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North Star #3
Flare
Sequel to Fusion
North Book Three
Hugo Thorson and Kevin Magnus are learning to live again after the death of Kevin's wife, Erin. They're doing everything they can to make a stable home for Kevin’s kids, but that stability is threatened when Kevin is served legal Erin's parents want custody of Brooke and Finn.
Meanwhile, Hugo is offered several acting jobs; to encourage him to take them, Kevin hires a nanny who is very hands-on with the kids. But Hugo feels distanced from his new family, so he makes the decision to leave his eclectic neighborhood and moves in with Kevin. He quickly finds he has a hard time fitting in with the suburbanites, and Kevin's passive-aggressive "friends" make Hugo feel anything but welcome. Yet he keeps his concerns a secret and tries to take it all in stride.
When Brooke is bullied about having two dads, Hugo realizes his mere presence might be doing more harm than good. The stress will force him to make a does he stay and fight for the family he loves, or does he walk away to let them live in peace?
North Book Three
Hugo Thorson and Kevin Magnus are learning to live again after the death of Kevin's wife, Erin. They're doing everything they can to make a stable home for Kevin’s kids, but that stability is threatened when Kevin is served legal Erin's parents want custody of Brooke and Finn.
Meanwhile, Hugo is offered several acting jobs; to encourage him to take them, Kevin hires a nanny who is very hands-on with the kids. But Hugo feels distanced from his new family, so he makes the decision to leave his eclectic neighborhood and moves in with Kevin. He quickly finds he has a hard time fitting in with the suburbanites, and Kevin's passive-aggressive "friends" make Hugo feel anything but welcome. Yet he keeps his concerns a secret and tries to take it all in stride.
When Brooke is bullied about having two dads, Hugo realizes his mere presence might be doing more harm than good. The stress will force him to make a does he stay and fight for the family he loves, or does he walk away to let them live in peace?
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 12, 2014
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About the author
Posy Roberts
31 books232 followersPosy Roberts started reading romance when she was young, but textbooks eventually replaced the novels, and she somehow existed without reading for fun. When she finally picked up a romance years later, it was like slipping on a soft hoodie . . . that didn’t quite fit right. She wanted something more.
Now she wanted to read about queer people falling in love. She wanted to explore beyond the happily ever after and watch characters navigate the unpredictability of life as they create their happy homes. So Posy sat down at her keyboard to write the books she wanted to read.
Her stories have been USA Today’s “Happily Ever After” Must-Reads and Rainbow Award finalists. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s spending time with loved ones and doing anything possible to get out of grocery shopping and cooking.
Now she wanted to read about queer people falling in love. She wanted to explore beyond the happily ever after and watch characters navigate the unpredictability of life as they create their happy homes. So Posy sat down at her keyboard to write the books she wanted to read.
Her stories have been USA Today’s “Happily Ever After” Must-Reads and Rainbow Award finalists. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s spending time with loved ones and doing anything possible to get out of grocery shopping and cooking.
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March 24, 2016
'Flare' was definitely my favorite book in this series. It seemed to have that something extra that I just wasn't quite feeling in the first couple of books. Often times in a series I find that the first book is the one that I enjoy the most with subsequent books building on it but with this series if felt more like the first two books were leading me to this one.
Before I get into what I really liked about the seriesI want to deal with that missing 1/2 star it was for the one thing in this story that really didn't work for me and that was the fact that at times and especially in the final chapter some information just felt like it was being given to me in an itemized list. Fortunately this didn't happen a lot and there was only one point at which I felt like it yanked me out of the story, hence the missing 1/2 star.
Now, here's the thing that I loved and yes there was more than one thing but this in particular is what kept me reading all 3 of these books. There's this saying that 'no man is an island' well neither is any relationship and whether we like it or not our friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers and a myriad of other outside factors can and do influence relationships. Perfect example Kevin's father. His expectations and treatment of Kevin had a very strong and lasting impact on who and how Kevin turned out to be. This was something that Kevin struggled with overcoming in all three books. Hugo's father. Again a strong and far more positive influence on who and how Hugo turned out but an irrefutable influence none the less. I loved how the trickle down effect of each character's interactions with other people was given throughout the story. From Hugo repressing things and keeping secrets from Kevin to them as a couple dealing with their daughter being bullied we got to see how events not only shaped the character of the MCs but how they impacted their developing relationship.
As for the MCs themselves while I liked Hugo and have liked him from the start I found myself becoming seriously emotionally invested in him and liking Kevin a bit more it's not that I disliked Kevin. It was more like I was just sitting on the fence where he was concerned.
What Ms Roberts brings to her stories is real characters with depth and dimension dealing with issues that most if not everyone can relate to and understand in believable ways that don't involve magical fixes.
For me this may not have been as fantastic of a reading experience as 'Fall Into You' but it was definitely one that I enjoyed and would encourage anyone looking for a realistic romance to consider.
And just FYI there was also some smokin' hot sex going on ;-)
4.5 stars rounded down here on GR mostly because I still couldn't find any 1/2 stars lying around here and 'Fall Into You' was a 5 star read for me so I just couldn't bring myself to give this one the same rating even though it was really, really close.
Before I get into what I really liked about the seriesI want to deal with that missing 1/2 star it was for the one thing in this story that really didn't work for me and that was the fact that at times and especially in the final chapter some information just felt like it was being given to me in an itemized list. Fortunately this didn't happen a lot and there was only one point at which I felt like it yanked me out of the story, hence the missing 1/2 star.
Now, here's the thing that I loved and yes there was more than one thing but this in particular is what kept me reading all 3 of these books. There's this saying that 'no man is an island' well neither is any relationship and whether we like it or not our friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers and a myriad of other outside factors can and do influence relationships. Perfect example Kevin's father. His expectations and treatment of Kevin had a very strong and lasting impact on who and how Kevin turned out to be. This was something that Kevin struggled with overcoming in all three books. Hugo's father. Again a strong and far more positive influence on who and how Hugo turned out but an irrefutable influence none the less. I loved how the trickle down effect of each character's interactions with other people was given throughout the story. From Hugo repressing things and keeping secrets from Kevin to them as a couple dealing with their daughter being bullied we got to see how events not only shaped the character of the MCs but how they impacted their developing relationship.
As for the MCs themselves while I liked Hugo and have liked him from the start I found myself becoming seriously emotionally invested in him and liking Kevin a bit more it's not that I disliked Kevin. It was more like I was just sitting on the fence where he was concerned.
What Ms Roberts brings to her stories is real characters with depth and dimension dealing with issues that most if not everyone can relate to and understand in believable ways that don't involve magical fixes.
For me this may not have been as fantastic of a reading experience as 'Fall Into You' but it was definitely one that I enjoyed and would encourage anyone looking for a realistic romance to consider.
And just FYI there was also some smokin' hot sex going on ;-)
4.5 stars rounded down here on GR mostly because I still couldn't find any 1/2 stars lying around here and 'Fall Into You' was a 5 star read for me so I just couldn't bring myself to give this one the same rating even though it was really, really close.
January 14, 2014
This is the amazing conclusion of Posy Roberts' North Star Trilogy. It is just as amazing as the first two stories, but knits the family together so nicely.
Things aren't all sunshine and rainbows as Hugo and Kevin work on themselves, on their relationship, and on taking care of the new form their family takes. However, the events the readers are shown are very real and handled so well.
