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Ty Game
When a chance encounter in a dance club leads Ty to question his sexuality, the fox keeps it secret from everyone, even his gay teammate. After all, he's in the spotlight as the newest wide receiver of the playoff-bound Firebirds, and his parents are arranging a marriage for him. He can't let a hookup with a guy mess that up.
Tami's got her career planned out — until her mother makes her put her name in to be Ty's wife. Now she's juggling deadlines and a relationship that she sure doesn't need with her dream job on the line.
Together, Ty and Tami will have to decide what they're willing to risk, and what they're willing to leave behind — including maybe each other.
Tami's got her career planned out — until her mother makes her put her name in to be Ty's wife. Now she's juggling deadlines and a relationship that she sure doesn't need with her dream job on the line.
Together, Ty and Tami will have to decide what they're willing to risk, and what they're willing to leave behind — including maybe each other.
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396 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2018
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Kyell Gold
66 books635 followersHi there! I am a writer of gay furry fiction--but you probably know that if you've seen my book listing here. I live in California with my husband Kit, and when I'm not writing, we like to go out to eat and watch movies. We travel a lot, too, mostly around the West Coast, but occasionally to the midwest and east.
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
I blog at http://www.kyellgold.com/wpblog about upcoming travel plans, upcoming books and news, general writing principles, gay rights, and whatever else seems interesting. And I co-host a podcast, called "Unsheathed," where we talk about the craft of writing and the furry fandom, sometimes at the same time.
If you have a question about any of the books, check the FAQ on my website and then ask away! :)
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December 20, 2018
This is a book I've been waiting for ever since the author included a preview for it in "Over Time". I fell in love with the "Out of Position" series after I took a chance on the first book a couple years ago, and quickly devoured the rest of them, so the promise of further adventures into the lives of these characters and this world was enticing enough.
In my opinion, Kyell Gold is at his best when writing about relationships. I never thought I'd be into romance novels, but his keen insights into the mindsets of LGBT people and his vivid worldbuilding always get me invested in the relational drama. He has a knack for drawing up emotionally complex characters and bringing them to life through their dynamic interactions between each other.
And he still hasn't lost his touch in that department.
Ty is a charismatic guy whose antics are fun and engaging, even when you don't necessarily agree with everything he does. He's also refreshingly open minded and laid back, so his main flaw isn't being a dick. Tami is the character who has an uphill battle admittedly, being newly introduced into the series and taking the narrative spotlight from Ty in the second half of the book, and also because she's presumably an obstacle for Ty's relationship with Arch (let's face it, a lot of Gay romance fans see women who "threaten" their M/M ship that way). But she's a very likeable character, and her driven personality is a nice contrast to Ty's carefree-ness. It also helps that their relationship and dynamic is really cute. And then there's the side characters, which - typical of Kyell Gold's writing - are all just as memorable (Justin literally only appears in a few lines, but I would totally read a story about him!).
The book's only major stumbling block for me was the middle section. It has nothing to do with Tami, like I said, she's a wonderful character, but the pace of the narrative kind of dragged where it had to do with her job. She's a video game designer, and while Kyell Gold has clearly done a lot of research into the job, what it comes down to is a lot of descriptions of her working. I get the point that she's sacrificing her personal time for her job, but it ends up being repetitive and slows the book down. At one point, Tami makes the comment that she feels like she's in an 80's working girl docu-drama, and I feel like that's the problem; the issue is relevant (the way the video game industry treats women), but it feels dated and predictable.
But that's not the focus of the novel, the focus is on the relationships and questions about commitment and trust, and that's where the book is at its strongest. There's a relational dynamic that's presented that I've honestly never seen depicted in fiction before, and one the author has a unique perspective on. It's compelling in the ways it needs to be, and it showcases why I'm such a fan of Kyell Gold's books.
In my opinion, Kyell Gold is at his best when writing about relationships. I never thought I'd be into romance novels, but his keen insights into the mindsets of LGBT people and his vivid worldbuilding always get me invested in the relational drama. He has a knack for drawing up emotionally complex characters and bringing them to life through their dynamic interactions between each other.
And he still hasn't lost his touch in that department.
Ty is a charismatic guy whose antics are fun and engaging, even when you don't necessarily agree with everything he does. He's also refreshingly open minded and laid back, so his main flaw isn't being a dick. Tami is the character who has an uphill battle admittedly, being newly introduced into the series and taking the narrative spotlight from Ty in the second half of the book, and also because she's presumably an obstacle for Ty's relationship with Arch (let's face it, a lot of Gay romance fans see women who "threaten" their M/M ship that way). But she's a very likeable character, and her driven personality is a nice contrast to Ty's carefree-ness. It also helps that their relationship and dynamic is really cute. And then there's the side characters, which - typical of Kyell Gold's writing - are all just as memorable (Justin literally only appears in a few lines, but I would totally read a story about him!).
