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Ganymede Quartet #3
A Willful Romantic
Love is everything, but sometimes it’s not enough.
At the dawn of 1901, Henry Blackwell is gathering the courage to share his feelings with his companion slave Martin. Henry is in love, and he’d do anything to make Martin love him in return. In anticipation of making such a declaration, Henry works to be a better person, the sort of man whose love is worth having.
But simply having love returned isn't enough. Henry wants unreasonable things, impossible things. He wants his love for Martin to be accepted and acknowledged, even admired, by the world at large. He desperately wants there to be a place in the city where he can behave as he likes with the person he loves. Practical Martin doesn't approve of Henry’s romantic notions and urges caution. Henry struggles between keeping Martin happy and pursuing his dream of acceptance.
This is the third of four installments in the Ganymede Quartet, continuing the story from A Proper Lover (Ganymede Quartet Book 2).
At the dawn of 1901, Henry Blackwell is gathering the courage to share his feelings with his companion slave Martin. Henry is in love, and he’d do anything to make Martin love him in return. In anticipation of making such a declaration, Henry works to be a better person, the sort of man whose love is worth having.
But simply having love returned isn't enough. Henry wants unreasonable things, impossible things. He wants his love for Martin to be accepted and acknowledged, even admired, by the world at large. He desperately wants there to be a place in the city where he can behave as he likes with the person he loves. Practical Martin doesn't approve of Henry’s romantic notions and urges caution. Henry struggles between keeping Martin happy and pursuing his dream of acceptance.
This is the third of four installments in the Ganymede Quartet, continuing the story from A Proper Lover (Ganymede Quartet Book 2).
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First published April 8, 2015
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May 15, 2015
A rose is never just a rose.
Certainly not as far as Henry's concerned.
Recently Darrah posted a poll asking who was your favorite, Henry or Martin. I voted for Henry, sort of looked at the results, noticed there was only one other person who voted for Henry but there weren't a lot of cumulative votes so I shrugged it off thinking it was a fluke. Later Darrah informed me that no, in fact, most preferred Martin.
*sputtering*
*covers Henry's ears*
Inconceivable!
How can this possibly be true? He's a dandy of the highest order! He's a romantic! He's so humble and bashful and blushing and... OHEMMMGEEEEE WHY DON'T PEOPLE LOVE HIM AS MUCH AS ME?!?!? Ahem. I'm hopeful more people will recognize how lovely he is after this installment.
In A Willful Romantic Henry tries to be worthy of Martin and undergoes some personal growth in these first three months of 1901. He seems to be coming into his own but not infallible and his mistakes are usually titillating and amusing to varying degrees. He continues to struggle with possessiveness and jealousy but I think this is part of his charm, and I suspect, Martin shares my view.
These two are gaga for each other and declare their love which makes the next hurdle a bit more challenging. You see, Henry is desperate to have people recognize and accept he and Martin as a couple, though this is strictly prohibited. Uncle Reggie or cousin Jesse could prove helpful in helping them find a place more accepting of their love but, then again, perhaps not. How Henry handles having to adhere to society's rules is the focal point of this installment. Henry gets more and more daring much to Martin's displeasure.
Aside from Henry's growth and his struggles with feeling stifled there was much more information given on the slaves and even a slave wedding which got a bit randy. Henry's mother seems to be emerging from her circling the planet, laudanum induced haze due to Reggie's reappearance. Why she couldn't do this for her own children is beyond me. Were she a real person I'd likely find a way to "accidentally" bitch slap for her decade spent in absentia. Henry's father is stern and taciturn but the more we find out about him, the more I respect him. I wish he were slightly more demonstrative and verbal, but it seems his heart's in the right place. He gets points for that. Cousin Jesse shows a lot of promise. I'm quite anxious to see what sort of impact he'll have on Henry in the next installment.