I've adored Posy and her writing style for years, and this entire story/series is no exception.
Things aren't all sunshine and rainbows as Hugo and Kevin work on themselves, on their relationship, and on taking care of the new form their family takes. However, the events the readers are shown are very real and handled so well.
I've adored Posy and her writing style for years, and this entire story/series is no exception.
August 16, 2016
4,5 stars
Wonderful third book of a heart-warming series.
Loved Hugo, Kevin, the kids, Summer and Russell.
Highly recommended!
May 11, 2019
What a conclusion!! Wow!! I’ve really enjoyed this series so much, but I think this one tore me up the most. It was the most real, most heartfelt, terrifying, heartbreaking, yet loving, hopeful one of them all. Which reminds me. There may be some triggers for some in here. Well, no may about it. There is bullying, harassment, nothing majorly physical, but there’s trouble. This book will pull the emotions out of you. It pulls no punches whatsoever. If anyone thought being a gay married couple, with children no less, was easy, you are greatly deluding yourselves. And even though this is a fictional book, this kind of stuff happens every single day in the real world and it’s heartbreaking. So, if I can say nothing else, my hats are off to all of you in relationships, children or no, just trying to be you. And I wish things were different. It hurts my heart so deeply to know that people can’t be free to be themselves, or be different. But anyway. It’s a wonderful book.
Hugo has had everything hit home for him lately. He’s kept a lot of things to himself, and tried to just be happy and endure, but things are getting too much. With all the trips back and forth for work, he feels he’s missing everything. And he doesn’t like it. Now things are heating up for Brooke. The bullying wasn’t too bad at first, but since they went to a premiere, the bullying has gotten worse. To the point of emails and texts. They do all they can to have it fixed, but the little brat still gets to Brooke on occasion. His own bullying is getting worse to. To the point someone spit on him, and Erin’s parents, well mother, is planting bad thoughts in the kid’s heads. Painting Hugo as a very vile, bad man. She’s also trying to get custody of the kids, and sending hate mail to Hugo. Hugo was trying to get past it all, until one of those ‘friends’ dinners Kevin wanted, where everyone wanted to demean Hugo. And it was the icing on the cake. Hugo already felt like he didn’t belong, and almost left to make things easier for everyone. This was making it all worse. And Kevin realizes it’s time to break through all that mess Hugo is holding in and get to the bottom of everything before he loses Hugo and his other reason for being.
This story with Hugo and Brooke really just broke me. Well, hell, with all of them. The bullying, trying to plant things in Finn’s head, and Kevin trying to keep it all together. It’s one of those situations where you wonder if there’s ever going to be an end, and if you all will still be together after the storm. But it’s one of those storms if you can weather it, it will make you stronger and make your relationships a whole lot stronger. It got to me even more because of the kids. That always ticks me off so bad. Adults, sometimes, can take care of themselves, but kids shouldn’t have to endure that mess. And that parents and others teach these children to hate so much, is so troubling.
Now, in this story, there is a happy ending. It is a book. And a great one at that. It has some wonderful moments to go along with all that mess. The bonds in their family do become stronger. They learn to talk and open up. Their family becomes bigger. That’s a surprise you have to read about lol. So, yes, there are some good moments. Just remember those in real life who don’t have it quite as good. And be a friend. Make a stand.
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Hugo has had everything hit home for him lately. He’s kept a lot of things to himself, and tried to just be happy and endure, but things are getting too much. With all the trips back and forth for work, he feels he’s missing everything. And he doesn’t like it. Now things are heating up for Brooke. The bullying wasn’t too bad at first, but since they went to a premiere, the bullying has gotten worse. To the point of emails and texts. They do all they can to have it fixed, but the little brat still gets to Brooke on occasion. His own bullying is getting worse to. To the point someone spit on him, and Erin’s parents, well mother, is planting bad thoughts in the kid’s heads. Painting Hugo as a very vile, bad man. She’s also trying to get custody of the kids, and sending hate mail to Hugo. Hugo was trying to get past it all, until one of those ‘friends’ dinners Kevin wanted, where everyone wanted to demean Hugo. And it was the icing on the cake. Hugo already felt like he didn’t belong, and almost left to make things easier for everyone. This was making it all worse. And Kevin realizes it’s time to break through all that mess Hugo is holding in and get to the bottom of everything before he loses Hugo and his other reason for being.
This story with Hugo and Brooke really just broke me. Well, hell, with all of them. The bullying, trying to plant things in Finn’s head, and Kevin trying to keep it all together. It’s one of those situations where you wonder if there’s ever going to be an end, and if you all will still be together after the storm. But it’s one of those storms if you can weather it, it will make you stronger and make your relationships a whole lot stronger. It got to me even more because of the kids. That always ticks me off so bad. Adults, sometimes, can take care of themselves, but kids shouldn’t have to endure that mess. And that parents and others teach these children to hate so much, is so troubling.
Now, in this story, there is a happy ending. It is a book. And a great one at that. It has some wonderful moments to go along with all that mess. The bonds in their family do become stronger. They learn to talk and open up. Their family becomes bigger. That’s a surprise you have to read about lol. So, yes, there are some good moments. Just remember those in real life who don’t have it quite as good. And be a friend. Make a stand.
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November 30, 2018
4.5 stars
*I received the book in exchange for an honest review*
If you’ve read my reviews of the first two books in the trilogy (Spark and Fusion), you know I have a slight love-hate relationship with the series, since I had to read it in parts. Both the previous books ended with HFN but when you know there’s another one coming out, you get nervous. At least I do.
This book brought so many new complications, although they weren’t that unexpected if one thinks about it a bit more. Hugo and Kevin deal with the custody battle when Erin’s parents want to get the custody of the kids, using some pretty dirty tactics. At least Erin’s mother does.
And then there’s school where Brooke gets bullied. It pained me so much to read this. While kids can be brutal, this was so beyond that. I liked, however, that the school took it seriously. Finn, on the other hand, has different problems, not as much with bullying but with adapting to new system, having gone from kindergarten to first grade.
And then there are the passive-aggressive rich people who look down on Hugo just because he’s in a relationship with Kevin. This seemed very…realistic, to be honest, but it was also SO painful to read.
I liked how the nanny was easily introduced and took care of the kids and oh my god do I adore Summer.
All in all, the book brings new struggles for the family, but to be honest, the ending is worth it. It was amazing and lovely and I just…adored it.
*I received the book in exchange for an honest review*
If you’ve read my reviews of the first two books in the trilogy (Spark and Fusion), you know I have a slight love-hate relationship with the series, since I had to read it in parts. Both the previous books ended with HFN but when you know there’s another one coming out, you get nervous. At least I do.
This book brought so many new complications, although they weren’t that unexpected if one thinks about it a bit more. Hugo and Kevin deal with the custody battle when Erin’s parents want to get the custody of the kids, using some pretty dirty tactics. At least Erin’s mother does.
And then there’s school where Brooke gets bullied. It pained me so much to read this. While kids can be brutal, this was so beyond that. I liked, however, that the school took it seriously. Finn, on the other hand, has different problems, not as much with bullying but with adapting to new system, having gone from kindergarten to first grade.
And then there are the passive-aggressive rich people who look down on Hugo just because he’s in a relationship with Kevin. This seemed very…realistic, to be honest, but it was also SO painful to read.
