Review: Interesting read, but I was disappointed in the ending
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 28, 2012
*NOTE: I received a free review copy of this story.*Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.Rating: 6/10PROS:- I liked both of the main characters right off the bat. They're quite casual about their own (and each other's) shortcomings. I found Jon to be a particularly interesting character because he has quite a bit of depth to him, especially considering that the story is relatively short.- The plot isn't too involved, but I did find it intriguing. Leander's ability provides for some interesting afternoons for him and Jon, not to mention some funny moments.- The relationship takes a while to develop. The guys are always friendly toward each other, but they're fairly disinterested at the start. Gradually they become friends, then friends with benefits, and finally lovers.CONS:- The story is made of two smaller stories, and they didn't seem to me as though they flowed very well from one into the other. I was a bit confused by the timeline, for one thing, and neither of the separate pieces struck me as independent. I couldn't quite see why they were published together, but I couldn't quite see how they would be published separately either.- The ending is so out of the blue I had to read parts of it twice to make sure I hadn't missed something. If nothing else, the conclusion happens too quickly and there are some questions left unanswered.Overall comments: I like this author's writing style. The sentences flow well, it's not dense or difficult to understand, and there are amusing statements sprinkled throughout (example: "The proper way to deal with nut jobs is to pretend you take them seriously"). This is a decent little story, although the ending puzzled me. And if you're looking for sex you'll probably be disappointed; there's very little here, and it's not detailed.