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Recently dumped (again) for being cold, Guy gladly accepts his publisher friend’s request to go to a remote hut in wintry Nunavut to find out whether aspiring novelist Cam Campbell is a plagiarist. By agreeing also to help the eccentric ecologist survey wildlife for a month, Guy buys time to assess Cam’s innocence and hear stories about Cam’s late father–Guy’s favorite fantasy writer and the man whose book Cam is accused of stealing. Guy’s investigation is soon biased by his attraction to Cam and the growing concern about Cam’s odd behavior. At times, Cam dissociates and is icier than Guy could ever be, yet he’s the only one who’s ever recognized, at a glance, the emotions burning beneath Guy’s surface. Guy knows he’s the best person to help Cam abandon the dangerous wilds outside and address those in Cam’s head, but he also knows that he’ll lose the chance if he comes clean about his ulterior motives for getting close to Cam. How can he convince Cam to come in from the cold… and why are they both really out there anyway?
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First published December 25, 2017
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November 15, 2018
One of the most unique and creative books I’ve read, Reece Pine’s Get Up completely blew me away. Seeing these two characters interact, and how their relationship changes both their lives was an intense and moving experience. The unexpected twists and turns in this thoughtful story kept me fascinated and dying to see what would happen next.
This is the second book I’ve read by Reece Pine and what struck me with both of them is the absolute originality of her stories. The characters are one of a kind and the unpredictable plots are a pleasure to read. Once I started Get Up I couldn’t put it down, and when I finished it I scrolled right back to the beginning and started reading again. (I love when that happens!)
This is a complex, multi-layered novel which builds consistently as the story progresses. As the men grow comfortable with each other and begin to interact on a more personal level, they are forced to confront their own damage before they can truly connect. There are some intense things going on here and Reece Pine does an amazing job building the tension. This is a slow reveal, artfully done, and I never saw it coming.
My favorite part of Get Up is the way the characters express themselves. The dialog is clever and creative, and as the attraction builds between these two I thought the sexual tension might just kill me. When these guys finally get together, and I’m not going to spoil anything here, but these are some of the most erotic scenes I’ve read in a long time.
Few things equal the rare and wonderful experience of a book I can’t put down. A truly spectacular story, Get Up deserves all the praise I can give it. I’m so glad to have discovered Reece Pine and I’m waiting anxiously to see what this extremely gifted author will write next.
This is the second book I’ve read by Reece Pine and what struck me with both of them is the absolute originality of her stories. The characters are one of a kind and the unpredictable plots are a pleasure to read. Once I started Get Up I couldn’t put it down, and when I finished it I scrolled right back to the beginning and started reading again. (I love when that happens!)
This is a complex, multi-layered novel which builds consistently as the story progresses. As the men grow comfortable with each other and begin to interact on a more personal level, they are forced to confront their own damage before they can truly connect. There are some intense things going on here and Reece Pine does an amazing job building the tension. This is a slow reveal, artfully done, and I never saw it coming.
My favorite part of Get Up is the way the characters express themselves. The dialog is clever and creative, and as the attraction builds between these two I thought the sexual tension might just kill me. When these guys finally get together, and I’m not going to spoil anything here, but these are some of the most erotic scenes I’ve read in a long time.
Few things equal the rare and wonderful experience of a book I can’t put down. A truly spectacular story, Get Up deserves all the praise I can give it. I’m so glad to have discovered Reece Pine and I’m waiting anxiously to see what this extremely gifted author will write next.
December 29, 2017
Cam and Guy
Completely not what I expected and I love that in a story. I was surprised by it's originality.
For a not native a bit difficult read, sometimes had to read passages twice. Some communication between both I didn't understand at all....Also there were lines 'it felt' like there were words missing. And passages missing, very confusing...It was a hard job. But......!!
After said I must say the content was really well, intriguing done. So if English is your native...!
Guy is judged more than once for his attitude. Most people find him cold, no expression, not connected. Cam sees more things than most.
Cam has the features of an angel and Guy is mesmerized by him.
Cam is accused by plagiarism his fathers books after he died. Guy has to find the truth.
Guy finds the hut Cam lives in, far away from civilization.
Cam is detaching himself sometimes. The world far away... Guy discovers something unbelievable terrifying...
The story goes deep in psychological way, bones deep. It crushed me unexpectedly... I understand there was more going on in Cam's life...but this...this...I didn't see it coming.
It crashes and cracked my heart in million pieces.
Amazing captivating written story, it had a very intriguing storyline..
Absolute worth reading.
Kindly received an ARC from the publisher
Completely not what I expected and I love that in a story. I was surprised by it's originality.
For a not native a bit difficult read, sometimes had to read passages twice. Some communication between both I didn't understand at all....Also there were lines 'it felt' like there were words missing. And passages missing, very confusing...It was a hard job. But......!!
After said I must say the content was really well, intriguing done. So if English is your native...!
Guy is judged more than once for his attitude. Most people find him cold, no expression, not connected. Cam sees more things than most.