I liked how the nanny was easily introduced and took care of the kids and oh my god do I adore Summer.
All in all, the book brings new struggles for the family, but to be honest, the ending is worth it. It was amazing and lovely and I just…adored it.
August 28, 2018
This was the heart warming conclusion to Posy Roberts' North Star Trilogy. I really enjoyed Hugo and Kevin's love story together .... through EVERY that happened, to finally find their so deserved true happiness together. I went through so many emotions whilst reading it, and really enjoyed the story and characters and Posy's writing was so good. Loved it all.
*Copy kindly given in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much. *
*Copy kindly given in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much. *
January 13, 2014
I don't even know where to start with this one. The book released at 11PM in my time zone and it's officially 5:25AM... I haven't slept yet but I didn't figure that I would once I got my hands on the final book of this series. I've been waiting impatiently since I found out the release date, anticipation killing me, and let me tell you, this book did NOT disappoint. Please forgive me as I ramble through my thoughts and try to make sense of my emotions. I'm tired.
So much has happened to our unconventional little family. They all had to mourn Erin's death in their own way but more than that, each of the kids were going through difficulties that Hugo and Kevin had to figure out how to deal with. Erin's parents were trying to gain custody of the kids citing that they were living in a harmful environment and then there was all the inner turmoil roiling through Hugo during all of this.
More than anything, I felt so badly for Hugo that it resonated deep in my heart. This man has spent the last two-ish years giving everything he has to Kevin and his family, taking care of Erin and the kids, making sure everyone had what they needed from him and doing his best to make it all happen without losing sight of who he is in all of it.
Hugo has a lot of insecurities to deal with and Kevin does everything he can to make sure Hugo feels loved and treasured and needed, but sometimes our stubborn Hugo doesn't let Kevin in, not wanting to rock the boat, and so Kevin goes into these emotional fights with Hugo not having a clue as to what he's actually battling.
I can't express just how much I love the way Ms. Roberts finalized this series. This book was full of everything it needed to be and we get a sense of finality that is pretty damned perfect. The writing is beautiful and descriptive and of course I cried more than I want to admit but not quite as much as I thought I would. I was too invested in the story and I didn't want to miss what happened next.
Everyone grew in this story, emotionally and mentally, even physically in some cases but the thing that was most important was that the love between Kevin and Hugo was never questioned or threatened. Hugo had his moments of insecurity, Kevin has his moments of self-doubt, but no matter what happened, they communicated and they instinctively knew what the other needed. Their relationship evolved into something even more special and magical as they fought for their unconventional family.
In the end, I don't think there was any way possible that their story could've ended more perfectly. The book pulls you in from the very start and keeps you emotionally invested until the very last word. That's the mark of a truly beautifully written story. I'm sad to see the story for these boys end but I take solace in knowing that they will live their life full of love and cherishing the family they have built together. I feel like these boys are a part of me and I don't want to let them go.
Five humungous stars for a series that captured my heart from the very beginning of Kevin and Hugo's relationship and an author who so brilliantly and elegantly painted the picture of their life for us. Perfect. Simply perfect.
So much has happened to our unconventional little family. They all had to mourn Erin's death in their own way but more than that, each of the kids were going through difficulties that Hugo and Kevin had to figure out how to deal with. Erin's parents were trying to gain custody of the kids citing that they were living in a harmful environment and then there was all the inner turmoil roiling through Hugo during all of this.
More than anything, I felt so badly for Hugo that it resonated deep in my heart. This man has spent the last two-ish years giving everything he has to Kevin and his family, taking care of Erin and the kids, making sure everyone had what they needed from him and doing his best to make it all happen without losing sight of who he is in all of it.
Hugo has a lot of insecurities to deal with and Kevin does everything he can to make sure Hugo feels loved and treasured and needed, but sometimes our stubborn Hugo doesn't let Kevin in, not wanting to rock the boat, and so Kevin goes into these emotional fights with Hugo not having a clue as to what he's actually battling.
I can't express just how much I love the way Ms. Roberts finalized this series. This book was full of everything it needed to be and we get a sense of finality that is pretty damned perfect. The writing is beautiful and descriptive and of course I cried more than I want to admit but not quite as much as I thought I would. I was too invested in the story and I didn't want to miss what happened next.
Everyone grew in this story, emotionally and mentally, even physically in some cases but the thing that was most important was that the love between Kevin and Hugo was never questioned or threatened. Hugo had his moments of insecurity, Kevin has his moments of self-doubt, but no matter what happened, they communicated and they instinctively knew what the other needed. Their relationship evolved into something even more special and magical as they fought for their unconventional family.
In the end, I don't think there was any way possible that their story could've ended more perfectly. The book pulls you in from the very start and keeps you emotionally invested until the very last word. That's the mark of a truly beautifully written story. I'm sad to see the story for these boys end but I take solace in knowing that they will live their life full of love and cherishing the family they have built together. I feel like these boys are a part of me and I don't want to let them go.
Five humungous stars for a series that captured my heart from the very beginning of Kevin and Hugo's relationship and an author who so brilliantly and elegantly painted the picture of their life for us. Perfect. Simply perfect.
September 10, 2016
Flare is the third and final book in Posy Robert’s North Star series, and what an ending it was!
Ending...ohmygosh...it’s over.
*cries*
Hugo and Kevin have been together on and off since high school, and to say they've been through hell and back by way of this series is an understatement. In Spark (for the record, my favorite of the series), you get all the background on their relationship—what happened to them in high school and how they came together as adults.
The second book, Fusion, largely deals with them working out their issues as an adult couple, and deals with the illness/death of Kevin’s wife, Erin. Yep, Kevin was married (but separated—no cheating, I promise!) and has two kids, Brooke and Finn.
Fusion was a tough read for me, all dark, sad and angsty, so I was looking forward to moving on. That brings us to Flare, which deals with the aftermath, with how Hugo and Kevin settle into life without Erin. No surprise, the guys were presented with some major problems, but do they ever fight on!
I loved the way Kevin stood up when things got tough. I loved the way Hugo nurtured and took care of the kids. I loved Hugo’s ferocity when confronted with some nasty, pig-like neighbors. I loved the way Hugo and Kevin fought for the kids when Erin’s parents came after them for custody. I loved that the very timely topic of bullying was addressed, and most of all, I loved the way Hugo and Kevin worked so stinking hard to help mend their family.
Did the guys have communication issues? Well…does a bear sleep in the woods? Yeah. But that business happens to the best of us. Kevin was drawn as an occasionally insensitive guy, and Hugo was a little petulant, but it all worked for me. And excuse me for probably repeating myself here, but I gotta say: Posy Roberts writes some of the sweetest, hottest, dirtiest most fabulous sexy time I've ever read. Hot damn, lady. Delicious! Pomegranate-raspberry D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S.
Oh, since we’re speaking of yummy things, I don’t think I've ever mentioned that Roberts provides recipes at the end of each book in the North Star series. Recipes for amazing-sounding, so good-it’s-bad-for-you food. RECIPES, PEOPLE. What are you waiting for? Go buy this entire series right now! :D
Ending...ohmygosh...it’s over.
*cries*
Hugo and Kevin have been together on and off since high school, and to say they've been through hell and back by way of this series is an understatement. In Spark (for the record, my favorite of the series), you get all the background on their relationship—what happened to them in high school and how they came together as adults.