As you can imagine, these two are all over each other like white on rice. I was so hoping Henry would push his envelope a bit more but there were some deliciously kinky shenanigans afoot in the Blackwell mansion. Often. I can't complain in the slightest. I'm sure some will take issue with the amount of sex, underage sex at that, but the connection between them can't be denied which made the sex gratifying rather than gratuitous, in my opinion.
I truly cannot say enough good things about this series and what Darrah has achieved. It's a perfect synergy between thorough research, inspired creativity and beautiful prose. I couldn't ask for anything more than that.
If you haven't given the Ganymede series a go, you should.
A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Certainly not as far as Henry's concerned.
Recently Darrah posted a poll asking who was your favorite, Henry or Martin. I voted for Henry, sort of looked at the results, noticed there was only one other person who voted for Henry but there weren't a lot of cumulative votes so I shrugged it off thinking it was a fluke. Later Darrah informed me that no, in fact, most preferred Martin.
*sputtering*
*covers Henry's ears*
Inconceivable!
How can this possibly be true? He's a dandy of the highest order! He's a romantic! He's so humble and bashful and blushing and... OHEMMMGEEEEE WHY DON'T PEOPLE LOVE HIM AS MUCH AS ME?!?!? Ahem. I'm hopeful more people will recognize how lovely he is after this installment.
In A Willful Romantic Henry tries to be worthy of Martin and undergoes some personal growth in these first three months of 1901. He seems to be coming into his own but not infallible and his mistakes are usually titillating and amusing to varying degrees. He continues to struggle with possessiveness and jealousy but I think this is part of his charm, and I suspect, Martin shares my view.
"The way I feel... " Martin began. "I keep thinking, Henry, that if you ever stopped wanting to make love to me, I'd die."
These two are gaga for each other and declare their love which makes the next hurdle a bit more challenging. You see, Henry is desperate to have people recognize and accept he and Martin as a couple, though this is strictly prohibited. Uncle Reggie or cousin Jesse could prove helpful in helping them find a place more accepting of their love but, then again, perhaps not. How Henry handles having to adhere to society's rules is the focal point of this installment. Henry gets more and more daring much to Martin's displeasure.
It bothered Henry that Martin didn't particularly mind how their displays of affection were restricted, perfectly content with the status quo; whereas Henry wanted the freedom to show everyone how undeniably they belonged together with explicit clarity.
Aside from Henry's growth and his struggles with feeling stifled there was much more information given on the slaves and even a slave wedding which got a bit randy. Henry's mother seems to be emerging from her circling the planet, laudanum induced haze due to Reggie's reappearance. Why she couldn't do this for her own children is beyond me. Were she a real person I'd likely find a way to "accidentally" bitch slap for her decade spent in absentia. Henry's father is stern and taciturn but the more we find out about him, the more I respect him. I wish he were slightly more demonstrative and verbal, but it seems his heart's in the right place. He gets points for that. Cousin Jesse shows a lot of promise. I'm quite anxious to see what sort of impact he'll have on Henry in the next installment.
"I love your body," Henry allowed himself to say. It was just shy of a straightforward declaration of love. "I love touching you, and I love the smell of your skin, and I love tasting you. I love to look at you. I love watching you come, and I love the sounds you make." He paused for a breath. "You're perfect for me, too."
As you can imagine, these two are all over each other like white on rice. I was so hoping Henry would push his envelope a bit more but there were some deliciously kinky shenanigans afoot in the Blackwell mansion. Often. I can't complain in the slightest. I'm sure some will take issue with the amount of sex, underage sex at that, but the connection between them can't be denied which made the sex gratifying rather than gratuitous, in my opinion.
I truly cannot say enough good things about this series and what Darrah has achieved. It's a perfect synergy between thorough research, inspired creativity and beautiful prose. I couldn't ask for anything more than that.
If you haven't given the Ganymede series a go, you should.