Cam has the features of an angel and Guy is mesmerized by him.
Cam is accused by plagiarism his fathers books after he died. Guy has to find the truth.
Guy finds the hut Cam lives in, far away from civilization.
Cam is detaching himself sometimes. The world far away... Guy discovers something unbelievable terrifying...
The story goes deep in psychological way, bones deep. It crushed me unexpectedly... I understand there was more going on in Cam's life...but this...this...I didn't see it coming.
It crashes and cracked my heart in million pieces.
Amazing captivating written story, it had a very intriguing storyline..
Absolute worth reading.
Kindly received an ARC from the publisher
February 22, 2018
4 stars
Synopsis: Guy is sent by his friend, who owns a publishing house, to see if a potential new author really is a plagiarist. He has been accused by his sister of stealing their father's last works. Cam is working as an ecologist in northern Canada to try and catalogue a new species of rabbit. Cam doesn't want to talk about the book that he has written, so Guy volunteers to help him with his environmental surveys of the animals so that Cam will have more time to write.
Guy has been accused by various boyfriends of having no feelings, and showing no emotions, but Cam says that Guy wears his emotions on his face. Guy is frustrated by the fact that Cam never seems to write, and worried about the fact that Cam also seems to never sleep. As Guy gets used to Cam and understands his cryptic way of talking, he realizes that there is more to Cam than what there seems.
What I liked: that Guy doesn't trust Cam just because he's attracted to him. He wanted to help him, but he didn't necessarily believe in the rabbit species, or in Cam's writing ability. I also liked that Guy kept trying to figure things out, and was very protective of Cam even without the full truth. The build in relationship between Guy and Cam didn't follow the usual patterns, because Cam was anything but usual, and Guy appreciated every facet of Cam. I liked that Cam could see Guy as he really was, with all his emotions and questions.
What I didn't like: the story purportedly takes place in Nunavut, which is a territory in northern Canada. However, close to the end, the story talks about an event taking place in northern Manitoba, which is a Canadian province. Also, Cam got confused about Guy's name, and thought it was the generic "guy", and kept using that. Guy thought that Cam had been living in Canada too long if that was his first thought, instead of the name. Me: huh, nobody I talk to or know uses guy that way. If people don't know someone's name, they are more apt to use "buddy" than "guy". (Hey, buddy, come over here.)
Overall impression: for most of the story, about 2/3 of it, I felt as though I was reading in 3/4 time and the story was taking place in 4/4 time, or 2/4 time. (This also happens every time I re-read LOTR, and I wonder why I keep the books around until about the 100pg mark, when I finally get in the correct reading rhythm.) Something like that, anyway. It just felt as though we weren't on the same wavelength as story and reader, which made it a little hard to connect with the characters. In spite of that, though, I enjoyed the story and found the character study of both Guy and Cam to be really interesting.
This was told from Guy's POV, singular person, with a little bit from Cam's POV at the end.
I think that this author has great promise, and I will definitely read more.
*I received a ARC copy from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Synopsis: Guy is sent by his friend, who owns a publishing house, to see if a potential new author really is a plagiarist. He has been accused by his sister of stealing their father's last works. Cam is working as an ecologist in northern Canada to try and catalogue a new species of rabbit. Cam doesn't want to talk about the book that he has written, so Guy volunteers to help him with his environmental surveys of the animals so that Cam will have more time to write.
Guy has been accused by various boyfriends of having no feelings, and showing no emotions, but Cam says that Guy wears his emotions on his face. Guy is frustrated by the fact that Cam never seems to write, and worried about the fact that Cam also seems to never sleep. As Guy gets used to Cam and understands his cryptic way of talking, he realizes that there is more to Cam than what there seems.
What I liked: that Guy doesn't trust Cam just because he's attracted to him. He wanted to help him, but he didn't necessarily believe in the rabbit species, or in Cam's writing ability. I also liked that Guy kept trying to figure things out, and was very protective of Cam even without the full truth. The build in relationship between Guy and Cam didn't follow the usual patterns, because Cam was anything but usual, and Guy appreciated every facet of Cam. I liked that Cam could see Guy as he really was, with all his emotions and questions.
What I didn't like: the story purportedly takes place in Nunavut, which is a territory in northern Canada. However, close to the end, the story talks about an event taking place in northern Manitoba, which is a Canadian province. Also, Cam got confused about Guy's name, and thought it was the generic "guy", and kept using that. Guy thought that Cam had been living in Canada too long if that was his first thought, instead of the name. Me: huh, nobody I talk to or know uses guy that way. If people don't know someone's name, they are more apt to use "buddy" than "guy". (Hey, buddy, come over here.)
Overall impression: for most of the story, about 2/3 of it, I felt as though I was reading in 3/4 time and the story was taking place in 4/4 time, or 2/4 time. (This also happens every time I re-read LOTR, and I wonder why I keep the books around until about the 100pg mark, when I finally get in the correct reading rhythm.) Something like that, anyway. It just felt as though we weren't on the same wavelength as story and reader, which made it a little hard to connect with the characters. In spite of that, though, I enjoyed the story and found the character study of both Guy and Cam to be really interesting.
