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Crossing Swords
Christopher Rush is not gay.
But after a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he finds himself crossing swords with his best friend Jeremy Pratt. Who’s also not … gay.
It was a one-time thing.
It didn’t mean anything.
They like girls.
At least, that’s what these boys of summer tell themselves as they pretend it wasn’t more than experimentation. With only four weeks left before they leave town for college, Christopher and Jeremy awkwardly navigate their way through a series of unfortunate (or very fortunate) events. Often leaving them breathless, conflicted, and dressed in nothing but a pair of socks.
Because socks are less gay.
As their time together comes to an end, will Christopher and Jeremy accept that love doesn’t discriminate, or will they put their swords up for good?
But after a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he finds himself crossing swords with his best friend Jeremy Pratt. Who’s also not … gay.
It was a one-time thing.
It didn’t mean anything.
They like girls.
At least, that’s what these boys of summer tell themselves as they pretend it wasn’t more than experimentation. With only four weeks left before they leave town for college, Christopher and Jeremy awkwardly navigate their way through a series of unfortunate (or very fortunate) events. Often leaving them breathless, conflicted, and dressed in nothing but a pair of socks.
Because socks are less gay.
As their time together comes to an end, will Christopher and Jeremy accept that love doesn’t discriminate, or will they put their swords up for good?
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First published January 24, 2017
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April 26, 2018
9% and I'm calling it.
What the FUCKING hell did I just almost read?
First we have the MCs giving us a general feeling that vaginas (= girls) are a bad thing.
The clichés are dripping off the pages, and I get that these two are 18 year old dudes, but this was...Disheartening Disrespectful in a way I hope we (as a society) have left waaaaaaaay behind.
I DO know that that is not the case, but I am still not interested in reading about MCs with this horrible attitude.
I have two younger brothers and have been hanging out with them and their friends a lot, and I have never ever heard this kind of derision towards the opposite sex.
Yeah I know! My brothers and their friends might have been cleaning up their language because of the vagina in the room, but seriously, we were taught better than that!
Then we have the 'gay-hate, which sealed the DNF for me.
I have been having issues with GR and haven't been able to read reviews of books I'm interested in, and in cases like this, I WISH that I would have been warned, because this was hateful and purely uninformed in a way I refuse to believe is possible!
... Yes, because no "MANLY MAN" will ever get highlights or take care of himself... That is totally... Unheard... *cough cough*... of...
And they kept on going...
And going...
The ignorance was particularly 'delicious' and it gave my eyeballs a good workout, if nothing else:
Yes, because wearing women's underwear is totally homo... I do feel particularly homosexual today!
They kept going with the 'homosexual identifiers' and sure, it would be easier to get laid if you could just see people's sexualities on their clothes:
........ But I don't even have any idea, what the hell this means...
And then we had a double whammy of hateful-ness and ignorance:
Because showing care and being loving, either as a homosexual or a girlis totally disgusting!
After that we had the last nail in the coffin for me, I simply cannot believe that this book was published in it's current form...
Yes, because warmth is such a homosexual feeling. I will tell that to the BF the next time he turns on the heated seats, and remind him that there will be no more cuddling or wearing jackets...
The derision of vaginas and homosexuality had my blood boiling, and these two hateful assholes did nothing to make me like them.
I could have maybe read on, if there had been less of this, or some sort of respect for other sexualities and people in general...
There just wasn't.
I made it to 9% and then I couldn't take anymore... Fuck this shit!
Being able to read friend's reviews right now, cemented this BIG time, apparently they will also be fighting (like real fighting with their fists), and I don't need that in my MCs.
*Edit: I got to thinking, if this had been a female and male MC we would have crucified the author for making them pound on each other before having reluctant sex.
And I really do believe that MM should be the same: violence between lovers (or anybody else for that matter) should never be celebrated as a gimmick or a 'way to show passion', since we wouldn't accept it in MF.
Fuck this shit, so very fucking much.
What the FUCKING hell did I just almost read?
First we have the MCs giving us a general feeling that vaginas (= girls) are a bad thing.
“God, you’re such a vagina.” He laughs,
... but I have the upper hand, and he’s a pussy.
Jeremy’s kind of a girly-man.
The clichés are dripping off the pages, and I get that these two are 18 year old dudes, but this was...
I DO know that that is not the case, but I am still not interested in reading about MCs with this horrible attitude.
I have two younger brothers and have been hanging out with them and their friends a lot, and I have never ever heard this kind of derision towards the opposite sex.
Yeah I know! My brothers and their friends might have been cleaning up their language because of the vagina in the room, but seriously, we were taught better than that!
Then we have the 'gay-hate, which sealed the DNF for me.
I have been having issues with GR and haven't been able to read reviews of books I'm interested in, and in cases like this, I WISH that I would have been warned, because this was hateful and purely uninformed in a way I refuse to believe is possible!
... signs that implies Jeremy is a closet case. Other than the manicure and the highlights, I can’t think of a single thing. He plays football. He fucks bitches. He cusses and spits.
... Yes, because no "MANLY MAN" will ever get highlights or take care of himself... That is totally... Unheard... *cough cough*... of...
And they kept on going...
Jeremy scoffs. “You’re the fucking fairy with your highlighted hair.”
And going...
“You’re the fucking queen, J, not me. Look at how your nails shine.”
The ignorance was particularly 'delicious' and it gave my eyeballs a good workout, if nothing else:
“Nope. I bet you wear woman’s underwear too, huh? You’re a total homo.”
Yes, because wearing women's underwear is totally homo... I do feel particularly homosexual today!
They kept going with the 'homosexual identifiers' and sure, it would be easier to get laid if you could just see people's sexualities on their clothes:
Toeing off my shoes, I leave my socks on. If we’re about to do what I think we’re about to do, toes are too personal. I’m not ready to play footsie with J. Socks are good. Socks are less gay.
........ But I don't even have any idea, what the hell this means...
And then we had a double whammy of hateful-ness and ignorance:
A part of me, just for shits and giggles, wants to brush a stand of his hair behind his ear, ease the tension, but I refuse to be the girl.
Because showing care and being loving, either as a homosexual or a girl
After that we had the last nail in the coffin for me, I simply cannot believe that this book was published in it's current form...
I can smell him: vodka, cigarettes, and warmth. Did I just say warmth? How gay of me.
Yes, because warmth is such a homosexual feeling. I will tell that to the BF the next time he turns on the heated seats, and remind him that there will be no more cuddling or wearing jackets...
The derision of vaginas and homosexuality had my blood boiling, and these two hateful assholes did nothing to make me like them.
I could have maybe read on, if there had been less of this, or some sort of respect for other sexualities and people in general...
There just wasn't.
I made it to 9% and then I couldn't take anymore... Fuck this shit!
Being able to read friend's reviews right now, cemented this BIG time, apparently they will also be fighting (like real fighting with their fists), and I don't need that in my MCs.
*Edit: I got to thinking, if this had been a female and male MC we would have crucified the author for making them pound on each other before having reluctant sex.
And I really do believe that MM should be the same: violence between lovers (or anybody else for that matter) should never be celebrated as a gimmick or a 'way to show passion', since we wouldn't accept it in MF.
Fuck this shit, so very fucking much.
February 7, 2017
3.5 stars
Crossing Swords is Mixie Edwards’ debut MM novel. It’s a story about two best friends getting ready to graduate from high school. One night, one of them crosses a line that has never been crossed in their friendship before… there is a lot of denial going on, but once these two are together- there is no going back.
