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When I was ten, I met a boy.
He changed my life. Suddenly the world was bright.
In a trailer park with nowhere to go but further down, he made the world haver possibilities.
Altered my fate.
But I had to leave. Leave the life I never thought was worth anything. Hoping to save his life more than my own.
I did the only thing I could.
I ran.
Then one phone call changes everything. One drunk call and he flips my world upside down, again.
Coming home to a life i never wanted, for the boy I've always loved.
But will he let me back in? Was the call nothing but an alcohol fueled regret?
He changed my life. Suddenly the world was bright.
In a trailer park with nowhere to go but further down, he made the world haver possibilities.
Altered my fate.
But I had to leave. Leave the life I never thought was worth anything. Hoping to save his life more than my own.
I did the only thing I could.
I ran.
Then one phone call changes everything. One drunk call and he flips my world upside down, again.
Coming home to a life i never wanted, for the boy I've always loved.
But will he let me back in? Was the call nothing but an alcohol fueled regret?
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Published October 23, 2025
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January 22, 2026
5 ⭐️
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
this book was actually kinda everything.
for a debut novel, i’m really hype about how much this author’s writing already has just resonated with me. mac and sage very quickly became favorite characters, and i also enjoyed every second of the fun side characters we got as well. if henry and aken get a book (or sawyer or jeremy or even luna/lizzy), i am so sat.
i did not put this down for even a second. and it will probably become a comfort reread in the future.
tropes + kinks:
friends to enemies to lovers
pining
queer awakening
one bed
found family
hurt/comfort
touch him and die
possessive exhibitive times
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
this book was actually kinda everything.
for a debut novel, i’m really hype about how much this author’s writing already has just resonated with me. mac and sage very quickly became favorite characters, and i also enjoyed every second of the fun side characters we got as well. if henry and aken get a book (or sawyer or jeremy or even luna/lizzy), i am so sat.
i did not put this down for even a second. and it will probably become a comfort reread in the future.
tropes + kinks:
friends to enemies to lovers
pining
queer awakening
one bed
found family
hurt/comfort
touch him and die
possessive exhibitive times
December 16, 2025
An excellent exciting facing reality wonderful book about trailer park trash. 😄
What is left to say that I didn’t put in the headline. This book had it all and definitely toyed with my emotions. I loved Sage and Mac and the long slow burn relationship they had. You could tell the two boys had a deep love for each other from early on but both were too stubborn to admit it. Some parents should never be parents. I got angry several times while reading this book but I also shed a bunch of happy tears. I highly high recommend this book. 📕
What is left to say that I didn’t put in the headline. This book had it all and definitely toyed with my emotions. I loved Sage and Mac and the long slow burn relationship they had. You could tell the two boys had a deep love for each other from early on but both were too stubborn to admit it. Some parents should never be parents. I got angry several times while reading this book but I also shed a bunch of happy tears. I highly high recommend this book. 📕
October 24, 2025
So good!!
Wow!! I don’t leave reviews nearly often enough, but this book was amazing. Had me hooked right from the start and right through the very end. This book had me going from tearing up for these two boys to outright laughing my ass off. Their banter was perfect and suited their relationship so well. Absolutely incredible. Consider me a lifetime reader because I am going to be very impatiently waiting for more (looking at you, Henry!)
Wow!! I don’t leave reviews nearly often enough, but this book was amazing. Had me hooked right from the start and right through the very end. This book had me going from tearing up for these two boys to outright laughing my ass off. Their banter was perfect and suited their relationship so well. Absolutely incredible. Consider me a lifetime reader because I am going to be very impatiently waiting for more (looking at you, Henry!)
January 24, 2026
"My mom used to joke that Mac and I were soulmates. That we were put on this Earth to travel it together. That we would protect each other and keep each other safe."
They really were soulmates.
From childhood friends to lovers and codependency trope, yess pls. I really liked both main characters, Mac and Sage. Characters felt authentic and their relationship was everything. I loved how they care for and support each other and how they always manage to bring each other back from the dark moments.