This was told from Guy's POV, singular person, with a little bit from Cam's POV at the end.
I think that this author has great promise, and I will definitely read more.
*I received a ARC copy from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
January 10, 2018
Where on earth do I start with this book? Maybe by stating that I think this author is super smart and a great writer. However, unless I was having a particularly dumb day, I feel it’s safe to say that this book won’t appeal to a vast number of readers. It’s rather more…cerebral…than I was expecting, and certainly anyone who isn’t absolutely fluent in English will struggle. I’m not saying that there’s anything at all wrong with the book, but having read upward of a thousand romance books, I can confidently say that this isn’t written in any common style. Again, that isn’t a bad thing, but some readers prefer to get what they’re expecting and may be put off.
The writing felt a little complicated to me, more what you’d expect from a fantasy. Some passages seeming almost lyrical and overly expressive. Which can be nice sometimes, especially when describing the kind of winter wonderland setting that the men are living in, but it got to be too much for me. I had difficulty connecting with the characters when I had to regularly reread passages to figure out what was happening and what our MCs were talking about. I often felt like I was left out of a joke. What I suggest is readers download a sample and have a read of that. If you enjoy this writing style then you’ll probably really enjoy this story.
The character of Cam was weird and fascinating. The blurb mentions his odd behavior, but that’s putting it rather mildly. I loved the way Guy likened him to some kind of mythical creature, beyond the comprehension of mortal men, because that’s exactly how he felt. I don’t know that I’ve ever come across another character like him, and I appreciated the way the author allowed him to be so dismissive of labels and gender conformity. He knows his preferences because it’s his body, his mind, so people can try to apply any labels that they want because it doesn’t change him in anyway. He doesn’t care. And not in a rude, dismissive way, but he honestly just doesn’t bother worrying about it.
The plot was also a little random, but in a good way. There’s no way that you’ll see those twists coming. It certainly keeps you guessing and on your toes. The publisher’s warning for graphic violence should indeed be heeded, and as I read along I couldn’t see how this violence was going to ever be incorporated. It doesn’t seem like that kind of book. Though those instances are brief and in the past, they are intense.
While I am recommending this book, do check out a sample first, and decide if the writing works for you.
Reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2018/01/0...
The writing felt a little complicated to me, more what you’d expect from a fantasy. Some passages seeming almost lyrical and overly expressive. Which can be nice sometimes, especially when describing the kind of winter wonderland setting that the men are living in, but it got to be too much for me. I had difficulty connecting with the characters when I had to regularly reread passages to figure out what was happening and what our MCs were talking about. I often felt like I was left out of a joke. What I suggest is readers download a sample and have a read of that. If you enjoy this writing style then you’ll probably really enjoy this story.
The character of Cam was weird and fascinating. The blurb mentions his odd behavior, but that’s putting it rather mildly. I loved the way Guy likened him to some kind of mythical creature, beyond the comprehension of mortal men, because that’s exactly how he felt. I don’t know that I’ve ever come across another character like him, and I appreciated the way the author allowed him to be so dismissive of labels and gender conformity. He knows his preferences because it’s his body, his mind, so people can try to apply any labels that they want because it doesn’t change him in anyway. He doesn’t care. And not in a rude, dismissive way, but he honestly just doesn’t bother worrying about it.
The plot was also a little random, but in a good way. There’s no way that you’ll see those twists coming. It certainly keeps you guessing and on your toes. The publisher’s warning for graphic violence should indeed be heeded, and as I read along I couldn’t see how this violence was going to ever be incorporated. It doesn’t seem like that kind of book. Though those instances are brief and in the past, they are intense.
While I am recommending this book, do check out a sample first, and decide if the writing works for you.
Reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2018/01/0...
January 9, 2018
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
Get Up is a bit of roller coaster. There’s a lot of good on the page, but narrative and writing choices left me feeling more than a little annoyed, and at one point, angry. Let’s take a look at the good stuff first. The author does a great job of setting the scene for us: the winters and early springs of northern Canada can be brutal, especially when in an isolated area. And there are not a lot of places more isolated than Nunavut. We’re drawn into the close quartered life of a small shack, surrounded by nature and very little else. The pacing is relatively strong, especially during the last half of the book. Cameron is a far better drawn character than Guy, who always feels a bit out of reach, but not stagnant or flat. It’s obvious from the beginning that Cameron isn’t quite right — there’s an emotional disconnect between him and the wider world. And while most of us go through periods like this from time to time, Cameron’s have evolved into something more dangerous and potentially hurtful. It takes Guy time to peel back the layers and when he finally gets to the reason for Cam’s isolation, it’s both a relief and a cause for sadness. It offers readers an odd sense of catharsis because we finally understand some of Cameron’s odder behaviors.
