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Something Like Forever
Love, like everything in the universe, cannot be destroyed. But over time it can change.
The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before he met Tim Wyman, the man he would one day marry. Now, twenty years later, everything is perfect. Isn’t it? As Ben struggles with guiding his adopted son toward happiness, he begins to question his own path in life. Tim is of little help, pulled away by artistic success and faced with temptation, but true love should be able to overcome such obstacles… if only their troubles ended there.
Something Like Forever is a love story spanning a lifetime and beyond as two men discover what it means to be friends, lovers, and so much more.
The Something Like...
01: Something Like Summer
02: Something Like Autumn
03: Something Like Winter
04: Something Like Spring
05: Something Like Lightning
06: Something Like Thunder
07: Something Like Stories - Volume One
08: Something Like Hail
09: Something Like Rain
10: Something Like Stories - Volume Two
11: Something Like Forever
12: Something Like Stories - Volume Three
The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before he met Tim Wyman, the man he would one day marry. Now, twenty years later, everything is perfect. Isn’t it? As Ben struggles with guiding his adopted son toward happiness, he begins to question his own path in life. Tim is of little help, pulled away by artistic success and faced with temptation, but true love should be able to overcome such obstacles… if only their troubles ended there.
Something Like Forever is a love story spanning a lifetime and beyond as two men discover what it means to be friends, lovers, and so much more.
The Something Like...
01: Something Like Summer
02: Something Like Autumn
03: Something Like Winter
04: Something Like Spring
05: Something Like Lightning
06: Something Like Thunder
07: Something Like Stories - Volume One
08: Something Like Hail
09: Something Like Rain
10: Something Like Stories - Volume Two
11: Something Like Forever
12: Something Like Stories - Volume Three
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 5, 2017
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Jay Bell
47 books2,214 followersJay Bell is a proud gay man and the award-winning author behind dozens of emotional and yet hopelessly optimistic stories. His best-selling book, Something Like Summer, spawned a series of heart-wrenching novels, a musically driven movie, and a lovingly drawn comic. When not crafting imaginary worlds, he occupies his free time with animals, art, action figures, and—most ardently—his husband Andreas. Jay is always dreaming up new stories about boys in love. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you can get the kettle boiling by visiting www.jaybellbooks.com.
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December 15, 2017
I'm a mess of feelings.
The Epilogue destroyed me because I really hate stories completely ending. it breaks me.
But it was a nice last book. we get to see everyone in the series happy.
The Epilogue destroyed me because I really hate stories completely ending. it breaks me.
But it was a nice last book. we get to see everyone in the series happy.
January 28, 2018
Something Like Forever is a heartfelt farewell to the Something Like... series and characters that Bell's readers have come to know and love, including Ben Bentley and Tim Wyman.
I did, however, have three quibbles with the book:
1. It's the end of the Something Like... series! I could have read about Ben, Tim, Jason, Allison, and Marcello for many more books. However, I do understand the author's need to move on and explore new writing projects and characters.
2. Forever suffers from melodrama overkill in several spots.
3. Ben once again bears the brunt of a Something Like... book's emotional trauma. I may be a bit biased with this observation since Ben is one of my all-time favorite fictional characters, but couldn't Bell have cut the guy a break just this once?
One note to those just starting the series or who are only part of the way through: You have to save this book for last. It won't be the same if you skip over the others just to find out what happens in the end.
I did, however, have three quibbles with the book:
1. It's the end of the Something Like... series! I could have read about Ben, Tim, Jason, Allison, and Marcello for many more books. However, I do understand the author's need to move on and explore new writing projects and characters.
2. Forever suffers from melodrama overkill in several spots.
3. Ben once again bears the brunt of a Something Like... book's emotional trauma. I may be a bit biased with this observation since Ben is one of my all-time favorite fictional characters, but couldn't Bell have cut the guy a break just this once?
One note to those just starting the series or who are only part of the way through: You have to save this book for last. It won't be the same if you skip over the others just to find out what happens in the end.
October 10, 2018
5 bittersweet stars
I put off reading this book for awhile because I didn't want to say goodbye to these characters. It was exactly what I expected and more. It was wonderful to get a glimpse of Jace too. All of Bell's characters feel like family to me. It was hard and easy to read at the same time. Anybody who has read the whole series knows what I'm talking about. Loved the book, but hated that it had to end.
I put off reading this book for awhile because I didn't want to say goodbye to these characters. It was exactly what I expected and more. It was wonderful to get a glimpse of Jace too. All of Bell's characters feel like family to me. It was hard and easy to read at the same time. Anybody who has read the whole series knows what I'm talking about. Loved the book, but hated that it had to end.
March 22, 2018
I definitely liked this book. I also think that the ending totally makes sense. However I’m not sure if I liked the ending (I know his sounds contradictory but that’s how I feel). Maybe it’s just TMI? Or maybe I wasn’t ready for leaving Ben and Tim since they are a part of my life? Whatever. This was a great read. And I already miss all these guys...
January 4, 2018
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Blink. Blink. Blink. The beat of the cursor as it blinks back at me because it’s difficult to find a starting point with a series as special as this one. Because this book is not just a single book with a singular story. Something Like Forever encapsulates all of the books that have come before it. The stories that started with a high school boy with a crush on another boy with blue sneakers. Tim and Ben have come so far from those boys, yet, so much remains the same.
The book opens a little bit in the past, but it was exactly the place I wanted to be. The story of Jason and William was one story that never felt finished to me and here we get to see where Jason is in his thoughts and why he made certain decisions. So, we get invited to some of the most important moments in Jason’s life. I say invited, because that is how I feel about this series. The entire series winds and weaves and overlaps its way around and Jay Bell has been kind enough to invite us along on the journey of so many characters that are written to be so very real.
As with all the books in this series, the real journey is discovering and uncovering it as you go. This book offers no surprises, but takes us through pivotal moments, as well as highlights of a life well lived. We additionally get to catch up with Marcello, Nathaniel and Kelly, Chinchilla, and a few other supporting characters as well. The guys are having some growing pains throughout this final installment and perspectives are shifted as even Jace makes an appearance and Ben remains more conflicted than we had seen him in the past. The point to remember is that the story of Ben and Tim is a second chance love story and there are stories and characters that will remain connected to them for all time.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Blink. Blink. Blink. The beat of the cursor as it blinks back at me because it’s difficult to find a starting point with a series as special as this one. Because this book is not just a single book with a singular story. Something Like Forever encapsulates all of the books that have come before it. The stories that started with a high school boy with a crush on another boy with blue sneakers. Tim and Ben have come so far from those boys, yet, so much remains the same.
