Brad Boney

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4.5 Stars

I don't know if I'm on the rebound from my most recent let down of a read, but I don't care. I pretty much loved this book.

Sure there were some things that niggled or bothered me, but overall this was a great story about family and love.

What stands out for me the most was the dialogue.
The banter
The quick wit
The flirting
The arguing
And I'm not necessarily just talking about the push/pull of the MC's. Everyone had their piece to say on a variety of topics and it was all done so very smartly.

Loved, loved, loved Travis - he's straightforward, perceptive, sensitive, and brave. I was continually impressed just like Ben, as the layers were peeled away revealing quite the package. I don't blame Ben one bit for falling hard.

I could also say that Ben too, has layers. Assertive, conceited, bossy, a little bit kinky - he's got a lot to learn about his brothers and himself. He pissed me off a couple of times for sure, but he comes around beautifully.

This pretty much had it all - apt poignancy, deft humor, emotional angst. Brad Boney has a way with words showing off some great philosophical revelations about living life and appreciating what you've got. Everything's about perspective - the rest will simply take care of itself.… (más)

Note: Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Read [b:The Nothingness of Ben|16125587|The Nothingness of Ben (The Austin Trilogy, #1)|Brad Boney|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1351956849s/16125587.jpg|21920750] first! This isn't billed as a sequel or part of a series, but I don't see how this isn't a continuation from the first book. It's pretty much vital and necessary to read this in order!

4.5 Stars

I will be the first to admit that I was not impressed when I started this. I was a tad bored and impatient for things to pick up, and I'm not always in the mood for flashbacks, nor am I well versed in all things music which features heavily here. But as things progressed, it was like the sun slowly made its way through the clouds and everything became clear.

I don't want to spoil anything, but I went into this thinking it was simply just another romance with a chance to check in on the previous couple Ben and Travis, who I loved from [b:The Nothingness of Ben|16125587|The Nothingness of Ben (The Austin Trilogy, #1)|Brad Boney|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1351956849s/16125587.jpg|21920750]. What I got instead was epic love. I'm not joking. EPIC. However, be prepared to also have an epic array of emotions that will confront you as you read this. There was disbelief and doubt. There was plenty of anxiety mixed with amazement, as reveal after reveal unfolded. Grief and frustration were ample, as well as joy. Simply put, I was in awe.

The road for Stanton and Topher was so far from easy and smooth. There were definitely some very heartbreaking, tough moments and a few points of contention that made me flinch. Not everything made me happy but the take home message was again, perspective - to not doubt the good things that come one's way is an essential theme throughout this series so far; that having faith ends up transcending logical thought but makes it so worth while.

Pretty much all the stars go to Brad Boney as he continues to impress with complex storytelling of loss and love. With each revelation my heart swooned more and more. I advise the reader to really just sit back and enjoy the ride as much as possible. This isn't perfect by any means but I know it will leave you with lots of feels - probably both good and bad. However, that's the point, right? To feel?? Overall - just wow.

BR with Meags - so thankful there was someone to experience this crazy story with! … (más)

I usually avoid trilogies as I hate becoming attached to characters just to have them just disappear after book #3. Seem that didn't stop me from doing it again:) It's a well plotted story about what happens when reality slams head-long into your life. It seems that all M/M romances have characters that are flawed. I hate that as I just want everyone to have love and be happy. i know that's not how life works no matter if you are gay or straight. Still keeps me wishing and wanting. Be prepared for Ben to be slightly less than likeable for most of the book, but you can be assured that by the end he has matured and is much more likeable. I really liked how Ben handled his three younger brothers...especially Jason. The book does a beautiful job of conveying life as what is.… (más)