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Out of Position #2
Isolation Play
Devlin Miski thought coming out on national TV would be the hardest part about being a gay football player. But it's when his press conference is over that the trouble really starts. The athletic tiger and his boyfriend Lee, a fox with a tongue as quick as his wit, still won't get many breaks in their fight for understanding. They'll need to deal with a stubborn reporter determined to get a story any way he can, furious parents, and hostile teammates--not to mention each other.
All's fair in love and war--and this is both.
All's fair in love and war--and this is both.
420 pages, Hardcover
First published January 14, 2011
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Kyell Gold
64 books620 followersHi there! I am a writer of gay furry fiction--but you probably know that if you've seen my book listing here. I live in California with my husband Kit, and when I'm not writing, we like to go out to eat and watch movies. We travel a lot, too, mostly around the West Coast, but occasionally to the midwest and east.
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
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February 11, 2011
Isolation Play is the second novel in the chronicle of Dev and Lee, the tiger and the fox. We first read about them in Out of Position, the review of which can be seen here. This second installation in the series begins directly after the first ends — with Dev coming out in a press conference. Having been blackmailed by Brian, Lee’s former best friend, Dev felt cornered, and he and Lee both knew that the speculation in the press around his sexuality was only going to get worse. So, in somewhat of a surprise move to Lee, Dev announces to the world that he is indeed gay, all during a press conference set up to dispute the charges of public opinion and fight the demands that Brian had made on him to reveal his sexuality and pave the way for future gay athletes to come out of the closet. The only problem, is that Brian doesn’t understand the world of professional sports in the way that Lee and Dev do. Though they hope it will help others in time, Dev and Lee are extremely skeptical that Brian’s idealism can stand up to the pressures that gay athletes face. And that is only if Dev survives. Will he be traded? Will he be targeted by other athletes on the field, open to physical attack to injure him and force him out of the small window he has gotten as a starting player? Is his career over already?
These are some of the questions that Dev faces as he does everything he can to remain the same, humble person he was — only now he is both hated and loved by many as the world’s first openly gay professional football player. There are new groupies and gay groups offering sponsorship and endorsements. At the same time, there are those on the field, in the stands, and in his own locker room that will do what they can to isolate him from playing the sport he loves. If all of this gets to him and he loses the focus he needs to play well, then his chance as a starting player is gone. More than anytime before, he is starting to understand the sport as a mental game — one that he will have to conquer in order to keep what he has worked so hard for.
On the other hand, Lee has found himself in the last place he ever expected — the one that Dev used to be in. Lee is a scout for another professional team, and having been forced back into the closet for his new job because of his relationship with Dev, he now finds himself stuck there. If the League finds out that Dev was drafted for the Dragons at the same time that Lee was working for the Dragons as a scout, Lee could be fired and Dev could lose the merit he has gained working his way up through the ranks. So they both find themselves in a strange situation — the out activist is back in the closet, and the closeted jock has just been forced out of the door. But, more than anything, what will this do to Dev and Lee’s families? Dev has not told his parents that he is gay, and they are forced to find out on national television. This will lead to an enormous hometown showdown, pitting Dev’s father against his own boyfriend in the battle to win Dev’s affections. And it seems that Dev will have to choose one over the other.
I actually liked Isolation Play better than I did Out of Position. I felt that because the things that Dev and Lee have gone through, they have been given a chance to do one of two things: turn on one another, or come together. And though in many ways they remained loyal to the characters that we got to know previously, they have both undergone a change because of those things they went through. They have started to realize that what they have with each other is special and important and worth dealing with the hate and bigotry of thousands. Because of this, both Dev and Lee mature a great deal between the end of the first book and the end of the second, and in their maturity, they put to rest many of the immature games that they played at the behest of one another. The title of this novel displays this overall progression well. The iso play is employed by the offensive line of another team and is described by Dev thusly:
The isolation play is a metaphor for the new direction that their relationship is taking — hunkering down, waiting for the attack, and when it comes being driven apart, isolated from one another. This theme crops up over and over during the novel, with family and the media, and it forces Dev and Lee to look forward instead of always watching their backs. This brings me to the writing, which I also thought had matured. Because Dev and Lee are now able to look towards their future, they have a direction in which to go. This streamlined the plot and characterizations as well, which ultimately gave me hope that their relationship would continue to grow and nourish, because any more directionless floundering in their lives and their relationship would have turned in upon itself and imploded from the force of two such strong personalities.
