big dreamy sigh* He was perfection. So much angst regarding the way he wanted to be what others wanted of him, that despite trying so hard there was no right or wrong way to live his life, and that he finally owned up to his feelings and executed decisions that would bring him peace and satisfaction. His love for Bear? His devotion and unwavering support? How Bear reciprocated in his own obstinate mind boggling want to slap strangle him repeatedly way? The absolute palpable intensity between these two?
The. Best. Part.
You’re probably gonna cringe and possibly cry. You’ll definitely be frustrated and angry and worried. But you’ll also rejoice, laugh, and no doubt, swoon. Seriously, wholly romantic (and bonus points for being my favorite trope)!
There’s not much to add to all the many reviews out there already for this book. Suffice it to say that I’m kicking myself for not reading this earlier. Honestly, I have no excuse.
Was this perfect? No. However, that was the beauty of it because real life isn’t perfect. Granted, Bear and the Kid have been dealt a truly harsh hand, but they’ve weathered many challenges and have persevered and even thrived. And Bear especially, handles things the best he can, despite all his neuroses.
What stands out the most here for me, is Otter. *big dreamy sigh* He was perfection. So much angst regarding the way he wanted to be what others wanted of him, that despite trying so hard there was no right or wrong way to live his life, and that he finally owned up to his feelings and executed decisions that would bring him peace and satisfaction. His love for Bear? His devotion and unwavering support? How Bear reciprocated in his own obstinate mind boggling want to slap strangle him repeatedly way? The absolute palpable intensity between these two?
The. Best. Part.
You’re probably gonna cringe and possibly cry. You’ll definitely be frustrated and angry and worried. But you’ll also rejoice, laugh, and no doubt, swoon. Seriously, wholly romantic (and bonus points for being my favorite trope)!