DNF at 54%. I’m just not hooked guys. Maybe one day I’ll return to the world

DNF @46%

4.25 stars. The writing here was my main issue. I strongly believe if this was edited one more time it would’ve been 5 stars. The characters, and romance were stellar. It scratched enough itches to settle me. But the dialogue at times felt unrealistic and most things were stated twice. Still highly recommend and will be reading the next book in the series.

I had so many problems with this novel. I was also going to do a review of both the books. But my dislike of book one and not caring about the cliffhanger ending, I've decided not to read book 2. I will try Chloe Gong next outing, and hope this is a debut problem.

Reread Thoughts: Initially when I read Dante and Aris journey I hadn't read much gay fiction. So I loved every minute of it. I loved the struggle, and conflicts. Now that I have read a TON of gay fiction spanning every genre it's nowhere near as good. Its disappointing actually. Pair that Sáenz comments it fell very flat. I still loved Dante and Ari but the writing was surface level to me. I loved a lot of aspects but the author hurt the story (in my opinon). So I end with a 2.75 stars.

PS: Did anyone read the sequel, is it worth it?

DNF at 56%, have plans to return