Review: Absolutely loved this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2014
I have to admit when I first started this book, I wasn't sure I was going to like it.  Dick was such a...dick...for the want of a better word and I wasn't sure I wanted to read any more than the first couple of chapters, despite Dan's awesome way of telling a story.  But I'm glad I kept going- and going.  I read it all in one sitting!What I loved about this book is that while it is a gay relationship story, the feelings and emotions that JJ goes through could apply to anyone, in any type of long term relationship.  The need to keep quiet about some things. That moment when you realize the person you thought was wonderful actually has feet of clay.  The things you can endure in a relationship because you really don't know what to do next.  I'm not going to give examples because you should read the book for yourself, but JJ takes quite a journey and it is a riveting read.The central theme of the book is about what it means to be gay - in the closet or out of it.  While it might be possible that Dan was hoping we might have some sympathy for Dick given his overbearing mother, the bottom line was Dick and his mother were just too much alike for me to have any compassion for either of them.My only other concern, when I started this book was that I couldn't see how JJ could have his HEA.  Anyone who reads my books knows that a good HEA is crucial to me, especially in a book full of angst.  All I will say about it, is that it happens and I was more than satisfied as a reader by the ending Dan had created for JJ.  Highly recommended to anyone looking for a realistic read about gay relationships that aren't all flowers and chocolates.