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Partner
Caring for a young male of another race. How hard could it be?
Status: Complete: Approx. 279,000 words
Warnings: Anal, D/s, M/M
Status: Complete: Approx. 279,000 words
Warnings: Anal, D/s, M/M
- GenresM M RomanceGods
838 pages, Online Fiction
First published April 18, 2010
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March 1, 2022
4.5 stars
Wow, this is a long (279k words) story following Mik, of the people, and Paw, of the Sidhe, as they come together under a people-run military program aimed at saving the Sidhe from extinction. To sum up the entire story line is impossible, but basically, as the two men grow close to each other, they almost unwittingly influence those around them, eventually becoming key players in the bid to save both races.
It is a intricate and detailed story of two very different cultures trying to survive. The cast of characters is large and for the most part, fully fleshed out. There is plenty of sex (but not too much), political wrangling, immortal and gods, as well as a decent romance. Honestly, if not for a semi-abrupt ending and the typos, spelling mistakes, misuse periods and commas, I would rate this story a full 5 stars.
PS. This is a story that benefits from reading the author's chapter intros, as sometimes the details or background of the powers/gods/politics stuff is clarified in those notes...
Wow, this is a long (279k words) story following Mik, of the people, and Paw, of the Sidhe, as they come together under a people-run military program aimed at saving the Sidhe from extinction. To sum up the entire story line is impossible, but basically, as the two men grow close to each other, they almost unwittingly influence those around them, eventually becoming key players in the bid to save both races.
It is a intricate and detailed story of two very different cultures trying to survive. The cast of characters is large and for the most part, fully fleshed out. There is plenty of sex (but not too much), political wrangling, immortal and gods, as well as a decent romance. Honestly, if not for a semi-abrupt ending and the typos, spelling mistakes, misuse periods and commas, I would rate this story a full 5 stars.
PS. This is a story that benefits from reading the author's chapter intros, as sometimes the details or background of the powers/gods/politics stuff is clarified in those notes...
July 9, 2016
it was clear that after first 6/7 chapters the writer had no idea what to write more. this story needed some sort of planning
July 5, 2013
First, the author's world here has eleven stories fixed in this series universe, of which one predates this one ( Stray ) and two follow after ( Sequel and Aftermath ).
Secondly, while I have a lot of Nays, they're fairly out-weighted by the Yays.
Yays:
*Wonderful MCs -- I love Mik and Paw. (And interchangeable roles are sexy, and such creative use of toys).
*Complex cultural system in the Sidhe that is truly delved into and intricate in wonderfully pleasing ways.
*Also the complex history in the story.
*This author's name ... is a character in the story -- I look at new author names rarely when looking for a new tale to read, so that was a splendid surprise and wholly hilarious.
*Plot build-up. There are bad jumps and holes, but all in all, just so spectacular. Overall, a slow build, and with lovely, lovely details sprinkled liberally to make a delicious whole.
*Sparks of humour in serious happenings: comic relief. But also a general humour that makes it such an good read.
*A tale that spans a significant span of time, and can be detailed about it at the same time while retaining much interest. Also the perks of seeing Mik and Paw's relationship develop with time :}
*The twins being mesa -- difficult to wrap into normal conception, but all the better for it.
*Lots of yummy smex that builds both relationship and story. Has lots of foreplay (greatly approve), but I'm not seeing much mention of lube preparation for the bottom, which I find kinda odd, but.
Nays:
*The world is obviously, gloriously, complex, but because it is so complex, explanations can fall flat or confuse. Reading a passage multiple times doesn't quite get the feel of the intended information, and while most times the language is clear, it happens often enough to be fairly frequent.
*Info dumps -- we get a ton of vital information in one chapter, just blocks and blocks of heavy, intensive information -- that ain't easy to take in. Though, to date, there are eleven stories to this world, so that kind of care may be inevitable.
*The story involves many, many characters and yet we are only acquainted with a few of them, know even less well, and the rest of the program have no names, no faces, no personalities. I should think that more of them should have names, and perhaps superficial personalities. As it is, all they are are a comment here and there from the lesser Sidhe or partners, and that retracts depth from the story.
*Little to no lead in to a major plot element (possibly indicative of a sudden addition).