For the full review, please visit Reviews by Jessewave.
These are some of the questions that Dev faces as he does everything he can to remain the same, humble person he was — only now he is both hated and loved by many as the world’s first openly gay professional football player. There are new groupies and gay groups offering sponsorship and endorsements. At the same time, there are those on the field, in the stands, and in his own locker room that will do what they can to isolate him from playing the sport he loves. If all of this gets to him and he loses the focus he needs to play well, then his chance as a starting player is gone. More than anytime before, he is starting to understand the sport as a mental game — one that he will have to conquer in order to keep what he has worked so hard for.
On the other hand, Lee has found himself in the last place he ever expected — the one that Dev used to be in. Lee is a scout for another professional team, and having been forced back into the closet for his new job because of his relationship with Dev, he now finds himself stuck there. If the League finds out that Dev was drafted for the Dragons at the same time that Lee was working for the Dragons as a scout, Lee could be fired and Dev could lose the merit he has gained working his way up through the ranks. So they both find themselves in a strange situation — the out activist is back in the closet, and the closeted jock has just been forced out of the door. But, more than anything, what will this do to Dev and Lee’s families? Dev has not told his parents that he is gay, and they are forced to find out on national television. This will lead to an enormous hometown showdown, pitting Dev’s father against his own boyfriend in the battle to win Dev’s affections. And it seems that Dev will have to choose one over the other.
I actually liked Isolation Play better than I did Out of Position. I felt that because the things that Dev and Lee have gone through, they have been given a chance to do one of two things: turn on one another, or come together. And though in many ways they remained loyal to the characters that we got to know previously, they have both undergone a change because of those things they went through. They have started to realize that what they have with each other is special and important and worth dealing with the hate and bigotry of thousands. Because of this, both Dev and Lee mature a great deal between the end of the first book and the end of the second, and in their maturity, they put to rest many of the immature games that they played at the behest of one another. The title of this novel displays this overall progression well. The iso play is employed by the offensive line of another team and is described by Dev thusly:
Their O-line is different from Millenport’s. For one thing, it’s smaller and quicker, designed to push people out of the way rather than stop them cold. So they have a pair of Dall sheep on the line, blockers who’ll go low and use their horns to force our tackles to go a particular direction. Pike and Brick can handle them, I’ve no doubt, but then they have a pretty good fullback, an elk who uses his antlers to clear out running lanes. So they run the iso—isolation play—a lot, sending the elk to block me or Gerrard while Bixon lowers his head and sends his compact, muscled form through the lane.
The isolation play is a metaphor for the new direction that their relationship is taking — hunkering down, waiting for the attack, and when it comes being driven apart, isolated from one another. This theme crops up over and over during the novel, with family and the media, and it forces Dev and Lee to look forward instead of always watching their backs. This brings me to the writing, which I also thought had matured. Because Dev and Lee are now able to look towards their future, they have a direction in which to go. This streamlined the plot and characterizations as well, which ultimately gave me hope that their relationship would continue to grow and nourish, because any more directionless floundering in their lives and their relationship would have turned in upon itself and imploded from the force of two such strong personalities.
For the full review, please visit Reviews by Jessewave.
October 25, 2015
2011 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
June 14, 2011
As with the first book about Lee and Dev, the story is key. I am not a football fan at all and yet Kyell made it interesting and enjoyable. I actually think I could enjoy a game now. But the real meat is the relationship of the guys. Having a long distance love is very hard as I know from experience. Kyell got it right. He also gets how guys think and act and speak. What they hold back from their partner, how they screw up what they say, how they try to tell only part of the truth but then get busted for it. This was a rough read for me due to the difficulties in dealing with parents and coming out at work.
I hope Kyell will write another sequel and make this into a series.
I highly recommend this book. Very good storytelling!
I hope Kyell will write another sequel and make this into a series.
I highly recommend this book. Very good storytelling!
December 8, 2017
Still loving this series.