Christopher and Jeremy are both straight guys. They both like girls. Only girls. One night, when they are both drunk and at a party, Jeremy kisses Chris. But it doesn’t stop at just a kiss… This one time thing turns into more than once, and although the boys continue to battle their sexuality and deny how they really feel, it’s apparent to the reader. Whether they’re gay, bisexual or what not- they are extremely attracted to one another. And those feelings aren’t going anywhere.
From the moment I read the description of this book I thought- I really want to read this one. It seemed like it would be funny- and I wasn’t let down. I thought the book was hilarious. There was so much I liked about the book. I loved both of the main characters, I loved that it made me laugh and smile, and it was super hot. I was not a fan of all the fighting and name calling between the guys- I know they are young, immature, and facing a lot of conflict and denial, so some I let slide. I also wasn’t a fan of either of their mothers.
Overall, Crossing Swords is a super steamy, laugh out loud funny, and all around entertaining read.
Crossing Swords is Mixie Edwards’ debut MM novel. It’s a story about two best friends getting ready to graduate from high school. One night, one of them crosses a line that has never been crossed in their friendship before… there is a lot of denial going on, but once these two are together- there is no going back.
Christopher and Jeremy are both straight guys. They both like girls. Only girls. One night, when they are both drunk and at a party, Jeremy kisses Chris. But it doesn’t stop at just a kiss… This one time thing turns into more than once, and although the boys continue to battle their sexuality and deny how they really feel, it’s apparent to the reader. Whether they’re gay, bisexual or what not- they are extremely attracted to one another. And those feelings aren’t going anywhere.
This is all wrong. It even feels wrong, but fuck, it feels good.
From the moment I read the description of this book I thought- I really want to read this one. It seemed like it would be funny- and I wasn’t let down. I thought the book was hilarious. There was so much I liked about the book. I loved both of the main characters, I loved that it made me laugh and smile, and it was super hot. I was not a fan of all the fighting and name calling between the guys- I know they are young, immature, and facing a lot of conflict and denial, so some I let slide. I also wasn’t a fan of either of their mothers.
Overall, Crossing Swords is a super steamy, laugh out loud funny, and all around entertaining read.
February 6, 2017
5 stars
This is absolutely one of the best books I've ever read!!!
This is one of those rare books. The kind of book that really speaks to the reader. Or it did me. I loved, LOVED, LOVED it. In a way, I lived this book. No, not exactly. But the questioning, the guilt, the uncertainty, the anger, the resentment and then finally the acceptance, yeah that was me.
Did this book have misspelled words? I don't know. Did it have other editing issues? I couldn't tell you. I was so wrapped up in, so completely absorbed by the story I didn't notice much of anything in that way.
The crude humor I freaking loved. The author's profile uses the pronoun "she". When I read that I literally said out load "BULL.SHIT"!!! I would have bet my right nut this was written but a guy. I mean, damn, this was spot on male perspective craziness and the author nailed it!
Christopher and Jeremy's story is a journey....A hard fought learning experience. They have to deal with some really intense feelings and like typical 18 year olds they don't do it so well. But they manage and they finally reach the point of accepting their reality. This doesn't end with a ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. It would have ruined the book if it had. It ends with a happy for now and it was just right in my opinion.
This is probably going to be one of those love or hate books. Most probably won't like the crass, crude, over-the-top personalities of the characters in this book, especially the two main characters. I could so easily relate to them and their circumstances that I couldn't get enough.
I want to recommend this to everyone but not everyone will like it. I think those that get it and have been there will love it though. I sure did!!
This is absolutely one of the best books I've ever read!!!
This is one of those rare books. The kind of book that really speaks to the reader. Or it did me. I loved, LOVED, LOVED it. In a way, I lived this book. No, not exactly. But the questioning, the guilt, the uncertainty, the anger, the resentment and then finally the acceptance, yeah that was me.
Did this book have misspelled words? I don't know. Did it have other editing issues? I couldn't tell you. I was so wrapped up in, so completely absorbed by the story I didn't notice much of anything in that way.
The crude humor I freaking loved. The author's profile uses the pronoun "she". When I read that I literally said out load "BULL.SHIT"!!! I would have bet my right nut this was written but a guy. I mean, damn, this was spot on male perspective craziness and the author nailed it!
Christopher and Jeremy's story is a journey....A hard fought learning experience. They have to deal with some really intense feelings and like typical 18 year olds they don't do it so well. But they manage and they finally reach the point of accepting their reality. This doesn't end with a ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. It would have ruined the book if it had. It ends with a happy for now and it was just right in my opinion.
This is probably going to be one of those love or hate books. Most probably won't like the crass, crude, over-the-top personalities of the characters in this book, especially the two main characters. I could so easily relate to them and their circumstances that I couldn't get enough.
I want to recommend this to everyone but not everyone will like it. I think those that get it and have been there will love it though. I sure did!!
March 18, 2017
What the fuck was this shit?!? These boys spend the whole time calling each other homophobic slurs and beating each other up before or after fucking. Absolutely nothing good about it. Nothing.
March 7, 2017
Phew! Finished it finally.
Okay, so it is more like 3.75 stars.
Twat.
Twitch.
Not gay.
Want to know what it means? You'll have to read it to enjoy it in the way the author intended. ;-)
Right. Anyway. Let's get to the meat of my review now.
The start was fun. It was good to have the story start from the very first page. It gives you time to enjoy the ride when there are no pleasantries that you have to deal with, if you know what I mean. And then we got to the sex part. And there was a lot of it. And you can never guess the true amount until you see it for yourself.
But the thing to know is this: the sex scenes cannot be skipped. Why, you ask? It is because all the character development happens during those scenes only. Yes, Christopher has the most (and I mean almost all) narrative, and I loved his voice, but you don't feel the need for Jeremy's POV. His character is quite straightforward, and you can easily imagine what must be going on in his head at different times.
Another plus point is that there is basketful of humour. I laughed at the MCs' silly antics, the words/descriptive phrases/metaphors they used were a laughing riot. There wasn't anything to make me cry, but their numerous fights did make me roll my eyes.
Overall, the story is meant to be read with a light heart and carefree mind. The entire journey from friends to begrudging admittance of being gay (though the word is still out on that one!) happens while the MCs are having sex. The ending was pretty rushed. It was like getting to the end of a treasure hunt when you were expecting to have many more hints to uncover still-abrupt and shocking.
If I hadn't had a week from hell, I probably would have enjoyed it even more. The punctuation was shit, but the writing itself was great. Well, except for the thing about modifying adjectives. Er, someone please help the author out with that. •_•
I didn't LOVE it, but it was good enough to pass the time.
Okay, so it is more like 3.75 stars.
Twat.
Twitch.
Not gay.
Want to know what it means? You'll have to read it to enjoy it in the way the author intended. ;-)
Right. Anyway. Let's get to the meat of my review now.
The start was fun. It was good to have the story start from the very first page. It gives you time to enjoy the ride when there are no pleasantries that you have to deal with, if you know what I mean. And then we got to the sex part. And there was a lot of it. And you can never guess the true amount until you see it for yourself.
But the thing to know is this: the sex scenes cannot be skipped. Why, you ask? It is because all the character development happens during those scenes only. Yes, Christopher has the most (and I mean almost all) narrative, and I loved his voice, but you don't feel the need for Jeremy's POV. His character is quite straightforward, and you can easily imagine what must be going on in his head at different times.
Another plus point is that there is basketful of humour. I laughed at the MCs' silly antics, the words/descriptive phrases/metaphors they used were a laughing riot. There wasn't anything to make me cry, but their numerous fights did make me roll my eyes.