The second book, Fusion, largely deals with them working out their issues as an adult couple, and deals with the illness/death of Kevin’s wife, Erin. Yep, Kevin was married (but separated—no cheating, I promise!) and has two kids, Brooke and Finn.
Fusion was a tough read for me, all dark, sad and angsty, so I was looking forward to moving on. That brings us to Flare, which deals with the aftermath, with how Hugo and Kevin settle into life without Erin. No surprise, the guys were presented with some major problems, but do they ever fight on!
I loved the way Kevin stood up when things got tough. I loved the way Hugo nurtured and took care of the kids. I loved Hugo’s ferocity when confronted with some nasty, pig-like neighbors. I loved the way Hugo and Kevin fought for the kids when Erin’s parents came after them for custody. I loved that the very timely topic of bullying was addressed, and most of all, I loved the way Hugo and Kevin worked so stinking hard to help mend their family.
Did the guys have communication issues? Well…does a bear sleep in the woods? Yeah. But that business happens to the best of us. Kevin was drawn as an occasionally insensitive guy, and Hugo was a little petulant, but it all worked for me. And excuse me for probably repeating myself here, but I gotta say: Posy Roberts writes some of the sweetest, hottest, dirtiest most fabulous sexy time I've ever read. Hot damn, lady. Delicious! Pomegranate-raspberry D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S.
Oh, since we’re speaking of yummy things, I don’t think I've ever mentioned that Roberts provides recipes at the end of each book in the North Star series. Recipes for amazing-sounding, so good-it’s-bad-for-you food. RECIPES, PEOPLE. What are you waiting for? Go buy this entire series right now! :D
May 6, 2018
This was a very satisfying conclusion to this series. I love seeing these two men finally finding the path to true happiness together. They've been through so much and had so many changes in their lives it was never going to be a simple HEA. They needed time to truly find what would make everyone in their little family happy.
Hugo and Kevin together are just as wonderful in this book as they've been in every other. There are new worries and stresses for them that they are having to work through and old ones compounded by circumstances, but the one thing they never doubt is the love they have for each other.
A few of the issues people were having get smoothed over a little too easily at times, but altogether this story addresses real issues in a realistic way. This is more a relationship and slice of life living story than a romance, but that's because these two are already in love and now trying to figure out how to live the life they really want together. Very satisfying and I'm glad I've finally gotten to complete Hugo and Kevin's love story together.
Hugo and Kevin together are just as wonderful in this book as they've been in every other. There are new worries and stresses for them that they are having to work through and old ones compounded by circumstances, but the one thing they never doubt is the love they have for each other.
A few of the issues people were having get smoothed over a little too easily at times, but altogether this story addresses real issues in a realistic way. This is more a relationship and slice of life living story than a romance, but that's because these two are already in love and now trying to figure out how to live the life they really want together. Very satisfying and I'm glad I've finally gotten to complete Hugo and Kevin's love story together.
August 12, 2016
There is no speeding up this author. She writes with deliberation and poise. Her dealings with issues are thoughtful and considered.
I was so glad to see the final culmination in Kevin and Hugo's journey. It's been full of highs and lows so far, and there are many more they have to live through before the end of the novel.
Including Erin's narrow-minded parents, bitchy girls from Brooke's school, Finn's new suspicious teacher, not to mention Kevin's suburbanite friends. There are work and travel issues to think about, and I am totally focusing on the lows.
The highs are lovely, inspiring even. I laughed and cried through this.
I was so glad to see the final culmination in Kevin and Hugo's journey. It's been full of highs and lows so far, and there are many more they have to live through before the end of the novel.
Including Erin's narrow-minded parents, bitchy girls from Brooke's school, Finn's new suspicious teacher, not to mention Kevin's suburbanite friends. There are work and travel issues to think about, and I am totally focusing on the lows.
The highs are lovely, inspiring even. I laughed and cried through this.
March 3, 2018
Posy gives us a perfect ending to an amazing series. Thank You!!
As I was chatting with her, I said the only disappointment I had was having to leave Hugo and Kevin behind! But, that is the joy of books, I can always come back to them! AND I most definitely will come back to these two guys!
Without a doubt this is one of my favorite series of stories I have read!
As I was chatting with her, I said the only disappointment I had was having to leave Hugo and Kevin behind! But, that is the joy of books, I can always come back to them! AND I most definitely will come back to these two guys!
Without a doubt this is one of my favorite series of stories I have read!
February 5, 2019
It's official: I don't care what happens with these two anymore. This series was at least one book too long. I was here for the drama between the in laws and the guys but it was "solved" behind doors and out of the blue someone has to be a sperm donor as if sperm banks don't exist and that's where I draw the line. DNFed it at 60%.
January 19, 2014
I don't have any words yet. Just...read this, I beg you.
August 28, 2018
If you’ve followed my reviews of The North Star Trilogy by Posy Roberts, you know why it will always hold a special spot in my heart. Re-edited and re-released, Flare, the final book in this must-read-in-order series, finds Hugo and Kevin moving on from the loss of Erin, and dealing with their new reality. Unfortunately, this new reality includes Erin’s parents, who want custody of the children. This causes a whole lot of stress for the men, as well as the kids.
In addition, Kevin and Hugo must figure out how to raise the children together and decide what to do about their living arrangements, while being forced to ward off homophobia.
Hugo is facing prejudice at every turn, from the children’s teacher, to their grandparents, and a whole lot of the town’s residents. He’s miserable with the treatment he is receiving in their small-town, and it’s taking a toll on him. He wants to be with Kevin, but he isn’t sure that he can survive much longer. Either he walks away now, or he’s going to have to talk to Kevin, and that means some big decisions.
One of those decisions is deciding if they should combine their separate homes, despite spending most nights together. Which leads to one memorable and spicy scene!
There are so many aspects of this story which touch me and make it such a memorable series. One of my favorite parts is Kevin’s daughter, Brooke’s relationship with Hugo. He is so tender, attentive and sweet with her. He’s truly proving to be a wonderful “parent,” as he helps her with everything from bullying to her adolescent changes.
I also love the way in which Kevin not only accepts Hugo’s drag career, but is turned on by it. As Hugo never expected to find a man who would accept this side of him, he’s beyond touched and appreciative of Kevin’s reaction. This wonderful aspect of their relationship makes their romance superb and mesmerizing.
And I can’t forget to mention Hugo’s remarkable, and continuing, friendship with Summer. They truly have the bond we all desire, full of absolute support and a willingness to do anything for each other. Their friendship definitely brings happy tears to my eyes during several scenes, as it has throughout this series.
Posy Roberts’ writing style continues to be captivating, artistic and riveting. The storyline flows seamlessly and will keep you reading late into the night. The tone of her writing is magical, as the reader is whisked along with the characters to places described in the book.
As with each installment in this trilogy, one of the most skillfully written “characters” is that of water. The water becomes a magical calming presence, sometimes as a lake, sometimes as the ocean, and sometimes as a river, or a shower. It is one beautiful and artistic aspect of this collection that I will never forget.
Flare is the perfect ending to Posy Roberts’ North Star Trilogy, as it will leave you enchanted with the way things wrap up in the end. I am thrilled that Posy re-released this series!
