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Square to the Puck
by J.J. Mulder
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot: 3/5
Spice: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Overall reco: I actually really enjoyed this more than the first. Nigel and Corwin are not the fluffy story that Troy and Sam were, there was more too it. More depth. Not super dark but mentions of past abuse, and the ramifications of that. I expected to really dislike Nigel and there to be more of a enemies to lovers thing but not more like reuniting. I did really enjoy the development of their relationship, and man.. Nigel is just.. great. I'm immediately considering jumping into the next book, that's how into this tory I am and I hardly ever stick with a series right through, usually bouncing between series and novellas.
Spice: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Overall reco: I actually really enjoyed this more than the first. Nigel and Corwin are not the fluffy story that Troy and Sam were, there was more too it. More depth. Not super dark but mentions of past abuse, and the ramifications of that. I expected to really dislike Nigel and there to be more of a enemies to lovers thing but not more like reuniting. I did really enjoy the development of their relationship, and man.. Nigel is just.. great. I'm immediately considering jumping into the next book, that's how into this tory I am and I hardly ever stick with a series right through, usually bouncing between series and novellas.
I stare at him. It’s laughable that he’s always telling me how attractive he thinks my face is when he looks like that. Perhaps Nigel has never been introduced to a mirror.
Corwin Sanhover is a national fucking treasure.
(Other Notes)
Again the epilogue was lacking BUT now I know that's because these book appear to basically be right on top of each other in terms of timelines so its hard to find an epilogue that doesn't spoil things.
AND THE BANTER! Corwin and Nigel's chemisty in the bedroom was HOT but also so very real. There were jokes, pauses for laughter and other moments and honestly it was very refreshing.
And to add. I gave this book a 4/5 on spice, mostly because of the descriptions even though there was more foreplay that didn't always go anywhere, but not in a cockblocking way, just because of the relationship. JJ Mulder has a knack for just.. giving smut that really tickles my fancy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia