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Abstract Love
I hate Sam Shelby. So why do I want to kiss him?
Sam never expected to move back to Cleveland.Donovan never expected to be attracted to a man.Well, shit happens.
After high school, Sam Shelby moved to New York. Eight years later, he returns to Cleveland and lands a job at the best ad firm in town. It would be the perfect gig, if his boss weren’t such an ass.
After his wife leaves, Donovan Cooper questions everything. The arrival of a young, arrogant, gifted graphic designer at Donovan’s firm is the last straw.
Tempers flare over office gossip, and following a nasty argument and scathing kiss, Donovan flails away from heterosexuality while Sam struggles to keep his “no relationship” rule intact.
Despite ugly socks, fiery fights, and their best intentions to not fall in love, these bullheaded coworkers can’t deny their chemistry. Donovan seeks happiness while Sam seeks success, but is there room for more?
ABSTRACT LOVE is a 71,000 word enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy with an age gap.
Sam never expected to move back to Cleveland.Donovan never expected to be attracted to a man.Well, shit happens.
After high school, Sam Shelby moved to New York. Eight years later, he returns to Cleveland and lands a job at the best ad firm in town. It would be the perfect gig, if his boss weren’t such an ass.
After his wife leaves, Donovan Cooper questions everything. The arrival of a young, arrogant, gifted graphic designer at Donovan’s firm is the last straw.
Tempers flare over office gossip, and following a nasty argument and scathing kiss, Donovan flails away from heterosexuality while Sam struggles to keep his “no relationship” rule intact.
Despite ugly socks, fiery fights, and their best intentions to not fall in love, these bullheaded coworkers can’t deny their chemistry. Donovan seeks happiness while Sam seeks success, but is there room for more?
ABSTRACT LOVE is a 71,000 word enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy with an age gap.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2020
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Sara Dobie Bauer
56 books367 followersBestselling romance author.
Green witch.
Feminist. Pro-choice. Anti-censorship.
Timothee Chalamet freak.
Horror movie aficionado.
Vampire mermaid in a past life.
Sara Dobie Bauer somehow survived her party-hard college years at Ohio University to earn a creative writing degree. She lives with her precious Pit Bull in Northeast Ohio, although she’d really like to live in a Tim Burton film.
Green witch.
Feminist. Pro-choice. Anti-censorship.
Timothee Chalamet freak.
Horror movie aficionado.
Vampire mermaid in a past life.
Sara Dobie Bauer somehow survived her party-hard college years at Ohio University to earn a creative writing degree. She lives with her precious Pit Bull in Northeast Ohio, although she’d really like to live in a Tim Burton film.
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October 17, 2020
4 Hearts - BR with Annery!!
If you’re wanting an office romance featuring an age gap, opposites attract, enemies to lovers progression with dominance overtones then look no further!
Donovan is a top notch grump at a top notch advertising company. He’s also a control freak, makes no apologies nor any concessions, and he’s very very good at his job. NO ONE questions him, until one day new hire Sam, a daring brilliant artist, explodes onto the scene and proceeds to challenge Donovan in all aspects of his life.
On principle, Donovan hates everything about Sam, from his wild off putting clothes to his inability to be intimidated to his genius unfiltered mind. Sam is sunshine and charm, sass and beauty, enchanting all those around him, even slowly melting Donovan’s unbreachable defenses. In turn, Sam’s attracted to the cantankerous asshole and takes personal glee at pushing every single one of Donovan’s buttons, secretly hoping that Donovan will exert his bossy will on Sam just a little bit, pretty please.
Hence, annoyance breeds animosity, turns into lust, causing clashing confrontations, ultimately resulting in angry desperate oh so hot interactions. These two can’t stop thinking about each other, and neither can they stay away for very long, the chemistry irresistible, the pull undeniable. There’s just some “minor” snags in achieving a happy ever after, one of which is Donovan has always identified as straight, and Sam never ever does relationships.
Despite the oft used aforementioned obstacles, Bauer brings a snarky antagonistic back and forth between Donovan and Sam that was highly entertaining to witness with thankfully, little protracted angst. There's the inevitable evolution and growth to both men, of course. Donovan is still reeling from his recent divorce and must come to terms with how miserable he is with his life despite being so successful, and Sam has terrible family dynamics to work through that have obviously affected how he goes about any and all of his relationships, never getting too attached to avoid the sure to come loss.
Beware lots of jealousy, running away from one’s problems, awful parents being awful, and a pretty fast progression to love proclamations. Regardless, this still succeeds at some really wonderful UST, foreplay, and fantastic dialogue!
As one can see, I enjoyed myself just like I did with Bauer’s A Lord to Love for different reasons. This author apparently dabbles in a varied mix of genres that makes me all the more curious to explore her backlog as well as keep an eye out for what she may bring to the table next!
Thank you to the author for a copy in exchange for an honest review
If you’re wanting an office romance featuring an age gap, opposites attract, enemies to lovers progression with dominance overtones then look no further!
Donovan is a top notch grump at a top notch advertising company. He’s also a control freak, makes no apologies nor any concessions, and he’s very very good at his job. NO ONE questions him, until one day new hire Sam, a daring brilliant artist, explodes onto the scene and proceeds to challenge Donovan in all aspects of his life.
On principle, Donovan hates everything about Sam, from his wild off putting clothes to his inability to be intimidated to his genius unfiltered mind. Sam is sunshine and charm, sass and beauty, enchanting all those around him, even slowly melting Donovan’s unbreachable defenses. In turn, Sam’s attracted to the cantankerous asshole and takes personal glee at pushing every single one of Donovan’s buttons, secretly hoping that Donovan will exert his bossy will on Sam just a little bit, pretty please.
Hence, annoyance breeds animosity, turns into lust, causing clashing confrontations, ultimately resulting in angry desperate oh so hot interactions. These two can’t stop thinking about each other, and neither can they stay away for very long, the chemistry irresistible, the pull undeniable. There’s just some “minor” snags in achieving a happy ever after, one of which is Donovan has always identified as straight, and Sam never ever does relationships.
Despite the oft used aforementioned obstacles, Bauer brings a snarky antagonistic back and forth between Donovan and Sam that was highly entertaining to witness with thankfully, little protracted angst. There's the inevitable evolution and growth to both men, of course. Donovan is still reeling from his recent divorce and must come to terms with how miserable he is with his life despite being so successful, and Sam has terrible family dynamics to work through that have obviously affected how he goes about any and all of his relationships, never getting too attached to avoid the sure to come loss.
Beware lots of jealousy, running away from one’s problems, awful parents being awful, and a pretty fast progression to love proclamations. Regardless, this still succeeds at some really wonderful UST, foreplay, and fantastic dialogue!
As one can see, I enjoyed myself just like I did with Bauer’s A Lord to Love for different reasons. This author apparently dabbles in a varied mix of genres that makes me all the more curious to explore her backlog as well as keep an eye out for what she may bring to the table next!
Thank you to the author for a copy in exchange for an honest review
August 6, 2021
4.15 stars
Huh! My second book by Sara Dobie and I have to say I am on board with whatever she got going on.
This book started a little off, I was about to give up then something told me to push through and I ended up getting my money's worth. It's about damn time! I have missed reading and enjoying books that are not rereads. Yay to this one.
The Characters
Donovan and Sam - Two complete opposites. Donovan the grumpy, recent divorce', broody guy and Sam the flamboyant elusive commitment phobe guy. These two are the most unlikable - likable - lovable guys I have ever read.
I loved Donovan. His grumpy mood was somehow understandable. What a beautiful lost soul. I have to admit at first I was like duuuude! lighten up, then I got to know him and I freaking loved him.
I loved Sam's sense of style and his wandering artistic eye. He is such a fun character. I got to understand why he was the way he was, as the book progressed and ended up loving him hard.
The story of Donovan and Sam started out shaky but as the book progressed, it started flowing so damn well. The banter and the dialogue between the characters was amazing and some part had me loling so hard.
The sex and sexual tension!! whew! was freaking hot. These two brought the steam and burnt the sheets.
Oh! I didn't like that Donovan Other than that, I ended up enjoying everything.
Huh! My second book by Sara Dobie and I have to say I am on board with whatever she got going on.
This book started a little off, I was about to give up then something told me to push through and I ended up getting my money's worth. It's about damn time! I have missed reading and enjoying books that are not rereads. Yay to this one.
The Characters
Donovan and Sam - Two complete opposites. Donovan the grumpy, recent divorce', broody guy and Sam the flamboyant elusive commitment phobe guy. These two are the most unlikable - likable - lovable guys I have ever read.
I loved Donovan. His grumpy mood was somehow understandable. What a beautiful lost soul. I have to admit at first I was like duuuude! lighten up, then I got to know him and I freaking loved him.
I loved Sam's sense of style and his wandering artistic eye. He is such a fun character. I got to understand why he was the way he was, as the book progressed and ended up loving him hard.
The story of Donovan and Sam started out shaky but as the book progressed, it started flowing so damn well. The banter and the dialogue between the characters was amazing and some part had me loling so hard.
The sex and sexual tension!! whew! was freaking hot. These two brought the steam and burnt the sheets.
Oh! I didn't like that Donovan Other than that, I ended up enjoying everything.
September 6, 2020
When I read Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology last year, Abstract Love was by far my favourite story among the ten stories featured there. Five Stars.🤩 I hadn't written my thoughts back then. I wish I had and so I could work out why the short version impressed me more than the extended one.
One thing for sure, it bothered me this time how much Donovan left Anna dictated his life, making all decisions and adding more weight to his miserable existence.
Also, how quickly Sam switched from a commitment-phobe to a boyfriend.
So, I'll go with 4 stars this time.
My highlights:
✔Easy flow and a great pace.
✔Captivating writing.
✔Loved the distinct characters personalities.
✔The creativity element inserted in the plot was refreshing and super interesting.
✔Age gap
✔Witty banter
One thing for sure, it bothered me this time how much Donovan left Anna dictated his life, making all decisions and adding more weight to his miserable existence.