But, seriously,
But, seriously,
August 2, 2012
I love when books allow you to connect with the characters in a way that make you feel like you're not just watching their story unfold, you're experiencing life with them! Isolation Play is definitely one of those books! I fell in love with Dev and Lee in Out of Position and really got to know them in this one.
In this second book in the series, Kyell Gold did a fantastic job in humanizing these anthropormphic characters without taking away their animal tendencies. It's brilliant!
I'm now eagerly awaiting the next in the series!
In this second book in the series, Kyell Gold did a fantastic job in humanizing these anthropormphic characters without taking away their animal tendencies. It's brilliant!
I'm now eagerly awaiting the next in the series!
March 24, 2011
I am simply in love with this story. I used to tell people to read "Out of Position". I still tell them that, but I also tell them that the best thing about reading "Out of Position" is that you get to read "Isolation Play" after it.
Albeit it in the rather specific genre of gay furry romance, "Isolation Play" is, at its core, a story about relationships: all the different relationships we cultivate in life. If you've ever had a coworker, teammate, friend, parent, or lover, I'm sure the story of Dev and Lee will capture your imagination.
Albeit it in the rather specific genre of gay furry romance, "Isolation Play" is, at its core, a story about relationships: all the different relationships we cultivate in life. If you've ever had a coworker, teammate, friend, parent, or lover, I'm sure the story of Dev and Lee will capture your imagination.
October 16, 2025
I wanted to give this a higher rating - I hold Kyell Gold's writing in high esteem and have enjoyed several of his other works (of particular note: Love Match: Book 1, Green Fairy, and Bridges). While I have some other criticisms about this novel that would hold it back from getting a 5-star rating from me (this one issue excepted, I would have given it a 4), I'm giving it 3 because there is some content in this book that genuinely upset me.
I'll add that I wouldn't have written this review if I had seen this raised by other readers on here - if I don't like a book, I'll generally just keep it to myself and move on. But for Isolation Play, there is a specific scene near the middle of the book that honestly deserves a content warning and could have been handled with more sensitivity. I will spoiler tag it below, as it contains a description of a troubling sexual encounter and lightly alludes to a key plot element.
Overall, my own experience with Isolation Play has turned me off to further entries in the series. If you can look past this - as many people have - there is an enjoyable book in here. It was too much for me.
I'll add that I wouldn't have written this review if I had seen this raised by other readers on here - if I don't like a book, I'll generally just keep it to myself and move on. But for Isolation Play, there is a specific scene near the middle of the book that honestly deserves a content warning and could have been handled with more sensitivity. I will spoiler tag it below, as it contains a description of a troubling sexual encounter and lightly alludes to a key plot element.
Overall, my own experience with Isolation Play has turned me off to further entries in the series. If you can look past this - as many people have - there is an enjoyable book in here. It was too much for me.
June 12, 2020
Although this is officially a continuation of the story in Out of Position, author Kyell Gold notes that the story is self-contained and enjoyable on its own in a foreword. As in the prior book in the Dev and Lee series, there’s explanation about the sport of American football, with Gold explaining it in an animalian perspective, with certain species specializing in certain roles. Also like in the book’s predecessor, there’s a map of the United States showing where the fictitious cities of the “Forester Universe” would be in the United States, although as in Out of Position, rare references to American politics and religion somewhat break the story’s fantastical nature.
Despite that, the book actually isn’t half-bad, and picks up where the first left off (though this somewhat mars its being a “standalone” story), with tiger football player Dev having come out on national television as homosexual. His vulpine boyfriend Lee consequentially ponders coming out at work, and Dev receives assurance that if he continues playing on the level he has been, he’ll be welcome on his team, the Firebirds. Dev wants to introduce Lee to his parents, although his father believes the fox has no place in his family, even threatening to disown his own son.
Certain events result in Lee’s brief hospitalization, and while Dev sometimes receives teasing from his teammates, they seem more accepting of his sexuality than his father, and even invite the couple to watch a football game with them. Dev continues to try to convince his father to accept him, although they have another fallout, which just strengthens the bond between the football player and his boyfriend. Lee tries to reach back out to Dev’s father, whilst tabloids hinder the relationship between the gay couple. Lee actually thinks about going back to college, and attempts one final reaching out.