The plot to Get Up is, on its simplistic level, somewhat implausible, but still engaging and comprehensive. Unfortunately some of the revelations made by characters towards the end of book both complicate and detract from the overall narrative. They are cluttered and unnecessary for an already decent plot. The end of the book is somewhat forced — the antagonist isn’t really introduced until one of the last chapters and they don’t feel very believable.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
Get Up is a bit of roller coaster. There’s a lot of good on the page, but narrative and writing choices left me feeling more than a little annoyed, and at one point, angry. Let’s take a look at the good stuff first. The author does a great job of setting the scene for us: the winters and early springs of northern Canada can be brutal, especially when in an isolated area. And there are not a lot of places more isolated than Nunavut. We’re drawn into the close quartered life of a small shack, surrounded by nature and very little else. The pacing is relatively strong, especially during the last half of the book. Cameron is a far better drawn character than Guy, who always feels a bit out of reach, but not stagnant or flat. It’s obvious from the beginning that Cameron isn’t quite right — there’s an emotional disconnect between him and the wider world. And while most of us go through periods like this from time to time, Cameron’s have evolved into something more dangerous and potentially hurtful. It takes Guy time to peel back the layers and when he finally gets to the reason for Cam’s isolation, it’s both a relief and a cause for sadness. It offers readers an odd sense of catharsis because we finally understand some of Cameron’s odder behaviors.
The plot to Get Up is, on its simplistic level, somewhat implausible, but still engaging and comprehensive. Unfortunately some of the revelations made by characters towards the end of book both complicate and detract from the overall narrative. They are cluttered and unnecessary for an already decent plot. The end of the book is somewhat forced — the antagonist isn’t really introduced until one of the last chapters and they don’t feel very believable.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
February 15, 2018
This book was provided for free by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review.
This is a really, really strange book. On a surface level, it seems like a pretty straightforward story about seeking the truth and falling in love during the process. I was immediately interested in the basic set-up. Guy, a psychologist, agrees to help out his publisher best friend by seeking out mysterious author Cam Campbell in the wintry tundra of Nunavut to get proof that Cam is a plagiarist or not. Cam turns out to be a cagey, eccentric ecologist hiding out in the wilderness to find a legendary rabbit that might be native to the area--and he's not interested in discussing his own work or the work of his deceased father, a famous author in his own right. Guy finds himself falling for this weird kid, but he's not getting much closer to figuring him out.
I always enjoy mysteries involving writers, and on that front, this story delivered in spades. I won't spoil anything, but we really dig deep into Cam's writing and possible plagiarism as well as his connection to his father. I didn't exactly love the character himself that much--he was written as a pretty typical Manic Pixie Dream Guy, which is a popular trope these days, with his gender-bending dress style, waif-like beauty, and speech and movement eccentricities. Guy also wasn't as fleshed-out as I hoped--he was introduced as an ice-king type who didn't do feelings, but his thawing wasn't done as well as I hoped.
It's hard to talk about much of this story without spoiling, so instead of even using a big spoiler cut, I'll keep it generally vague. This small, contained mystery gets huge, and very quickly, and I found myself back-tracking and re-reading, but not in a fun way. A question of plagiarism opens up an absolutely nightmarish history of . I wish this story was kept a little smaller, a little simpler, so we could've gotten good development between Cam and Guy in addition to some generally juicy plot stuff.
I also thought this book needed heavy editing. Half the time I couldn't follow Guy and Cam's conversations, which were full of non-sequiturs and weird declarations. Their first love scene was incredibly steamy, but it was so full of confusing dialogue that it got more muddled than anything. This might be an attempt to make Cam "deep" and have Guy keep up with him, but mostly, it felt choppy and out of place.
This is a hard one to rate and recommend. Great story idea, decent character chemistry. Pretty top-notch prose. But a lot of weird author missteps that could've easily been sanded over by better editing...and possibly better beta readers who could've helped to bring the story back to a more solid core.
This is a really, really strange book. On a surface level, it seems like a pretty straightforward story about seeking the truth and falling in love during the process. I was immediately interested in the basic set-up. Guy, a psychologist, agrees to help out his publisher best friend by seeking out mysterious author Cam Campbell in the wintry tundra of Nunavut to get proof that Cam is a plagiarist or not. Cam turns out to be a cagey, eccentric ecologist hiding out in the wilderness to find a legendary rabbit that might be native to the area--and he's not interested in discussing his own work or the work of his deceased father, a famous author in his own right. Guy finds himself falling for this weird kid, but he's not getting much closer to figuring him out.
I always enjoy mysteries involving writers, and on that front, this story delivered in spades. I won't spoil anything, but we really dig deep into Cam's writing and possible plagiarism as well as his connection to his father. I didn't exactly love the character himself that much--he was written as a pretty typical Manic Pixie Dream Guy, which is a popular trope these days, with his gender-bending dress style, waif-like beauty, and speech and movement eccentricities. Guy also wasn't as fleshed-out as I hoped--he was introduced as an ice-king type who didn't do feelings, but his thawing wasn't done as well as I hoped.