I don't know why but this book felt really real to me; I could imagine Mac and Sage really living their life in James Trailer Park. While reading the book, I also thought that it would make a good movie.
The writing style was mostly very beautiful and simple in a good way, but there was also something off. Maybe it was a little confusing in some ways; the book used present and past tense, but there were also a lot of memories from the past in the present. But what I really loved were all the little details that the author put there:
💬”I left the only place I'd ever known and moved here. I remember hating it. Hating the water-stained ceiling my glow-in-the-dark stars couldn't stick to. I hated the lawns covered in dirt and cigarette butts.”
💬”My eyes meet his deep-brown ones. Sage. He's the only person in my life who truly loved me. Who never let me down. Who used to steal Ninja Turtle Band-Aids for me. Who let me sleep in his bed and call his mom mine.”
I guess these were the things that made them feel more real.
The chemistry was really there and because of that the spice was also good. Only downside that the moments were over too fast 😂 some scenes especially towards the end… just 🤌🏼 chef’s kiss.
I also liked the supporting characters, and there was a lot of good banter that made me smile. Their life certainly is not easy, and they both go through difficult times, but overall the book left me feeling good and warm.
It was really hard to choose few of my favourite highlights ’cause there were so many:
"I always knew Sage was my person. I knew when I was ten and got punched in the face for standing up for him. I knew when I was thirteen and I would climb through his window to escape my dad. And I knew when I was seventeen and I started looking at him differently. When sleeping next to him in his tiny twin bed became something more. Now, after two years of silence, I know what we had. Walking away this time will hurt as much as the first."
'“You want to talk? Now?” I nip at his jaw then his neck.
“Urgh no. Just…I don’t know. You were weird and talking is what mature, healthy people do.”
I stand back, hands resting on his parted thighs, right over where the tattoo I gave him is hidden.
“Healthy and mature? Who are you talking to right now?” I make a show of looking around for these mysterious healthy and mature people.
He punches my pec, hard. “Shut up, asshole. I’m trying to make sure you’re good.”
“I got you, Mac. You and me, right?” I should say no. I should push him away so he can save himself, but I’m selfish. I need Sage Meadows like I need my next breath. So instead, I greedily take every gentle circle of his thumb. Every ounce of reassurance his brown eyes have to offer me. And I nod my head.
They really were soulmates.
From childhood friends to lovers and codependency trope, yess pls. I really liked both main characters, Mac and Sage. Characters felt authentic and their relationship was everything. I loved how they care for and support each other and how they always manage to bring each other back from the dark moments.
I don't know why but this book felt really real to me; I could imagine Mac and Sage really living their life in James Trailer Park. While reading the book, I also thought that it would make a good movie.
The writing style was mostly very beautiful and simple in a good way, but there was also something off. Maybe it was a little confusing in some ways; the book used present and past tense, but there were also a lot of memories from the past in the present. But what I really loved were all the little details that the author put there:
💬”I left the only place I'd ever known and moved here. I remember hating it. Hating the water-stained ceiling my glow-in-the-dark stars couldn't stick to. I hated the lawns covered in dirt and cigarette butts.”
💬”My eyes meet his deep-brown ones. Sage. He's the only person in my life who truly loved me. Who never let me down. Who used to steal Ninja Turtle Band-Aids for me. Who let me sleep in his bed and call his mom mine.”
I guess these were the things that made them feel more real.
The chemistry was really there and because of that the spice was also good. Only downside that the moments were over too fast 😂 some scenes especially towards the end… just 🤌🏼 chef’s kiss.
I also liked the supporting characters, and there was a lot of good banter that made me smile. Their life certainly is not easy, and they both go through difficult times, but overall the book left me feeling good and warm.
It was really hard to choose few of my favourite highlights ’cause there were so many:
"I always knew Sage was my person. I knew when I was ten and got punched in the face for standing up for him. I knew when I was thirteen and I would climb through his window to escape my dad. And I knew when I was seventeen and I started looking at him differently. When sleeping next to him in his tiny twin bed became something more. Now, after two years of silence, I know what we had. Walking away this time will hurt as much as the first."