The book opens a little bit in the past, but it was exactly the place I wanted to be. The story of Jason and William was one story that never felt finished to me and here we get to see where Jason is in his thoughts and why he made certain decisions. So, we get invited to some of the most important moments in Jason’s life. I say invited, because that is how I feel about this series. The entire series winds and weaves and overlaps its way around and Jay Bell has been kind enough to invite us along on the journey of so many characters that are written to be so very real.
As with all the books in this series, the real journey is discovering and uncovering it as you go. This book offers no surprises, but takes us through pivotal moments, as well as highlights of a life well lived. We additionally get to catch up with Marcello, Nathaniel and Kelly, Chinchilla, and a few other supporting characters as well. The guys are having some growing pains throughout this final installment and perspectives are shifted as even Jace makes an appearance and Ben remains more conflicted than we had seen him in the past. The point to remember is that the story of Ben and Tim is a second chance love story and there are stories and characters that will remain connected to them for all time.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
January 4, 2018
All good things must come to an end. This epic series "Something Like..." has altered my daily routines. I may be a bit obsessed with the stories. Jay does a great job developing characters and making you care for them, even if they are a bit abrasive. The final book gives us Ben, Tim, Jason and William along with the rest of the cast. I don't want to spoil anything. Discover the surprises and heartache on your own. 5 stars for Forever.
December 16, 2017
Stunning, heartbreaking and uplifting. I know that sounds contradictory but that is often life and the way Jay ended the series is a beautiful echo of it. I'm so sad that the series is done but I can't imagine a better way to send them off. If you're about to start: give yourself a hug, have few tissue boxes handy and be ready to laugh while crying. Well done Jay and THANK YOU
December 22, 2017
I’m sorry to see this story end. I feel like I’ve lost a loved one.
April 27, 2020
Disclaimer: if this finale was rated as a famous TV series finale, it would probably place close with how Seinfeld ended, where I wanted it to end as a FRIENDS. Nonetheless, I have to give it 5 stars (probably more a 4) because I have spent close to a month of my life obsessing over this entire series (from the beginning of Something Like Summer, what, 42 books ago?), so I feel my threshold for heartbreak and death is a lot higher now, and maybe I am more critical of a Jay Bell book because of this. Overall though, to keep me going for 11 books, obviously something was done right, and I can't deny that getting a reaction out of me in this book (although I was more angry) is still a reaction, and shows how invested I was with these characters. SPOILERS AHEAD.
At the beginning, I wasn't sure how this book was going to go down. I knew I had spent hours reading this love story and knew that I probably wasn't ready to let go and say goodbye. I thought I would enjoy reading this story from both Ben and Tim's perspective, but I think I got used to having a second book being written from a different perspective on the same story - so I found myself at multiple points wondering what the other one was thinking/doing. I know Jay tried to cover this seamlessly, but I am greedy and wanted more I suppose (sorry!).
Tim's time in Japan annoyed me, sorry. Bringing Corey into this story, just didn't sit right with me. It seemed like it was just trying to show more drama. And I wasn't really impressed with Corey's relationship type and just left a bad taste in my mouth, I felt like it was giving gay relationships a bad name. I also didn't really get the whole 'Tim in Japan' vibe, why he was there, and wasn't really buying into the Maltese studio productions coming to Japan. I found myself sighing and rolling my eyes a few times, which also disappointed me because I think I had higher hopes for this book.
Ben seemed excessively whingey and mopey in this book. Wow, I am being harsh for a 5 star rating. Maybe the 5 star gives me power to be a little harsher in the review. That's what I'll go with. I found there wasn't much development for Ben in this book. At the end when he was a teacher? Where was he teaching? Did I miss reading something? I was genuinely confused as to what job he had accomplished.
Alison. Thanks for bringing her up for like 2 paragraphs. She deserved more. The end. As did Ben's family. RIP to Karen's story that we will never know.
Now, I will try to deal with this delicately. I, for one, am not a fan of a book ending with a future set many, many years set in the future. So you can imagine my dismay, that this book ended with sending us, what, 40+ years into the future? It's a no from me. I tried to keep an open mind, but I knew in my heart, I was no impressed and I felt robbed of a history that I thought I would get to just think fondly of myself after the book had finished and from time to time, think about what Tim and Ben might be up to. Now, I just think of them as old men and dead. Not to mention the Heaven vision of them, I'm picturing a really weird and uncomfortable situation with Ben, Tim, Jace, Victor etc etc it's just all so much for me and overwhelming. Again, maybe it's me being a hopeless romantic, but I figured we'd leave the story as them being middle aged at most, but getting to imagine their future ourselves rather than having a definitive answer as to what happened. I'm probably not making much sense, but in my head, I'm trying to get out my frustrations for this story because it deserved so much more. (SORRY JAY, I still loved the series, I'm just angry you killed them off!! I have enough trouble watching Grey's Anatomy after Lexie died, maybe I have PTSD and can't deal with this ending of the book because of it).
Anyway. If you asked me today, would I go back and read them all again, had I known the ending was like this? Yes. Absolutely. I will miss these characters, I will miss the love, I will miss the writing, and most of all, I will miss reading Something Like this.
At the beginning, I wasn't sure how this book was going to go down. I knew I had spent hours reading this love story and knew that I probably wasn't ready to let go and say goodbye. I thought I would enjoy reading this story from both Ben and Tim's perspective, but I think I got used to having a second book being written from a different perspective on the same story - so I found myself at multiple points wondering what the other one was thinking/doing. I know Jay tried to cover this seamlessly, but I am greedy and wanted more I suppose (sorry!).
Tim's time in Japan annoyed me, sorry. Bringing Corey into this story, just didn't sit right with me. It seemed like it was just trying to show more drama. And I wasn't really impressed with Corey's relationship type and just left a bad taste in my mouth, I felt like it was giving gay relationships a bad name. I also didn't really get the whole 'Tim in Japan' vibe, why he was there, and wasn't really buying into the Maltese studio productions coming to Japan. I found myself sighing and rolling my eyes a few times, which also disappointed me because I think I had higher hopes for this book.
