Wayward
I love a novella that has a little bit of everything as this book does! For instance, besides a reunion of ex-boyfriends with a GREAT DEAL of yearning, there’s also a thrilling plot with intrigue, betrayal, and surprises. And for microtropes? This book has snappy dialogue, Christmas themes, secret organizations, spy gadgets, and slutty little glasses. Not to mention, once again, excellent diversity across the characters here from C. Quince.
As I mentioned, I could FEEL the yearning between Arthur and Harun from the moment they set eyes on each other, flashbacks filling in some of the gaps of their history. It was easy to see how much they missed each other, and I so enjoyed watching that fire re-kindle between brushes with danger AND jealousy, giving them a second chance. These two managed to FIND each other again, and it was satisfying to watch.
Meanwhile, the overriding plot was full of intrigue, keeping the characters on their toes and me on the edge of my seat. Old acquaintances, secret organizations, and a crazy, deadly plot set for the Christmas Eve party kept Arthur and Harun busy while trying to figure out whom they could trust. This all created so many unknowns that I felt just as eager as our main characters did to find the answers, and what I loved about it all is that despite the unknowns, Arthur and Harun never doubted EACH OTHER. They knew from the beginning the other was the only one they could 100% trust and doubt never crossed their minds.
Overall, this is an epic novella not only with romance but with PLOT, which I love, SET around Christmas! Give me a Christmas-themed book that has action, suspense, wit, diversity, and queer characters, and I’m a happy reader. I very much enjoyed this. If you’re looking for a spy book, an M/M romance, or Christmas novella, this one will check all of those boxes.
I love a novella that has a little bit of everything as this book does! For instance, besides a reunion of ex-boyfriends with a GREAT DEAL of yearning, there’s also a thrilling plot with intrigue, betrayal, and surprises. And for microtropes? This book has snappy dialogue, Christmas themes, secret organizations, spy gadgets, and slutty little glasses. Not to mention, once again, excellent diversity across the characters here from C. Quince.
As I mentioned, I could FEEL the yearning between Arthur and Harun from the moment they set eyes on each other, flashbacks filling in some of the gaps of their history. It was easy to see how much they missed each other, and I so enjoyed watching that fire re-kindle between brushes with danger AND jealousy, giving them a second chance. These two managed to FIND each other again, and it was satisfying to watch.
Meanwhile, the overriding plot was full of intrigue, keeping the characters on their toes and me on the edge of my seat. Old acquaintances, secret organizations, and a crazy, deadly plot set for the Christmas Eve party kept Arthur and Harun busy while trying to figure out whom they could trust. This all created so many unknowns that I felt just as eager as our main characters did to find the answers, and what I loved about it all is that despite the unknowns, Arthur and Harun never doubted EACH OTHER. They knew from the beginning the other was the only one they could 100% trust and doubt never crossed their minds.
Overall, this is an epic novella not only with romance but with PLOT, which I love, SET around Christmas! Give me a Christmas-themed book that has action, suspense, wit, diversity, and queer characters, and I’m a happy reader. I very much enjoyed this. If you’re looking for a spy book, an M/M romance, or Christmas novella, this one will check all of those boxes.