'“You want to talk? Now?” I nip at his jaw then his neck.
“Urgh no. Just…I don’t know. You were weird and talking is what mature, healthy people do.”
I stand back, hands resting on his parted thighs, right over where the tattoo I gave him is hidden.
“Healthy and mature? Who are you talking to right now?” I make a show of looking around for these mysterious healthy and mature people.
He punches my pec, hard. “Shut up, asshole. I’m trying to make sure you’re good.”
“I got you, Mac. You and me, right?” I should say no. I should push him away so he can save himself, but I’m selfish. I need Sage Meadows like I need my next breath. So instead, I greedily take every gentle circle of his thumb. Every ounce of reassurance his brown eyes have to offer me. And I nod my head.
January 26, 2026
OOOOOOMG, why is life so cruel? Why do parents keep hurting their children over and over? My heart is breaking for Mac and Sage. This story tore me apart — the relentless pain they endure is wrenching, and the portrayal of their suffering is heartbreakingly real.
This is exactly the kind of underdog story I've been searching for, where broken MCs live hand to mouth yet understand each other deeply. They love one another fiercely; each becomes the other's reason to defy the world and a guardian against a cruel, unforgiving life.
It’s S.M. Bookwalter’s beautiful, powerful prose and the clever multi‑timeline structure that made me savor this emotional story with both agony and joy. A debut worthy of infinite ⭐️ — brilliant work!
This is exactly the kind of underdog story I've been searching for, where broken MCs live hand to mouth yet understand each other deeply. They love one another fiercely; each becomes the other's reason to defy the world and a guardian against a cruel, unforgiving life.
It’s S.M. Bookwalter’s beautiful, powerful prose and the clever multi‑timeline structure that made me savor this emotional story with both agony and joy. A debut worthy of infinite ⭐️ — brilliant work!
November 26, 2025
My sweetie boysssss. I love these vibes I love the codependency I love their love and yearning and pain. Ugh. Both Mac and sage were so sweet and soft for each other even tho life has constantly torn them down 🥹 ugh this is the type of feels I need from a book. I got Never Let Me Go (fave book of all time) vibes and that did me in.
And I love their found family, especially June. Luna lizzy and sawyer kinda fell off the face of the earth halfway through - wish that wouldn’t have happened bc I liked them too. I’m also needing Henry and Akens book!!
And I love their found family, especially June. Luna lizzy and sawyer kinda fell off the face of the earth halfway through - wish that wouldn’t have happened bc I liked them too. I’m also needing Henry and Akens book!!
January 20, 2026
5 star read
I have no idea how this book has 4 stars?!
We have Mac and Sage neither has parents that are amazing. But at least Sages mom tries and from the moment mac is in the picture she calls him son as well.
But one night Macs dad goes too far and even though he promises Sage he will stay he runs. They won't see each other for years later.
This book is angsty.. there is 2 sides to this angst. You have relationship angst about second chances and thats mild medium. Then you have situational angst and thats med. Spice is about 3.5/5
I really liked this book and recommend it.
I have no idea how this book has 4 stars?!
We have Mac and Sage neither has parents that are amazing. But at least Sages mom tries and from the moment mac is in the picture she calls him son as well.
But one night Macs dad goes too far and even though he promises Sage he will stay he runs. They won't see each other for years later.
This book is angsty.. there is 2 sides to this angst. You have relationship angst about second chances and thats mild medium. Then you have situational angst and thats med. Spice is about 3.5/5
I really liked this book and recommend it.
November 20, 2025
I enjoyed it. 3.7, low 4 ⭐️
I’d say low-med angst. There was some drama between them but it worked for their second chance. There’s minimal miscommunication and no drawn out get together. It all flowed very well where some authors may have dragged it out
I’d say low-med angst. There was some drama between them but it worked for their second chance. There’s minimal miscommunication and no drawn out get together. It all flowed very well where some authors may have dragged it out
January 20, 2026
Beautiful
This story was so absolutely well written! The angst and emotion. Hands down favorite read of the year so far!
This story was so absolutely well written! The angst and emotion. Hands down favorite read of the year so far!