Ben seemed excessively whingey and mopey in this book. Wow, I am being harsh for a 5 star rating. Maybe the 5 star gives me power to be a little harsher in the review. That's what I'll go with. I found there wasn't much development for Ben in this book. At the end when he was a teacher? Where was he teaching? Did I miss reading something? I was genuinely confused as to what job he had accomplished.
Alison. Thanks for bringing her up for like 2 paragraphs. She deserved more. The end. As did Ben's family. RIP to Karen's story that we will never know.
Now, I will try to deal with this delicately. I, for one, am not a fan of a book ending with a future set many, many years set in the future. So you can imagine my dismay, that this book ended with sending us, what, 40+ years into the future? It's a no from me. I tried to keep an open mind, but I knew in my heart, I was no impressed and I felt robbed of a history that I thought I would get to just think fondly of myself after the book had finished and from time to time, think about what Tim and Ben might be up to. Now, I just think of them as old men and dead. Not to mention the Heaven vision of them, I'm picturing a really weird and uncomfortable situation with Ben, Tim, Jace, Victor etc etc it's just all so much for me and overwhelming. Again, maybe it's me being a hopeless romantic, but I figured we'd leave the story as them being middle aged at most, but getting to imagine their future ourselves rather than having a definitive answer as to what happened. I'm probably not making much sense, but in my head, I'm trying to get out my frustrations for this story because it deserved so much more. (SORRY JAY, I still loved the series, I'm just angry you killed them off!! I have enough trouble watching Grey's Anatomy after Lexie died, maybe I have PTSD and can't deal with this ending of the book because of it).
Anyway. If you asked me today, would I go back and read them all again, had I known the ending was like this? Yes. Absolutely. I will miss these characters, I will miss the love, I will miss the writing, and most of all, I will miss reading Something Like this.
December 15, 2017
I do appreciate books about family,loyalty and the bonds of friendship as much as the next person but than I also require a certain degree of escapism from reality and this story tended to prolonged the suffering eternally and at times refused to leave the surface of the earth even momentarily.If you have time,patience and the fortitude to wade through a forest of memories,old characters and an entire ocean of words than you are more than likely to enjoy this family saga
January 1, 2018
There are not enough words to describe this outstanding, amazing conclusion to a very beloved series. It's unfortunate we can't give a rating of 10.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review. The full review will be posted this week on Hearts on Fire Reviews.
In the meantime, I can and will say that I highly recommend this book. And the ending? Perfect. Just perfect.
Love you, Jay Bell!
ARC received in exchange for an honest review. The full review will be posted this week on Hearts on Fire Reviews.
In the meantime, I can and will say that I highly recommend this book. And the ending? Perfect. Just perfect.
Love you, Jay Bell!
August 6, 2024
I remember reading a disclaimer somewhere about not reading this book out of order, so I passed it up because I just couldn't imagine picking up the series where I left it after Something Like Lightning. But once I was done reading my latest book, I was again without a book and I felt like reading this one, so I told myself that I am the queen of reading books out of order and what is one more series read out of order. So I embarked on this journey and after reading this one, I think I might just end up reading Something Like Thunder one day.
Surprisingly this book is to a large extent a continuation of Something Like Spring so there were hardly any moments that tripped me up in this book.
This book is about Ben and Tim and as their very complicated relationship implies Jace. I have had a big problem with this ever since the very beginning. I loved Summer and Winter and then Autumn came and I had to completely re-evaluate my way of looking at the world and at these characters. God! I hated it so much, without reading Autumn you can somehow get by with thinking of Jace as a plot device but once you read Autumn you can't get away with that. It is especially weird because while the author kind of states that Benjamin is the one for Jace, he never does so for Benjamin and in my increasingly analytical mind I can't imagine Benjamin loving both in exactly the same way (both here implying... oh! you know who).
“I love you,” he said. “With all my heart. You probably think that there’s a part of me you’ll never have, but that’s not true. I can’t explain how it works. All I know is that all of me, every single atom and molecule, loves you. Okay?”
And the worst part is I believe it. I believe Ben when he says he loves Tim with every atom of his being even when I know he also loves Jace. The problem is that all my indignation stems from just how much I love Tim and how unfair I perceive all of this is for him. Also, I sincerely request that the author stop putting Tim in mortal danger all the bloody time.
Summer was a good enough story to nudge me to read its sequel which as per the publishing order was Winter and Winter is the true reason I’m here. I really love Tim and he’s the only reason I ever read Autumn and now you know why this is so messed up. Because when I was reading Autumn I was not reading it because of Ben, I was reading it because I loved Tim so much that I wanted to find out anything I could and instead I found myself mired in this quandary.
Another reason I don't get Ben is that I can't imagine myself ever being in the same position as him. The truth is Ben’s relationships with Jace and Tim are fundamentally different and they need to stop being in competition all the damn time. It’s okay if the length of Ben and Tim’s relationship means that their relationship is different in some ways than Ben and Jace’s budding one, I can still believe that he loves Tim and Jace both. I also feel that some of my frustration stems from the fact that I feel like the author sees himself in Ben and he feels it's morally wrong to in any way imply that Ben and Jace’s relationship is in any way inferior to Ben and Tim’s which it would be based on length but you don’t actually need to compare those two relationships in the first place. I repeat, it is not a competition. And, if the author really feels like Ben and Jace should be the endgame, just don't kill Jace. Sometimes I truly forget that the author actually does write all the other characters even Tim but at this point, I really wonder what he is trying to say or do. It's bordering on the realm of insanity and that’s before it becomes paranormal!
Caesar, Jason & William are supposed to be a mirror to Ben, Tim & Jace. So, Caesar is Jason's Tim and William is Jason's Jace and now you know why I have a problem with this book... series. Because in Spring the author effectively reduced Caesar to being inconsequential and then brought up the question of whether Ben & Tim would even exist if Jace had lived and the answer to that is "No". And we are back to square one if Jace had lived there would be no Tim & Ben and that makes a very unconditional relationship conditional... it basically sucks and makes my head hurt.
But, despite all that this book is amazing even with all the baggage I was carrying around with regards to Ben & Tim. Jay Bell still managed to get me to love this story and even though the epilogue was a bit too futuristic and we didn't get to see Tim in the end, it was okay just knowing that Ben was looking forward to meeting him, though now I can't get the logistics of that out of my head. Tim & Jace at the same time, this is like Spring all over again. Oh! well, I figure Ben will be a thorn in my side until the end of time.