Overall, the story is meant to be read with a light heart and carefree mind. The entire journey from friends to begrudging admittance of being gay (though the word is still out on that one!) happens while the MCs are having sex. The ending was pretty rushed. It was like getting to the end of a treasure hunt when you were expecting to have many more hints to uncover still-abrupt and shocking.
If I hadn't had a week from hell, I probably would have enjoyed it even more. The punctuation was shit, but the writing itself was great. Well, except for the thing about modifying adjectives. Er, someone please help the author out with that. •_•
I didn't LOVE it, but it was good enough to pass the time.
February 6, 2017
★★★★ 3.5 - 4 Stars ★★★★
Crossing Swords is a story about two best friends who, after a night of drunkenness celebrating their almost graduation from High School, enter into a territory neither one of them was expecting.
This book was pretty funny, the struggles these two faced whilst failing to stay away from each other, in that way, was hilarious to read.
Christopher and Jeremy have been sharing a bed at their sleepovers since they were ten years old, but all of a sudden they can't keep their hands off each other, but refuse to face the elephant in the room and denial is their new best friend.
The chemistry and connection between Chris & Jeremy was sizzling, and there were many steamy scenes that got me hot under the collar. I loved them together and the first person dual POV was great at getting inside their heads as they come to terms with the fact that they are loving the f*ck out of boning their male BFF. I thought it was very well done, these guys were very into girls beforehand, and so their inner turmoil and the way they dealt with it was pretty realistic for a pair of 18 year olds.
It wasn't perfect, there were moments that had me questioning the characters, and the guys were pretty immature (as teenage boys are), but I enjoyed it, and thought it was a decent and entertaining read.
Looking forward to more from this author.
ARC gratefully received
Images featured in this review were created by me using stock images either purchased from deposit photo or from free stock sites.
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Crossing Swords is a story about two best friends who, after a night of drunkenness celebrating their almost graduation from High School, enter into a territory neither one of them was expecting.
This book was pretty funny, the struggles these two faced whilst failing to stay away from each other, in that way, was hilarious to read.
Christopher and Jeremy have been sharing a bed at their sleepovers since they were ten years old, but all of a sudden they can't keep their hands off each other, but refuse to face the elephant in the room and denial is their new best friend.
The chemistry and connection between Chris & Jeremy was sizzling, and there were many steamy scenes that got me hot under the collar. I loved them together and the first person dual POV was great at getting inside their heads as they come to terms with the fact that they are loving the f*ck out of boning their male BFF. I thought it was very well done, these guys were very into girls beforehand, and so their inner turmoil and the way they dealt with it was pretty realistic for a pair of 18 year olds.
It wasn't perfect, there were moments that had me questioning the characters, and the guys were pretty immature (as teenage boys are), but I enjoyed it, and thought it was a decent and entertaining read.
Looking forward to more from this author.
ARC gratefully received
Images featured in this review were created by me using stock images either purchased from deposit photo or from free stock sites.
February 7, 2017
I hope this book is received well and doesn't become some sort of over the top reading world political nightmare. That would be totally unfortunate because THIS BOOK IS AWESOME.
I could quote the shit out of this book. I've never wanted to highlight an entire book before but I was tempted. Especially all the silly. OMG, the silliness.
I laughed my ass off, out loud, the entire book. If I wasn't laughing I was smiling like crazy. I was probably stared at. Whatever. Go read this book and you will look just like me!
Christopher and Jeremy stole my heart and made it sing. I am head over heels in love with two eighteen year old boys and have no shame.
This book was seriously ridiculous. This book was seriously endearing. It was the perfect mix of both.
I freaking loved it. Every single page. I can't imagine this not making my favorites of the year.
A big part of me is still fighting this and everything about it feels wrong. It feels wrong because I've grown up learning that it's wrong...not bad, just not right.
I could quote the shit out of this book. I've never wanted to highlight an entire book before but I was tempted. Especially all the silly. OMG, the silliness.
I laughed my ass off, out loud, the entire book. If I wasn't laughing I was smiling like crazy. I was probably stared at. Whatever. Go read this book and you will look just like me!
Christopher and Jeremy stole my heart and made it sing. I am head over heels in love with two eighteen year old boys and have no shame.
I've been in love with Christopher Rush since we were nine-years-old.
This book was seriously ridiculous. This book was seriously endearing. It was the perfect mix of both.
I freaking loved it. Every single page. I can't imagine this not making my favorites of the year.
And I think this is what it's about, two people who care about each other, making each other feel nice in a way that only caring people can.
February 17, 2021
I've NEVER seen such an infestation of dangling modifiers.
"Falling onto my back, my dick screams bloody fucking murder." Yeah, I bet it does.
"Managing to get under the covers, the room spins." Must have been some voluminous covers, for the entire room to fit under them.
There were already dozens(!) of instances of this by 10%. And of course there were plenty of other grievous abuses of the English language along the way. I made it to 30% -- I must have been in a particularly masochistic mood that day.
Author, you need an editor. You REALLY need an editor. You need an editor even more than you need a new cover. And that's saying something.
"Falling onto my back, my dick screams bloody fucking murder." Yeah, I bet it does.
"Managing to get under the covers, the room spins." Must have been some voluminous covers, for the entire room to fit under them.
There were already dozens(!) of instances of this by 10%. And of course there were plenty of other grievous abuses of the English language along the way. I made it to 30% -- I must have been in a particularly masochistic mood that day.
Author, you need an editor. You REALLY need an editor. You need an editor even more than you need a new cover. And that's saying something.
July 11, 2017
4 Stars
Oh boy, this was something else. Crude, dirty and even bordering on highly offensive at times, Crossing Swords pushed so many limits, yet it managed to pull me in immediately and didn’t let me go until the final page was turned.
The story follows dude-bro best friends, Christopher and Jeremy, as they find themselves in a suddenly impossible situation after a night of drunken debauchery ends with them (quite literally) crossing swords.
Initially, they try to brush their sexual interlude aside as an experimental act brought on by lowered inhibitions, because, obviously, they’re not gay. The problem is the sex is crazy hot and possibly better than anything either Christopher or Jeremy have ever experienced before, so being the horn-dog teenage boys that they are, how can they possibly stop something that feels so damn good?
The entire story is full of raunchy, aggressive, super-hot sex. It could have been too much, but most of the character development and relationship growth moments happened within those scenes. The boys are confused and in denial, but they simply can’t keep away from each other once they start whatever this is between them.
For me, this was laugh out loud funny. I highlighted like a fiend and (obviously) went a bit mental with the status updates. The humour won't be for everyone, but it tickled my funny bone in the most deliciously outrageous ways.
This isn’t a romance – at least not yet. It was very much about sexual awakenings and self-acceptance, ending with a simple HFN that left open so many possibilities for more story growth for these two clueless idiots.
I really do hope that we see more of Christopher and Jeremy in the future, because like Christopher says at the end of the book, their story and their relationship challenges are just beginning.
Oh boy, this was something else. Crude, dirty and even bordering on highly offensive at times, Crossing Swords pushed so many limits, yet it managed to pull me in immediately and didn’t let me go until the final page was turned.
The story follows dude-bro best friends, Christopher and Jeremy, as they find themselves in a suddenly impossible situation after a night of drunken debauchery ends with them (quite literally) crossing swords.
Initially, they try to brush their sexual interlude aside as an experimental act brought on by lowered inhibitions, because, obviously, they’re not gay. The problem is the sex is crazy hot and possibly better than anything either Christopher or Jeremy have ever experienced before, so being the horn-dog teenage boys that they are, how can they possibly stop something that feels so damn good?