January 14, 2026
This gave me Garron Park vibes which I am totally here for! I apparently have a love of trailer park men! I did find it to be a little too long for the story we got but I really liked it! The characters were very well written and I loved them. This will be a reread for me in the future! I really hope Henry gets his book!!
November 15, 2025
I loved this book.
November 29, 2025
When I was reading this book it reminded me so much of Garron Park, but ten times better because this is a friends to lovers and I’m a sucker for that trope.
I want to believe Mac and Sage have found their happy ending, even though they went through a lot, I think they’ve found a way to just be happy and they fucking deserve it 😭😭😭😭.
I hope we can read more about the side characters in the future 🙂↕️🥰.
Pd: the shower scene was so fucking hot.
I want to believe Mac and Sage have found their happy ending, even though they went through a lot, I think they’ve found a way to just be happy and they fucking deserve it 😭😭😭😭.
I hope we can read more about the side characters in the future 🙂↕️🥰.
Pd: the shower scene was so fucking hot.
January 1, 2026
All the heart eye emojis!!
I really liked this book. Sage and Mac were beautiful characters! Absolutely perfect! I started feeling like we were only live through their past, no new drama, but I was apparently optimistically incorrect. The drama came like a wrecking ball to ruin all of our parades. These poor boys. So young to have so much trauma. I was hoping for a further out epilogue. Hoping Sage surprised Mac with his dream houseboat. Hoping they got out of that trailer park and were living like kings. Definitely also hoping for a Henry story that includes a lot of Sage and Mac.
I really liked this book. Sage and Mac were beautiful characters! Absolutely perfect! I started feeling like we were only live through their past, no new drama, but I was apparently optimistically incorrect. The drama came like a wrecking ball to ruin all of our parades. These poor boys. So young to have so much trauma. I was hoping for a further out epilogue. Hoping Sage surprised Mac with his dream houseboat. Hoping they got out of that trailer park and were living like kings. Definitely also hoping for a Henry story that includes a lot of Sage and Mac.
January 3, 2026
what a great book
I love some white trash stories and these boys did not disappoint. Best friends to lovers is already the best. Looking forward to her next book! Come on big daddy Henry 😜
I love some white trash stories and these boys did not disappoint. Best friends to lovers is already the best. Looking forward to her next book! Come on big daddy Henry 😜
November 3, 2025
I enjoyed this story a lot. I like her style of writing and will love to read some more of her books.
October 25, 2025
Read in one sitting! An easy read with a little angst and trauma but nothing overly overwhelming or traumatic. Really nice to have flashbacks to their childhood running throughout the book. Really enjoyed it and will look out for more from this Author in the future!
December 21, 2025
this one was so good but rough at the same time. having grown up in that lifestyle and some how making it out, it hit alot of emotions. Mac and Sage were amazing 👏 hands down.
November 13, 2025
This is just way too repetitive and too much inner dialogue! I’m 25% in and both characters has mentioned at least 15 times of how Mac “left that night”. MY God! Then everything that was literally just said internally is said again on the next page but just worded differently! This needed better editing.
Seriously though, if you were to take out all of the repetition, the book would have been 50 pages long if that!
Wtf was that ending? What was his idea? Got dammit! Is there going to be a second book?! Whhhhyyyyyyy?????
Seriously though, if you were to take out all of the repetition, the book would have been 50 pages long if that!
Wtf was that ending? What was his idea? Got dammit! Is there going to be a second book?! Whhhhyyyyyyy?????
December 4, 2025
I’m going with a high 3s, low 4s for this one.
Their stories are so sad and heartbreaking but their love stayed strong! I’m glad there wasn’t a third act break up or anything. Once they were in, they were all in.
I enjoyed seeing their care for each other throughout their lives.
The overall story line was weirdly paced, though. And the flashbacks scenes didn’t seem to make sense in terms of what scenes were picked when.
Their stories are so sad and heartbreaking but their love stayed strong! I’m glad there wasn’t a third act break up or anything. Once they were in, they were all in.
I enjoyed seeing their care for each other throughout their lives.