A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2015
My absolute favorite in the series so far. I grinned so much and so long while reading this that my face hurt for hours afterward. The pace of this book seems to pick up and it moves like a train on a track from one interesting event/circumstance to the next. I loved that as I read, I got more and more wrapped up, and that as we approached the climax of this book, I was so anxious and eager simultaneously that I felt a little light-headed. Henry and Martin just get to me. They get under my skin and make me so happy. Henry is a dork in the best way and Martin is his most perfect support. I love their adolescent EMOSHUNS and the sense that they are probably not entirely unique in their situation but are too dumb/scared to find out. The continued presence of Henry's Uncle Reggie in this book gives us a breath of fresh air and hope, just like it does for Henry. I loved everything about this book and will read it again when I'm having a down day. It's going to be the comfort-read of the series, I can tell that much! It just makes me so damn happy!
October 13, 2015
Noooo this book can't be over! Now I have to wait till JUNE to get my next fix :( This book was such a wonderful expansion into the lives of Henry and Martin. Henry is such a funny and normal character, he's possessive and jealous, a daydreamer and sometimes just a little bit selfish but he is also exceedingly sweet and generous with his heart and I just LOVE him (special shout out to his wonderful waistcoats!!!). Just thought I'd add this quote in here, because I love this side of Henry.
"What he meant, Henry suspected, was 'Thank you for not having a jealous, childish fit and making me feel bad about my dead friend', but Henry would accept 'good listener'."
Matrin is as gorgeous and wild as ever, he has some significant kinkiness hidden behind that pretty face. This book has some amazing kinky scenes like role-playing and breath play, and yet they still have that air of innocence that I couldn't help smiling and giggling at some of Henry's uncertainties during these moments.
This book is sooo hot, I just love the perfect mix of sex and characters and story. I'm so glad there was some voyeurism is this story and I'm hoping (fingers crossed) for some exhibitionism in the next book. I'm slowly warming to the idea of a threesome with these guys, but ultimately would like them to just stick together, on that note though, I did warm up to Tom alot more in this book... poor guy!
Really quite alot happened in this book and by the end my heart was pounding, but rest assured its not a crazy cliff hanger... just a little one.
"What he meant, Henry suspected, was 'Thank you for not having a jealous, childish fit and making me feel bad about my dead friend', but Henry would accept 'good listener'."
Matrin is as gorgeous and wild as ever, he has some significant kinkiness hidden behind that pretty face. This book has some amazing kinky scenes like role-playing and breath play, and yet they still have that air of innocence that I couldn't help smiling and giggling at some of Henry's uncertainties during these moments.
This book is sooo hot, I just love the perfect mix of sex and characters and story. I'm so glad there was some voyeurism is this story and I'm hoping (fingers crossed) for some exhibitionism in the next book. I'm slowly warming to the idea of a threesome with these guys, but ultimately would like them to just stick together, on that note though, I did warm up to Tom alot more in this book... poor guy!
Really quite alot happened in this book and by the end my heart was pounding, but rest assured its not a crazy cliff hanger... just a little one.
April 14, 2015
Disclaimer: I am a super fangirl of this alt historical M/M romance series and stalk the author, unashamedly, so I can get my next Henry and Martin fix.
This is the third novel in the Ganymede Quartet series. It is best to read them in order.
Backstory for newcomers: this is an alternate history novel set in NYC in 1901 in a world where slavery exists, is highly regulated and commonplace. Upstanding wealthy families have slave labor to run their homes, and gentlemen/ladies are expected to have companion slaves from age 16, for use with valet duty, homework help, and entertainment--including sex. Gentlemen have male companions, ladies have female companions. Henry is a wealthy boy, and Martin is his companion.
Okay. Where we start in this book is New Years' Day with Henry bursting with love for Martin. He so desperately wants to share his joy--it is a wonder to him how intelligent, beautiful Martin can really care for him--over having a companion who is so caring. It troubles Henry that Martin may only love him because it is his job, and often questions Martin about how he might feel if he were a freeman.
Martin thinks this is all nonsense. He isn't free, and has no desire to be free. He feels exceptional gratitude to have a master who values him as a person, and shows genuine affection.