The entire story is full of raunchy, aggressive, super-hot sex. It could have been too much, but most of the character development and relationship growth moments happened within those scenes. The boys are confused and in denial, but they simply can’t keep away from each other once they start whatever this is between them.
For me, this was laugh out loud funny. I highlighted like a fiend and (obviously) went a bit mental with the status updates. The humour won't be for everyone, but it tickled my funny bone in the most deliciously outrageous ways.
This isn’t a romance – at least not yet. It was very much about sexual awakenings and self-acceptance, ending with a simple HFN that left open so many possibilities for more story growth for these two clueless idiots.
I really do hope that we see more of Christopher and Jeremy in the future, because like Christopher says at the end of the book, their story and their relationship challenges are just beginning.
April 23, 2018
2 stars for the sex only.. coz it seems that was where the plot was. The rest lets just say it bothered me a little... these two beat each other up , call each other homophobic slurs and then fuck the shit out of each other while denying they are gay the whole entire time. I guess it was supposed to be viewed as humor or sarcasm but something didn't just click.
I was a bit offended.......just saying..
I was a bit offended.......just saying..
September 26, 2022
Down to 3.5 stars
This time around the slurs at the start grated on me more. I still love these two together and them going from socks on to socks of, but the start was really rocky and I could see how it would be offensive to people.
Original review
4.5 Stars
This was funny, sexy and surprisingly sweet.
I loved both Jeremy and Christopher, I can see people getting annoyed with the denial aspect and cliched gay fairy jokes, but it's part of the confusion these two are suffering. There was even a scene where one of them had come all over his face, his dick hanging out and was crying, that made me tear up. That sense of complete confusion came across really well in this book.
There is a lot of sexual activity in this book and a lot of silliness, but underneath all that you have a really strong message -
^^^ Sometimes it's the person that you fall in love with and not their sex.
And I'd say this or Adulting 101 are great books if you're uncertain about trying the MM genre because they have a more lighthearted feel to them.
This time around the slurs at the start grated on me more. I still love these two together and them going from socks on to socks of, but the start was really rocky and I could see how it would be offensive to people.
Original review
4.5 Stars
This was funny, sexy and surprisingly sweet.
"Twat.
Twitch.
Not gay
I loved both Jeremy and Christopher, I can see people getting annoyed with the denial aspect and cliched gay fairy jokes, but it's part of the confusion these two are suffering. There was even a scene where one of them had come all over his face, his dick hanging out and was crying, that made me tear up. That sense of complete confusion came across really well in this book.
"Toeing off my shoes, I leave my socks on. If we’re about to do what I think we’re about to do, toes are too personal."
Twat ... twat ... come on, dick, twitch!
Twat ... twat ... twat...
Nothing.
Shit.
There is a lot of sexual activity in this book and a lot of silliness, but underneath all that you have a really strong message -
"And I think, this is what it's about, two people who care about each other, making each other feel nice in a way only caring people can.
^^^ Sometimes it's the person that you fall in love with and not their sex.
And I'd say this or Adulting 101 are great books if you're uncertain about trying the MM genre because they have a more lighthearted feel to them.
February 26, 2017
Utterly unreadable, juvenile drivel written in an atrocious present tense. Now I need brain bleach.
Someone give me men instead of children barely older than toddlers...
Someone give me men instead of children barely older than toddlers...
February 3, 2017
I didn't know I needed this, but I did
I haven't actually read a M/M romance before, and maybe I still haven't. To me this story wasn't romantic, it was way more than that. It was a coming of age story with a whole new meaning.
As a teen it's insanity trying to figure out sex, being an adult, and leaving home/becoming your own person. Add in figuring out your sexuality and your relationship with your best friend and you have this story.
I loved this story because it wasn't just a M/M, it was a friends to lovers that had all the angst any other friends to lovers has. How do you stay friends and become lovers at the same time? How does that dynamic work out? Can it work out? Needless to say these two STRUGGLED. At sometimes it was hard to read their dynamic, but it was very real.
I loved Jeremy for how brave he was at some points. How he did what he wanted without making Christopher too uncomfortable. He pushed his boundaries and that's what a best friend who compliments your personality would do.
Christopher was so scared of his feelings and so conflicted that you really sympathize with him. Change is hard, and falling in love with someone unexpected can sometimes mess with your head. Now I don't LOVE how he handled his feelings the majority of the time, but.... I consider that they were friends before lovers and get over it. I still feel like it's never the answer, but.... (ignores since I loved everything else)
I loved that this book wasn't 100% serious. It had a bit of camp to it, and I really enjoy authors who can poke fun at what they are writing even when it's a serious topic.
I love that everything wasn't peaches and cream, there was some spoiled milk in places and it kept it feeling real and not so easy. The ending is good, not all the way what I expected, but I think I like it even better because of it. I feel like the ending felt true to Jeremy and Christopher.
All in all this was a great read. While the naughty bits didn't get me hot and bothered, they were still hot and very emotional. The story is fun, and pulls at the heart strings because this is what falling for someone feels like. If you haven't read M/M I'd definitely recommend this as a stepping stone. I really enjoyed it and I never read it!
Side note: I LOVE FRANCES :)
May 3, 2017
Ummm.
I read a lot of M/M romance. At least one a month. I was excited for this new romantic comedy because hey, teenage boys are fun! What I got was this. The book was fun. There was A LOT of hot gay sex. A lot. Jeremy and Christopher realize they've got an attraction towards each other. They've been best friends since they were ten. The thing is, they're straight boys. Why would they like each other?
Ninety percent of Crossing Swords is Christopher denying that he's gay. Like even at the end of the book, he's still not gay. "It's whatever." No. You love your best friend, he loves you. You're in a gay relationship. You may not find other guys attractive, and at this point, girls aren't a turn on. You're gay. GAY. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
You know what is wrong? The blatant use of the word "fag" and "faggot" in this book. No. You can't write an M/M romance and write "fag" fifteen times in a book and think you can get away with it. It's derogatory. It's negative and it's definitely not going to help your characters come to jesus and figure out who they are. Chris's mom says "my son is a faggot" and hates the fact that he and Jeremy are in a relationship then all of a sudden she's gay pride mom of the year. It just didn't add up.
I wanted to like Crossing Swords, I really did. Unfortunately, I found myself rolling my eyes more than laughing.
I read a lot of M/M romance. At least one a month. I was excited for this new romantic comedy because hey, teenage boys are fun! What I got was this. The book was fun. There was A LOT of hot gay sex. A lot. Jeremy and Christopher realize they've got an attraction towards each other. They've been best friends since they were ten. The thing is, they're straight boys. Why would they like each other?
Ninety percent of Crossing Swords is Christopher denying that he's gay. Like even at the end of the book, he's still not gay. "It's whatever." No. You love your best friend, he loves you. You're in a gay relationship. You may not find other guys attractive, and at this point, girls aren't a turn on. You're gay. GAY. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
You know what is wrong? The blatant use of the word "fag" and "faggot" in this book. No. You can't write an M/M romance and write "fag" fifteen times in a book and think you can get away with it. It's derogatory. It's negative and it's definitely not going to help your characters come to jesus and figure out who they are. Chris's mom says "my son is a faggot" and hates the fact that he and Jeremy are in a relationship then all of a sudden she's gay pride mom of the year. It just didn't add up.
I wanted to like Crossing Swords, I really did. Unfortunately, I found myself rolling my eyes more than laughing.