In addition, Kevin and Hugo must figure out how to raise the children together and decide what to do about their living arrangements, while being forced to ward off homophobia.
Hugo is facing prejudice at every turn, from the children’s teacher, to their grandparents, and a whole lot of the town’s residents. He’s miserable with the treatment he is receiving in their small-town, and it’s taking a toll on him. He wants to be with Kevin, but he isn’t sure that he can survive much longer. Either he walks away now, or he’s going to have to talk to Kevin, and that means some big decisions.
One of those decisions is deciding if they should combine their separate homes, despite spending most nights together. Which leads to one memorable and spicy scene!
There are so many aspects of this story which touch me and make it such a memorable series. One of my favorite parts is Kevin’s daughter, Brooke’s relationship with Hugo. He is so tender, attentive and sweet with her. He’s truly proving to be a wonderful “parent,” as he helps her with everything from bullying to her adolescent changes.
I also love the way in which Kevin not only accepts Hugo’s drag career, but is turned on by it. As Hugo never expected to find a man who would accept this side of him, he’s beyond touched and appreciative of Kevin’s reaction. This wonderful aspect of their relationship makes their romance superb and mesmerizing.
And I can’t forget to mention Hugo’s remarkable, and continuing, friendship with Summer. They truly have the bond we all desire, full of absolute support and a willingness to do anything for each other. Their friendship definitely brings happy tears to my eyes during several scenes, as it has throughout this series.
Posy Roberts’ writing style continues to be captivating, artistic and riveting. The storyline flows seamlessly and will keep you reading late into the night. The tone of her writing is magical, as the reader is whisked along with the characters to places described in the book.
As with each installment in this trilogy, one of the most skillfully written “characters” is that of water. The water becomes a magical calming presence, sometimes as a lake, sometimes as the ocean, and sometimes as a river, or a shower. It is one beautiful and artistic aspect of this collection that I will never forget.
Flare is the perfect ending to Posy Roberts’ North Star Trilogy, as it will leave you enchanted with the way things wrap up in the end. I am thrilled that Posy re-released this series!
September 3, 2018
I have been addicted to Hugo and Kevin since they first came back together in Spark, and I’ve been a tireless cheerleaders for them ever since. They’ve been through a lot so far, one crazy emotional rollercoaster, and you know from the synopsis that the up and down ride is not nearly done. There’s plenty going on in this final installment of the trilogy…almost too much actually…but Hugo and Kevin’s love for each other is something that consistently shines through no matter what is thrown at them.
From the synopsis, I was expecting Erin’s parents to be the main antagonists here—and for a little while, they were. I already was no fan of theirs after finishing Fusion, but here I went from dislike to being outright livid. If the author was looking to provoke a reaction with this part of the story, she sure as heck succeeded. But what I wasn’t expecting was how easily things would be resolved much earlier than I’d expected (relatively speaking compared to the length of time over which the story takes place). It was almost anti-climactic for me after the buildup early on. Even so, Erin’s mother still has more to express, which just led me to get ticked off with her all over again.
It’s not just Hugo and Kevin with issues, but Kevin’s daughter Brooke also has some of her own. After being livid with Erin’s parents (her mother in particular), the situation with Brooke moved me to downright incensed. But Brooke shows amazing strength of character—especially for someone her age, and just as Hugo and Kevin have grown through this series, Brooke’s character goes through her own growth as well.
Hugo and Kevin are just as hot together now as they were when they first met back up again in book one. This time around, they’re trying some new things…just in case you didn’t think they were sizzling enough when they were together before ;-)
There’s also added angst with Hugo trying to fit in with their neighborhood friends. His uptown, open-minded, diverse personality clashes with their suburbanite attitudes to add just one more thing to the rest of the drama in the story. And for some extra turmoil, there’s things going on with Hugo’s best friend Summer too that add to Hugo and Kevin’s already overfull plate.
There really is quite a bit going on, and there are points during the story when I actually felt unsure of where things might head with Hugo and Kevin’s relationship. Everything did feel somewhat drawn out, taking a while to resolve all the issues going on, so a few times my attention did start to wander. But the ending is a solid one, and left me with an overall happy feeling about the series. Flare was a 4-star read for me, even when I was slogging through certain parts when things felt the most drawn out. This series needs to be read in order to understand everything that is going on, but you’ll find that Hugo and Kevin are easy to fall for once you start. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
From the synopsis, I was expecting Erin’s parents to be the main antagonists here—and for a little while, they were. I already was no fan of theirs after finishing Fusion, but here I went from dislike to being outright livid. If the author was looking to provoke a reaction with this part of the story, she sure as heck succeeded. But what I wasn’t expecting was how easily things would be resolved much earlier than I’d expected (relatively speaking compared to the length of time over which the story takes place). It was almost anti-climactic for me after the buildup early on. Even so, Erin’s mother still has more to express, which just led me to get ticked off with her all over again.
It’s not just Hugo and Kevin with issues, but Kevin’s daughter Brooke also has some of her own. After being livid with Erin’s parents (her mother in particular), the situation with Brooke moved me to downright incensed. But Brooke shows amazing strength of character—especially for someone her age, and just as Hugo and Kevin have grown through this series, Brooke’s character goes through her own growth as well.
Hugo and Kevin are just as hot together now as they were when they first met back up again in book one. This time around, they’re trying some new things…just in case you didn’t think they were sizzling enough when they were together before ;-)
There’s also added angst with Hugo trying to fit in with their neighborhood friends. His uptown, open-minded, diverse personality clashes with their suburbanite attitudes to add just one more thing to the rest of the drama in the story. And for some extra turmoil, there’s things going on with Hugo’s best friend Summer too that add to Hugo and Kevin’s already overfull plate.
There really is quite a bit going on, and there are points during the story when I actually felt unsure of where things might head with Hugo and Kevin’s relationship. Everything did feel somewhat drawn out, taking a while to resolve all the issues going on, so a few times my attention did start to wander. But the ending is a solid one, and left me with an overall happy feeling about the series. Flare was a 4-star read for me, even when I was slogging through certain parts when things felt the most drawn out. This series needs to be read in order to understand everything that is going on, but you’ll find that Hugo and Kevin are easy to fall for once you start. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
March 14, 2017
Reviewed for Rainbow Gold Reviews.
After years and years apart, Hugo and Kevin found a second chance at romance with each other. In the first book, it was about them trying to fit together after living such different lives and especially for Hugo to decide if he wants a relationship with a man who has children from a wife he’s on the brink of divorcing. The second book, might arguably be the angstier story, when they discover that Kevin’s soon to be ex is dying. Kevin can’t throw her out of his life and off his insurance in a time like this, not to mention that the kids need both of their parents at that time. Hugo had to find a way to fit in and I thought the second book handled the situation wonderfully for all those involved. It was sad to read because I came to care about Erin even if it seemed like she was in the way of the two men getting together.
In Flare, I was expecting there to be a bit of adjustment as the grieving family (including Hugo) prepared to move past the loss and try to fit into their semi-conservative neighborhood with the new changes. Because of the love that Hugo, Kevin, and the kids shared, I did expect it to be less complicated than it was. From the blurb, I could see there was a high chance of angst in this book. Between school bullies, and Erin’s parents trying to take away the kids, the relationship would not be easy. To be honest, it ended up being less emotional than I thought.Yes, Kevin and Hugo were very nervous, and at times, Hugo wondered if he should leave so that Kevin wouldn’t have to fight this fight. Though the courtroom drama ended quickly, it wasn’t quite the end of the fight with Kevin’s in-laws.