The two of them are absolutely besotted. Still, this is all behind closed doors. True gentlemen make make use of their slaves, but they are not to kiss them, or ensure their mutual pleasure, or --Heaven forfend--confess to loving them.
But Henry is a willful romantic, and a Valentine has been procured. He is still nervous about Martin's close friendship with a fellow slave, Tom, and he desires to know more about Martin's history of training at Ganymede, but the edge of jealousy is wearing off. (Yay!) I really enjoyed Henry's attempts at closeness with Martin. He laments the difference in their station only because slaves are free to be gay, and free men can be (secretly) gay, but a master/slave gay relationship is doubly tricky. Hi attempts at public claiming/closeness grow ever more dangerous.
Both Henry and Martin get a bit more voyeuristic in this book, but Henry continues to claim Martin all for himself--never sharing him. There is talk and fantasies about including a third, but Henry's possessive stance soon garners him a bit of recognition, in a good way for a change. Slave relations are definitely in the forefront of this book, and we end with the knowledge that these boys are in for big changes.
Cannot wait for the next book!
This is the third novel in the Ganymede Quartet series. It is best to read them in order.
Backstory for newcomers: this is an alternate history novel set in NYC in 1901 in a world where slavery exists, is highly regulated and commonplace. Upstanding wealthy families have slave labor to run their homes, and gentlemen/ladies are expected to have companion slaves from age 16, for use with valet duty, homework help, and entertainment--including sex. Gentlemen have male companions, ladies have female companions. Henry is a wealthy boy, and Martin is his companion.
Okay. Where we start in this book is New Years' Day with Henry bursting with love for Martin. He so desperately wants to share his joy--it is a wonder to him how intelligent, beautiful Martin can really care for him--over having a companion who is so caring. It troubles Henry that Martin may only love him because it is his job, and often questions Martin about how he might feel if he were a freeman.
Martin thinks this is all nonsense. He isn't free, and has no desire to be free. He feels exceptional gratitude to have a master who values him as a person, and shows genuine affection.
The two of them are absolutely besotted. Still, this is all behind closed doors. True gentlemen make make use of their slaves, but they are not to kiss them, or ensure their mutual pleasure, or --Heaven forfend--confess to loving them.
But Henry is a willful romantic, and a Valentine has been procured. He is still nervous about Martin's close friendship with a fellow slave, Tom, and he desires to know more about Martin's history of training at Ganymede, but the edge of jealousy is wearing off. (Yay!) I really enjoyed Henry's attempts at closeness with Martin. He laments the difference in their station only because slaves are free to be gay, and free men can be (secretly) gay, but a master/slave gay relationship is doubly tricky. Hi attempts at public claiming/closeness grow ever more dangerous.
Both Henry and Martin get a bit more voyeuristic in this book, but Henry continues to claim Martin all for himself--never sharing him. There is talk and fantasies about including a third, but Henry's possessive stance soon garners him a bit of recognition, in a good way for a change. Slave relations are definitely in the forefront of this book, and we end with the knowledge that these boys are in for big changes.
Cannot wait for the next book!
April 14, 2015
I am a complete addict for the Ganymede Quartet and A Willful Romantic was so absorbing that once again, life was put on hold as I greedily read the penultimate book in this series.
Henry Blackwell is rich and handsome and considered 'a good catch', but Henry holds a huge secret. He is head over heels in love with his companion slave Martin. Such a romance is forbidden and if they are discovered they risk Martin being permanently removed from the Blackwell household.
Taken from Henry's perspective, the story unfolds over a few months from January 1901 as he assesses his love for Martin and contemplates the dynamics of their relationship. Henry is painfully shy, and feels that he is not terribly academic, he worries that he is a disappointment to his father and possibly Martin. Yet Henry has compassion and insight and he privately questions what others more readily accept about social norms and conventions.