Several reversals terminate the sequel, with the hook for future books that Dev and Lee’s relationship is just beginning. Overall, this was an enjoyable follow-up to Out of Position, and despite the aforementioned real-life references sometimes marring the escapist disposition that one would expect from a book of its caliber, it’s probably an improvement, with good moral themes. Furries in particular will probably appreciate this book the most, and it’s definitely for adults only, given the maturity of some of the illustration, sexual content, and language, and those who enjoyed the first will most likely enjoy the first sequel.
Despite that, the book actually isn’t half-bad, and picks up where the first left off (though this somewhat mars its being a “standalone” story), with tiger football player Dev having come out on national television as homosexual. His vulpine boyfriend Lee consequentially ponders coming out at work, and Dev receives assurance that if he continues playing on the level he has been, he’ll be welcome on his team, the Firebirds. Dev wants to introduce Lee to his parents, although his father believes the fox has no place in his family, even threatening to disown his own son.
Certain events result in Lee’s brief hospitalization, and while Dev sometimes receives teasing from his teammates, they seem more accepting of his sexuality than his father, and even invite the couple to watch a football game with them. Dev continues to try to convince his father to accept him, although they have another fallout, which just strengthens the bond between the football player and his boyfriend. Lee tries to reach back out to Dev’s father, whilst tabloids hinder the relationship between the gay couple. Lee actually thinks about going back to college, and attempts one final reaching out.
Several reversals terminate the sequel, with the hook for future books that Dev and Lee’s relationship is just beginning. Overall, this was an enjoyable follow-up to Out of Position, and despite the aforementioned real-life references sometimes marring the escapist disposition that one would expect from a book of its caliber, it’s probably an improvement, with good moral themes. Furries in particular will probably appreciate this book the most, and it’s definitely for adults only, given the maturity of some of the illustration, sexual content, and language, and those who enjoyed the first will most likely enjoy the first sequel.
March 7, 2025
Gods, what do I even say? Here's a follow-up to the come-from-behind winner of my heart, Out of Position, and what does it do? It just wriggles its characters further and further into my brain until all I can do is think about them. Wonderful, intelligent dialogue between characters and dynamics that felt so realistic I had to put the book down just to think about my own experiences. Stellar, cannot wait to read book #3.
August 21, 2023
Loved this second book in the lives of Dev and Lee. After coming out, Dev has to contend with family issues, few homophobic team mates and a useless agent who is there to create more problems.
Kyell Gold's writing is always top notch and you can't help sinking into their story. Definitely a favourite author.
Kyell Gold's writing is always top notch and you can't help sinking into their story. Definitely a favourite author.
August 8, 2025
Such a strong theme, such an impactful book. Dear Kyell Gold, thank you. Thank you for creating this incredible book. I sobbed, I laughed, I kicked my feet up smiling all in the same book. And thank you, for being able to touch my heart with your words in an welcomingly surprising way. I am grateful to have read it. Lots of love.
“They put up the barriers, but we allowed them to stand.” 🖤
“They put up the barriers, but we allowed them to stand.” 🖤
May 22, 2017
A well-done second installment. One thing that stood out to me: Gold does an excellent job in portraying the relationship between Lee and his Father, that redefining of a father/son relationship is something that I've found difficult to nail myself. Can't wait to read more!
December 16, 2017
In a second book Dev's & Lee's romance get true some uncomfortable events and so there relationships has tu go true some changes. Even so at the end they are more closer to be an unit or rather a couple then they where at the start.
Its a good book.
Its a good book.
February 3, 2025
At its core, it's a story about relationships. Long distance ones with partners, your teammates, your coworkers and your family.
But it's also more than just that.
It's also about coming out, and what that means for Dev and his family. It's about Lee and finding himself hiding who he is to fit in at work. It's about the Firebirds and how they both accept and reject Dev, the highs and lows of interpersonal actions. It's about miscommunication, tabloids, work and play, the love a tiger and a fox have for each other.
Most importantly though, it's about football. I think I may have finally figured out the sport?? Whose to say.
But it's also more than just that.
It's also about coming out, and what that means for Dev and his family. It's about Lee and finding himself hiding who he is to fit in at work. It's about the Firebirds and how they both accept and reject Dev, the highs and lows of interpersonal actions. It's about miscommunication, tabloids, work and play, the love a tiger and a fox have for each other.