The overall story line was weirdly paced, though. And the flashbacks scenes didn’t seem to make sense in terms of what scenes were picked when.
January 25, 2026
WOW! WOW! WOW! I loved this book. From the second, I picked it up. I did not want to put it down. This story shatters you to pieces but puts you back together again. I can’t believe this was this author’s debut novel. I absolutely need more from her immediately. This was no doubt a five star read for me. I have learned that I love MM romances more than any other trope.
The MC’s in this book are so adorable. They are best friends and that is not something you can deny. Their love story is built around trauma and safety with each other. There is no doubting the love they have for each other. They are 100% trauma bonded in the most beautiful way. Growing up in a trailer park surrounded by crime and drug abuse, these two boys have found each other and safety with each other. Mac comes from an abusive home and is constantly showing up at Sage’s house and in his bed, because it is the safest place for him. Mac’s mom,although she is troubled with addiction, still loves her son dearly and shares that love with Mac. Mac, however, does not have a loving household. His father abuses him and his mother is a drug addict who gives little care for him.
When Mac figures out that he is gay at the age of 17 and his father catches him with another man, his dad beats him to near death before someone saves him. He threatens to kill him if he ever sees him again, so Mac decides he must run away to protect himself and the ones he loves. This absolutely devastates sage because he feels that everyone leaves him. After Mac’s departure, Sage loses his mom. This causes him to spiral from the grief of losing everything he loves.
When these two finally connect again, there is some tension. But again, there is no denying their love and connection. Their inner thoughts were killing me with how much they care about each other and just didn’t want the other to leave. They are the most important people to each each other in every possible way. And this is what makes this love story so beautiful.
As their story unfolds, my heart just shatters more and more. The entire book I was rooting for them, not only as a couple, but as individuals who would make it out of this terrible situation. I sobbed more times than I can count during this book just because I felt so much empathy for the characters. I just wanted to give them a hug.
I love how this book never had their love waiver. From the first page to the last, I never doubted their love for each other, that they wouldn’t end up together, or that anything could tear them apart. They are literal soulmates in the most literal and beautiful way possible.
This book end ends on a cliffhanger and I absolutely need the next book more than I need oxygen. I need more of their story and I need to know about Henry.
I also want to note that the found family in the book was phenomenal. I loved all of the side characters. I loved how they all united together and how much their love showed through. Even though they were all poor and struggling themselves, they did everything they could for each other with the very little that they had. This book has such a beautiful representation of community and how love can conquer everything. It also shows how the people that have the least are always willing to give the most.
I will be recommending the book for the rest of my life. I loved it so much.
The MC’s in this book are so adorable. They are best friends and that is not something you can deny. Their love story is built around trauma and safety with each other. There is no doubting the love they have for each other. They are 100% trauma bonded in the most beautiful way. Growing up in a trailer park surrounded by crime and drug abuse, these two boys have found each other and safety with each other. Mac comes from an abusive home and is constantly showing up at Sage’s house and in his bed, because it is the safest place for him. Mac’s mom,although she is troubled with addiction, still loves her son dearly and shares that love with Mac. Mac, however, does not have a loving household. His father abuses him and his mother is a drug addict who gives little care for him.
When Mac figures out that he is gay at the age of 17 and his father catches him with another man, his dad beats him to near death before someone saves him. He threatens to kill him if he ever sees him again, so Mac decides he must run away to protect himself and the ones he loves. This absolutely devastates sage because he feels that everyone leaves him. After Mac’s departure, Sage loses his mom. This causes him to spiral from the grief of losing everything he loves.
When these two finally connect again, there is some tension. But again, there is no denying their love and connection. Their inner thoughts were killing me with how much they care about each other and just didn’t want the other to leave. They are the most important people to each each other in every possible way. And this is what makes this love story so beautiful.
As their story unfolds, my heart just shatters more and more. The entire book I was rooting for them, not only as a couple, but as individuals who would make it out of this terrible situation. I sobbed more times than I can count during this book just because I felt so much empathy for the characters. I just wanted to give them a hug.