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February 20, 2017The writing has such energy to it. I was easily swept along. The two boys Christopher and Jeremy start out more on the douchebaggy side of the spectrum with some development as the story progresses. I waited the whole book for them to finally admit to each other that they were head over heels. It kinda happened but not the way I'd have liked. Definitely something addictive about the read though.... also, a bit slapstick in parts...
Amusing.
I'd definitely read another Mixie Edwards book!
Amusing.
I'd definitely read another Mixie Edwards book!
May 20, 2017
Oh boyyyyyy
Guys, you know shit is getting real when I start a review like that.
This book was such a disappointment. I had expectations that it would be fun and maybe even somewhat adorable but- while some parts were kind of fun, I gotta admit-it was awkward, and not in a good way.
You know when you read a short and sometimes wish it had been longer, cause it was so good? This is the exact opposite. It's not particularly long, but if it had been half as, it would have been twice as good.
The story had an interesting enough premise, but I feel that it fell in the wrong hands. The writing was plain awful. I was done pretty early with the use of "piece" and equally embarrassing terms to name a dick. I was done with how the characters were hitting each other and being awful friends to each other when they weren't fucking. I was done with all the talk about vagina and titties and sizes of said body parts and all the toxic masculinity and the offensive language and the bi erasure... ugh. I was easily fucking DONE with a shit-ton of things that were handled poorer than poorly. Seriously. NO. This was plain awful however you look at it.
Other than the way I wasn't remotely sold on the MCs and their chemistry, the other HUGE problem was the rest of the characters. Christopher's mother and that girl Frances or whatever were the most ridiculous characters I've ever found. I understand the author may have been going for funny, but it was beyond offensive how some things were approached.
This was incredibly close to being a DNF, but I forced myself to read it in hopes that maybe it got somewhere, that maybe it got better. Nop. This was purely a straight-girl fetishist fanservice piece of fucking crap. I lost almost 3 precious days of my life with this shit and I'm pissed as hell, don't talk to me, don't touch me, don't fucking look at me until I get my hands on something better.
0.5 stars only cause SOME of it wasn't entirely unbearable.
Guys, you know shit is getting real when I start a review like that.
This book was such a disappointment. I had expectations that it would be fun and maybe even somewhat adorable but- while some parts were kind of fun, I gotta admit-it was awkward, and not in a good way.
You know when you read a short and sometimes wish it had been longer, cause it was so good? This is the exact opposite. It's not particularly long, but if it had been half as, it would have been twice as good.
The story had an interesting enough premise, but I feel that it fell in the wrong hands. The writing was plain awful. I was done pretty early with the use of "piece" and equally embarrassing terms to name a dick. I was done with how the characters were hitting each other and being awful friends to each other when they weren't fucking. I was done with all the talk about vagina and titties and sizes of said body parts and all the toxic masculinity and the offensive language and the bi erasure... ugh. I was easily fucking DONE with a shit-ton of things that were handled poorer than poorly. Seriously. NO. This was plain awful however you look at it.
Other than the way I wasn't remotely sold on the MCs and their chemistry, the other HUGE problem was the rest of the characters. Christopher's mother and that girl Frances or whatever were the most ridiculous characters I've ever found. I understand the author may have been going for funny, but it was beyond offensive how some things were approached.
This was incredibly close to being a DNF, but I forced myself to read it in hopes that maybe it got somewhere, that maybe it got better. Nop. This was purely a straight-girl fetishist fanservice piece of fucking crap. I lost almost 3 precious days of my life with this shit and I'm pissed as hell, don't talk to me, don't touch me, don't fucking look at me until I get my hands on something better.
0.5 stars only cause SOME of it wasn't entirely unbearable.
September 10, 2018
I devoured this book! Crossing swords was a delicious mix of humor and steam! The chemistry between the two was off the charts and the humor was perfect!
The boys are seniors in Highschool (don't let that deter you though, they are a week out from graduation and this is definitely not YA) and are just finding out that their connection may be more than friendship!
Y'all, when I say there is steam in this book, I fucking mean it. Like seriously....whoa. This is probably the hottest book I have ever read and that's saying a lot :). I will also say that this is probably the funniest book I have ever read too. I was laughing out loud throughout almost the whole book.
I have two things though that irked me:
1. I didn't like all of the hitting and fighting - and when I say this I mean that the boys communicated through fists and brawls on more than one occasion. I could have done without all that and a little more conversation :)
2. I wanted a solid HEA but we got a (I would say tentative) HFN. We can't always get what we want but I definitely wanted a more solid HEA.
Anywho, I still loooooooved this one so much and I can't recommend it enough!
On to the next!
July 22, 2023
DNF @ 52%
I started out really enjoyed this. I love friends to lovers romance where both MCs are immature, dumb-dumb dude bros who think they're 100% straight but when they randomly discover how epic having sex with each other is, their minds are blown and they happily dive into being GFY/bi/gay/whatever. I also liked that the MCs are unapologetically flawed individuals. They're both crude, rude and incredibly misogynistic but I loved that about them. The author never tries to paint them as being good guys and instead, they're allowed to be the douchy, arrogant jerks that the author wanted them to be.
Unfortunately, the quality of the writing and pacing decreased as the story progressed, eventually making it barely readable. The writing style at the beginning was great and I loved that the dialog and the MCs narrations suited their personalities perfectly. I also liked that the author dove right into the gay sex experimentation phase of the story without wasting time on setup. But as the story progressed, the plot didn't seem to go anywhere. The MCs kept having sex over and over again, most of the scenes were very similar and the surrounding details (ex. Christopher's overprotective parents, the MCs being sexist assholes to all women who weren't their own mothers etc) were also repeated over and over. The author tried to push the idea that the MCs relationship progressed through the changes in the sex scenes, but this wasn't done well because we're told there's progression rather than being shown any. For example, the author makes a big deal out of the MCs kissing while sober for the first time. Unfortunately, they'd already kissed many times before and despite being drunk, they didn't act overly drunk. So the novelty of them kissing was long passed when the author tried to point out how incredible it is that they're kissing while sober.
But the biggest issue for me was that drastic reduction in writing quality. By the midway point, the author is frequently not using contractions (which didn't fit with either MC's personality or speaking style), sentences are short and choppy, the smut scenes are all clinical and lack emotion and there are also logistical errors in the smut scenes (ex. the author forgetting which way characters were facing). Since the progression of the romance had stalled out and everything had become repetitive anyway, I wasn't willing to push through the poor writing to find out how the second half went.
I started out really enjoyed this. I love friends to lovers romance where both MCs are immature, dumb-dumb dude bros who think they're 100% straight but when they randomly discover how epic having sex with each other is, their minds are blown and they happily dive into being GFY/bi/gay/whatever. I also liked that the MCs are unapologetically flawed individuals. They're both crude, rude and incredibly misogynistic but I loved that about them. The author never tries to paint them as being good guys and instead, they're allowed to be the douchy, arrogant jerks that the author wanted them to be.
Unfortunately, the quality of the writing and pacing decreased as the story progressed, eventually making it barely readable. The writing style at the beginning was great and I loved that the dialog and the MCs narrations suited their personalities perfectly. I also liked that the author dove right into the gay sex experimentation phase of the story without wasting time on setup. But as the story progressed, the plot didn't seem to go anywhere. The MCs kept having sex over and over again, most of the scenes were very similar and the surrounding details (ex. Christopher's overprotective parents, the MCs being sexist assholes to all women who weren't their own mothers etc) were also repeated over and over. The author tried to push the idea that the MCs relationship progressed through the changes in the sex scenes, but this wasn't done well because we're told there's progression rather than being shown any. For example, the author makes a big deal out of the MCs kissing while sober for the first time. Unfortunately, they'd already kissed many times before and despite being drunk, they didn't act overly drunk. So the novelty of them kissing was long passed when the author tried to point out how incredible it is that they're kissing while sober.