Later when angry letters came in the mail and kids, bullied Kevin’s daughter Brooke, and friendly neighbors belittled Hugo and his relationship with Kevin, I began to feel more frightened. Kevin wasn’t the type to walk away from Hugo and I love him for that because if it wasn’t for the strength of his love for Hugo, there might not have been a happy ending. Communication issues on Hugo’s part and the hostility he faced made it look like he would run for the hills. Kevin was able to show him his love and his willingness to make Hugo happy. With discussion and some changes, they were able to get through this as a couple and a family.
There were so many bright spots in this story between the love of Hugo and Kevin, and Brooke’s learning to be confident in herself and not let the bullying affect her. Hugo’s best friend Summer is very present in this story and besides seeing their great friendship help Hugo weather some of the problems, her own romance with Erin’s brother created an even tighter and more blended family dynamic when they asked Hugo and Kevin to help them with something very important.
I was happy with the different emotions the author was able to bring out in me – anger at Kevin’s in-laws, worry and sorrow at the things Hugo and Brooke had to go through, and most of all.happiness that Hugo, Kevin, Brooke, Finn, even Summer and Russell were all happy and well adjusted. At the end of this book, I was feeling satisfied with the individual novel and the whole series. It was happiness but more contentment. Would I like to see more of these characters? Yes! I would love to see how they face more things in the future, like Brooke’s first boyfriend, or the kids learning about Hugo’s drag career. I want to know, but I don’t need to know. The author did such a wonderful job telling this story of coming together and persevering through hard times, that I know whatever happens later for this family that they will be just fine. I definitely recommend the whole series.
10/10 Pots of Gold (100% Recommended) – Compares to 5/5 Stars
After years and years apart, Hugo and Kevin found a second chance at romance with each other. In the first book, it was about them trying to fit together after living such different lives and especially for Hugo to decide if he wants a relationship with a man who has children from a wife he’s on the brink of divorcing. The second book, might arguably be the angstier story, when they discover that Kevin’s soon to be ex is dying. Kevin can’t throw her out of his life and off his insurance in a time like this, not to mention that the kids need both of their parents at that time. Hugo had to find a way to fit in and I thought the second book handled the situation wonderfully for all those involved. It was sad to read because I came to care about Erin even if it seemed like she was in the way of the two men getting together.
In Flare, I was expecting there to be a bit of adjustment as the grieving family (including Hugo) prepared to move past the loss and try to fit into their semi-conservative neighborhood with the new changes. Because of the love that Hugo, Kevin, and the kids shared, I did expect it to be less complicated than it was. From the blurb, I could see there was a high chance of angst in this book. Between school bullies, and Erin’s parents trying to take away the kids, the relationship would not be easy. To be honest, it ended up being less emotional than I thought.Yes, Kevin and Hugo were very nervous, and at times, Hugo wondered if he should leave so that Kevin wouldn’t have to fight this fight. Though the courtroom drama ended quickly, it wasn’t quite the end of the fight with Kevin’s in-laws.
Later when angry letters came in the mail and kids, bullied Kevin’s daughter Brooke, and friendly neighbors belittled Hugo and his relationship with Kevin, I began to feel more frightened. Kevin wasn’t the type to walk away from Hugo and I love him for that because if it wasn’t for the strength of his love for Hugo, there might not have been a happy ending. Communication issues on Hugo’s part and the hostility he faced made it look like he would run for the hills. Kevin was able to show him his love and his willingness to make Hugo happy. With discussion and some changes, they were able to get through this as a couple and a family.
There were so many bright spots in this story between the love of Hugo and Kevin, and Brooke’s learning to be confident in herself and not let the bullying affect her. Hugo’s best friend Summer is very present in this story and besides seeing their great friendship help Hugo weather some of the problems, her own romance with Erin’s brother created an even tighter and more blended family dynamic when they asked Hugo and Kevin to help them with something very important.
I was happy with the different emotions the author was able to bring out in me – anger at Kevin’s in-laws, worry and sorrow at the things Hugo and Brooke had to go through, and most of all.happiness that Hugo, Kevin, Brooke, Finn, even Summer and Russell were all happy and well adjusted. At the end of this book, I was feeling satisfied with the individual novel and the whole series. It was happiness but more contentment. Would I like to see more of these characters? Yes! I would love to see how they face more things in the future, like Brooke’s first boyfriend, or the kids learning about Hugo’s drag career. I want to know, but I don’t need to know. The author did such a wonderful job telling this story of coming together and persevering through hard times, that I know whatever happens later for this family that they will be just fine. I definitely recommend the whole series.
10/10 Pots of Gold (100% Recommended) – Compares to 5/5 Stars
August 28, 2018
Hugo and Kevin get their HEA!!!
Flare is book three in the North Star Trilogy and you need to read books one, Spark, and two, Fusion, before reading it. Wow! I've loved this second chance series so much. I am both happy and sad to see the trilogy end. Happy because Hugo and Kevin finally get their HEA but sad because I'd really like to read more about them and their family.
While Fusion was highly emotional and angsty, mostly due to what was happening with Erin, Flare wasn't quite as much so. Kevin and Hugo have to face a custody challenge from Erin's parents and Hugo has to try and find his place in his new home in Edina, but those things didn't rip my heart out as much as the things in book two. That's not at all to say that I didn't enjoy Flare because I really did; it just didn't get my emotions going quite as much as the first two books – until near the end and then oh boy!
The kids, Brooke and Finn, both face some awful things at school, but what was going on for Brooke was particularly cruel. I don't have any kids but I am aware that bullying is a terrible thing happening in schools these days and I was so sad for what was happening to these two young souls who had just lost their mother.
Hugo forms an even closer relationship with his BFF, Summer, and Summer also gets an HEA in Flare. The last chapter and the emotional epilogue were particularly wonderful parts of this book.
In the Acknowledgments section at the beginning of the book Posy Roberts says: And now I have a very strong desire to write more in this world with these characters. Who’s up for that?" My answer to that question is I AM; more Hugo and Kevin et al, please!
This book is a re-release; originally published by Dreamspinner Press.
I purchased a copy of the original trilogy from a different vendor but an advanced copy of the new release was provided to me; my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
Flare is book three in the North Star Trilogy and you need to read books one, Spark, and two, Fusion, before reading it. Wow! I've loved this second chance series so much. I am both happy and sad to see the trilogy end. Happy because Hugo and Kevin finally get their HEA but sad because I'd really like to read more about them and their family.
While Fusion was highly emotional and angsty, mostly due to what was happening with Erin, Flare wasn't quite as much so. Kevin and Hugo have to face a custody challenge from Erin's parents and Hugo has to try and find his place in his new home in Edina, but those things didn't rip my heart out as much as the things in book two. That's not at all to say that I didn't enjoy Flare because I really did; it just didn't get my emotions going quite as much as the first two books – until near the end and then oh boy!
The kids, Brooke and Finn, both face some awful things at school, but what was going on for Brooke was particularly cruel. I don't have any kids but I am aware that bullying is a terrible thing happening in schools these days and I was so sad for what was happening to these two young souls who had just lost their mother.