Also, the blurb is misleading, there is not a moment in this book that puts Tim & Ben's relationship in danger but the blurb had me so scared that whenever something tiny would happen I would start to sweat and get nervous. Overall, while I hated the scare that Tim has to go through, I really liked the story.
I know Ben loves Tim it would be hard not to considering the number of all-sweeping statements he makes I just wish he would stop trying to equalise the two serious relationships he has. On the other hand, Tim is just so wonderful and perfect which is weird because he definitely didn't start out that way. Interestingly, they see the love they share now as a continuation of the love they had as teenagers which is a little mindboggling considering how Ben never lets you forget Jace's existence.
“Don’t cry,” Ben said. “I never wanted you to keep your promise. Not really, because I didn’t want you to know how this feels. I’ve been through it before. I can handle it again. It’s okay, Tim. You did good.”
“I’ll spare you the pep talk. You’ve been through this before. Still, I have to imagine it’s different this round. Seventy years is a long time.”
Ben’s lip trembled before he got himself under control. “I wouldn’t have minded another seventy with him.”
“I’ve been married twice, and I’ve never gotten to propose before. Considering that I’ve been wanting to do this since the first time I laid eyes on you…”
Since I still haven't got my fill for Tim & Ben, I know I will be checking out some of their other stories because looks like there is a lot left to explore and I guess, I understand why the author had to take Ben & Tim all the way to their eventual ends because in a way it was the only way to finish what had been started, like leaving them alive would have just been like tempting the question "What's next?"
[Edited on Aug 6; 2024 to add: Though he doesn't manage to leave them alone in the afterlife either.]
Surprisingly this book is to a large extent a continuation of Something Like Spring so there were hardly any moments that tripped me up in this book.
This book is about Ben and Tim and as their very complicated relationship implies Jace. I have had a big problem with this ever since the very beginning. I loved Summer and Winter and then Autumn came and I had to completely re-evaluate my way of looking at the world and at these characters. God! I hated it so much, without reading Autumn you can somehow get by with thinking of Jace as a plot device but once you read Autumn you can't get away with that. It is especially weird because while the author kind of states that Benjamin is the one for Jace, he never does so for Benjamin and in my increasingly analytical mind I can't imagine Benjamin loving both in exactly the same way (both here implying... oh! you know who).
“I love you,” he said. “With all my heart. You probably think that there’s a part of me you’ll never have, but that’s not true. I can’t explain how it works. All I know is that all of me, every single atom and molecule, loves you. Okay?”
And the worst part is I believe it. I believe Ben when he says he loves Tim with every atom of his being even when I know he also loves Jace. The problem is that all my indignation stems from just how much I love Tim and how unfair I perceive all of this is for him. Also, I sincerely request that the author stop putting Tim in mortal danger all the bloody time.
Summer was a good enough story to nudge me to read its sequel which as per the publishing order was Winter and Winter is the true reason I’m here. I really love Tim and he’s the only reason I ever read Autumn and now you know why this is so messed up. Because when I was reading Autumn I was not reading it because of Ben, I was reading it because I loved Tim so much that I wanted to find out anything I could and instead I found myself mired in this quandary.
Another reason I don't get Ben is that I can't imagine myself ever being in the same position as him. The truth is Ben’s relationships with Jace and Tim are fundamentally different and they need to stop being in competition all the damn time. It’s okay if the length of Ben and Tim’s relationship means that their relationship is different in some ways than Ben and Jace’s budding one, I can still believe that he loves Tim and Jace both. I also feel that some of my frustration stems from the fact that I feel like the author sees himself in Ben and he feels it's morally wrong to in any way imply that Ben and Jace’s relationship is in any way inferior to Ben and Tim’s which it would be based on length but you don’t actually need to compare those two relationships in the first place. I repeat, it is not a competition. And, if the author really feels like Ben and Jace should be the endgame, just don't kill Jace. Sometimes I truly forget that the author actually does write all the other characters even Tim but at this point, I really wonder what he is trying to say or do. It's bordering on the realm of insanity and that’s before it becomes paranormal!
Caesar, Jason & William are supposed to be a mirror to Ben, Tim & Jace. So, Caesar is Jason's Tim and William is Jason's Jace and now you know why I have a problem with this book... series. Because in Spring the author effectively reduced Caesar to being inconsequential and then brought up the question of whether Ben & Tim would even exist if Jace had lived and the answer to that is "No". And we are back to square one if Jace had lived there would be no Tim & Ben and that makes a very unconditional relationship conditional... it basically sucks and makes my head hurt.
But, despite all that this book is amazing even with all the baggage I was carrying around with regards to Ben & Tim. Jay Bell still managed to get me to love this story and even though the epilogue was a bit too futuristic and we didn't get to see Tim in the end, it was okay just knowing that Ben was looking forward to meeting him, though now I can't get the logistics of that out of my head. Tim & Jace at the same time, this is like Spring all over again. Oh! well, I figure Ben will be a thorn in my side until the end of time.
Also, the blurb is misleading, there is not a moment in this book that puts Tim & Ben's relationship in danger but the blurb had me so scared that whenever something tiny would happen I would start to sweat and get nervous. Overall, while I hated the scare that Tim has to go through, I really liked the story.
I know Ben loves Tim it would be hard not to considering the number of all-sweeping statements he makes I just wish he would stop trying to equalise the two serious relationships he has. On the other hand, Tim is just so wonderful and perfect which is weird because he definitely didn't start out that way. Interestingly, they see the love they share now as a continuation of the love they had as teenagers which is a little mindboggling considering how Ben never lets you forget Jace's existence.
“Don’t cry,” Ben said. “I never wanted you to keep your promise. Not really, because I didn’t want you to know how this feels. I’ve been through it before. I can handle it again. It’s okay, Tim. You did good.”
“I’ll spare you the pep talk. You’ve been through this before. Still, I have to imagine it’s different this round. Seventy years is a long time.”
Ben’s lip trembled before he got himself under control. “I wouldn’t have minded another seventy with him.”
