Review: Brilliant Lanyon!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2014
Of course I have been looking forward to this one and finished it on the same day it was downloaded. Totally satisfied and happy as I come to the end because it has been such a reading pleasure after a lot of sub standard books in this MM genre. Yet wistful too as it would be another long wait for the next Lanyon's book and the almost listless running through my huge pile of what to read next. But back to Josh's latest. Reviews before me have voiced out pretty much how I feel about this book. The cover and the title from a 1961 released melancholic and nostalgic music piece could not be more fitting for the story. I love the wonderful atmosphere, the at times melancholic tone, the at times dreamy setting, the detailed descriptions that make it so easy to "live" in the story as I follow Griff's journey. I love Griff and Pierce, their bantering,  Griff's reaction to the man that is Pierce, their enemies to lovers romance so well done. I enjoy the pacing of the mystery, the twists and turns as the plot unfolds, the family drama of the almost other worldly rich seamlessly weaved into the story and the final revelation took me by surprise and a bit angry too as justice could not be really served. As with a great story I just wish there is more but really Josh does not need to pen another word. Yet I am greedy for a short on this couple with their families. Definitely a reread for me and as I always say, kudos to you Josh Lanyon and thank you. And finally I have to say I have been playing that soulful clarinet music piece for the past few days..