Review: Coming of Age, Coming to Terms...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2013
This is an intriguing tale, a love triangle between Eric Courtland, the wealthy spoiled college student, Nick Thompson, the star athlete farm boy, and Ally Taylor, a reporter for the college newspaper.  The interesting part is love triangle centers around Nick.  This story is not only about being true to your sexuality but also being true to yourself.Eric Courtland, an heir to a fortune, struggles with knowing what he wants out of life.  He rather not commit himself to one life let alone one person.  He finds an immediate attraction to his accidental dorm mate, Nick Thompson.  His entire life has been riddle with false examples of relationships which ultimately turns him away from wanting to create one.Nick Thompson is placed in Eric's single dorm room after a mishap in his dorm building.  He is a care-free, drama-free type of guy who is trying to live and play the role of the star athlete, but beneath all his muscle and strength, lives a life of secret ambitions.  When faced with Eric's difficult mood, he complies to Eric's harsh demands as much as he can but soon it occurs to Nick that Eric is just a person crying out.Ally Taylor is the third piece of the puzzle.  She is the ex-girlfriend of Nick Thompson who remains his friend in the book.  Due to his new forming friendship with is roommate, Ally becomes close friends with Eric by default.  Even though Nick is adamant about staying friends only, Ally still holds a torch for Nick that she cannot put out.This book was a page turner to the end.  This was my first time reading in this genre and I enjoyed every bit of it.  I felt sorry for Eric which is sometimes difficult for a lot of people due to his wealth.  But Eric's riches were secondary to his need for love and affection not only from a mate but also from his family.  Nick was an all around nice guy and Ally was a very supportive friend no matter what her underlying feelings were.  I have recommended this book to a lot of people hoping that someone will open their minds and try something different.  A good story is just that - a good story.