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My Darling God: An MM Romance
- GenresM M Romance
730 pages, Paperback
Published January 19, 2026
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March 17, 2026
This is probably the most beautiful book I’ve ever read! Earth shattering life changing spoiled me for any other books! I can’t stop crying! Hunter Bailey is an incredible author. I’m numb but have simultaneously come alive.
Did not finish
March 19, 2026This is not a review since I didn’t finish it. But here are some thoughts:
‼️ SPOILER ALERT ‼️
It started out really good. I really, really liked the opening chapter and the two that followed.
There were some tension of some sort between A and B that you could sense but it wasn’t really out there. But then, out of nowhere, A’s girlfriend says something about B possibly dating someone else and the table turns so fast for A that he becomes obsessed with B, from just one single sentence from his girlfriend.
Then follows not really that believable scenes where they find each other and both of them are just okay with A being all possessive and jealous (even though, he still has a girlfriend!) and trying to be some kind of morally grey character but also, a… Dom?
All B does is whine. And I don’t mean as in my opinion, it literally says that he whines during sex and I can’t even imagine what that sounds like cause that is just icky.
I had to dnf when A once again, even though HE’S the one obsessing over B, thinks he has some kind of power over B and B just lets him. I can’t get over it.
Furthermore, I think this could’ve needed an editor or two. A lot of small grammar mistakes and the speech tags were nonexistent. Instead filled with body language and that didn’t even make sense.
Example:
“Amber!” She giggles.
“Hey!” I smile.
Only. He’s the one shouting ‘Amber’ and she’s the one saying ‘Hey’.
It was confusing to say the least.
‼️ SPOILER ALERT ‼️
It started out really good. I really, really liked the opening chapter and the two that followed.
There were some tension of some sort between A and B that you could sense but it wasn’t really out there. But then, out of nowhere, A’s girlfriend says something about B possibly dating someone else and the table turns so fast for A that he becomes obsessed with B, from just one single sentence from his girlfriend.
Then follows not really that believable scenes where they find each other and both of them are just okay with A being all possessive and jealous (even though, he still has a girlfriend!) and trying to be some kind of morally grey character but also, a… Dom?
All B does is whine. And I don’t mean as in my opinion, it literally says that he whines during sex and I can’t even imagine what that sounds like cause that is just icky.
I had to dnf when A once again, even though HE’S the one obsessing over B, thinks he has some kind of power over B and B just lets him. I can’t get over it.
Furthermore, I think this could’ve needed an editor or two. A lot of small grammar mistakes and the speech tags were nonexistent. Instead filled with body language and that didn’t even make sense.
Example:
“Amber!” She giggles.
“Hey!” I smile.
Only. He’s the one shouting ‘Amber’ and she’s the one saying ‘Hey’.
It was confusing to say the least.
April 5, 2026
Edit: It’s been a few days now, and I still find myself thinking about this book and its characters, so I’ve decided to bump my rating up to 4.5 and round it up to 5 on GR.
”I think he was right—if we would have admitted to falling in love way back when—it would have been a beautiful story. But instead, we are here.”
Here we are indeed. That was A LOT. I have so much I’d like to say, so many feelings and thoughts about this book, but I can’t put everything here. I went into this book blind and didn’t know what to expect. Right now, I kind of wish I’d never even picked this up. This book took over my life for a few days, and it’ll probably take me a while to recover from it.
The writing in this book is truly beautiful and heartbreaking in places. But at times I also found myself wondering what was the author thinking. Some of this was worth 6-infinity stars but some.. not. That’s why 4⭐️
This book has its faults for sure. The biggest problem with this was that the dialogue was written in very messy way; it was hard to keep track of who was saying/doing what. (edit: I guess the author has made some improvements on that afterwards).
If you’ve read any of my reviews, you know I’m not a fan of OTT or melodrama in books, and this one has bit of both, but the book makes up for it in other ways.
There’s a lot of spice in this book, but honestly, I was like “keep it coming", it was top-tier, immaculate. The chemistry and dynamic between Benjamin and Aaron -I don’t think I’ll ever experience anything like it again😮💨 Despite the amount of spice this is not one of those smut-over-plot books.
It's hard for me to gather my thoughts; this book was long and there was so much in it. Maybe I'll leave it here and come back to this later if needed.
Read at your own risk.