Henry is conflicted about his wish to be accepted and his need to follow his heart. Martin's presence, support and guidance helps Henry to grow in confidence; and he strives to be a better person overcoming his insecurities and jealousy for Martin's sake. He knows that he must keep Martin safe, and in their precarious situation they cannot let their passion be uncovered and yet Henry yearns for the freedom to find a place where he and Martin can be open about their feelings for one and other.
Sometimes, Henry finds Martin's willingness to conform and his subservience, acceptance of slavery and social norms frustrating. He questions how much Martin is free to choose their relationship and what the dynamic might be if they had met under different circumstances.
Darrrah Glass creates such an fascinating alternative reality, an early twentieth century New York filled with social hierarchy, in which slavery is accepted and conformity expected. To disregard social expectations can have dire consequences. Henry and Martin at the cusp of adulthood must find their way in life. The story is completely absorbing, filled with passion and complexity, charm and insight.
All of the characters, from school friends and their slaves, to Henry's household and family are well drawn and their motivations, hopes and fears engaging and believable. My favourite character is Henry, I adore his empathy and integrity and the juxtaposition of his innate shyness and anxieties that contribute to socially awkward situations that are usually humorous sometimes painful and always endearing.
In A Willful Romantic we meet more of Henry's eccentric wider family, his less than conventional uncle and wilder cousin Jesse I am hoping that Henry gets to know them better in the next instalment available in June, I am counting the days.
It is no secret that I totally love Darrah Glass' Ganymede Quartet, I recognize that perhaps these books aren't for everyone. I personally generally veer away from Young Adult books, and I have friends that prefer hetero romance to male/male, and others that avoid books with themes of slavery; whilst some seek fast paced action in their plots (this is much more character driven).
For me A Willful Romantic is perfect and I read it with a huge smile. I cannot recommend it highly enough - rich character development, humour, pathos and hot, steamy sex scenes. The Ganymede Quartet is luxurious and elegant much like the setting, and in contrast to the surface gentility the underlying passion is explosive and the youthful joie de vie delightful and contagious.
From past experience I know Henry and Martin their predicaments and those of their friends will stay with me long after I have finished reading.
Copy supplied by author in exchange for an honest review.
Henry Blackwell is rich and handsome and considered 'a good catch', but Henry holds a huge secret. He is head over heels in love with his companion slave Martin. Such a romance is forbidden and if they are discovered they risk Martin being permanently removed from the Blackwell household.
Taken from Henry's perspective, the story unfolds over a few months from January 1901 as he assesses his love for Martin and contemplates the dynamics of their relationship. Henry is painfully shy, and feels that he is not terribly academic, he worries that he is a disappointment to his father and possibly Martin. Yet Henry has compassion and insight and he privately questions what others more readily accept about social norms and conventions.
Henry is conflicted about his wish to be accepted and his need to follow his heart. Martin's presence, support and guidance helps Henry to grow in confidence; and he strives to be a better person overcoming his insecurities and jealousy for Martin's sake. He knows that he must keep Martin safe, and in their precarious situation they cannot let their passion be uncovered and yet Henry yearns for the freedom to find a place where he and Martin can be open about their feelings for one and other.
Sometimes, Henry finds Martin's willingness to conform and his subservience, acceptance of slavery and social norms frustrating. He questions how much Martin is free to choose their relationship and what the dynamic might be if they had met under different circumstances.
Darrrah Glass creates such an fascinating alternative reality, an early twentieth century New York filled with social hierarchy, in which slavery is accepted and conformity expected. To disregard social expectations can have dire consequences. Henry and Martin at the cusp of adulthood must find their way in life. The story is completely absorbing, filled with passion and complexity, charm and insight.
All of the characters, from school friends and their slaves, to Henry's household and family are well drawn and their motivations, hopes and fears engaging and believable. My favourite character is Henry, I adore his empathy and integrity and the juxtaposition of his innate shyness and anxieties that contribute to socially awkward situations that are usually humorous sometimes painful and always endearing.