Most importantly though, it's about football. I think I may have finally figured out the sport?? Whose to say.
May 6, 2017
DNF at about 48% - life is too short to read awful books.
March 18, 2018
3.5 pretty good
August 22, 2018
Far better than its prequel.
February 19, 2019
One of the strongest books in the entire OoP series.
February 22, 2021
2nd book in this series that i have shamefully spent $40 and counting on. I can't remember what happens in this one but Dev kinda sounds like a hunk so it's getting 5 stars from me
September 6, 2025
i love how a central plot point revolves around the main character doing drag. alice oseman would never. madeline miller would never. this is the hard hitting m/m that only gay men write.
September 24, 2013
While I thoroughly enjoyed Out of Position, I found this book to be a greater disappointment. Isolation play left me feeling frustrated and bored.
The biggest issue with the book for me was how repetitive and dull it became. An example: there's a 15-20 page stretch where we see Dev's daily routine for an entire week. The sum up is: "I get up, I eat and go to practice. Practice is hard, I mess up because I'm distracted. Coach yells at me, Gerrard tells me to focus. I practice after practice. I eat and go home, think of Lee." If that was just one day, it would be fine, but Gold repeats this same theme for Dev's entire week. I wanted to toss the book across the room from just how repetitive that was.
Most of the conflict feels like tedious drama, and is ultimately just a mere misunderstanding that could be resolved by two people sitting down and talking. Which, given that it's just personal problems and sometimes you just can't do that, I can give a pass there. Life is like that. Yet I still found myself saying "That's it? That was the big problem that drove all of this?" It felt like a let down. There was also no climax, the book builds tension and then goes out with the whimper that's resolved easily.
It was also very frustrating that the antagonist in the last book disappears within the first page and is never mentioned again. He was the driving force of the conflict previously, and I just do not buy that his character would go away never to be heard from again. But then he wasn't really that developed as is.
The charm of the side characters fades a bit. Fisher, who was more significant in the first, seems to drift into the background. Gerrard is reduced to the one note of "Just play better" and is otherwise stoic and tight lipped. It's also disappointing that there are no female characters in this book - aside from Dev's mother, who is a small part in all of two scenes, the book that is a cast of several dozen has no women to speak of.
Still, the book has its upsides. The side characters are quirky and fun and stand out. The scene at Gerrard's house is the most enjoyable sequence of the book, devoid of tedious drama. The real world responses to Dev's coming out are a nice touch, like Dev getting gay groupies, or having other gay people applaud him. These just do not make up for the taxing slog.
Based on this showing, I will read Divisions but I'm in no hurry. 2.5 stars.
The biggest issue with the book for me was how repetitive and dull it became. An example: there's a 15-20 page stretch where we see Dev's daily routine for an entire week. The sum up is: "I get up, I eat and go to practice. Practice is hard, I mess up because I'm distracted. Coach yells at me, Gerrard tells me to focus. I practice after practice. I eat and go home, think of Lee." If that was just one day, it would be fine, but Gold repeats this same theme for Dev's entire week. I wanted to toss the book across the room from just how repetitive that was.
Most of the conflict feels like tedious drama, and is ultimately just a mere misunderstanding that could be resolved by two people sitting down and talking. Which, given that it's just personal problems and sometimes you just can't do that, I can give a pass there. Life is like that. Yet I still found myself saying "That's it? That was the big problem that drove all of this?" It felt like a let down. There was also no climax, the book builds tension and then goes out with the whimper that's resolved easily.
It was also very frustrating that the antagonist in the last book disappears within the first page and is never mentioned again. He was the driving force of the conflict previously, and I just do not buy that his character would go away never to be heard from again. But then he wasn't really that developed as is.
The charm of the side characters fades a bit. Fisher, who was more significant in the first, seems to drift into the background. Gerrard is reduced to the one note of "Just play better" and is otherwise stoic and tight lipped. It's also disappointing that there are no female characters in this book - aside from Dev's mother, who is a small part in all of two scenes, the book that is a cast of several dozen has no women to speak of.