PS. Apparently there is going to be a book two. No question about it, I'm ready to get hurt again.
______________________________
“I was made to be touched by you. I fit so perfectly in your hands. Whenever I see you, my body is no longer mine, fighting its way to you.”
“Don’t you think that whoever controls a god is truly the most powerful being?
You called. I came.”
”Yes, Button. I’m a generous god who allowed you the space to try and heal on your own. I’m a patient god who didn’t cry or push when you wouldn’t speak a word to me for weeks. I’m a caring god who holds you when you cry. But mostly—baby—I am a loyal god. Forever loyal to the hands that control him. Wherever you go—I will follow. Even in death.”
’And so the god follows his disciple over the edge—hands outstretched, love eternal—locked in their moment of free fall.’
”I think he was right—if we would have admitted to falling in love way back when—it would have been a beautiful story. But instead, we are here.”
Here we are indeed. That was A LOT. I have so much I’d like to say, so many feelings and thoughts about this book, but I can’t put everything here. I went into this book blind and didn’t know what to expect. Right now, I kind of wish I’d never even picked this up. This book took over my life for a few days, and it’ll probably take me a while to recover from it.
The writing in this book is truly beautiful and heartbreaking in places. But at times I also found myself wondering what was the author thinking. Some of this was worth 6-infinity stars but some.. not. That’s why 4⭐️
This book has its faults for sure. The biggest problem with this was that the dialogue was written in very messy way; it was hard to keep track of who was saying/doing what. (edit: I guess the author has made some improvements on that afterwards).
If you’ve read any of my reviews, you know I’m not a fan of OTT or melodrama in books, and this one has bit of both, but the book makes up for it in other ways.
There’s a lot of spice in this book, but honestly, I was like “keep it coming", it was top-tier, immaculate. The chemistry and dynamic between Benjamin and Aaron -I don’t think I’ll ever experience anything like it again😮💨 Despite the amount of spice this is not one of those smut-over-plot books.
It's hard for me to gather my thoughts; this book was long and there was so much in it. Maybe I'll leave it here and come back to this later if needed.
Read at your own risk.
PS. Apparently there is going to be a book two. No question about it, I'm ready to get hurt again.
______________________________
“I was made to be touched by you. I fit so perfectly in your hands. Whenever I see you, my body is no longer mine, fighting its way to you.”
“Don’t you think that whoever controls a god is truly the most powerful being?
You called. I came.”
”Yes, Button. I’m a generous god who allowed you the space to try and heal on your own. I’m a patient god who didn’t cry or push when you wouldn’t speak a word to me for weeks. I’m a caring god who holds you when you cry. But mostly—baby—I am a loyal god. Forever loyal to the hands that control him. Wherever you go—I will follow. Even in death.”
’And so the god follows his disciple over the edge—hands outstretched, love eternal—locked in their moment of free fall.’
April 4, 2026
This book. I’m currently absolutely soul shattered, melted into the ground like a puddle type of broken. One of the most devastating books I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring. Did you also read A Little Life in 2016 and have been chasing anguish ever since? If so, this is the book for you. A chunk of my soul was stolen by these pages, not a read for those of you who would like to remain whole and untarnished.
Hunter Bailey you have pure genius embedded within you, never stop (give me the pieces you took from me back though).
Hunter Bailey you have pure genius embedded within you, never stop (give me the pieces you took from me back though).
March 23, 2026
NUMBBBBBBBB, IM SICK UGLY CRYING, I never write review but please read this beautiful book with caution and triggers into consideration is very explicit in some, sad gut wrecking ending? Yessss No HEA for now?? I was so busy crying that I didn't really get the last part of the book, I guess we are getting part 2? I truly don't know
Love it, hate it, ALL
GOOD LUCK,must read book
Love it, hate it, ALL
GOOD LUCK,must read book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Did not finish
April 3, 2026Too much fucking drama
February 22, 2026
Tears
I almost wanted to give the book no review. I'm so numb. Yet I realized this was one of the most beautifully written books I've read in a long time. Still silently crying while sending off the review . I don't regret reading this....
I almost wanted to give the book no review. I'm so numb. Yet I realized this was one of the most beautifully written books I've read in a long time. Still silently crying while sending off the review . I don't regret reading this....
April 6, 2026
Where do I start🤔
This book had be HOOKED for basically half of the book and I just couldn’t put my kindle down.
