Review: 5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
I am in awe. Ms. York’s A Southern Thing series has been a beautifully written and emotional journey that I am so pleased that I could be a part of because when I read, I immerse myself in the book. My Big Fat Southern Gay Wedding was just as intense as the previous two books in the series. And while you can gather from the title that Andrew and Jack finally get their happy ending, their path was just as full of obstacles in this installment of their story. There were many adjustments to be made as they found one another again, but I will share no specifics because I would hate to ruin the journey for you.If you’ve read my reviews of other books, you know that I typically discuss the level of sexual interactions (i.e., none vs tons, suggestive scenes vs graphic detail) found in a book. For me, the lack of or overabundance of sex in a book is not a deal breaker, but rather I use the info to decide when I may want to read a particular book. I have had a difficult time discussing the sexual activity between Andrew and Jack. Initially I thought it may have been due to their ages, even though they were 18 in the first book, but then I realized that I have had no issue discussing sex in other new adult books so I couldn’t chalk it up to that. I knew it wasn’t because the sexual relationship was between two guys because that tends to turn me on. It wasn’t until this book that I realized what my issue was. In the first book, all of their sexual interactions were heavy petting and some oral sex, the type of interactions you would expect between two men their age who are learning to accept their sexuality. In the second book, these interactions continued along with the two finally giving one another their virginity in a beautifully written scene. However, in this book I realized that the reason I was having difficulty commenting on their sexual behaviors was because they weren’t having sex, they were making love and the difference between the two types of interactions is so apparent between Jack and Andrew. That said, as their relationship developed further, they continued to make love AND have sex and the sex is HOT.Obviously if M/M relationships bother you, you will want to steer clear of this series. But if they don’t, I strongly recommend Ms. York’s A Southern Thing series. Be warned that it is an emotionally intense series that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions making you feel love, hate, frustration, helplessness, hope, acceptance, and love and you may need a tissue or three, but it is a journey worth taking. My only complaint is that the journey is over.I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!