Still, the book has its upsides. The side characters are quirky and fun and stand out. The scene at Gerrard's house is the most enjoyable sequence of the book, devoid of tedious drama. The real world responses to Dev's coming out are a nice touch, like Dev getting gay groupies, or having other gay people applaud him. These just do not make up for the taxing slog.
Based on this showing, I will read Divisions but I'm in no hurry. 2.5 stars.
November 11, 2015
Isolation play is so far my favourite book in the series; The plot is great, the drama was gripping, and I loved seeing the characters act and react around each other. I love the introduction of Lee's dad as an actual supporting character, he really reminds me of someone who's getting up in age and is used to dealing with Lee's schemes.
I am not a fan of football, and, like it's predecessor, Out of Position, this book has not convinced me to pick up the game any time soon. The football was a bit more distracting in this story than it was in OoP, but it also had a more gripping plot and enjoyable scenes to make up for it, so I still recommend it to even non-sports fans like myself.
A criticism I have that follows from the first book are Lee's friends from college, or more specifically the lack thereof. The last book had a scene where all of Lee's friends were introduced as if they were going to be key supporting characters, but then were barely mentioned again with the exception of Brian and Salem, one of which was the antagonist. In this book that trend continues; Brian is mentioned a handful of times for good reasons, but Salem is called once, thought of twice, and then never heard about again, and none of Lee's other friends even get a passing mention. Lee feels like he has no past and no friends without Dev and it's only around the end of the book where he starts actually having his own social life, which starts in a very unhealthy way, I might add. Lee does seem to have a friend or two at his job, but they seem like passive co-worker buddies at best.
All in all, I still recommend this book. It's a great read, has a good plot, and the characters are fun to watch.
I am not a fan of football, and, like it's predecessor, Out of Position, this book has not convinced me to pick up the game any time soon. The football was a bit more distracting in this story than it was in OoP, but it also had a more gripping plot and enjoyable scenes to make up for it, so I still recommend it to even non-sports fans like myself.
A criticism I have that follows from the first book are Lee's friends from college, or more specifically the lack thereof. The last book had a scene where all of Lee's friends were introduced as if they were going to be key supporting characters, but then were barely mentioned again with the exception of Brian and Salem, one of which was the antagonist. In this book that trend continues; Brian is mentioned a handful of times for good reasons, but Salem is called once, thought of twice, and then never heard about again, and none of Lee's other friends even get a passing mention. Lee feels like he has no past and no friends without Dev and it's only around the end of the book where he starts actually having his own social life, which starts in a very unhealthy way, I might add. Lee does seem to have a friend or two at his job, but they seem like passive co-worker buddies at best.
All in all, I still recommend this book. It's a great read, has a good plot, and the characters are fun to watch.
May 9, 2012
No tan bueno como el primero, será porque los personajes de una manera u otra ya están cómodos el uno con el otro.
Sin embargo las situaciones que se presentan durante la historia los ponen en lugares por los que algunos ya habremos pasado, otros lo están pensando y otros tienen miedo de experimentar.
Lo que me pareció un poco tedioso de este libro es que los personajes piensan demasiado. Me gustan más las historias en donde la narrativa se mueve a través de la interacción entre personajes, y entre personajes y el medio que los rodea, en Isolation Play, hay monólogos muy largo, y aunque son interesantes porque te ofrecen una perspectiva de la psicología de cada personaje, hacen que la lectura sea tediosa porque al final, estás viendo el punto de vista de un personaje y no del todo que lo rodea.
A ver qué nos entrega Kyell en el 2013.
Sin embargo las situaciones que se presentan durante la historia los ponen en lugares por los que algunos ya habremos pasado, otros lo están pensando y otros tienen miedo de experimentar.
Lo que me pareció un poco tedioso de este libro es que los personajes piensan demasiado. Me gustan más las historias en donde la narrativa se mueve a través de la interacción entre personajes, y entre personajes y el medio que los rodea, en Isolation Play, hay monólogos muy largo, y aunque son interesantes porque te ofrecen una perspectiva de la psicología de cada personaje, hacen que la lectura sea tediosa porque al final, estás viendo el punto de vista de un personaje y no del todo que lo rodea.
A ver qué nos entrega Kyell en el 2013.