In A Willful Romantic we meet more of Henry's eccentric wider family, his less than conventional uncle and wilder cousin Jesse I am hoping that Henry gets to know them better in the next instalment available in June, I am counting the days.
It is no secret that I totally love Darrah Glass' Ganymede Quartet, I recognize that perhaps these books aren't for everyone. I personally generally veer away from Young Adult books, and I have friends that prefer hetero romance to male/male, and others that avoid books with themes of slavery; whilst some seek fast paced action in their plots (this is much more character driven).
For me A Willful Romantic is perfect and I read it with a huge smile. I cannot recommend it highly enough - rich character development, humour, pathos and hot, steamy sex scenes. The Ganymede Quartet is luxurious and elegant much like the setting, and in contrast to the surface gentility the underlying passion is explosive and the youthful joie de vie delightful and contagious.
From past experience I know Henry and Martin their predicaments and those of their friends will stay with me long after I have finished reading.
Copy supplied by author in exchange for an honest review.
April 15, 2015
This is a fantastic addition to a series that just keeps getting better and better. I had anxiously (not kidding, I checked Barnes and Nobles all the time) awaited for the release, and when I became notified I immediately bought it. The only problem that I had with it was that I myself read it too fast! Anyone who reads the series will have a massive hunger to witness Martin and Henry's love. This was a fantastic book, and I would highly recommend. I can not wait until June for the release of the next installment!
April 10, 2015
Henry has grown on me over the course of three books. While Martin is still my favorite I have come to adore Henry. I love how devoted Martin and Henry are to each other. At one point during this book I kept wishing for at least one threesome/moresome but our pair are very devoted to each other. I loved the "game" they now play, those are some of my favorite scenes in the book.
I would love to see more of the Wilton's I love his cousins's and his interactions with them. Also seeing mother a lot more active was very refreshing. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop wondering how this book was going to end what was going to happen to our duo. And it did not disappoint. These two have crawled into my heart and have made a cosy home for themselves. I cant wait until june for the next one. Also in some au universe I like to think that Sam has a happy life that he got a good master.
I would love to see more of the Wilton's I love his cousins's and his interactions with them. Also seeing mother a lot more active was very refreshing. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop wondering how this book was going to end what was going to happen to our duo. And it did not disappoint. These two have crawled into my heart and have made a cosy home for themselves. I cant wait until june for the next one. Also in some au universe I like to think that Sam has a happy life that he got a good master.
April 20, 2015
I love Martin and Henry! This chapter of their lives was a very interesting/ sexy one.
June 10, 2017
Even though I'm still enjoying this series I've found it next to impossible to like Henry. In fact I'm starting to actively dislike him. Sometimes I just want to shake him because of his stupidity.
November 1, 2015
This series just keeps getting better!!!
February 7, 2017
Henry and Martin's love for each out comes out in this book, that not only brings them closer but makes Henry more careless in his desire for his relationship with Martin to be more considered normal and acceptable by society.... sorry Henry, but that wont even come close too happening for another 100 years.
I still wish we got more of Martin's POV in the story especially when Henry's dad takes Martin aside to talk to him. I'd also to love to get to know Henry's dad a little more, he seem so uncaring, cold and stand offish with Henry but deep down I don't think that's the case. I hope his true feelings come out more in the last book in this series.
I also liked getting to know more of Henry's family especially Jessie, who I hear is getting a story of his own, which sounds exciting... okay off to read the last book.
I still wish we got more of Martin's POV in the story especially when Henry's dad takes Martin aside to talk to him. I'd also to love to get to know Henry's dad a little more, he seem so uncaring, cold and stand offish with Henry but deep down I don't think that's the case. I hope his true feelings come out more in the last book in this series.
I also liked getting to know more of Henry's family especially Jessie, who I hear is getting a story of his own, which sounds exciting... okay off to read the last book.
August 5, 2015
4 stars for the series, 3 for this installment.