The book's only major stumbling block for me was the middle section. It has nothing to do with Tami, like I said, she's a wonderful character, but the pace of the narrative kind of dragged where it had to do with her job. She's a video game designer, and while Kyell Gold has clearly done a lot of research into the job, what it comes down to is a lot of descriptions of her working. I get the point that she's sacrificing her personal time for her job, but it ends up being repetitive and slows the book down. At one point, Tami makes the comment that she feels like she's in an 80's working girl docu-drama, and I feel like that's the problem; the issue is relevant (the way the video game industry treats women), but it feels dated and predictable.
But that's not the focus of the novel, the focus is on the relationships and questions about commitment and trust, and that's where the book is at its strongest. There's a relational dynamic that's presented that I've honestly never seen depicted in fiction before, and one the author has a unique perspective on. It's compelling in the ways it needs to be, and it showcases why I'm such a fan of Kyell Gold's books.
July 10, 2019
4.75 stars. Wow, this was a great book. The characters are fun, light-hearted, sweet, and still realistic, though being something other than human. The dialogue, the progress of the plot, the atmosphere--it all feels normal, like it could happen to any old human. There are cute pictures too. Sure, there's some needless shit going on, like all the random hook-ups with chicks, the games one after the other, and the leading lady's job stuff. But despite the on-occasion slow pacing, overall the story flows organically, with ease. The ending surprised me a bit and wasn't entirely satisfactory but worked well, I suppose.
June 4, 2019
This ain't just an OOP spinoff. Ty Game stands strong as its own novel and deals with a lot of interesting issues. Tami is a great protagonist, making Part 2 my favourite part.
January 25, 2025
It feels shorter than it should be but the ending got me SCREAMING
August 17, 2019
I've been looking forward to the release of this new novel in the Forester universe ever since we got the first tantalising glimpse of Ty Takamura in 'Over Time'. Take a successful professional footballer barely into adulthood but already with more money and fame than he knows what to do with. Stir in his ultra-traditional Japanese family and all their expectations of him. And then make him cope with the discovery that his own identity seems to be, um, rather more complicated than he's always assumed it to be. If conflict lies at the heart of all great fiction, then 'Ty Game' has the essential building blocks of it in spades.
"See," he said, "these are amazing. I should be able to have both."
Ty and his girlfriend are both drunk when he comes out with this strange phrase. She thinks he's talking only about her breasts, and she's flattered (if also a little puzzled). But in point of fact, the central protagonist has managed to sum up the internal struggle that lies at the heart of Ty Game – and one that will take the entire novel to play out.
It has to be said: the Forester universe is exclusively populated by anthropomorphic animals (furries). And yes, Ty Game contains a good deal of explicit sex; this is emphatically not a book for children. But any adult readers put off by either of these factors would be missing out on a beautifully written, character-driven story that soon has us rooting for each of the three main players as fervently as any Firebirds fans cheering for their star new wideout, sprinting and dodging as if his life depended on it in the fierce Chevali heat . 'Ty Game' is another strong addition to this author's already impressive body of work.
"See," he said, "these are amazing. I should be able to have both."
Ty and his girlfriend are both drunk when he comes out with this strange phrase. She thinks he's talking only about her breasts, and she's flattered (if also a little puzzled). But in point of fact, the central protagonist has managed to sum up the internal struggle that lies at the heart of Ty Game – and one that will take the entire novel to play out.
It has to be said: the Forester universe is exclusively populated by anthropomorphic animals (furries). And yes, Ty Game contains a good deal of explicit sex; this is emphatically not a book for children. But any adult readers put off by either of these factors would be missing out on a beautifully written, character-driven story that soon has us rooting for each of the three main players as fervently as any Firebirds fans cheering for their star new wideout, sprinting and dodging as if his life depended on it in the fierce Chevali heat . 'Ty Game' is another strong addition to this author's already impressive body of work.
January 15, 2024
I think this is the first time I'm just stumped. Like I genuinely don't know what to say about this book, I hated it at times, and I loved it at times. The book is mostly slice of life and character growth. Masterfully written in Kyell’s style but also didn't have a lot of excitement.
I liked the character resolution, But the relationship wasn't as good as Dev’s and Lee’s (it's a side story so I guess it makes sense) 3/5 stars. The experience was very mediocre.
I liked the character resolution, But the relationship wasn't as good as Dev’s and Lee’s (it's a side story so I guess it makes sense) 3/5 stars. The experience was very mediocre.
September 4, 2019
The book is clearly out of Kyell's common style but still liked it. Ty as a secondary character from the main OOP plot is very well depicted as now the protagonist one along with his two paramours. Great twist at the end, oh, and also great flip-flop with that insidious toothbrush.
February 16, 2019
If you are a fan of Kyell's other books, and especially the Out Of Position series, you'll love this. Ty Nakamura is a really fun and engaging character that will have you hooked.
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