I love how this book never had their love waiver. From the first page to the last, I never doubted their love for each other, that they wouldn’t end up together, or that anything could tear them apart. They are literal soulmates in the most literal and beautiful way possible.
This book end ends on a cliffhanger and I absolutely need the next book more than I need oxygen. I need more of their story and I need to know about Henry.
I also want to note that the found family in the book was phenomenal. I loved all of the side characters. I loved how they all united together and how much their love showed through. Even though they were all poor and struggling themselves, they did everything they could for each other with the very little that they had. This book has such a beautiful representation of community and how love can conquer everything. It also shows how the people that have the least are always willing to give the most.
I will be recommending the book for the rest of my life. I loved it so much.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2026
DNF @ 35%
Contrary to my usual complaints about MCs forgiving each other too quickly, it wasn't a super big issue here since it's only been two years, Mac had a good reason for leaving AND he tried to stay in contact with Sage rather than ghosting him altogether. I do still wish that Sage had held onto that anger though, he had so much to be mad for (Mac lying, not being there for his mom's death). My opinion on this changes later on though as we get more details on their separation.
There was a bit too much telling going on here. Mac telling us what Sage meant to him, what they used to do, etc. I feel like there could've been a better way to tell us that they were best friends that now were unfamiliar to each other instead of being so explicit about it.
Timeskipping Mac's first couple of weeks back was criminal. Why not show us Sage and Mac adjusting to living with each other? Why not show Mac's initial fear over living back in the trailer park? Relegating that important emotional milestone to a timeskip was so lazy.
The story relying heavily on internal monologues telling us what Mac and Sage are feeling was boring. I didn't need Mac to continually just stay in his own head, wondering about what Sage had been up to since he'd been gone or Sage constantly giving us recaps of what he was feeling now that Mac was back. Show me their struggles and curiosity. Why not have them dance around topics, trying to fish for info without being direct instead of just taking us that they'd been avoiding topics.
I started to skim when Mac and Sage woke up the next night after their kiss and they straight up just didn't talk about it and instead we just get more back story about Mac's shitty childhood and the time when Mac left.
Reading about Sage's time alone actually reignited my usual complaints about MCs forgiving each other too quickly. Seeing what he went through and of what being alone meant to him really made it clear that Sage forgave Mac way too easily. You're telling me that didn't warrant a grudge? Ditto for Mac when he found out that . What part of that is easy to forgive?
I fully gave up when at Chapter 15, 35% of the way through, 110 pages in, we get another summary of Mac and Sage's childhood. Bro, I didn't need to read "Mac came into my life at 10 years old, my mom was an alcoholic, and my dad MIA" again. We'd literally gotten told about their meeting at least twice before so we knew where they started and we knew the problems both of them had growing up. Why did we need an intro-like summary telling us that same shit again?
TL;DR: Too much internal monologue & both MCs too easily forgiving. I maybe would've stuck it out, but the story felt like it was determined in telling us the same "Mac and Sage had a bad childhood" story over and over again instead of moving the plot forward.
Contrary to my usual complaints about MCs forgiving each other too quickly, it wasn't a super big issue here since it's only been two years, Mac had a good reason for leaving AND he tried to stay in contact with Sage rather than ghosting him altogether. I do still wish that Sage had held onto that anger though, he had so much to be mad for (Mac lying, not being there for his mom's death). My opinion on this changes later on though as we get more details on their separation.
There was a bit too much telling going on here. Mac telling us what Sage meant to him, what they used to do, etc. I feel like there could've been a better way to tell us that they were best friends that now were unfamiliar to each other instead of being so explicit about it.
Timeskipping Mac's first couple of weeks back was criminal. Why not show us Sage and Mac adjusting to living with each other? Why not show Mac's initial fear over living back in the trailer park? Relegating that important emotional milestone to a timeskip was so lazy.
The story relying heavily on internal monologues telling us what Mac and Sage are feeling was boring. I didn't need Mac to continually just stay in his own head, wondering about what Sage had been up to since he'd been gone or Sage constantly giving us recaps of what he was feeling now that Mac was back. Show me their struggles and curiosity. Why not have them dance around topics, trying to fish for info without being direct instead of just taking us that they'd been avoiding topics.