*How there is quite a bit of that very vital information not in the story itself, but in the A/N in the beginning of a chapter. Not that I don't like the author (I very much do for the beauty of this story, no) -- but I don't like disconnecting myself to read in the history behind each statement between chapters. It breaks the flow of the story, and it makes it hard to jump between important scenes and important information.
*The author uses periods to express an emphasis on certain words, significant pauses. It makes for some awkward reading, especially since it is oft done.
*The ending was too much and the ending was too little at the same time. I was titillated by the going-ons, but hopelessly confused for the rest of the time.
Secondly, while I have a lot of Nays, they're fairly out-weighted by the Yays.
Yays:
*Wonderful MCs -- I love Mik and Paw. (And interchangeable roles are sexy, and such creative use of toys).
*Complex cultural system in the Sidhe that is truly delved into and intricate in wonderfully pleasing ways.
*Also the complex history in the story.
*This author's name ... is a character in the story -- I look at new author names rarely when looking for a new tale to read, so that was a splendid surprise and wholly hilarious.
*Plot build-up. There are bad jumps and holes, but all in all, just so spectacular. Overall, a slow build, and with lovely, lovely details sprinkled liberally to make a delicious whole.
*Sparks of humour in serious happenings: comic relief. But also a general humour that makes it such an good read.
*A tale that spans a significant span of time, and can be detailed about it at the same time while retaining much interest. Also the perks of seeing Mik and Paw's relationship develop with time :}
*The twins being mesa -- difficult to wrap into normal conception, but all the better for it.
*Lots of yummy smex that builds both relationship and story. Has lots of foreplay (greatly approve), but I'm not seeing much mention of lube preparation for the bottom, which I find kinda odd, but.
Nays:
*The world is obviously, gloriously, complex, but because it is so complex, explanations can fall flat or confuse. Reading a passage multiple times doesn't quite get the feel of the intended information, and while most times the language is clear, it happens often enough to be fairly frequent.
*Info dumps -- we get a ton of vital information in one chapter, just blocks and blocks of heavy, intensive information -- that ain't easy to take in. Though, to date, there are eleven stories to this world, so that kind of care may be inevitable.
*The story involves many, many characters and yet we are only acquainted with a few of them, know even less well, and the rest of the program have no names, no faces, no personalities. I should think that more of them should have names, and perhaps superficial personalities. As it is, all they are are a comment here and there from the lesser Sidhe or partners, and that retracts depth from the story.
*Little to no lead in to a major plot element (possibly indicative of a sudden addition).
*How there is quite a bit of that very vital information not in the story itself, but in the A/N in the beginning of a chapter. Not that I don't like the author (I very much do for the beauty of this story, no) -- but I don't like disconnecting myself to read in the history behind each statement between chapters. It breaks the flow of the story, and it makes it hard to jump between important scenes and important information.
*The author uses periods to express an emphasis on certain words, significant pauses. It makes for some awkward reading, especially since it is oft done.
*The ending was too much and the ending was too little at the same time. I was titillated by the going-ons, but hopelessly confused for the rest of the time.
June 5, 2013
Where to start?
The story is told by Mik. A man who has pissed off the wrong guy, and so finds himself a part of a secret government/military program that has set out to rescue the Sidhe from extinction.
The Sidhe is another race and not much is known about them by 'people'. What the people know is that Sidhe eat, sleep, shit and breed. In other words, they know nothing, and theý are in for a surprise.
Mik is paired up with the Sidhe called Paw. I love Paw, he has to be read, I can't possibly do him justice. I can't explain him. But damn. He is lovey, sexy and funny as fuck.
This is a story about family, innocence, death, Gods, People vs Sidhe, love, People vs People, tainted innocence, laughter, survival, war, sex, dominance, submission, tairing down and building again, Partnership.
The world which Ayato has created is vast and at times confusing but it is so worth it anyways.
Partner at some point twines with an other story called Sequel. This was for me the point where it became a bit iffy.
On AFF where the stories are posted, there are no directions to be found on when chapters of both stories coinside and intertwine. I didn't know about Sequel when I started Partners, but I would recommend starting reading Sequel when you reach chapter 144 also called 'Mother'.
I personally didn't like the MC of Sequel at all. I found him brusque and demeaning in his desciptions of his Sidhe. Not in the beginning but later on in the story. I think he is an ungrateful little shit, not at all worthy of Muan.
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.
Basically you have to read Sequel inorder to get the ending of Partner right.