It's hard to talk about much of this story without spoiling, so instead of even using a big spoiler cut, I'll keep it generally vague. This small, contained mystery gets huge, and very quickly, and I found myself back-tracking and re-reading, but not in a fun way. A question of plagiarism opens up an absolutely nightmarish history of . I wish this story was kept a little smaller, a little simpler, so we could've gotten good development between Cam and Guy in addition to some generally juicy plot stuff.
I also thought this book needed heavy editing. Half the time I couldn't follow Guy and Cam's conversations, which were full of non-sequiturs and weird declarations. Their first love scene was incredibly steamy, but it was so full of confusing dialogue that it got more muddled than anything. This might be an attempt to make Cam "deep" and have Guy keep up with him, but mostly, it felt choppy and out of place.
This is a hard one to rate and recommend. Great story idea, decent character chemistry. Pretty top-notch prose. But a lot of weird author missteps that could've easily been sanded over by better editing...and possibly better beta readers who could've helped to bring the story back to a more solid core.
April 15, 2018
Not your typical MM romance. Weird, in fact, but I kept on reading because I got interested in the characters and wanted to see how things came out. Took a very disturbing turn, though.
January 13, 2018
~ 3.5 Stars ~
I won’t lie; it took me nearly halfway through this story to really get invested. I kept starting and stopping, and my attention was easily swayed. It wasn’t that the writing was poor, but the beginning is slow, and the dialogue was sort of odd and at times a little confusing, as it was disjointed—it didn’t make sense to me, like the flow was off or something. I also didn’t feel like there was a connection to either character, to hold my interest in what was happening—other than maybe my irritation with them both. There were a lot of beautiful words and picturesque descriptions, but beyond that, I had a hard time staying focused. I really was wondering what I had gotten myself into.
Then, something happened, just short of the halfway mark, that changed the trajectory of the story and pulled me in, and I really started paying attention. I won’t go into detail, but a nice little curveball was tossed into the mix, and had me wondering what else may be in store. The last half the book was pretty dang amazing and full of a lot of surprises and twists that I had totally not expected, giving the story some depth and, finally, giving me that connection I desire in my stories. After that, I had my eyes glued to the page.
Cam ended up being a really complex character. His emotions and odd mood swings and behavior towards Guy was off-putting at times, especially in the beginning. When the truth starts wiggling free, and Guy starts really paying attention and connecting dots, it all started to make more sense, as did the disjointed conversations the two had that originally had irritated me.
Guy, coming off a recent break-up, is known for his lack of expressing emotions, but for some reason, Cam can read him easily. He is both fascinated by Cam and frustrated. He waffles back and forth on what he thinks, during his time with Cam, because Cam is so inconsistent. There is attraction but also concern for the state of Cam’s mental health, as he uncovers what makes Cam… Cam, and figures out the best way to reach him without pushing him and possibly losing him. At the same time, Guy becomes more expressive and outwardly emotional because of how Cam is making him feel; he isn’t able to keep everything locked tight and view the world through an impartial face, like he had before. It was nice to see him grow as a character, because I wasn’t his biggest fan in the beginning.
The romance takes a while to blossom, and the buildup between the two is slow going. Their intimate times are peppered with a lot of back and forth. There is a psychological thriller sort of feel to this story that I hadn’t completely expected, but more than anything else, it’s what made me enjoy the last half as much as I did.
This surprised me, especially when I had such difficulty getting through a good portion of the first half. In the end, I am glad I kept on going, though, because the second half grabbed my attention and pulled me in. It’s recommended, but be patient at the beginning while the author sets the foundation; it may be slow, and even a little hard to keep with it, but, eventually, everything from the beginning makes sense.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
I won’t lie; it took me nearly halfway through this story to really get invested. I kept starting and stopping, and my attention was easily swayed. It wasn’t that the writing was poor, but the beginning is slow, and the dialogue was sort of odd and at times a little confusing, as it was disjointed—it didn’t make sense to me, like the flow was off or something. I also didn’t feel like there was a connection to either character, to hold my interest in what was happening—other than maybe my irritation with them both. There were a lot of beautiful words and picturesque descriptions, but beyond that, I had a hard time staying focused. I really was wondering what I had gotten myself into.
Then, something happened, just short of the halfway mark, that changed the trajectory of the story and pulled me in, and I really started paying attention. I won’t go into detail, but a nice little curveball was tossed into the mix, and had me wondering what else may be in store. The last half the book was pretty dang amazing and full of a lot of surprises and twists that I had totally not expected, giving the story some depth and, finally, giving me that connection I desire in my stories. After that, I had my eyes glued to the page.
Cam ended up being a really complex character. His emotions and odd mood swings and behavior towards Guy was off-putting at times, especially in the beginning. When the truth starts wiggling free, and Guy starts really paying attention and connecting dots, it all started to make more sense, as did the disjointed conversations the two had that originally had irritated me.
