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Southern Comfort #3
Aftermath
In the aftermath of the Homecoming Dance, a great rift has grown between Mark and Blake, one that was begun with the refusal of a dance. New alliances are strengthened and old ones reinforced. Mark makes his choice and moves out of the Davis home, back to George’s house… and Todd. Clay does his best to give Blake what he needs, even if it entails staying with Mark. Todd’s mother steps in to nurse George back to health, and that bond only deepens. Will Mark do what he just told Blake he couldn’t, and give Todd his ring? Will Clay show Blake that he’s the better man? And will new student Taylor Andrews throw a monkey wrench into Mark’s plans for Todd?
Who will survive the aftermath, and what will the new alliances be?
Who will survive the aftermath, and what will the new alliances be?
- GenresM M RomanceContemporary
213 pages, ebook
First published July 2, 2012
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About the author
S.L. Danielson
28 books85 followersaka Stephanie L. Danielson. I've been an avid reader since a small child. My first loves were science fiction as well as general fiction books.
Later, I began writing my own stories with a romantic flavor to them.
With influences running the gamut from romance,sci-fi, and drama, my muse was found.
In 2007 I was first published with Love Resurrected, and have since released over a dozen other books, mostly in the contemporary gay romance genre. I am particularly fond of young adult/college age boys to write about.
When not working on a new book, I can be found shooting pool and darts, hanging out with my husband, parents, and cat, cycling, skating, or spending way too much time playing computer games.
Later, I began writing my own stories with a romantic flavor to them.
With influences running the gamut from romance,sci-fi, and drama, my muse was found.
In 2007 I was first published with Love Resurrected, and have since released over a dozen other books, mostly in the contemporary gay romance genre. I am particularly fond of young adult/college age boys to write about.
When not working on a new book, I can be found shooting pool and darts, hanging out with my husband, parents, and cat, cycling, skating, or spending way too much time playing computer games.
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August 23, 2012
So torn....
I'm usually a huge fan of angst but this was so much... TOO much!!
On the one hand, I wanted to murder them all... and on the other..I wanted to just throw them under the bus. So quickly they changed attitudes.. and sure, they're teens but teens are not this.... this... stupid! SOOOOOOOooo much miscommunication and SOOOOOOo much of jumping to conclusions, it was so fucking maddening!!!!!
.... how do I feel about it?
I feel like what could have been a great wonderful story blew up in a massive miserable fiery death. (how it ENDS however.... remains to be seen--so this only counts for this book. Book 4 might be a marvelous, stupendous adjustment.)
Would I recommend it?
Again, the first and second part were... good, great even. They actually were, but this... sweet baby Jesus-- this was.. ugh!!
....If you want to follow the story, YES.
BE WARNED then: DO NOT start this series(or read this book specifically) if you are not ready for serious angsty feels.
Will I read the continuation?
PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME!!!!!---- If they end up together and not in this cluster fuck of fucked up relationships then YES.
YES I WILL CONTINUE IT..
and I'll probably fucking love it IF, BIG IF, they end up in the couple they originally started in.
If not... holy hell.. why?..
I am, and will be so sad and depressed because this is what got me into reading Gay Young Adult books.
~sigh~ I digress, ok...
What do I feel about the rating and overall book despite my sensitivities?
It was... It was well written. +5
Story... for me, it was all over the place, make up your minds you dolts!! .... a 3.. Overall.. I think I'll go with a 3.5. Like, but hated at the same time.
BOOK 4, PLEASE BE WONDERFUL AGAIN!! ;A;///
I'm usually a huge fan of angst but this was so much... TOO much!!
On the one hand, I wanted to murder them all... and on the other..I wanted to just throw them under the bus. So quickly they changed attitudes.. and sure, they're teens but teens are not this.... this... stupid! SOOOOOOOooo much miscommunication and SOOOOOOo much of jumping to conclusions, it was so fucking maddening!!!!!
.... how do I feel about it?
I feel like what could have been a great wonderful story blew up in a massive miserable fiery death. (how it ENDS however.... remains to be seen--so this only counts for this book. Book 4 might be a marvelous, stupendous adjustment.)
Would I recommend it?
Again, the first and second part were... good, great even. They actually were, but this... sweet baby Jesus-- this was.. ugh!!
....If you want to follow the story, YES.
BE WARNED then: DO NOT start this series(or read this book specifically) if you are not ready for serious angsty feels.
Will I read the continuation?
PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME!!!!!---- If they end up together and not in this cluster fuck of fucked up relationships then YES.
YES I WILL CONTINUE IT..
and I'll probably fucking love it IF, BIG IF, they end up in the couple they originally started in.
If not... holy hell.. why?..
I am, and will be so sad and depressed because this is what got me into reading Gay Young Adult books.
~sigh~ I digress, ok...
What do I feel about the rating and overall book despite my sensitivities?
It was... It was well written. +5
Story... for me, it was all over the place, make up your minds you dolts!! .... a 3.. Overall.. I think I'll go with a 3.5. Like, but hated at the same time.
BOOK 4, PLEASE BE WONDERFUL AGAIN!! ;A;///
July 10, 2012
Okay so I am still team Mark and I truly want to slap Blake, Violet and Clay. Don't they understand the kind of life Mark has had? If his grandpa was mine I wouldn't want to come out either. But he should be more honest but then again nobody even listens to him. Its all his fault and Blake and Todd both knew he wanted to stay in the closet. And why hasn't Clay admitted to his wrong doing or Blake his? They were all touchy feely while Mark and Blake were together. Blake is a cry baby who needs everyone to fight his battles for him and for someone to tell him what he wants and what he should do. Mark just needs someone to actually listen to him. I really like this series and I think it gets me a little to worked up. lol I can't wait to find out if Mark finally finds happiness. And I really hope that Clay and Blake break up they make me sick. I think that Todd and Taylor would make the best couple. Todd is looking for someone to take care of and Mark is to strong minded for him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2012
No words right now. I still think Mark and Blake are meant to be. Clay is such a slim ball. Todd just needs to move on and find someone else.