Now there are errors and misspellings throughout both stories, but that is not all that surprising when you take into account the speed of which the Author uploads new chapters. So I won't complain on that.
However, as the story unfolds it is clear that Ayato could have benefited from a character bible.
Haircolor, eyecolor, height. Changed more than a couple of times, which is way annoying. Keeping the charataristics true and keeping straight what the different peeps have been through throughout would have upped this story to a five.
Now I realize that I've made it sound like all the characters are mixed up and together. This is not true. At all! But I really am pretty detail oriented, so it's bound to throw me off I guess...
Never the less, READ THIS STORY.
SERIOUSLY.
The story is told by Mik. A man who has pissed off the wrong guy, and so finds himself a part of a secret government/military program that has set out to rescue the Sidhe from extinction.
The Sidhe is another race and not much is known about them by 'people'. What the people know is that Sidhe eat, sleep, shit and breed. In other words, they know nothing, and theý are in for a surprise.
Mik is paired up with the Sidhe called Paw. I love Paw, he has to be read, I can't possibly do him justice. I can't explain him. But damn. He is lovey, sexy and funny as fuck.
This is a story about family, innocence, death, Gods, People vs Sidhe, love, People vs People, tainted innocence, laughter, survival, war, sex, dominance, submission, tairing down and building again, Partnership.
The world which Ayato has created is vast and at times confusing but it is so worth it anyways.
Partner at some point twines with an other story called Sequel. This was for me the point where it became a bit iffy.
On AFF where the stories are posted, there are no directions to be found on when chapters of both stories coinside and intertwine. I didn't know about Sequel when I started Partners, but I would recommend starting reading Sequel when you reach chapter 144 also called 'Mother'.
I personally didn't like the MC of Sequel at all. I found him brusque and demeaning in his desciptions of his Sidhe. Not in the beginning but later on in the story. I think he is an ungrateful little shit, not at all worthy of Muan.
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.
Basically you have to read Sequel inorder to get the ending of Partner right.
Now there are errors and misspellings throughout both stories, but that is not all that surprising when you take into account the speed of which the Author uploads new chapters. So I won't complain on that.
However, as the story unfolds it is clear that Ayato could have benefited from a character bible.
Haircolor, eyecolor, height. Changed more than a couple of times, which is way annoying. Keeping the charataristics true and keeping straight what the different peeps have been through throughout would have upped this story to a five.
Now I realize that I've made it sound like all the characters are mixed up and together. This is not true. At all! But I really am pretty detail oriented, so it's bound to throw me off I guess...
Never the less, READ THIS STORY.
SERIOUSLY.
March 29, 2012
First warning - this story is very long.
Second warning - soon after the characters find a surviving Sidhe (from a "farm") the story starts to overlap with the sequel (that is called "Sequel", but it's more of a spin off).
In my opinion the story was pretty awesome, except for the complex myths and religions of the world (which I understood less and less as the story progressed). Also, I really disliked the last few chapters because the story was skipping long periods and important events that were going on only in the "Sequel" (towards its end I'm guessing...).Very annoying.
There were quite a few things left unresolved, but then I haven't finished the sequel so I'm not sure if they were ever resolved or not. Very very annoying.
Second warning - soon after the characters find a surviving Sidhe (from a "farm") the story starts to overlap with the sequel (that is called "Sequel", but it's more of a spin off).
In my opinion the story was pretty awesome, except for the complex myths and religions of the world (which I understood less and less as the story progressed). Also, I really disliked the last few chapters because the story was skipping long periods and important events that were going on only in the "Sequel" (towards its end I'm guessing...).Very annoying.
There were quite a few things left unresolved, but then I haven't finished the sequel so I'm not sure if they were ever resolved or not. Very very annoying.
November 22, 2013
Pretty good overall, but completely lost me at the end there. (I think there might be another story that runs concurrent to this one that takes up the missing time, or explains what they hell happened--or i hope so cause I spent the last three or so chapters on permanent WTF? mode) Talk of all the gods did get confusing at times as well. If there had been a smoother ending it would have rated higher, but think I going to go w/ 3.5 stars.
August 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this! It was really long so it is one of those novels that keep you hooked while not ending so soon that you can't believe you already finished it. But though it is long I admit that I did read it quite fast. :) I would recommend this to anyone who likes the Male/Male genre.
*Better review coming soon!*
*Better review coming soon!*
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