Review: Crazy Ex-Wife Syndrome
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2013
To be honest, this story wouldn't have a plot if it weren't for Jase's ex-wife: without her, Jase could have happily and easily had an open relationship with Lowell from the very beginning, and the story could end after thirty pages or so. Yes, Jase lives in the closet and that's something that he would have to overcome with or without the ex being involved, but he wouldn't have such an adamant reason not to come out if she hadn't been in the picture.The ex-wife character is refreshing in this story because she never actually tries to hurt anyone, as seems to be the standard in these M/M stories that feature a divorced man. Even so, it is very obvious that the woman's homophobia causes her to make stupid and dangerous choices that lead to a very big (and explosive) confrontation.This story is a good read, if you can tolerate the crazy-ex being the focal point for the conflict, and Lowell's character is so sweet that you'll be able to identify with him, find yourself rooting for him all the way.