“I’ve been married twice, and I’ve never gotten to propose before. Considering that I’ve been wanting to do this since the first time I laid eyes on you…”
Since I still haven't got my fill for Tim & Ben, I know I will be checking out some of their other stories because looks like there is a lot left to explore and I guess, I understand why the author had to take Ben & Tim all the way to their eventual ends because in a way it was the only way to finish what had been started, like leaving them alive would have just been like tempting the question "What's next?"
[Edited on Aug 6; 2024 to add: Though he doesn't manage to leave them alone in the afterlife either.]
January 27, 2018
Amazingly powerful ending to the love story of all time.
Jay Bell delivers a poignant and powerful end to this epic love story about friendship, love, and family of choice. I feel so conflicted about the end of this multibook journey I’ve been on for years with these characters. I want things to stay interesting but also don’t want anyone to die or be hurt or have anything happen to them at all. Haha. Not possible.
On this closing we have some dark foreshadowing of impending doom, death, possibilities of cheating, and other strife that could split Ben and Tim. They have had a rough go of getting together and you’ll have to read it to see how it all ends up. Along the way we see an amazing wedding, Jason growing into an incredible man in love with his William as well as struggling to leave the nest of the family who chose him. We get to see Tim go to Japan for Marcelo, who also gets some of the most touching scenes. We have great little glimpses of most of the people of this series.
It is hard to write a review without spoiling, so I will end by saying that I fell in love with Ben, as did everyone who ever twirled in his gravity, and I will miss his world greatly. Thanks, Jay Bell for the tears, the pain, the joy, and the love found in these pages.
Jay Bell delivers a poignant and powerful end to this epic love story about friendship, love, and family of choice. I feel so conflicted about the end of this multibook journey I’ve been on for years with these characters. I want things to stay interesting but also don’t want anyone to die or be hurt or have anything happen to them at all. Haha. Not possible.
On this closing we have some dark foreshadowing of impending doom, death, possibilities of cheating, and other strife that could split Ben and Tim. They have had a rough go of getting together and you’ll have to read it to see how it all ends up. Along the way we see an amazing wedding, Jason growing into an incredible man in love with his William as well as struggling to leave the nest of the family who chose him. We get to see Tim go to Japan for Marcelo, who also gets some of the most touching scenes. We have great little glimpses of most of the people of this series.
It is hard to write a review without spoiling, so I will end by saying that I fell in love with Ben, as did everyone who ever twirled in his gravity, and I will miss his world greatly. Thanks, Jay Bell for the tears, the pain, the joy, and the love found in these pages.
December 29, 2017
All things end. I have loved sharing the lives of Ben, Tim, Jace, Jason, Wm, Marcello and all the others who were part of their lives. Like many endings it is sad or melancholy, though I know tht their stories are continuing in love and happiness.
This series of books is a male-male romance, though not erotica per se. That is left to the reader's imagination. The prose is excellent and flows so that each novel is over almost too quickly. One can really get caught up in these people's lives. Granted there is a lot of sentimentality to the point of mawkishness sometimes, but I was touched many times, even though I don't really like romance. At least I tell myself that when I encounter the inevitable romance in various media. Maybe it's just straight romance that doesn't appeal.
I found myself most identifying with Ben, feeling his presence throughout the series, even in those novels about others. Ben seems the center of this world to me with other characters on many branches of the world.
I recommend this series to anyone interested in reading Gay fiction.
This series of books is a male-male romance, though not erotica per se. That is left to the reader's imagination. The prose is excellent and flows so that each novel is over almost too quickly. One can really get caught up in these people's lives. Granted there is a lot of sentimentality to the point of mawkishness sometimes, but I was touched many times, even though I don't really like romance. At least I tell myself that when I encounter the inevitable romance in various media. Maybe it's just straight romance that doesn't appeal.
I found myself most identifying with Ben, feeling his presence throughout the series, even in those novels about others. Ben seems the center of this world to me with other characters on many branches of the world.
I recommend this series to anyone interested in reading Gay fiction.
June 26, 2018
"The journey is the reward." - Chinese Proverb
I couldn't agree with that quote more.
Jay Bell has once again proved that nothing is ever that cut and dry. I thought I was past the point of crying through any of these books, but I was wrong.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't cry because it was over. I have cried because of the experience, and what a beautiful experience it was. I'll never forget it. Its not like I can't ever go back and re-read the series all over again. Just so I can break down again.
I've discovered far more room in my heart, that won't just have enough room for Ben and Tim. But for Jace, Alison, Marcelo, Jason and so on.
Thank you Jay. For providing one hell of an experience that I will NEVER forget. I look forward to whatever you share next with that creative mind of yours.
I couldn't agree with that quote more.
Jay Bell has once again proved that nothing is ever that cut and dry. I thought I was past the point of crying through any of these books, but I was wrong.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't cry because it was over. I have cried because of the experience, and what a beautiful experience it was. I'll never forget it. Its not like I can't ever go back and re-read the series all over again. Just so I can break down again.
I've discovered far more room in my heart, that won't just have enough room for Ben and Tim. But for Jace, Alison, Marcelo, Jason and so on.
Thank you Jay. For providing one hell of an experience that I will NEVER forget. I look forward to whatever you share next with that creative mind of yours.
December 13, 2017
Something Like Forever is an emotionally charged book. This book was written in alternating points of view of Ben and Tim, but the overlapping and intertwining of the various characters whom we’ve met throughout the series were all there as well. I hated seeing my favorite series come to an end because I’m not really a fan of good-byes, but this story covered a lot of ground and contained Jay’s usual quota of laughter and tears, with a dash of spirituality. I recommend this book to anyone who values love, friendship, cherished relationships, and great stories. It was a touching ride, and I will miss these wonderful characters who have become like old friends of mine… at least until I reread the series.
