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H. Bentham

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H. Bentham lives in the Philippines, somewhere North, but don’t ever ask him for any directions. He writes stories where the gays will always get their HEA, collects books that he promises to read (eventually), and brings tarot cards everywhere because he has absolutely no sense of the future.

Despite now living with two energetic cats, he prefers the unhurried and easy-going life of turtles. That’s probably why his reading and writing pace is perpetually set to low speed.

He is @bentchbites everywhere on the internet.

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	Start Here by Brigitte Bautista (Goodreads Author), Motzie Dapul, Agay Llanera (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 78 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Summer Feels: A #romanceclass Anthology by Kate Sebastian (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Elea Andrea Almazora (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Erleen Alvarez (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.17 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kiss Away the Goodbye: (Flair #3) 4.06 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Signed, B 3.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Light and Darkness, A Kathbute Anthology by H. Bentham (Goodreads Author), Nigel Libranages, Irina Jean 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comfortable and Familiar: an Anthology 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Engkwentro: Tales of the Strange & Supernatural by H. Bentham (Goodreads Author), K.C. Cimafranca, Loid Valenzuela 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Boy Bearing Candies 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If I Wake Up Here Again by Celestine Trinidad (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Nigel Libranages (Contributor), Krystle Mae Labio (Contributor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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New X-Men by Grant Morrison: Ultimate Collection, Book 3

by Grant Morrison

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Chasing Mr. Prefect

by Katt Briones (Goodreads Author)

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H. Bentham said: " I’ve been putting off writing this review because I’m lazy (are you even surprised? LOL), but also because I don’t know if words can fully express how much I enjoyed Vinnie and Cholo’s story.

See, Vinnie is this really flawed, really relatable girl an I’ve been putting off writing this review because I’m lazy (are you even surprised? LOL), but also because I don’t know if words can fully express how much I enjoyed Vinnie and Cholo’s story.

See, Vinnie is this really flawed, really relatable girl and Cholo is, well, rearrange Mr. Prefect and he’s actually Mr. Perfect! They’re both really smart and hardworking, especially when it comes to the acads and that drive to excel, however different their motivations, were exactly what brought them together initially.

And then Katt Briones’ superb writing brought out the characters out in 3D (in my mind, okay?). They go through wonderful changes, Vinnie dealing with her angst and Cholo embracing the fact that he can’t always be perfect, and that’s okay.

I am personally irked with works that shift between Tagalog and English sporadically but in this one, where Tagalog words are mostly in dialogue, it wasn’t jarring. I actually enjoyed it, experiencing their banter in its full glory.

My favorite part (and I think I tweeted/IG’ed this already) is the part where Cholo tells Vinnie, “Seatbelt mo.” UGH! KILIGGGG! This is exactly how you say I Love You without really saying it, you know. And I do think this simple phrase wouldn’t work if it was translated. Argh.

Okay, so where was I again? The review, right. Got distracted with remembering the kilig for a second there. Heehee.

Anyway, what else do I love about Chasing Mr. Prefect? The conflict. Because while it utilized both of the MC’s and LI’s character flaws, it wasn’t predictable. I mean, I expected Vinnie’s volatile angst would come into play at the end of Act 2, but I didn’t hate her for it. And I think Cholo’s characterization handled the conflict well, too. He didn’t coddle Vinnie, nor did he immediately forgive her. H stood his ground, even when they both got hurt in the process. There was enough grovel, and I loved it.

What I need more of is the Korea parts. Not to give too much away, but ugh, I WANT MORE VINNIE AND CHOLO!

*Also #ChAsher, but heehee, I feel like I don’t need to wait too long for this.

4 of 5 Stars. It is amazing. Character depth is A+ (I even loved to hate Summer and Miki) and the plot is well executed. <3

This review also appears on my personal blog: bentchcreates.tumblr.com ...more "

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Burly Tales: Fairy Tales for the Hirsute and Hefty Gay Man

by Steve Berman

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