Guy, coming off a recent break-up, is known for his lack of expressing emotions, but for some reason, Cam can read him easily. He is both fascinated by Cam and frustrated. He waffles back and forth on what he thinks, during his time with Cam, because Cam is so inconsistent. There is attraction but also concern for the state of Cam’s mental health, as he uncovers what makes Cam… Cam, and figures out the best way to reach him without pushing him and possibly losing him. At the same time, Guy becomes more expressive and outwardly emotional because of how Cam is making him feel; he isn’t able to keep everything locked tight and view the world through an impartial face, like he had before. It was nice to see him grow as a character, because I wasn’t his biggest fan in the beginning.
The romance takes a while to blossom, and the buildup between the two is slow going. Their intimate times are peppered with a lot of back and forth. There is a psychological thriller sort of feel to this story that I hadn’t completely expected, but more than anything else, it’s what made me enjoy the last half as much as I did.
This surprised me, especially when I had such difficulty getting through a good portion of the first half. In the end, I am glad I kept on going, though, because the second half grabbed my attention and pulled me in. It’s recommended, but be patient at the beginning while the author sets the foundation; it may be slow, and even a little hard to keep with it, but, eventually, everything from the beginning makes sense.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
December 26, 2017
This story is an unexpected thriller. Pay close attention because you have many surprises in store. When you think that you understand is when you are in the most danger….
Guy is traveling to find an author who happens to be the son of perhaps his most revered storyteller as a young adult. His mission is to determine if Cam really wrote the book being vetted by his publisher friend’s company…or is it? As I mentioned, read carefully and keep in mind that this is not a superficial, light and fluffy read. Review tags as trigger warnings. The story is beautiful yet at times very dark. The descriptions of the work of an ecologist in the wilderness are stunning and add great color to the story.
What did I just read? You will need to take a few deep breaths after this one!
From NineStarPress.
Guy is traveling to find an author who happens to be the son of perhaps his most revered storyteller as a young adult. His mission is to determine if Cam really wrote the book being vetted by his publisher friend’s company…or is it? As I mentioned, read carefully and keep in mind that this is not a superficial, light and fluffy read. Review tags as trigger warnings. The story is beautiful yet at times very dark. The descriptions of the work of an ecologist in the wilderness are stunning and add great color to the story.
What did I just read? You will need to take a few deep breaths after this one!
From NineStarPress.
April 28, 2018
I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Part psychological thriller and part romance, this story of a secretive novelist and the man his publisher sends all the way to Nunavet to find him is full of surprising twists.
Neither Guy nor Cam is quite what he first appears. Guy is immediately attracted to the beautiful young author but finds himself wary of Cam’s unconventional and unpredictable behaviour. Cam is wary of publishers and guards himself carefully against Guy from the start.
At times, the relationship that builds between Guy and Cam feels more like a strategy game than a friendship, romance or professional relationship. Both men keep secrets and Guy’s objective is to untangle Cam’s secrets. As Guy pulls at the threads of Cam’s life, he exposes dark secrets.
I’m conflicted about this book. I like the suspense element of the book and the departure from most traditional romance tropes but I feel like the story needed more of a clear structure and more careful editing to make the suspense sharper and to make parts of Cam and Guy’s backstories more clear. I read an ARC and I’m assuming that the many copy editing issues will be resolved before publication - but they did throw me off at times. I didn’t connect emotionally to either Cam or Guy at the start and it was only at the very end of the story that Cam and Guy started to feel real to me. Ultimately, the story felt like a rough draft with the potential to be a great read and I would have liked to have read a more polished finished product.
Part psychological thriller and part romance, this story of a secretive novelist and the man his publisher sends all the way to Nunavet to find him is full of surprising twists.
Neither Guy nor Cam is quite what he first appears. Guy is immediately attracted to the beautiful young author but finds himself wary of Cam’s unconventional and unpredictable behaviour. Cam is wary of publishers and guards himself carefully against Guy from the start.
At times, the relationship that builds between Guy and Cam feels more like a strategy game than a friendship, romance or professional relationship. Both men keep secrets and Guy’s objective is to untangle Cam’s secrets. As Guy pulls at the threads of Cam’s life, he exposes dark secrets.
I’m conflicted about this book. I like the suspense element of the book and the departure from most traditional romance tropes but I feel like the story needed more of a clear structure and more careful editing to make the suspense sharper and to make parts of Cam and Guy’s backstories more clear. I read an ARC and I’m assuming that the many copy editing issues will be resolved before publication - but they did throw me off at times. I didn’t connect emotionally to either Cam or Guy at the start and it was only at the very end of the story that Cam and Guy started to feel real to me. Ultimately, the story felt like a rough draft with the potential to be a great read and I would have liked to have read a more polished finished product.