August 23, 2018
*CUE TEARS TEARS TEARS ALL THE FUCKING UNSTOPPABLE, OVERFLOWING TEARS
SO BITTERSWEET, HEART-MELTING, GUT-WRENCHING, SOUL-SOOTHING AND YEP I STILL NEED A FUCKING SLEW OF ADJECTIVES THAT WILL ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE EMOTIONS THAT I'M FEELING RIGHT NOW
I CAN'T BELIEVE I'VE FINALLY REACHED THE END. I STARTED READING THIS SERIES LAST MONTH AND IT'S BEEN SUCH A HEAVENLY EXPERIENCE, GETTING TO BE A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL, ADDICTING, REMARKABLE TANGLE OF BEAUTIFUL, INTERWOVEN LOVE STORIES.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS, JAY BELL. YOU ARE EVER SO BRAVE.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
SO BITTERSWEET, HEART-MELTING, GUT-WRENCHING, SOUL-SOOTHING AND YEP I STILL NEED A FUCKING SLEW OF ADJECTIVES THAT WILL ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE EMOTIONS THAT I'M FEELING RIGHT NOW
I CAN'T BELIEVE I'VE FINALLY REACHED THE END. I STARTED READING THIS SERIES LAST MONTH AND IT'S BEEN SUCH A HEAVENLY EXPERIENCE, GETTING TO BE A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL, ADDICTING, REMARKABLE TANGLE OF BEAUTIFUL, INTERWOVEN LOVE STORIES.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS, JAY BELL. YOU ARE EVER SO BRAVE.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
December 27, 2017
I hated the epilogue so much until I re-read it. Given the power to see the future, I would never dare to do so. It will hurt too freakin’ much. I’m good with just living in present and be surprised with whatever is coming. Why can’t Jay Bell just let them live in the present time? But I’m at peace with it now. And technically they don’t die until they are 80+ years old. So if Tim & Ben were real, they’d still be alive today. ❤️❤️❤️
Also, I loved the part about Jace so much. It’s like a Christmas present, finally reading about him again - even if it’s in the afterlife. 😭
Also, I loved the part about Jace so much. It’s like a Christmas present, finally reading about him again - even if it’s in the afterlife. 😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2020
This going to be one large review. I have to say Jay Bell made my favorite author list after this series. There was a few times I shed tears in the entire series, especially at the ending of the book. I learned that Love is a complicated emotion, but it's also ever lasting even after death. It sucks to say goodbye to this series, but all good things must come to an end. This series is a physical must have and I do intend on buying it. Jay Bell KEEP IT UP!!!! Also WHEN WILL THE SOMETHING LIKE SERIES CONTINUE ON THE BIG SCREEEN?!?!?!?! Love is Love period.
October 2, 2023
I didn't think I was ready to say goodbye to Ben and everyone. And I was right. I cried a lot during this book. I'm glad there is a third short story collection (that I'm already a quarter of the way through).
It's so very hard to write reviews for this series for me. Anything I say seems like it could be a spoiler. I love every single character in this series so effing much (except maybe the guys from Hail...meh). Ben, Tim, Jace, Allison...how can you compete with these character? Honestly Jay Bell has ruined me with this series. I love these characters as if they are real people. I feel like I'm friends with them and I'm honestly so sad that I have to move on from them. I know I'll come back time and time again to this series.
I haven't had such a hard WOULD RECOMMEND like this in ages. I love this series so much.
It's so very hard to write reviews for this series for me. Anything I say seems like it could be a spoiler. I love every single character in this series so effing much (except maybe the guys from Hail...meh). Ben, Tim, Jace, Allison...how can you compete with these character? Honestly Jay Bell has ruined me with this series. I love these characters as if they are real people. I feel like I'm friends with them and I'm honestly so sad that I have to move on from them. I know I'll come back time and time again to this series.
I haven't had such a hard WOULD RECOMMEND like this in ages. I love this series so much.
April 4, 2024
An 11 book journey wrapped up beautifully.
Only one quote to share: "Marriage is serious. Too many people put it on like a hat they can take off again. I say you try it on at the store. You like it? Leave it and come back the next day. And the next. Don't buy the hat unless you are certain." … “Never demand forgiveness or hold it back. Always give it freely and learn to wait for it too.” … “Let the other person have bad moods and good moods. Don't let anger make you act too fastly. Walk away until anger gets bored and leaves. Then you can talk again." … "The only rules in marriage are those that you both agree to. None of them are permanent. Reassess and renegotiate as the years go by. You will change. So will he. The marriage must change with you or it will no longer fit as it once did. Keep love at the center of it all. That is the one constant. As long as you nurture that love and allow it to grow, you will be fine."
Only one quote to share: "Marriage is serious. Too many people put it on like a hat they can take off again. I say you try it on at the store. You like it? Leave it and come back the next day. And the next. Don't buy the hat unless you are certain." … “Never demand forgiveness or hold it back. Always give it freely and learn to wait for it too.” … “Let the other person have bad moods and good moods. Don't let anger make you act too fastly. Walk away until anger gets bored and leaves. Then you can talk again." … "The only rules in marriage are those that you both agree to. None of them are permanent. Reassess and renegotiate as the years go by. You will change. So will he. The marriage must change with you or it will no longer fit as it once did. Keep love at the center of it all. That is the one constant. As long as you nurture that love and allow it to grow, you will be fine."
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October 9, 2025
I don't care for having my favorite characters killed off. this book is good. got me crying again. but c'mon jay bell. killing off people? killing off pets? it'd be nice to read about favorite characters who lived happily ever after, rather than died and went to heaven.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2018
“Loving someone takes courage: fearing it could end at any moment and yet having faith it will
last forever.” ~ unknown
'Something Like Forever' by Jay Bell begins with Tim and Ben on their honeymoon, lounging on a beach in Acapulco. Ben is watching William, Jason, and Tim playing in the water. Ben is thinking about all the important people and events of his life how they have influenced them and vice versa. Ben is tremendously happy, but, as all of us do from time to time, everyone wonders if there is something more they can do or if they have accomplished enough?
Ben wears his heart on his sleeve. He's generous to a fault. Ben wants to see everyone well and happy and works hard to help make that happen. Ben gives as much as he gets, unconditionally. When things get rough, he's the first to dive in to help. Sometimes that means that he ends up in water over his head, but Ben is a survivor and always gets back up regardless of the situation. He's proven that many times over. Ben has gotten through situations in which others would have given up and has still been able to find the strength to carry on with his life. But don't mistake his kindness for weakness. Ben is not a pushover; far from it. He can be a brick wall or a rock if necessary. There are some things on which he does not compromise. One of these things is Jace. Ben loves Jace with all his heart. When Ben got back together with Tim, he made sure that Tim knew how much he loves him, but that he wasn't willing to let go of Jace. That doesn’t mean he has a picture on every surface of the house, but he does reserve the right to have at least one. It also means that he can grieve for Jace whenever necessary, even or especially with Tim. Somehow, they manage to keep this in perspective while continuing to grow in their relationship, making it stronger and clearer as the years went by. It is Ben's goal in life to keep his two loves separate but equal, and, for the most part, he finds a way to do just that without sacrificing any of the intimacy he has with Tim. Tim never doubts that Ben loves him just as much, showing great maturity on his part.