The way Aaron loved Bear was unmatched and I just loved the yearning to a different level.
However, when I got about half way through, I just couldn’t understand why the book was so long. I think it dragged on way too much and the spicy scenes became a bit of a chore to read.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a spicy scene, esp one that goes on for a while but the amount of them in this book was unnecessary. I feel like the book could have been way shorter if those scenes were reduced and I don’t think they added a lot to the plot. Specifically the ones towards the end of the book.
Additionally, I feel like some plots were not explored deep enough and since they were added, they should have been. For example, bears struggle with drugs, I feel like it was solved too soon and we didn’t get to explore that. Them randomly starting a band? I love a band more than the next girl but I feel like it added nothing and it just felt pretty random. I think instead of the spicy scenes, it would have been better to use those pages to delve deeper into those topics.
And omg, the end? I couldn’t even believe what I was reading! What do you mean he died🥹? I genuinely won’t accept it and I KNOW there’s a second book but it’s not them😭 you’re telling me in the life that Aaron exists in, Ben genuinely dies and he has to live his life after? I can’t, my heart breaks for him! I will be reading the second book, I must.
It hurts my heart to rate this a 3 as I loved the characters so much and a lot of the book, but it just felt too repetitive at points and lacked some depth in some places where I feel should have been given more attention.
Overall, I love this book but just wanted more, or should I say less?
This book had be HOOKED for basically half of the book and I just couldn’t put my kindle down.
The way Aaron loved Bear was unmatched and I just loved the yearning to a different level.
However, when I got about half way through, I just couldn’t understand why the book was so long. I think it dragged on way too much and the spicy scenes became a bit of a chore to read.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a spicy scene, esp one that goes on for a while but the amount of them in this book was unnecessary. I feel like the book could have been way shorter if those scenes were reduced and I don’t think they added a lot to the plot. Specifically the ones towards the end of the book.
Additionally, I feel like some plots were not explored deep enough and since they were added, they should have been. For example, bears struggle with drugs, I feel like it was solved too soon and we didn’t get to explore that. Them randomly starting a band? I love a band more than the next girl but I feel like it added nothing and it just felt pretty random. I think instead of the spicy scenes, it would have been better to use those pages to delve deeper into those topics.
And omg, the end? I couldn’t even believe what I was reading! What do you mean he died🥹? I genuinely won’t accept it and I KNOW there’s a second book but it’s not them😭 you’re telling me in the life that Aaron exists in, Ben genuinely dies and he has to live his life after? I can’t, my heart breaks for him! I will be reading the second book, I must.
It hurts my heart to rate this a 3 as I loved the characters so much and a lot of the book, but it just felt too repetitive at points and lacked some depth in some places where I feel should have been given more attention.
Overall, I love this book but just wanted more, or should I say less?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2026
I am quite literally speechless.
Though if there was an option to leave a verbal review, it would just be five minutes of me screaming and crying anyway, which I don’t think anyone wants to hear, so I’ll leave things at this:
If you’re any kind of fan of MM romance, you absolutely - and I simply can’t overstate this - must not miss My Darling God.
The romance itself is absolutely peak - open-door steamy in a way that holds nothing back, but also maintains a unique undertone in each scene, keeping you wanting more every time.
But before you start thinking this is ‘smut, no plot’, I’ll tell you that MDG is, at its core, the story of two people trying to find a way out of their darkness together. The plot is compelling and gut-wrenching in the most delightful way, again and again and again.
Normally, when I say ‘I stayed up all night reading this book’, I’m honestly being a little facetious, but in this case it’s true. I lost an embarrassing amount of sleep hoping and praying that Benjamin and Aaron would get the happy ending they deserved.
The characters are unique, delightful, and deeply human. If you like mutual pining, forbidden romance, or elegantly-constructed angst, I’m begging you to read My Darling God!
Though if there was an option to leave a verbal review, it would just be five minutes of me screaming and crying anyway, which I don’t think anyone wants to hear, so I’ll leave things at this:
If you’re any kind of fan of MM romance, you absolutely - and I simply can’t overstate this - must not miss My Darling God.
The romance itself is absolutely peak - open-door steamy in a way that holds nothing back, but also maintains a unique undertone in each scene, keeping you wanting more every time.
