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Home #2
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People say love conquers all, but that’s a bunch of BS. Love doesn’t really conquer anything. D doesn’t believe in love. Sure, it exists—for other people. But any chance she might have had at love was pretty much taken care of by three years chained to a bed is some monster’s back room. It doesn’t matter how much she wants to take refuge in some stupid dream of curling up next to someone, or how often her friends nudge her in a very specific someone’s direction, D’s not taking chances. Sure, some people get to fall in love and live happily after. She just isn’t one of them. Teddy didn’t plan to fall for the young woman next door, but he can’t seem to help it. That their two best friends are getting married doesn’t help matters; all he really wants is one damn day without talking about weddings and cake choices and if the shade of D’s dress is going to clash with the rose in his boutonniere. When a volunteer job turns into the biggest opportunity he’s ever had, he realizes he’s not exactly the brave one here. Maybe both of them could stand to take a risk. Can two people ever really commit to one another honestly? Or is true love—like the perfect wedding—just another myth? Contains mentions of past sexual and physical violence, but no flashbacks or PTSD. Also, a trans main character who transitioned a long damn time ago.
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First published September 29, 2014
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Kris Ripper
85 books405 followersKris Ripper lives in the great state of California and zir pronouns are ze/zir. Kris shares a converted garage with a kid, can do two pull-ups in a row, and can write backwards. (No, really.) Ze has been writing fiction since ze learned how to write, and boring zir stuffed animals with stories long before that.
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November 12, 2014
Seriously, Teddy. After reading Going Home (which was amazing), I was super duper excited to read one about Teddy! Because I am in love with him. So, I would read a thousand books about Teddy.
Aside from my love of a fictional character, though, the book itself was fantastic. There was somewhat less action than I was expecting (not sexy action, of which there was plenty, but kidnapping type action), and it worked really well. It was so engaging, I read it in a day, neglecting all other duties (much to the annoyance of my spouse). Worth it.
Aside from my love of a fictional character, though, the book itself was fantastic. There was somewhat less action than I was expecting (not sexy action, of which there was plenty, but kidnapping type action), and it worked really well. It was so engaging, I read it in a day, neglecting all other duties (much to the annoyance of my spouse). Worth it.
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February 7, 2024DNF 12%
The premise of the first book in this series was not for me but I thought it might be worth trying the next book. However, I’m pretty confused about what’s happening and the dynamics between the friends, particularly the two who are getting married but used to be master and slave. There’s a lot of missing context for our MCs too. I’m not keen on the casual fatphobia and fatshaming either. If I ever change my mind about trying the first book, I’ll give this one another go.
Characters: D is a 24 year old Black formerly enslaved woman. Teddy is a white trans self-defense instructor and recreation department employee.
Content notes: past physical and sexual abuse by enslaver, past enslavement of FMC by public defender for shoplifting, scars and burns on body, fatphobia and fatshaming (not countered), diet culture, alcohol, gendered pejoratives, ableist language
The premise of the first book in this series was not for me but I thought it might be worth trying the next book. However, I’m pretty confused about what’s happening and the dynamics between the friends, particularly the two who are getting married but used to be master and slave. There’s a lot of missing context for our MCs too. I’m not keen on the casual fatphobia and fatshaming either. If I ever change my mind about trying the first book, I’ll give this one another go.
Characters: D is a 24 year old Black formerly enslaved woman. Teddy is a white trans self-defense instructor and recreation department employee.
Content notes: past physical and sexual abuse by enslaver, past enslavement of FMC by public defender for shoplifting, scars and burns on body, fatphobia and fatshaming (not countered), diet culture, alcohol, gendered pejoratives, ableist language
January 22, 2017
This book is freakin' sweet. I am normally all about the characters, but this book - for me, it's aaaalll about my love for this couple. Teddy is an awesome trans dude, and he gets all the heart eyes from me, but the one that I really, really love here is D. Making her take a chance, not changing who she is, but making her dare to go for something good - something so vulnerable - something just for her...such a cool character. And the ways that the two characters work with themselves and each other, in order to fit and be the best they can for themselves and each other. *properly romanced-sigh* from me
October 18, 2017
Nice
This is a good follow-up book for the first in the series. We see more of Roar and Geo, but focus on D and Teddy. I like that this book focuses on different types of closeness and not just physical connection.
This series definitely focuses on the emotional relationship with others and yourself.
Give it a read.
This is a good follow-up book for the first in the series. We see more of Roar and Geo, but focus on D and Teddy. I like that this book focuses on different types of closeness and not just physical connection.
This series definitely focuses on the emotional relationship with others and yourself.
Give it a read.
August 13, 2020
Awesome addition to the series
I really really enjoyed these characters. I love the larger world building. But seeing the representation of marginalized people, and different types of sex & intimacy in general is always welcome! I can’t wait to dive into the next one
I really really enjoyed these characters. I love the larger world building. But seeing the representation of marginalized people, and different types of sex & intimacy in general is always welcome! I can’t wait to dive into the next one
July 30, 2021
Wonderful 2nd installment to the series, Teddy's patient and gentle nurturing was perfection 💕
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June 20, 2023DNF @ 11%. I waited too longer after reading the first one and now I don’t remember any of these characters or anything that happened in the first book. :/
January 27, 2016
This is Ripper, which means I will probably like it a lot. And I did, I just don't know what to say about it.
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