Tim has had to learn what Ben already knows. It's not that Tim is cold-hearted or indifferent, but his approach to life is different. Tim reacts before he thinks, not always being able to immediately recognize what he sees. His relationship with Eric changed him. It made him realize the person he wanted to be. Although it ended sadly, it taught him a lot about sacrifice, patience, and nurturing. Tim gave Eric all he could and was with him until the end. Tim changed a lot from the insecure boy that he was in high school where he first met Ben. His heart recognized Ben was his soul mate, but his head would not accept it. As the years went on, Tim learned to express himself more openly, not be so insecure. When Tim and Ben got back together, Tim promised himself he would do everything in his power to support and love Ben the way he deserved to be. One of the stories told in this book showed me how he has grown. When Maurice sends Tim to Japan to open a new gallery, he hesitates because he knows that Tim and Ben would be separated. After going back and forth, Ben, in his infinite wisdom, convinces Tim to go because he knows it is something Tim needs to do. While in Japan, temptation arises, but all Tim can think of is how much better his success would feel if Ben were there.
I realize that I've left a lot of characters and events out of this review, but, since there are over sixty-nine of them, I'm sure you will understand why I couldn't. That's not to minimize, in any way, their importance in Ben and Tim's lives and how they helped to shape their relationships with them. I focused on Ben and Tim because they are the heart of the 'Something Like' series. All other relationships, with the exception of Ben and Jace's, kind of fade into the background.
A wise man said that the measure of a man is not how successful he is, but what he gives out. In all three cases—Ben, Tim, and Jace did that admirably. I think this is the essence of the series, watching the characters learn that giving love is as important as receiving it; no one can be truly happy without love. Although this is the last book in the series, it's not the last of the story. I can go back and visit with any of the characters anytime I want to because I have them on my computer and in my heart... forever.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
last forever.” ~ unknown
'Something Like Forever' by Jay Bell begins with Tim and Ben on their honeymoon, lounging on a beach in Acapulco. Ben is watching William, Jason, and Tim playing in the water. Ben is thinking about all the important people and events of his life how they have influenced them and vice versa. Ben is tremendously happy, but, as all of us do from time to time, everyone wonders if there is something more they can do or if they have accomplished enough?
Ben wears his heart on his sleeve. He's generous to a fault. Ben wants to see everyone well and happy and works hard to help make that happen. Ben gives as much as he gets, unconditionally. When things get rough, he's the first to dive in to help. Sometimes that means that he ends up in water over his head, but Ben is a survivor and always gets back up regardless of the situation. He's proven that many times over. Ben has gotten through situations in which others would have given up and has still been able to find the strength to carry on with his life. But don't mistake his kindness for weakness. Ben is not a pushover; far from it. He can be a brick wall or a rock if necessary. There are some things on which he does not compromise. One of these things is Jace. Ben loves Jace with all his heart. When Ben got back together with Tim, he made sure that Tim knew how much he loves him, but that he wasn't willing to let go of Jace. That doesn’t mean he has a picture on every surface of the house, but he does reserve the right to have at least one. It also means that he can grieve for Jace whenever necessary, even or especially with Tim. Somehow, they manage to keep this in perspective while continuing to grow in their relationship, making it stronger and clearer as the years went by. It is Ben's goal in life to keep his two loves separate but equal, and, for the most part, he finds a way to do just that without sacrificing any of the intimacy he has with Tim. Tim never doubts that Ben loves him just as much, showing great maturity on his part.
Tim has had to learn what Ben already knows. It's not that Tim is cold-hearted or indifferent, but his approach to life is different. Tim reacts before he thinks, not always being able to immediately recognize what he sees. His relationship with Eric changed him. It made him realize the person he wanted to be. Although it ended sadly, it taught him a lot about sacrifice, patience, and nurturing. Tim gave Eric all he could and was with him until the end. Tim changed a lot from the insecure boy that he was in high school where he first met Ben. His heart recognized Ben was his soul mate, but his head would not accept it. As the years went on, Tim learned to express himself more openly, not be so insecure. When Tim and Ben got back together, Tim promised himself he would do everything in his power to support and love Ben the way he deserved to be. One of the stories told in this book showed me how he has grown. When Maurice sends Tim to Japan to open a new gallery, he hesitates because he knows that Tim and Ben would be separated. After going back and forth, Ben, in his infinite wisdom, convinces Tim to go because he knows it is something Tim needs to do. While in Japan, temptation arises, but all Tim can think of is how much better his success would feel if Ben were there.
I realize that I've left a lot of characters and events out of this review, but, since there are over sixty-nine of them, I'm sure you will understand why I couldn't. That's not to minimize, in any way, their importance in Ben and Tim's lives and how they helped to shape their relationships with them. I focused on Ben and Tim because they are the heart of the 'Something Like' series. All other relationships, with the exception of Ben and Jace's, kind of fade into the background.
A wise man said that the measure of a man is not how successful he is, but what he gives out. In all three cases—Ben, Tim, and Jace did that admirably. I think this is the essence of the series, watching the characters learn that giving love is as important as receiving it; no one can be truly happy without love. Although this is the last book in the series, it's not the last of the story. I can go back and visit with any of the characters anytime I want to because I have them on my computer and in my heart... forever.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
January 28, 2020
This review covers the three books about Tim and Ben's love story (Summer, Winter and Forever).
I stumbled upon the Something Like series on Amazon, in the midst of preparing some books to read during vacation. I didn't prioritize reading it as I've never heard the author nor the installment before; I checked Goodreads for a review and I honestly saw a lot of displeasing comments, so I decided not to read it.
Until one morning, I really, really felt vulnerable and decided to start reading it. At first, the story plot was boring, just like any beginning of a story, but then the love between Tim and Ben began, that's when I knew that this book was easily judged by it's cover. I thought the story would be a cheesy high school drama; but was genuinely surprised when Part Two came up, showcasing a different timeframe. From then on I just got hooked. To the point where Jay Bell actually convinced me to read Tim's book (where I was expecting the same events, but I eventually was proven wrong).