But before you start thinking this is ‘smut, no plot’, I’ll tell you that MDG is, at its core, the story of two people trying to find a way out of their darkness together. The plot is compelling and gut-wrenching in the most delightful way, again and again and again.
Normally, when I say ‘I stayed up all night reading this book’, I’m honestly being a little facetious, but in this case it’s true. I lost an embarrassing amount of sleep hoping and praying that Benjamin and Aaron would get the happy ending they deserved.
The characters are unique, delightful, and deeply human. If you like mutual pining, forbidden romance, or elegantly-constructed angst, I’m begging you to read My Darling God!
March 25, 2026
This book is 300 pages too long
This book is incredibly frustrating to read. It has promise - I went from almost DNF'ing early on to reading it in a day in hopes it would improve. Unfortunately, the main and side characters feel unrealistic, the dialogue and spice are pretty over the top, and the plot is repetitive and predictable.
There are just too many tropes going on and they feel forced. The dialogue is also written in a messy way that makes it difficult to know who is saying or doing what. I think a good portion of MM readers will enjoy this, especially those who primarily want high spice. If you're looking for believable emotional depth and growth, I don't think this is for you.
This book is incredibly frustrating to read. It has promise - I went from almost DNF'ing early on to reading it in a day in hopes it would improve. Unfortunately, the main and side characters feel unrealistic, the dialogue and spice are pretty over the top, and the plot is repetitive and predictable.
There are just too many tropes going on and they feel forced. The dialogue is also written in a messy way that makes it difficult to know who is saying or doing what. I think a good portion of MM readers will enjoy this, especially those who primarily want high spice. If you're looking for believable emotional depth and growth, I don't think this is for you.
March 25, 2026
I just finished, and wow… I’m completely overwhelmed, in the most beautiful way. Benjamin’s story hit me so deeply. I saw parts of myself in him, my struggles, my pain, but also his strength and humanity, which gave me a new perspective on my own experiences.
Aaron’s complexity and the intense, sometimes dark love between them made the story unforgettable. This isn’t just a book; it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last page. Hunter Bailey, thank you for sharing something so raw and powerful, it truly touched my heart.
A must-read for anyone ready for a deeply emotional, intense journey that will leave you thinking and feeling long after you finish.
Aaron’s complexity and the intense, sometimes dark love between them made the story unforgettable. This isn’t just a book; it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last page. Hunter Bailey, thank you for sharing something so raw and powerful, it truly touched my heart.
A must-read for anyone ready for a deeply emotional, intense journey that will leave you thinking and feeling long after you finish.
March 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WOW, that will definitely stay with me …… kinda speechless 😶. Very intense and high angst. Amazing debut novel and I look forward to part 2.
Only issue was the length. I love big books but felt had a lot of filler that wasn’t needed and at time I skimmed because of it. Really great book though
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WOW, that will definitely stay with me …… kinda speechless 😶. Very intense and high angst. Amazing debut novel and I look forward to part 2.
Only issue was the length. I love big books but felt had a lot of filler that wasn’t needed and at time I skimmed because of it. Really great book though
April 2, 2026
my kindle said it would take me 14 hours to read. baby i plowed through it in 8. this may be the most heartbreakingly beautiful story i have ever read. i sobbed for like an hour after finishing it. would i recommend it? yes. would i ever read it again? abso-fucking-lutely not. hunter bailey this was an amazing story. and even more amazing that it’s a debut novel. but, wtf is wrong with you!?!?
March 2, 2026
I feel so attached to Benjamin and Aaron. I quite literally cried when the book ended and I could no longer be in their orbit. Definitely recommend reading this MM romance! 🌻
March 8, 2026
This book is amazing. Read at your own risk, you will cry.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2026
I am so glad I gave this book a chance, so good but ughhh my heart 😭
10/10
10/10
March 20, 2026
Coming back to write a review later, but man was was this good
March 26, 2026
Speechless, broken.. mute. 6 🌟 .
Did not finish
April 3, 2026If this book was half the length and written better I’d probably finish it.
April 5, 2026
this one got me 😭
March 31, 2026
This is a book I’ll forever remember. I was completely captivated by this story and utterly heartbroken by the end 🥹 I don’t think I’ve ever cried as much over a book. Hunter Bailey, congratulations this is truly a masterpiece 🩷 I can’t wait for the next book!
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