Hugo forms an even closer relationship with his BFF, Summer, and Summer also gets an HEA in Flare. The last chapter and the emotional epilogue were particularly wonderful parts of this book.
In the Acknowledgments section at the beginning of the book Posy Roberts says: And now I have a very strong desire to write more in this world with these characters. Who’s up for that?" My answer to that question is I AM; more Hugo and Kevin et al, please!
This book is a re-release; originally published by Dreamspinner Press.
I purchased a copy of the original trilogy from a different vendor but an advanced copy of the new release was provided to me; my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
August 27, 2018
To become a family at last, Kevin and Hugo have to fight their most difficult battle, one that threatens to destroy everything they love…
Hugo Thorson and Kevin Magnus are trying to recover from the drama they have faced the last year, but their attempt to go back to normality is shattered when Kevin’s in laws threaten to take his kids’ custody from them. And this is not the only battle they will have to face to achieve their deserved HEA...
The third and last chapter of this trilogy is as emotional and dramatic as the previous ones. There seems to be no rest for Kevin and Hugo and the family they are creating. They have to face battle for the custody of Finn and Brooke, and even worse, they have to fight bigotry and prejudice which threatens both Brooke and Hugo… It is Hugo’s unhappiness and the Kevin’s inability to see what was going on around his family what I found more painful in the book. This is an intense story, with no emotional respite for both characters and readers. It is a heart wrenching experience, and maybe that’s why the happy ending at the ends feels so good. I loved the characters, both the main ones and the secondary ones, and the way Kevin and Hugo fight to make their relationship work. They love each other and it shows… The secondary characters are likeable and endearing as well… If I had to find something to criticise, I would say the story felt a bit longuish… But I enjoyed every minute of it.
Intense
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Hugo Thorson and Kevin Magnus are trying to recover from the drama they have faced the last year, but their attempt to go back to normality is shattered when Kevin’s in laws threaten to take his kids’ custody from them. And this is not the only battle they will have to face to achieve their deserved HEA...
The third and last chapter of this trilogy is as emotional and dramatic as the previous ones. There seems to be no rest for Kevin and Hugo and the family they are creating. They have to face battle for the custody of Finn and Brooke, and even worse, they have to fight bigotry and prejudice which threatens both Brooke and Hugo… It is Hugo’s unhappiness and the Kevin’s inability to see what was going on around his family what I found more painful in the book. This is an intense story, with no emotional respite for both characters and readers. It is a heart wrenching experience, and maybe that’s why the happy ending at the ends feels so good. I loved the characters, both the main ones and the secondary ones, and the way Kevin and Hugo fight to make their relationship work. They love each other and it shows… The secondary characters are likeable and endearing as well… If I had to find something to criticise, I would say the story felt a bit longuish… But I enjoyed every minute of it.
Intense
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2019
This is review is about the entire trilogy not just Flare.
I did not think there was a series that I would like as much as the Faith & Fidelity series. I only found this series because it was mentioned in a review of Private Display of Affection. I am so glad I read those reviews and found this series. I bought them and started reading. When I finished Flare I started over and read all three again. I have never done that before. I enjoyed them as much, if not more, the second time as the first time.
I was pleased the Roberts did not allow what I consider secondary characters to take over the narrative and story line. I have read the Faith & Fidelity series several times because I love Evan and Matt but I sort of skim over the parts that focus on the other characters without Evan, Matt or the kids. I still really do not give a rodent's nether parts about Jim and Griffin on their own story line. I have never bought the second book in that series because of the focus is not on Evan or Matt.
Roberts did not do this. The secondary characters never appear on their own without Hugo or Kevin. Even the kids do not appear on their own unless either Hugo or Kevin are in the same scene. It keeps the focus on Hugo and Kevin. She has not written spin-offs for minor characters until getting to the HEA for Hugo and Kevin.
At the end of the books, Roberts mentions a possible Christmas story about Hugo and Kevin set after the end of the trilogy. I would buy that in a heart beat just I would buy a fourth novel with these two guys.
I did not think there was a series that I would like as much as the Faith & Fidelity series. I only found this series because it was mentioned in a review of Private Display of Affection. I am so glad I read those reviews and found this series. I bought them and started reading. When I finished Flare I started over and read all three again. I have never done that before. I enjoyed them as much, if not more, the second time as the first time.
I was pleased the Roberts did not allow what I consider secondary characters to take over the narrative and story line. I have read the Faith & Fidelity series several times because I love Evan and Matt but I sort of skim over the parts that focus on the other characters without Evan, Matt or the kids. I still really do not give a rodent's nether parts about Jim and Griffin on their own story line. I have never bought the second book in that series because of the focus is not on Evan or Matt.
Roberts did not do this. The secondary characters never appear on their own without Hugo or Kevin. Even the kids do not appear on their own unless either Hugo or Kevin are in the same scene. It keeps the focus on Hugo and Kevin. She has not written spin-offs for minor characters until getting to the HEA for Hugo and Kevin.
At the end of the books, Roberts mentions a possible Christmas story about Hugo and Kevin set after the end of the trilogy. I would buy that in a heart beat just I would buy a fourth novel with these two guys.
September 6, 2018
This was the final book in a tumultuous series, and I'm pretty sure it made me cry even more than book two. So much happened in this installment, beginning with Erin's parents trying to take the kids away from Kevin and Hugo. The men were wonderful about fighting for the kids they loved, while not letting Brooke and Finn find out what was going on. Then there was bullying, which both Brooke and Hugo had to deal with. Hugo had doubts about his place in Kevin's family, even though he loved and knew he was loved in return. He just wasn't sure if that was enough. Kevin only wanted the people he cared about to be happy, but he was often at a loss about how to make that happen. I absolutely loved these people. Hugo, Kevin, Brooke, and Finn were a beautiful family. There was never a doubt in my mind that they belonged with each other and were already a family. As previously mentioned, I cried at times, and my heart hurt; but I smiled even more. This story (the entire series) was very well written, and I was completely swept into the lives of these wonderful loving men, the children who adored them, and the friends who supported them. I am so glad I got to experience their story, and I highly recommend this wonderful tale of overcoming more than is remotely fair to become a strong and united family. I will share this series with others, and I'm sure I'll be rereading it as well. Loved it!
August 15, 2018
In this final book of the series we get to see and experience so much with Hugo, Kevin, Brooke, Finn, Samantha and Russell.
This , like the first two is so well written that in some spots I was so tense, waiting to see what would happen if anything like I thought it might. Other spots I couldn't stop smiling or laughing. In some I wanted to strangle, outside the family , characters.
Happy times, sad times, confused, angry, scared times and sarcastic..which I thoroughly enjoyed.... THANK YOU HUGO! Well done!
This story wrapped everything thing up for us from the first two with surprises thrown in..some good some bad. The strength these characters had, to deal with what they have in all three books was inspiring.
An absolute joy is what I call this book and the two previous. I was honored to be able to read them.
I HIGHLY recommend this series of books.
If you haven't read them yet , please do, you won't regret it :)
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.
#HugoKevin4ever!
This , like the first two is so well written that in some spots I was so tense, waiting to see what would happen if anything like I thought it might. Other spots I couldn't stop smiling or laughing. In some I wanted to strangle, outside the family , characters.