May 5, 2016
Good Sequel
*possible spoilers for first book*
The second entry of Kyell Gold's Out of Position series begins almost immediately after the first entry ends, although he says it can be enjoyed on its own, and continues to insist it's not a football story despite featuring the sport prominently, and he gives notes on the sport before the action of the story commences. When the narrative itself starts, tiger football player Dev, one of the two narrators, has come out as homosexual, given his relationship with the vulpine Lee, with both struggling for acceptance by others such as their families, especially in Dev's case. The sequel is enjoyable for the most part in spite of occasional poorly-veiled real-world elements that distract from the writer's insistence that it doesn't occur in our universe.
*possible spoilers for first book*
The second entry of Kyell Gold's Out of Position series begins almost immediately after the first entry ends, although he says it can be enjoyed on its own, and continues to insist it's not a football story despite featuring the sport prominently, and he gives notes on the sport before the action of the story commences. When the narrative itself starts, tiger football player Dev, one of the two narrators, has come out as homosexual, given his relationship with the vulpine Lee, with both struggling for acceptance by others such as their families, especially in Dev's case. The sequel is enjoyable for the most part in spite of occasional poorly-veiled real-world elements that distract from the writer's insistence that it doesn't occur in our universe.
September 2, 2012
I honestly think this is one of the best novels Kyell written so far. Everything that happened in the story is believable. Teammates unsure of what to think about playing with a gay football player but most slowly come to terms with it, family not quite willing to accept their son and his boyfriend, prejudice and so forth. The one character I felt sorry for is Dev's mom. It felt like she wants to accept her son's lifestyle and his boyfriend, and wants to stick up for him, but she's also scared of what her husband might do to her. Out of all the stories I've read that's from the fandom, I can easily put this in the top three and I look forward into re-reading it.
March 21, 2016
I'm really starting to like Furry Romances.
Devlin and Lee (Wiley)'s story continues in Isolation Play. I love how these two guys interact with each other, how they love each other, and this book shows how much they are willing to fight and sacrifice for each other... the first book (Out of Position) it seem one sided, that Dev is willing to give all for Lee... but after Isolation you know the love Lee has for Dev is just as strong.
I also loved how the family conflicts came about... that part of the story came about so good... and I loved how it was resolved.
Devlin and Lee (Wiley)'s story continues in Isolation Play. I love how these two guys interact with each other, how they love each other, and this book shows how much they are willing to fight and sacrifice for each other... the first book (Out of Position) it seem one sided, that Dev is willing to give all for Lee... but after Isolation you know the love Lee has for Dev is just as strong.
I also loved how the family conflicts came about... that part of the story came about so good... and I loved how it was resolved.
April 14, 2012
I didn't get as engrossed in this one as the first. A few pages or chapters (I don't remember anymore) into Out of Position I lost the ability to put it down, whereas I actually put Isolation Play down a few times and read a couple other books in the interim. I loved the story and character development, so I really have no idea why it didn't grab me in quite the same way; it could be as much to do with my headspace at the time as the book itself.
February 12, 2013
I'll always have a place in my heart for anthropomorphic gay romance stories, but this book series gets it's own cathedral.
I have laughed, worried and shed a tear. I don't know how he does it, but Kyell Gold really can let the emotions flow from the book to the reader. It makes you drown in the story, the characters. Who are so well defined and feel so realistic it feels as if he's plucked them from real life and put him in the pages of this wonderful novel.
I have laughed, worried and shed a tear. I don't know how he does it, but Kyell Gold really can let the emotions flow from the book to the reader. It makes you drown in the story, the characters. Who are so well defined and feel so realistic it feels as if he's plucked them from real life and put him in the pages of this wonderful novel.
June 11, 2013
Readers should definitely read the prequel and although perhaps not as great as Out of Position, this story continues the development of Dev and Lee's relationship in a way that keeps you wanting more. If you read Out of Position and got attached to Dev and Lee, I think you get an even greater love for them in Isolation Play. Recommended!
December 30, 2015
Sometimes you just want to read a nice furry gay romance, and for those times there are now five Dev & Lee books. I say 'nice'; plenty of sad things happen in Isolation Play, from family fights to unwelcome press exposure. But whatever happens, and even when they're arguing, the football star tiger and his fox boyfriend are a team. And that's nice.
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