October 10, 2012
Oh, the drama. Would not recommend. Spoilers, but not very deep story ones.
Also, note that I consider myself usually generous in reviews. It takes a lot to crack that.
One thing I hope the author(s) see: No one has used the slang in this novel in high school in the last 10 years, and no one 'double dog dares' anything after about the age of 10. It was something I noticed early on, but it wasn't so incredibly annoying until this book, when there was nothing to redeem it.
This book is a terrible influence on anyone, and every single fight could be solved with a frank talk. I feel as though the book is trying to make me sympathetic toward Blake, where really him and his whole crew are 80% or more in the wrong compared to Mark, and everything is stupid.
Here's my list of things that are stupid.
Near the beginning, Blake and Mark almost have a talk that could salvage their relationship, or at least their friendship and clear the bad blood. Violet and Clay interrupt and drive Mark away, then convince Blake it was a bad idea. Repeat ad infinitum for every single time things might get better, relationship, friend, or family-wise.
Clay is a creep.
Violet goes from nice and helpful to crazy useless bitch.
Mark is in the right, but everyone hates him, and not in away that makes you want to bother rooting for him.
Everyone encourages Mark to move back in with his grandpa. His grandpa who is abusive. And then points are made to show how terrible it is that Todd's father hits him. What the...?
Blake's view of Todd = exactly what Clay does to Mark/Blake
Just holy carp. I hope no actual YA readers (vs adults looking for a light read, like me) read this, because it's a horrible example of how to have a healthy family, friend, or romantic relationship.
I will not be reading the fourth book, but this almost makes me want to just in hopes that everyone realizes the whole situation is incredibly stupid. I'll be watching for the reviews to see whether they're about the drama or the resolution.
Edit: Having read the blurb for #4, I'm definitely not continuing.
Also, note that I consider myself usually generous in reviews. It takes a lot to crack that.
One thing I hope the author(s) see: No one has used the slang in this novel in high school in the last 10 years, and no one 'double dog dares' anything after about the age of 10. It was something I noticed early on, but it wasn't so incredibly annoying until this book, when there was nothing to redeem it.
This book is a terrible influence on anyone, and every single fight could be solved with a frank talk. I feel as though the book is trying to make me sympathetic toward Blake, where really him and his whole crew are 80% or more in the wrong compared to Mark, and everything is stupid.
Here's my list of things that are stupid.
Near the beginning, Blake and Mark almost have a talk that could salvage their relationship, or at least their friendship and clear the bad blood. Violet and Clay interrupt and drive Mark away, then convince Blake it was a bad idea. Repeat ad infinitum for every single time things might get better, relationship, friend, or family-wise.
Clay is a creep.
Violet goes from nice and helpful to crazy useless bitch.
Mark is in the right, but everyone hates him, and not in away that makes you want to bother rooting for him.
Everyone encourages Mark to move back in with his grandpa. His grandpa who is abusive. And then points are made to show how terrible it is that Todd's father hits him. What the...?
Blake's view of Todd = exactly what Clay does to Mark/Blake
Just holy carp. I hope no actual YA readers (vs adults looking for a light read, like me) read this, because it's a horrible example of how to have a healthy family, friend, or romantic relationship.
I will not be reading the fourth book, but this almost makes me want to just in hopes that everyone realizes the whole situation is incredibly stupid. I'll be watching for the reviews to see whether they're about the drama or the resolution.
Edit: Having read the blurb for #4, I'm definitely not continuing.
November 2, 2012
Loved the idea of Mark and Blake finding true love together so this book was very hard for me to get into. I really don't like Clay and it was hard for me to stomach reading how he treated Blake with kid gloves. I was surprised on how much I really wanted Mark and Todd to work out. I really hated Todd in the previous books but came to love him in this one, his character really came through for me. Of course I understand his point of view at the end of the book, but for me alot of his thinking about that was pushed on him from Clay, Blake and Violet. I don't know whether or not I really want to read book 4 and find out what happens.
December 14, 2018
With Aftermath, the Southern Comfort series is really starting to break my heart. SL Danielson and Julie Lynn Hayes has really put a lot of layers into this series.
In Aftermath, Mark and Blake have gone their separate ways, but things are still messy between them. Todd and Clay get involved, along with their other friends. And of course their separation affects Blake's whole family.
The boys have to deal with jealousy, rejection, fear, homophobia, and more. As we know, fear makes people do stupid things.
This book does an excellent job of showing that people can change. If fact, Clay and Troy end up really redeeming themselves, showing they are both great, loyal friends.
The progression of Mark and Blake's problems get ugly. And there's so much pain and hurt involved.
Aftermath may have made me really mad at times, but it is wonderful, even if it takes a path other than what I had wanted. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
In Aftermath, Mark and Blake have gone their separate ways, but things are still messy between them. Todd and Clay get involved, along with their other friends. And of course their separation affects Blake's whole family.
The boys have to deal with jealousy, rejection, fear, homophobia, and more. As we know, fear makes people do stupid things.
This book does an excellent job of showing that people can change. If fact, Clay and Troy end up really redeeming themselves, showing they are both great, loyal friends.
The progression of Mark and Blake's problems get ugly. And there's so much pain and hurt involved.
Aftermath may have made me really mad at times, but it is wonderful, even if it takes a path other than what I had wanted. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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