I started to skim when Mac and Sage woke up the next night after their kiss and they straight up just didn't talk about it and instead we just get more back story about Mac's shitty childhood and the time when Mac left.
Reading about Sage's time alone actually reignited my usual complaints about MCs forgiving each other too quickly. Seeing what he went through and of what being alone meant to him really made it clear that Sage forgave Mac way too easily. You're telling me that didn't warrant a grudge? Ditto for Mac when he found out that . What part of that is easy to forgive?
I fully gave up when at Chapter 15, 35% of the way through, 110 pages in, we get another summary of Mac and Sage's childhood. Bro, I didn't need to read "Mac came into my life at 10 years old, my mom was an alcoholic, and my dad MIA" again. We'd literally gotten told about their meeting at least twice before so we knew where they started and we knew the problems both of them had growing up. Why did we need an intro-like summary telling us that same shit again?
TL;DR: Too much internal monologue & both MCs too easily forgiving. I maybe would've stuck it out, but the story felt like it was determined in telling us the same "Mac and Sage had a bad childhood" story over and over again instead of moving the plot forward.
January 29, 2026
Just wow! This book was so, so good. If you like Garron Park and Stupid Dirty, you will love this one just as much.
Sage and Mac have been best friends since they were 10 years old. Years of causing trouble, relying on each other and protecting each other fall to pieces when Mac up and leaves. He may have his reasons but Sage can't get over being truly alone for the first time in years.
It takes 2 years for them to come face to face again but once they do, pasts are forgiven, secrets are revealed and old and new emotions surface.
There is not a single part about this story I didn't love. Both Sage and Mac had plenty to deal with from their pasts and we got to see how they dealt with it all while still feeling part of their changing relationship.
Sage and Mac have been best friends since they were 10 years old. Years of causing trouble, relying on each other and protecting each other fall to pieces when Mac up and leaves. He may have his reasons but Sage can't get over being truly alone for the first time in years.
It takes 2 years for them to come face to face again but once they do, pasts are forgiven, secrets are revealed and old and new emotions surface.
There is not a single part about this story I didn't love. Both Sage and Mac had plenty to deal with from their pasts and we got to see how they dealt with it all while still feeling part of their changing relationship.
January 24, 2026
I love a trailer park boys story. This book is all the best parts of a friends to lovers. With a second chance feel. Mac and Sage have a destined to be together vibe and a love story that feels very us against the world.
I also loved that their story didn’t end in an overly dream like ending.
4.25/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
I also loved that their story didn’t end in an overly dream like ending.
4.25/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
January 29, 2026
i always find myself comparing poor/trailer park mm books to Garron Park. even though this one was childhood friends to lovers instead of enemies to lovers i feel like they just never hit the same. I read Garron Park in 2023?! that's crazy. i feel like it wasn't that long ago.
i feel like Mac & Sage got together by like 48% and then not much happened after that. at least between them.
i feel like Mac & Sage got together by like 48% and then not much happened after that. at least between them.
February 1, 2026
I finished this in 8 hours. This was phenomenal. I knew I would love this from jump because it has so many elements I already love, but something about Sage and Mac is special. The sacrifices both made for one another unknowingly, the true,deep love and friendship they share was so wonderfully written.
This was something special.
This was something special.
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January 22, 2026One of my favorite series is From Nothing by Nordika Night.
This is a copy/paste of that.
A terrible one .
The similarities were ridiculous.
I even guessed what would happen based off that series.
I couldn't anymore. I had to DNF.
This is a copy/paste of that.
A terrible one .
The similarities were ridiculous.
I even guessed what would happen based off that series.
I couldn't anymore. I had to DNF.
October 23, 2025
great storytelling!
Such a quick easy read! Couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend if you love angst and happily ever afters. My new favorite book!
Such a quick easy read! Couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend if you love angst and happily ever afters. My new favorite book!
February 4, 2026
Flew through this one today could not put it down. RIP work. These 2 go through hell and back. Great read
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