January 29, 2018
**An ARC of this title was kindly given by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Well, this one was hard. Hard to understand. Hard to follow. Hard to read. Hard to finish. It was confusing and mostly felt like it was going nowhere. It felt scattered and all over the place. It was also a pretty boring read. The story took forever to get to the point and the characters, one of which was supposed to have some horrid tragic past(and he does don't get me wrong), felt very under-developed. And speaking of that tragic past...we don't find out what that is, what shaped Cam into the man he was until pretty much the end of the book so it was really hard to reconcile his ways without knowing what shaped him. If the reveal had been done at around 50% or so instead of 70-75% then this may have been a different review. Bottom line is that none of this made sense. The writing felt stilted and was very hard to follow. I don't think I would read any of the author's other works because of this.
In the end I can't with good conscience recommend this one to anyone. It was a wandering, convoluted tangle of words and dialog that ultimately made zero sense...which is a shame because the story idea was original and under different circumstances I probably would have enjoyed it.
Well, this one was hard. Hard to understand. Hard to follow. Hard to read. Hard to finish. It was confusing and mostly felt like it was going nowhere. It felt scattered and all over the place. It was also a pretty boring read. The story took forever to get to the point and the characters, one of which was supposed to have some horrid tragic past(and he does don't get me wrong), felt very under-developed. And speaking of that tragic past...we don't find out what that is, what shaped Cam into the man he was until pretty much the end of the book so it was really hard to reconcile his ways without knowing what shaped him. If the reveal had been done at around 50% or so instead of 70-75% then this may have been a different review. Bottom line is that none of this made sense. The writing felt stilted and was very hard to follow. I don't think I would read any of the author's other works because of this.
In the end I can't with good conscience recommend this one to anyone. It was a wandering, convoluted tangle of words and dialog that ultimately made zero sense...which is a shame because the story idea was original and under different circumstances I probably would have enjoyed it.
June 17, 2018
Get Up is a strange, convoluted story that had the seeds of something great but its path was just too weird and meandering to ever reach its potential.
Guy has been sent by his friend to discover if his friend's client is a plagiarist, if he plagiarized Guy's favorite writer, who just happens to be Cam's father. The Cam he encounters is nothing like he expected, if he had indeed expected anything. Cam is portrayed as somewhat pixieish and he enchants the stoic, unemotional Guy.
Cam is definitely weird and it's obvious something's not quite right with him. Will Guy figure out what it is? Will he figure out if Cam is indeed a plagiarist?
At its heart, Get Up is a mystery. I actually liked the mystery, it's just everything else I didn't like. I didn't care about the men's relationship. I didn't particularly like Guy or even Cam. I felt for Cam, but I can't say I liked him or connected with him or Guy. Reece Pine's writing style is just so disjointed and messy that I couldn't wrap my head around this story or connect with it or like it. To be honest, it bored me and even gave me a headache at times. I can't in good conscience recommend Get Up because I just couldn't get into it.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
Guy has been sent by his friend to discover if his friend's client is a plagiarist, if he plagiarized Guy's favorite writer, who just happens to be Cam's father. The Cam he encounters is nothing like he expected, if he had indeed expected anything. Cam is portrayed as somewhat pixieish and he enchants the stoic, unemotional Guy.
Cam is definitely weird and it's obvious something's not quite right with him. Will Guy figure out what it is? Will he figure out if Cam is indeed a plagiarist?
At its heart, Get Up is a mystery. I actually liked the mystery, it's just everything else I didn't like. I didn't care about the men's relationship. I didn't particularly like Guy or even Cam. I felt for Cam, but I can't say I liked him or connected with him or Guy. Reece Pine's writing style is just so disjointed and messy that I couldn't wrap my head around this story or connect with it or like it. To be honest, it bored me and even gave me a headache at times. I can't in good conscience recommend Get Up because I just couldn't get into it.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
December 29, 2017
This is a MM romance with a twist. This story had a surprise thriller ending that I did not see coming. The story was really well written, the setting interesting and the characters and all there unusual quirks were quite lovable. I was really enjoying the story and then I was hit with the twist which just made it an even better story. I really thought this was a great story.
March 19, 2018
3.75 - 4 Stars
I finished Get Up feeling uncertain about the experience. I had a hard time rating it. This probably reflects poorly on my intelligence, but I never felt like I knew where the story was going while I was reading, and when I finished I wasn't sure I understood everything that had happened. And the ending, well, I suppose it was an HFN? Maybe?
Definitely not your typical romance. Seriously flawed/damaged characters. Some of the scenes were so disturbing that I wanted to stop reading, but I couldn't put it down. Which is what I think the author wanted to achieve?
Overall, I can't say I enjoyed the experience, but I mean that in the best possible way. In an average month I often read at least twenty books. I don't usually give them a second thought once I flip the final page. I will remember these characters and this story. I recommend Get Up to anyone who feels like they've been stuck on the book equivalent of a reading hamster wheel.