Happy times, sad times, confused, angry, scared times and sarcastic..which I thoroughly enjoyed.... THANK YOU HUGO! Well done!
This story wrapped everything thing up for us from the first two with surprises thrown in..some good some bad. The strength these characters had, to deal with what they have in all three books was inspiring.
An absolute joy is what I call this book and the two previous. I was honored to be able to read them.
I HIGHLY recommend this series of books.
If you haven't read them yet , please do, you won't regret it :)
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.
#HugoKevin4ever!
August 28, 2018
I absolutely love Flare, in fact, I loved the entire North Star Trilogy. I loved how she brought the story to an end with Hugo and Kevin and watching Kevin really come into his own and how their family grew and became so amazing and strong together. I loved Brooke and Finn, they are such likable kids and had real struggles and triumphs in the story. Summer and Russell are such a great couple and their story was great to read interspersed between Kevin and Hugo’s.
North Star Trilogy is one of my very favourite series and I love Kevin and Hugo. It was bittersweet to end the book, but I will for sure be doing another reread. Their story is so easy to sink right in and savour. I loved all of Hugo’s acting and drag scenes, like a little peek into something I have no experience with.
If you haven’t read this series, first, how is that possible, but most important, you definitely need to read it. I loved it all. And I really hope there will be a Christmas story.
North Star Trilogy is one of my very favourite series and I love Kevin and Hugo. It was bittersweet to end the book, but I will for sure be doing another reread. Their story is so easy to sink right in and savour. I loved all of Hugo’s acting and drag scenes, like a little peek into something I have no experience with.
If you haven’t read this series, first, how is that possible, but most important, you definitely need to read it. I loved it all. And I really hope there will be a Christmas story.
January 27, 2019
This is my favorite trilogy I’ve ever read
This family has been through more than enough and deserve to have some happiness
Of course there are struggles with their family dynamic, bullying, harassment and more
Hugo is dealing with not fitting in in Kevin’s home and friends. Brooke is being bullied. Finn is just great Finn and Kevin has to face some big decisions to try to keep this family together.
This authors work has sucked me in and this is a fa,ily mi will never forget. I am jumping in and finding another book of hers to read because I am sure I will love more of her work. These trilogy hits on every emotion and real life issues for families that are similar to the Magnus family. The ending was perfect. I couldn’t ask for anything more
This family has been through more than enough and deserve to have some happiness
Of course there are struggles with their family dynamic, bullying, harassment and more
Hugo is dealing with not fitting in in Kevin’s home and friends. Brooke is being bullied. Finn is just great Finn and Kevin has to face some big decisions to try to keep this family together.
This authors work has sucked me in and this is a fa,ily mi will never forget. I am jumping in and finding another book of hers to read because I am sure I will love more of her work. These trilogy hits on every emotion and real life issues for families that are similar to the Magnus family. The ending was perfect. I couldn’t ask for anything more
February 7, 2019
Let me say up front, I read this series several years ago, before Posy’s revision. It seems like I’ve read a zillion books since then, but at least a couple times a year, I come back to the lives of Hugo, Kevin, Erin, and the kids just to ground myself.
You’ll have a hard time finding a more heartfelt, heartbreaking, and heart enduring story. How many parents haven’t questioned “What if”? What will happen to my children?
These characters handled tragedy with open communication, love and so much dignity. You will cry, gasp, be outraged but most of all you will love this family as much as I.
I can’t recommend highly enough!
You’ll have a hard time finding a more heartfelt, heartbreaking, and heart enduring story. How many parents haven’t questioned “What if”? What will happen to my children?
These characters handled tragedy with open communication, love and so much dignity. You will cry, gasp, be outraged but most of all you will love this family as much as I.
I can’t recommend highly enough!
March 17, 2021
Ok, I’m done with this book and this author. She presents us a couple in love and then one of them asks the other one if he touched or molested his son. Hugo has to defend himself , has to explain why he wouldn’t want a 6 years old boy (“Because I want a man with hair on his chest not a boy”) . And he explains all this to his partner who supposedly loves him and trusts him, a BISEXUAL partner. He has to tell him, to CONVINCE him he’s not a pedophile. I mean, the love of my life (who also fucks guys,by the way) doesn’t know that gay doesn’t equal pedophile Wtf ??? Honestly I almost threw up...
August 29, 2018
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There is no way I can adequately explain just what this book did to me. The emotions it pulled from me especially during the struggles the characters were facing. When you think of what they had already been through it’s no wonder I felt so intensely. This is a read you plan for and be prepared. You will be ripped apart before you are put back together. This is not a standalone but part of a trilogy and must be read in order to truly enjoy Hugo and Kevin’s journey.
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There is no way I can adequately explain just what this book did to me. The emotions it pulled from me especially during the struggles the characters were facing. When you think of what they had already been through it’s no wonder I felt so intensely. This is a read you plan for and be prepared. You will be ripped apart before you are put back together. This is not a standalone but part of a trilogy and must be read in order to truly enjoy Hugo and Kevin’s journey.
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February 9, 2019
Flare is the third book in the North Star Trilogy by Posy Robert's. It follows Hugo and Kevin- their love and building a life and family together after a great loss. Well written, emotional and beautiful, this story is a brilliant conclusion to the trilogy. The characters are well developed and captures your attention and heart. This book has etched itself onto my list of the top romance books I've ever read.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
August 23, 2018
This is a wonderful conclusion to an amazing trilogy. Full of a wide array of emotions, this book managed to make me laugh, almost cry, and close my kindle in second-hand embarassment. I have no words to say how perfect it ended up being, and how much I love Hugo, Kevin and the kids
January 31, 2019
very good.. i ddint feel as if i had to read 1 and 2 to understand this but i do recommend doing so. well written.. good characters.. and real emotions.
September 7, 2018
This is how every author should write. This is how every romance should be, real, true, filled with feelings and emotions so powerful I was often left breathless. And this is how every series should be, with amazing characters, starting from the main ones until the supportive (and not) second ones. Each single character struggling with the real life issues, like all of us do. Illnesses, love, school, work, friendhip, family, being adult or growing up, first love and second chances at love. You can find all of these in Flare and in the North Star trilogy.
Flare is the perfect conclusion for an already perfect series, I’m so sad to let the characters go on with their lives. They made me cry more than once, they made me laugh and dream. I fought for and with Kevin and Hugo for their big family. I loved them dearly.
I am with no doubt addicted to this series, I will share it everywhere and recommend it to everyone. There was no little detail I didn’t enjoy and the writing was so sublime it was a huge pleasure to read these novels. I already was a fan of Posy Roberts but right now I’m feeling more like a stalker, I can’t wait for her to release more stories to fall in love with.
The cover art by Olive Us Designs is well done, it follows the style of the series and I like its darkness.
Flare is the perfect conclusion for an already perfect series, I’m so sad to let the characters go on with their lives. They made me cry more than once, they made me laugh and dream. I fought for and with Kevin and Hugo for their big family. I loved them dearly.
I am with no doubt addicted to this series, I will share it everywhere and recommend it to everyone. There was no little detail I didn’t enjoy and the writing was so sublime it was a huge pleasure to read these novels. I already was a fan of Posy Roberts but right now I’m feeling more like a stalker, I can’t wait for her to release more stories to fall in love with.
The cover art by Olive Us Designs is well done, it follows the style of the series and I like its darkness.
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