But the biggest issue for me was that drastic reduction in writing quality. By the midway point, the author is frequently not using contractions (which didn't fit with either MC's personality or speaking style), sentences are short and choppy, the smut scenes are all clinical and lack emotion and there are also logistical errors in the smut scenes (ex. the author forgetting which way characters were facing). Since the progression of the romance had stalled out and everything had become repetitive anyway, I wasn't willing to push through the poor writing to find out how the second half went.
February 19, 2017
DNF @ 63%
I tried and tried to understand with the boys using homophobic insults because they're young and confused at what they're feeling.
But not with everyone else using derogatory terms constantly.
And now this? It's just coming across as making a mockery out of gay relationships as if gay relationships are just there to get off on the idea of. As if they're not real relationships. It's fine to find it hot but not when that's all you're seeing it as.
This whole Frances thing? Wtf. No.
“Safe between my boys, I cautiously lie down and soak in their presence before deciding it’s time for these fags to wake the fuck up and put on a show.”
I will mention that at the start this is a cute, funny and hot book and I'll applaud the author for acknowledging bisexuality but the homophobic slurs get way too much.
I wanted this to work so much. Really, I did. I adore finding new MM books and authors. But obviously this didn't work for me. I'm struggling to see any romance in this at this stage, I was seeing it but the homophobic slurs just keep on coming as well with gender stereotypical slurs too.
*Edited to add: I wouldn't usually rate a book I didn't finish but I read most of it and I've just skimmed to the end to see how it ends and the homophobia literally goes on until the end, it doesn't stop. There's also total disregard for gay guys, as if they're less than because of their sexuality. The characters don't even grow. The homophobia continues. There's a sequel as far as I know but I won't be reading it.
I'm not insinuating the author is homophobic BTW, I'd like to believe anyone making money from representing any LGBTQ+ characters doesn't have a homophobic bone in their body.
So if this author writes more MM that's apart from this series I'll probably give it a chance.
I tried and tried to understand with the boys using homophobic insults because they're young and confused at what they're feeling.
But not with everyone else using derogatory terms constantly.
And now this? It's just coming across as making a mockery out of gay relationships as if gay relationships are just there to get off on the idea of. As if they're not real relationships. It's fine to find it hot but not when that's all you're seeing it as.
This whole Frances thing? Wtf. No.
“Safe between my boys, I cautiously lie down and soak in their presence before deciding it’s time for these fags to wake the fuck up and put on a show.”
I will mention that at the start this is a cute, funny and hot book and I'll applaud the author for acknowledging bisexuality but the homophobic slurs get way too much.
I wanted this to work so much. Really, I did. I adore finding new MM books and authors. But obviously this didn't work for me. I'm struggling to see any romance in this at this stage, I was seeing it but the homophobic slurs just keep on coming as well with gender stereotypical slurs too.
*Edited to add: I wouldn't usually rate a book I didn't finish but I read most of it and I've just skimmed to the end to see how it ends and the homophobia literally goes on until the end, it doesn't stop. There's also total disregard for gay guys, as if they're less than because of their sexuality. The characters don't even grow. The homophobia continues. There's a sequel as far as I know but I won't be reading it.
I'm not insinuating the author is homophobic BTW, I'd like to believe anyone making money from representing any LGBTQ+ characters doesn't have a homophobic bone in their body.
So if this author writes more MM that's apart from this series I'll probably give it a chance.
February 11, 2017
So I'm supposed to be rooting for these douchey, misogynist dudebros just because they can't keep their hands off each other? No.
August 21, 2017
MAKE WAY, MAKE WAY! YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR PILE!
Mixie Edwards’s Crossing Swords is indubitably my favorite best friends-to-lovers tale in the M/M Contemporary Romance category. It was an adorable story of coming out and growing up which I highly recommend.
Christopher Rush and Jeremy Pratt have been the best of friends since they were kids. Now that they’re about to graduate from high school, everything turned into a bewildering mess when Christopher broke up with his girlfriend. After a house party, drunk and heartbroken, Christopher found himself brawling with Jeremy and then eventually… kissing… and then tangled up in sheets. They were both straight but how come they’re enjoying these surreptitious incidents with each other?
I can’t help but squeal in delight over this book. It’s the author’s debut novel and I surely would watch out for her future works. This was impeccably sexy and hilarious.
Christopher had been in a serious relationship for quite some time while Jeremy never fully committed himself to anyone. The two knew each other thoroughly, had been sharing beds since they were kids, and were inseparable. I adore how their relationship was molded flawlessly as they discovered things together. Their several fist fights that steered to intimacy were filled with emotions, but I wished they didn’t punch each other or fought brutally that often at times that one of them was feeling frustrated or possessive.
Two things that could still be improved in this book are the writing and the ending. Edwards’s comedic narrative of both boys was definitely entertaining but some parts of it made me cringe; an example would be her excerpt of some popular songs. Also, I think that Frances’s chapter was very superfluous and could have been cut shorter or never incorporated into the story at all. Frances could have just taken the time to state her opinion and advices in some other chapter, and decorously too. The ending appeared a bit abrupt and rushed for me and the author could have written more chapters to define how they’d manage to be together.
Overall, this has been a really enjoyable read. Please do check it out!
Mixie Edwards’s Crossing Swords is indubitably my favorite best friends-to-lovers tale in the M/M Contemporary Romance category. It was an adorable story of coming out and growing up which I highly recommend.
Christopher Rush and Jeremy Pratt have been the best of friends since they were kids. Now that they’re about to graduate from high school, everything turned into a bewildering mess when Christopher broke up with his girlfriend. After a house party, drunk and heartbroken, Christopher found himself brawling with Jeremy and then eventually… kissing… and then tangled up in sheets. They were both straight but how come they’re enjoying these surreptitious incidents with each other?
I can’t help but squeal in delight over this book. It’s the author’s debut novel and I surely would watch out for her future works. This was impeccably sexy and hilarious.
Christopher had been in a serious relationship for quite some time while Jeremy never fully committed himself to anyone. The two knew each other thoroughly, had been sharing beds since they were kids, and were inseparable. I adore how their relationship was molded flawlessly as they discovered things together. Their several fist fights that steered to intimacy were filled with emotions, but I wished they didn’t punch each other or fought brutally that often at times that one of them was feeling frustrated or possessive.
Two things that could still be improved in this book are the writing and the ending. Edwards’s comedic narrative of both boys was definitely entertaining but some parts of it made me cringe; an example would be her excerpt of some popular songs. Also, I think that Frances’s chapter was very superfluous and could have been cut shorter or never incorporated into the story at all. Frances could have just taken the time to state her opinion and advices in some other chapter, and decorously too. The ending appeared a bit abrupt and rushed for me and the author could have written more chapters to define how they’d manage to be together.
Overall, this has been a really enjoyable read. Please do check it out!
April 18, 2017
5 plus stars!!
This is all wrong. It even feels wrong, but fuck, it feels good.