I began Something Like Forever with the impression that the author would be giving the story an open ending, leaving it to the reader to decide Ben and Tim's future, the book was well written, and character development is amazing. I cried when I found out Tim had cancer. I cried when Jason and William got married; (if an author that makes people cry from mere words and sentences isn't a talented one, then I have no words). But the epilogue really broke me; as I refused to imagine Tim and Ben old and wise. Now that I think of it, the act that Tim did before he died, and the sentiment that Ben felt makes me cry. Cry because such love is so rare and special, and the fact that he allowed himself to love someone so unconditionally even when Jace passed away. I'll admit, I have a bias on Tim, more than Jace, and was disappointed that he didn't lead Ben to heaven along with Jace, but hey, he deserves it after waiting that long.
Overall, I'm a mess after this book, and I am definitely sure that I'll be rereading such a beautiful love story, and will cry endless times on the author's beautiful story.
P.S: I'm sorry, this is a mess, but it's my first review, so bear with me.
I stumbled upon the Something Like series on Amazon, in the midst of preparing some books to read during vacation. I didn't prioritize reading it as I've never heard the author nor the installment before; I checked Goodreads for a review and I honestly saw a lot of displeasing comments, so I decided not to read it.
Until one morning, I really, really felt vulnerable and decided to start reading it. At first, the story plot was boring, just like any beginning of a story, but then the love between Tim and Ben began, that's when I knew that this book was easily judged by it's cover. I thought the story would be a cheesy high school drama; but was genuinely surprised when Part Two came up, showcasing a different timeframe. From then on I just got hooked. To the point where Jay Bell actually convinced me to read Tim's book (where I was expecting the same events, but I eventually was proven wrong).
I began Something Like Forever with the impression that the author would be giving the story an open ending, leaving it to the reader to decide Ben and Tim's future, the book was well written, and character development is amazing. I cried when I found out Tim had cancer. I cried when Jason and William got married; (if an author that makes people cry from mere words and sentences isn't a talented one, then I have no words). But the epilogue really broke me; as I refused to imagine Tim and Ben old and wise. Now that I think of it, the act that Tim did before he died, and the sentiment that Ben felt makes me cry. Cry because such love is so rare and special, and the fact that he allowed himself to love someone so unconditionally even when Jace passed away. I'll admit, I have a bias on Tim, more than Jace, and was disappointed that he didn't lead Ben to heaven along with Jace, but hey, he deserves it after waiting that long.
Overall, I'm a mess after this book, and I am definitely sure that I'll be rereading such a beautiful love story, and will cry endless times on the author's beautiful story.
P.S: I'm sorry, this is a mess, but it's my first review, so bear with me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2018
3 stars
Ugh, this is very painful to write but I feel like this book was a letdown. Not because it was the last book in what has, up until now, been an amazing series but I just felt like few of the characters were acting like themselves. Tim seemed like more of an overgrown teenager, than the mature, sensitive artist he had grown into in previous books and Ben seemed more obsessed over Jace than ever (not that I blame him #teamjace!). I dunno. They just didn't seem like they were the same people, or that they were connecting in a way that felt natural to them. Plus, I don't like Jason. I liked him well enough when he was first introduced, but since then he's never really appealed to me. William deserves better.
Given that I've loved the previous books, this isn't a matter of me being picky, I just didn't see this as a worthy end to a thoroughly enjoyable series. When I do a series re-read some day, this one won't be on the list.
Ugh, this is very painful to write but I feel like this book was a letdown. Not because it was the last book in what has, up until now, been an amazing series but I just felt like few of the characters were acting like themselves. Tim seemed like more of an overgrown teenager, than the mature, sensitive artist he had grown into in previous books and Ben seemed more obsessed over Jace than ever (not that I blame him #teamjace!). I dunno. They just didn't seem like they were the same people, or that they were connecting in a way that felt natural to them. Plus, I don't like Jason. I liked him well enough when he was first introduced, but since then he's never really appealed to me. William deserves better.
Given that I've loved the previous books, this isn't a matter of me being picky, I just didn't see this as a worthy end to a thoroughly enjoyable series. When I do a series re-read some day, this one won't be on the list.
February 1, 2018
I have loved this whole series, Jay Bell has written these characters so they feel like old friends. I was so sad to hear that this is the last in the series, but its such a good story. It spans so many years and so many different things happen to Ben and Tim. All of it makes for such a good story. There were so many things that are cleared up, I always wanted Nathanial to know about his father, to ask more about him, and this book has glimpses of that. The ending is bittersweet, but for a while it didn't look like it would end up quite the way Ben had always wanted it to. The ending was absolutly perfect, and I only wish that eventually we'll get more of a glimpse into their lives. Great book and a great series.
March 28, 2018
This review is based on the Audiobook edition of Something Like Forever by Jay Bell.
Firstly the book, I am going to miss Ben Bently & Co, but this book was a nice ending to their saga and supporting characters. The epilogue had me in tears, and being on a packed commuter train at that time - you get my drift.
Secondly, the narration - excellent, Kevin R Free makes the characters come alive with his use of both dialect and the changes of timber in his voice. I could listen to his voice all night long.
Well done Jay Bell!!!
Firstly the book, I am going to miss Ben Bently & Co, but this book was a nice ending to their saga and supporting characters. The epilogue had me in tears, and being on a packed commuter train at that time - you get my drift.
Secondly, the narration - excellent, Kevin R Free makes the characters come alive with his use of both dialect and the changes of timber in his voice. I could listen to his voice all night long.
Well done Jay Bell!!!
June 5, 2018
Jay Bell did it again! I mean I don’t know how can a single book make me weep and laugh at the same time. I felt every word. I have been following this series since 2013 and many of its books shared a different points in my life that i am just so sad to say goodbye to it but i just know that these characters especially Ben and Tim will always stay in my heart.
Can’t wait to follow your next series Jay!
Can’t wait to follow your next series Jay!
June 15, 2020
I loved this book. It was a nice way to end the series. The end teared me up a bit but it was happy tears. This books is in Tim and Ben's perspective but I like how it talks about almost all the characters in the series. Happy ending for everyone yay.
I especially like the part with Ben and Nathaniel and how they talk about Victor...that was nice.
I am gonna miss all the charcters and I am gonna reread the books I loved best in this series when I get a chance.
I especially like the part with Ben and Nathaniel and how they talk about Victor...that was nice.
I am gonna miss all the charcters and I am gonna reread the books I loved best in this series when I get a chance.
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