I finished Get Up feeling uncertain about the experience. I had a hard time rating it. This probably reflects poorly on my intelligence, but I never felt like I knew where the story was going while I was reading, and when I finished I wasn't sure I understood everything that had happened. And the ending, well, I suppose it was an HFN? Maybe?
Definitely not your typical romance. Seriously flawed/damaged characters. Some of the scenes were so disturbing that I wanted to stop reading, but I couldn't put it down. Which is what I think the author wanted to achieve?
Overall, I can't say I enjoyed the experience, but I mean that in the best possible way. In an average month I often read at least twenty books. I don't usually give them a second thought once I flip the final page. I will remember these characters and this story. I recommend Get Up to anyone who feels like they've been stuck on the book equivalent of a reading hamster wheel.
January 2, 2018
Copy from netgalley
I found this story really hard to get into and more than once I nearly gave up...but I'm glad I didn't. The ending was something I could have guessed at a hundred times and not got right. Its well written and the story really original.
I found this story really hard to get into and more than once I nearly gave up...but I'm glad I didn't. The ending was something I could have guessed at a hundred times and not got right. Its well written and the story really original.
December 27, 2017
I ended up DNF'ing it at about 30%. I just couldn't get into this book and after trying a couple of times I finally just gave up. I just couldn't connect with the characters or the situation they found themselves in.
1.5 Stars. I really liked the idea behind this book and the concept was really interesting. However, the execution was really lacking. The flow was incredibly choppy and the dialogue unrealistic. The author gives us too much information about small details and does a lot of telling versus showing. The name of the MC's is repeated over and over again further throwing the flow of the book off. An example of the way the writing bugged me:
However, despite the writing style I kept reading and I did like the characters and the plot. However, even ignoring the grammar mistakes and editing issues the writing style just didn't work for me.
A copy of this book was provided to me by netgalley and the publisher with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
1.5 Stars. I really liked the idea behind this book and the concept was really interesting. However, the execution was really lacking. The flow was incredibly choppy and the dialogue unrealistic. The author gives us too much information about small details and does a lot of telling versus showing. The name of the MC's is repeated over and over again further throwing the flow of the book off. An example of the way the writing bugged me:
Ronan wants to start by checking out the building Ann Beth was taken from. Ronan read in the police file that there were some drag marks.
However, despite the writing style I kept reading and I did like the characters and the plot. However, even ignoring the grammar mistakes and editing issues the writing style just didn't work for me.
A copy of this book was provided to me by netgalley and the publisher with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
May 25, 2018
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Sarah – ☆☆☆
Part psychological thriller and part romance, this story of a secretive novelist and the man his publisher sends all the way to Nunavut to find him is full of surprising twists.
Neither Guy nor Cam is quite what he first appears. Guy is immediately attracted to the beautiful young author but finds himself wary of Cam’s unconventional and unpredictable behaviour. Cam is wary of publishers and guards himself carefully against Guy from the start.
At times, the relationship that builds between Guy and Cam feels more like a strategy game than a friendship, romance, or professional relationship. Both men keep secrets and Guy’s objective is to untangle Cam’s secrets. As Guy pulls at the threads of Cam’s life, he exposes dark secrets.
I’m conflicted about this book. I like the suspense element of the book and the departure from most traditional romance tropes, but I feel like the story needed more of a clear structure and more careful editing to make the suspense sharper and to make parts of Cam and Guy’s backstories more clear. I read an ARC and I’m assuming that the many copy editing issues will be resolved before publication – but they did throw me off at times. I didn’t connect emotionally to either Cam or Guy at the start and it was only at the very end of the story that Cam and Guy started to feel real to me. Ultimately, the story felt like a rough draft with the potential to be a great read and I would have liked to have read a more polished finished product.
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Get Up by Reece Pine to read and review.
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Sarah – ☆☆☆
Part psychological thriller and part romance, this story of a secretive novelist and the man his publisher sends all the way to Nunavut to find him is full of surprising twists.
Neither Guy nor Cam is quite what he first appears. Guy is immediately attracted to the beautiful young author but finds himself wary of Cam’s unconventional and unpredictable behaviour. Cam is wary of publishers and guards himself carefully against Guy from the start.
At times, the relationship that builds between Guy and Cam feels more like a strategy game than a friendship, romance, or professional relationship. Both men keep secrets and Guy’s objective is to untangle Cam’s secrets. As Guy pulls at the threads of Cam’s life, he exposes dark secrets.
I’m conflicted about this book. I like the suspense element of the book and the departure from most traditional romance tropes, but I feel like the story needed more of a clear structure and more careful editing to make the suspense sharper and to make parts of Cam and Guy’s backstories more clear. I read an ARC and I’m assuming that the many copy editing issues will be resolved before publication – but they did throw me off at times. I didn’t connect emotionally to either Cam or Guy at the start and it was only at the very end of the story that Cam and Guy started to feel real to me. Ultimately, the story felt like a rough draft with the potential to be a great read and I would have liked to have read a more polished finished product.
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Get Up by Reece Pine to read and review.
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