Wow!! I enjoyed these two. They were just so freaking amazing, hot, and let's not forget dumb!! —in a super hilarious way— They had me laughing through the whole book. Even though I know I shouldn't have I just couldn't help myself. I felt like the author intended for this book to be funny, light, and happy and I believe she did a very great job!! I know that this book has been getting really mixed reviews — some people understand the comedy. Some people don't and that's okay I totally understand but let's just say I was all the way down with this comedy — This Author did a great job and I will definitely read more of her books if she decides to make more.
Jeremy and Christopher are best friends they've know each other sense they were ten years old but that that all changes dramatically one drunken night. they blame it on the achol but I don't think it's the achol. There life changes so does their friendship they start to see life differently and start to second guess their actions around others and there self. There journey was hard, very much funny and, super hot!! They'll leave you hot and horny and heartbroken becuase it's over and there's no more of them
Overall this book was just what I needed and it did not disappoint me at all.
This is all wrong. It even feels wrong, but fuck, it feels good.
Wow!! I enjoyed these two. They were just so freaking amazing, hot, and let's not forget dumb!! —in a super hilarious way— They had me laughing through the whole book. Even though I know I shouldn't have I just couldn't help myself. I felt like the author intended for this book to be funny, light, and happy and I believe she did a very great job!! I know that this book has been getting really mixed reviews — some people understand the comedy. Some people don't and that's okay I totally understand but let's just say I was all the way down with this comedy — This Author did a great job and I will definitely read more of her books if she decides to make more.
Jeremy and Christopher are best friends they've know each other sense they were ten years old but that that all changes dramatically one drunken night. they blame it on the achol but I don't think it's the achol. There life changes so does their friendship they start to see life differently and start to second guess their actions around others and there self. There journey was hard, very much funny and, super hot!! They'll leave you hot and horny and heartbroken becuase it's over and there's no more of them
Overall this book was just what I needed and it did not disappoint me at all.
February 5, 2017
As the proud daughter of two "dad's", I 100% stay away from M/M genres. Because well when it's your dad and ughh.... yea.
BUT, there are just some people in this world that you would trust to not lead you into a horrific need to bleach your eyes out. *Sighs* I loved this book! I loved the denial, the curiosity, the denial, the back and forth, the friendship, the love. *Twitch* I literally laughed my flipping ass off while my family slept.
Christopher and Jeremy are two high school seniors, best friends, drunk, wrestling and then well....things just snowball in a hilarious, AUTHENTIC spiral. I want to emphasize AUTHENTIC because the (non) relationship and the acceptance of being (not) gay is perfectly portrayed. Of course testosterone laced straight boys are going to be adamant that they aren't "fags". This did not offend me in the least bit, and I will once again say, "I have two perfectly loving gay dads". I'm not offended! At all. Seriously.
Faggot. Fag. Queer. These are words that these two 18 year old boys use while they come to terms with what they are and what they aren't. The characters gave this story a sense of reality and made it so much better than if it played within someone's "safe zone." For that I will say thank you being daring. Thank you for opening yourself up to criticism in order to convey truth and honest coming-of-age identity finding, love-lusting teen age boys that may or not be gay. Thank you for giving me hot and sexy without scarring me for life. Thank you for making me laugh all night long while I rooted these boys on!
5 Flippity flip, twitch-twitch- still there stars!
ARC received but will update after release....because I need to own this amazingness!
BUT, there are just some people in this world that you would trust to not lead you into a horrific need to bleach your eyes out. *Sighs* I loved this book! I loved the denial, the curiosity, the denial, the back and forth, the friendship, the love. *Twitch* I literally laughed my flipping ass off while my family slept.
Christopher and Jeremy are two high school seniors, best friends, drunk, wrestling and then well....things just snowball in a hilarious, AUTHENTIC spiral. I want to emphasize AUTHENTIC because the (non) relationship and the acceptance of being (not) gay is perfectly portrayed. Of course testosterone laced straight boys are going to be adamant that they aren't "fags". This did not offend me in the least bit, and I will once again say, "I have two perfectly loving gay dads". I'm not offended! At all. Seriously.
Faggot. Fag. Queer. These are words that these two 18 year old boys use while they come to terms with what they are and what they aren't. The characters gave this story a sense of reality and made it so much better than if it played within someone's "safe zone." For that I will say thank you being daring. Thank you for opening yourself up to criticism in order to convey truth and honest coming-of-age identity finding, love-lusting teen age boys that may or not be gay. Thank you for giving me hot and sexy without scarring me for life. Thank you for making me laugh all night long while I rooted these boys on!
5 Flippity flip, twitch-twitch- still there stars!
ARC received but will update after release....because I need to own this amazingness!
December 21, 2025
I’ve seen some negative reviews for this debut duet series by Mixie Edwards, and I can see why the books might be problematic for some readers, but honestly, I really enjoyed them.
Yes, there were some typos and yes, there was some confronting language and actions/reactions by MCs and side characters, but I think Mixie nailed the relationship between two best friends, bros who like girls and like drinking and like fighting. Usually each other.
Until they realise maybe they ‘like like’ each other and not in a way that they think is cool or acceptable. But it keeps happening.
So many funny moments, but also some angsty heart-string-pulling moments.
Book one is set at the end of high school (characters are 18+). Book two is more ‘sophisticated’ as the boys move on to college life.
Oh and they are STEAMY!🔥
Loved it.
Yes, there were some typos and yes, there was some confronting language and actions/reactions by MCs and side characters, but I think Mixie nailed the relationship between two best friends, bros who like girls and like drinking and like fighting. Usually each other.
Until they realise maybe they ‘like like’ each other and not in a way that they think is cool or acceptable. But it keeps happening.
So many funny moments, but also some angsty heart-string-pulling moments.
Book one is set at the end of high school (characters are 18+). Book two is more ‘sophisticated’ as the boys move on to college life.
Oh and they are STEAMY!🔥
Loved it.
April 26, 2019
This book was funny and seriously hot, but also was very authentic. I loved how the plot revolved around their relationship and coming out without any contrived drama.
I knew I had to read this book when two of my favorite authors rated it 5 stars: B.B. Easton and P. Dangelico.
I knew I had to read this book when two of my favorite authors rated it 5 stars: B.B. Easton and P. Dangelico.
February 7, 2017
Bravo...bravooooo!!!! 5++++ Flaming Stars!!!!!
Omg this book is amazeballs..fanfkntastic!!!! It's been a very long time since I laughed so hard and the fact that it did serious thing to my vagina..well that was a bonus lol!!!
Christopher and Jeremy have been best friends since they were 10 yrs old...now they are seniors about to head off to college. Christopher finds out his girlfriend was cheating on him and he sets out to get really drunk to forget the pain he's in. Him and Jeremy get into a little fist fight and then find themselves on top of each other breathing heavy and then next thing you know they are going at it like a homeless person starving for food lol!!
They are so thrown off by what just happened because hey..they are not gay but dammit it feels really good to be with each other. Despite the confusion they continue with it and omg it's so damn hot!!! The other side to this book is that it's fkn hysterical!! Christopher's inner monologue is priceless..trying to convince himself that if he leaves his socks on while they have sex makes him less gay ..LMAO!!!
I love this book..yes it's funny yes it's hot as hell but also it's real. People find themselves in the situation wanting and loving people that society says it's wrong. They become conflicted and angry because they can't understand how it happened. They don't want to be ridiculed by friends they don't want to disappoint loved ones but sometimes you can help who you love in the end.
I was excited to read this and wow.. it didn't not disappoint!!! LOVE IS LOVE!!!!
Omg this book is amazeballs..fanfkntastic!!!! It's been a very long time since I laughed so hard and the fact that it did serious thing to my vagina..well that was a bonus lol!!!