Ending: Ended on a negative note, which I can't say I liked.
Future events: Curious if Henry will in fact visit Ganymede with Martin. It would be interesting to see how Henry sees it. Also would like to see Henry meet little half-brother Calvin and the mistress.
Henry's clothing: He was adorable here -- I enjoyed everything about this trip, and hope to see more of the 'baroque' floral waistcoat in book 4. Quite amusing.
Henry's father: Influenced so by Henry's opinion of his father, Hiram, I didn't much like him either -- but now I really want more scenes with him. And Henry crying, because I like my MCs to suffer a bit, but with his father doing some type of awkward if caring soothing.
Drake's Progress: I was ambivalent at first for this story in a story, but I can't say I find it very interesting now. I'm sure its still being mentioned because it'll come to some sort of culmination in book 4.
Sexing: Getting progressively dirtier, frequent
Nitpick:
Selected passages:
Ending: Ended on a negative note, which I can't say I liked.
Future events: Curious if Henry will in fact visit Ganymede with Martin. It would be interesting to see how Henry sees it. Also would like to see Henry meet little half-brother Calvin and the mistress.
Henry's clothing: He was adorable here -- I enjoyed everything about this trip, and hope to see more of the 'baroque' floral waistcoat in book 4. Quite amusing.
Henry's father: Influenced so by Henry's opinion of his father, Hiram, I didn't much like him either -- but now I really want more scenes with him. And Henry crying, because I like my MCs to suffer a bit, but with his father doing some type of awkward if caring soothing.
Drake's Progress: I was ambivalent at first for this story in a story, but I can't say I find it very interesting now. I'm sure its still being mentioned because it'll come to some sort of culmination in book 4.
Sexing: Getting progressively dirtier, frequent
Nitpick:
Selected passages:
September 9, 2015
I really think that out of this whole series so far, this book is my favorite. I loved how we get to grow more with Henry and Martin, and follow along with their relationship.
Glass did a great job at this story because the emotions that were portrayed onto the page were amazing. Everything that the characters were feeling was so life-like and so realistic, I couldn’t help but feel that way as well. Henry’s love for Martin was just amazing, and I loved how even though they can’t have a “normal” relationship Henry is still trying to do that with Martin.
Henry’s frustration is completely obvious at how Martin keeps baulking on everything, but who can blame a young man in love for wanting to share that love with everyone?
I do have to say that the ending of the story? As bad as this sounds, I was so hoping that something like that would happen! I know, I’m a horrible person but in all honesty, it added that extra bit of “reality” to the story and made it that much more great.
Once again Glass has blown me away with this series, and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 4 because I *have* to find out what is going to happen next with Henry and Martin! Being able to be so involved with their lives so far has been great, and it just keeps getting better.
If you haven’t started this series yet, then I would completely recommend that you do because it is so unlike anything else that I have read, that it puts it in a league of it’s own.
Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
Glass did a great job at this story because the emotions that were portrayed onto the page were amazing. Everything that the characters were feeling was so life-like and so realistic, I couldn’t help but feel that way as well. Henry’s love for Martin was just amazing, and I loved how even though they can’t have a “normal” relationship Henry is still trying to do that with Martin.
Henry’s frustration is completely obvious at how Martin keeps baulking on everything, but who can blame a young man in love for wanting to share that love with everyone?
I do have to say that the ending of the story? As bad as this sounds, I was so hoping that something like that would happen! I know, I’m a horrible person but in all honesty, it added that extra bit of “reality” to the story and made it that much more great.
Once again Glass has blown me away with this series, and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 4 because I *have* to find out what is going to happen next with Henry and Martin! Being able to be so involved with their lives so far has been great, and it just keeps getting better.
If you haven’t started this series yet, then I would completely recommend that you do because it is so unlike anything else that I have read, that it puts it in a league of it’s own.
Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
April 4, 2016
Henry is slowly growing and becoming more and more his own person and it is great to see Martin helping him along the way
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