Christopher and Jeremy have been best friends since they were 10 yrs old...now they are seniors about to head off to college. Christopher finds out his girlfriend was cheating on him and he sets out to get really drunk to forget the pain he's in. Him and Jeremy get into a little fist fight and then find themselves on top of each other breathing heavy and then next thing you know they are going at it like a homeless person starving for food lol!!
They are so thrown off by what just happened because hey..they are not gay but dammit it feels really good to be with each other. Despite the confusion they continue with it and omg it's so damn hot!!! The other side to this book is that it's fkn hysterical!! Christopher's inner monologue is priceless..trying to convince himself that if he leaves his socks on while they have sex makes him less gay ..LMAO!!!
I love this book..yes it's funny yes it's hot as hell but also it's real. People find themselves in the situation wanting and loving people that society says it's wrong. They become conflicted and angry because they can't understand how it happened. They don't want to be ridiculed by friends they don't want to disappoint loved ones but sometimes you can help who you love in the end.
I was excited to read this and wow.. it didn't not disappoint!!! LOVE IS LOVE!!!!
February 5, 2017
Christopher Rush and Jeremy Pratt are two straight teenage boys who have been best friends since they were ten years old. They had their own fair share of girlfriends and ex-girlfriends. But then there was this one moment—one defining moment where one kiss, one hump, turned both their worlds upside down. Now both these boys are confused out of their minds. Is that heavy attraction and magnetic pull they have for one another all of a sudden their new norm? Or are they just in a phase where they're experimenting, trying to figure out who they really are?
I really enjoyed Christopher and Jeremy's story. And there were so many laugh out loud moments in this book. I feel like every other line, I was either laughing my butt off or having my eyes bug out. Or damn squirming in my seat. It was all kinds of sexy and HOT. Real. Freaking. Hot. I mean, we're talking about straight guys here exploring another side of their sexuality. Seriously, these two are on fire together!
I loved what transpired in their relationship. How lost they were, how they started this non-relationship together and still managing to be best friends at the same time. Although taking a half step up, I guess? They were both in denial in what they were going through, Christopher more than Jeremy. But it felt all so REAL. And more importantly, they went through it together. I think this is what truly happens to teenage boys, trying to find their true identity. It's the juvenile phase of the M/M books I've been reading nowadays to say the least.
The only thing I wasn't quite on board with on this book was the constant usage of "fag/faggot". It really bothered me. That just felt so wrong and offensive, regardless of how it was used. I guess a more politically correct term should've just been used in place of that. And the ending felt a bit too rushed to me. It skipped a chunk of time I was probably expecting to witness and read more about. Like the time when when Christopher and Jeremy parted ways going to different colleges or how their first week was apart or how they adjusted with living alone after being inseparable for years. I think I really just wanted so much more of these two.
But nevertheless, I liked it. And I really loved Christopher and Jeremy. Reaching that ending made me crave so much more of them and I feel like there should be a second book coming along... Right? Please say I'm right...
I really enjoyed Christopher and Jeremy's story. And there were so many laugh out loud moments in this book. I feel like every other line, I was either laughing my butt off or having my eyes bug out. Or damn squirming in my seat. It was all kinds of sexy and HOT. Real. Freaking. Hot. I mean, we're talking about straight guys here exploring another side of their sexuality. Seriously, these two are on fire together!
I loved what transpired in their relationship. How lost they were, how they started this non-relationship together and still managing to be best friends at the same time. Although taking a half step up, I guess? They were both in denial in what they were going through, Christopher more than Jeremy. But it felt all so REAL. And more importantly, they went through it together. I think this is what truly happens to teenage boys, trying to find their true identity. It's the juvenile phase of the M/M books I've been reading nowadays to say the least.
The only thing I wasn't quite on board with on this book was the constant usage of "fag/faggot". It really bothered me. That just felt so wrong and offensive, regardless of how it was used. I guess a more politically correct term should've just been used in place of that. And the ending felt a bit too rushed to me. It skipped a chunk of time I was probably expecting to witness and read more about. Like the time when when Christopher and Jeremy parted ways going to different colleges or how their first week was apart or how they adjusted with living alone after being inseparable for years. I think I really just wanted so much more of these two.
But nevertheless, I liked it. And I really loved Christopher and Jeremy. Reaching that ending made me crave so much more of them and I feel like there should be a second book coming along... Right? Please say I'm right...
February 17, 2019
Crossing Swords is a M/M Read and is the debut book for Mixie Edwards and what a book we got!!
This for me felt like a real story, i know some may have a problem with the language used, i didn't though they spoke like everyday teenagers. The family's acted like normal everyday family's, real life isn't all sunshine and rainbows ;-) it was an easy book to connect to. No i'm not a gay teenage boy buy i have been a teenager and i remember how different generations opinions were and still are too mine. For me love is love as long as no one is getting hurt who am i to judge.
So with that being said this was an Hilarious book, i could quote this book with so many moments. Honestly every page kept me turning over to see what will come next from these two best friends. Mixie really did write an amazing book i loved the friendship and chemistry between Christopher and Jeremy. Hearing their inner thoughts of the struggles and feelings they were going through was refreshing and authentic. And i want more from them and from Mixie Edwards, the end of this book was like the rest two words Christopher's mum!! Brilliant Book.
This for me felt like a real story, i know some may have a problem with the language used, i didn't though they spoke like everyday teenagers. The family's acted like normal everyday family's, real life isn't all sunshine and rainbows ;-) it was an easy book to connect to. No i'm not a gay teenage boy buy i have been a teenager and i remember how different generations opinions were and still are too mine. For me love is love as long as no one is getting hurt who am i to judge.
So with that being said this was an Hilarious book, i could quote this book with so many moments. Honestly every page kept me turning over to see what will come next from these two best friends. Mixie really did write an amazing book i loved the friendship and chemistry between Christopher and Jeremy. Hearing their inner thoughts of the struggles and feelings they were going through was refreshing and authentic. And i want more from them and from Mixie Edwards, the end of this book was like the rest two words Christopher's mum!! Brilliant Book.
June 17, 2017
I spent the entire reading of this book either laughing my ass off or having my lady business overheat. Jaysus these boys are gold. I've not read another MM/ Coming of Age book quite like it.
Christopher & Jeremy are the epitome of eighteen year old straight-boys. They're still immature enough to behave like idiots, full of hormones and bad manners, but they are also riding the line of near-maturity enough that they think about their behaviour after the fact.
These two just also happen to be dealing with the fact they suddenly enjoy doing penis related things to each other (with their sox on of course) & it's priceless!
Don't read this book believing it to be an enlightening coming of age, emerging MM story of love and acceptance... this is soooo not that kind of book.
It's much fucking better.
Christopher & Jeremy are the epitome of eighteen year old straight-boys. They're still immature enough to behave like idiots, full of hormones and bad manners, but they are also riding the line of near-maturity enough that they think about their behaviour after the fact.
These two just also happen to be dealing with the fact they suddenly enjoy doing penis related things to each other (with their sox on of course) & it's priceless!
Don't read this book believing it to be an enlightening coming of age, emerging MM story of love and acceptance... this is soooo not that kind of book.
It's much fucking better.
July 29, 2022
There is absolutely nothing PC about this book. It is crude and awful, but it’s exactly what I would expect from 2 straight guys realizing they like each other more than just bro dudes! They light this book up with their emotions. This is definitely a hidden gem, but it’s not for everyone. Some will find it to be to much and that’s okay, but I loved it.
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