Also, how quickly Sam switched from a commitment-phobe to a boyfriend.
So, I'll go with 4 stars this time.
My highlights:
✔Easy flow and a great pace.
✔Captivating writing.
✔Loved the distinct characters personalities.
✔The creativity element inserted in the plot was refreshing and super interesting.
✔Age gap
✔Witty banter
September 5, 2020
4,5 stars
Marvelous enemies-to-lovers.
Great GFY.
Age gap.
Excellent writing.
Two very distinct and likeable men:
Sam: flamboyant, talented, confident, and cheeky. Mr. ‘No Relationships, Please’! (spelt in capital letters.)
Donovan: grumpy, hurt, confused and very sad. Freshly divorced and disillusioned with his life.
Well, that’s the first impression you get, but there is more to both men than meets the eye to start with. Sam’s painful past and Donovan’s unfulfilled career, for example.
I pretty much loved everything here, from the acerbic vibes and the intense pull and push between Sam and Don at the beginning, to all the firsts for Donovan who has never been with a guy before (one of my most favourite themes!)
And the dynamics in the bedroom – so different from what happens outside of it – work on so many levels ... sizzling hot and beautifully written.
Minor niggle – maybe we heard a tad too often how good-looking Sam is.
The most serious complaint though: the repeated mention of pizza and melted cheese caused some major cravings which needed to be satisfied! Darn.
Totally loved this one!
Highly recommended!
Oh, and what a fab cover, too!
Marvelous enemies-to-lovers.
Great GFY.
Age gap.
Excellent writing.
Two very distinct and likeable men:
Sam: flamboyant, talented, confident, and cheeky. Mr. ‘No Relationships, Please’! (spelt in capital letters.)
Donovan: grumpy, hurt, confused and very sad. Freshly divorced and disillusioned with his life.
Well, that’s the first impression you get, but there is more to both men than meets the eye to start with. Sam’s painful past and Donovan’s unfulfilled career, for example.
I pretty much loved everything here, from the acerbic vibes and the intense pull and push between Sam and Don at the beginning, to all the firsts for Donovan who has never been with a guy before (one of my most favourite themes!)
And the dynamics in the bedroom – so different from what happens outside of it – work on so many levels ... sizzling hot and beautifully written.
Minor niggle – maybe we heard a tad too often how good-looking Sam is.
The most serious complaint though: the repeated mention of pizza and melted cheese caused some major cravings which needed to be satisfied! Darn.
Totally loved this one!
Highly recommended!
Oh, and what a fab cover, too!
March 22, 2021
***BR with ARO***
Donovan Cooper is tall, handsome, and professionally successful. He’s also miserable, angry all the time, and his marriage has imploded. These things are not unrelated.
Sam Shelby is beautiful, an eccentric dresser, and a graphic designer wunderkind. He’s also lugging around some family baggage.
These two forces collide at Stoker & Steele, an advertising agency in Cleveland, and sparks fly. Donovan is Sam’s boss and to all appearances the two go together like oil and vinegar, not an unfair assessment, but they also bring out the best in each other.
I’m delighted to say that this book by Sara Dobie Bauer brings me back to the level of enjoyment I had with We Still Live. Maybe I enjoy her Ohio set stories better? Dunno. Last year I read what I now know are the first few chapters of this in the Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology and I liked it very much. My complaint was that it just stopped and here is the full, satisfying story.
There is age gap, first time gay (Donovan), and some kink, (the domineering kind), but these things are almost incidental to the development of the relationship between the MC. Make no mistake, the sex scenes are scorching and reading how creative Donovan gets with Sam shouldn’t be done in public. But what I liked most was how SDB explored the reasons for Donovan’s perpetual bad mood and Sam’s NO DATING policy. I loved that, despite everything, Donovan didn’t deceive himself or make a big production about his attraction for Sam. I loved that though he enjoys submitting in the bedroom Sam doesn’t let Donovan get away with anything outside the bedroom. He’s very clear on a demarcation between what he wants in his sexual relationship and who he is as a man in the world. I was thrilled to see actual bi representation with both MC. I loved that Donovan’s ex, though flawed, isn’t portrayed as a villainess, just human.
I really enjoyed the sense of humor, Sam and Donovan’s inner monologues particularly, but also Zen (her trippy self) and Monica who translates Donovan to his colleagues. I liked how these people were grounded in authenticity. In a former life I worked in advertising and IMO the author perfectly captured that world. I particularly enjoyed the art aspect, how the MC related to it, how it informed their lives. I can also say that this is perhaps one of my favorite covers ever. Not only because I find it beautiful but because it perfectly captures the story between the covers and speaks to its sensibilities.
If I must have niggles I’ll say that … nah. Nothing. Nothing worth complaining about in a romance that otherwise made me happy with smart characters and a love story I can believe without having to squint even once.
***more on the blog***
Donovan Cooper is tall, handsome, and professionally successful. He’s also miserable, angry all the time, and his marriage has imploded. These things are not unrelated.
Sam Shelby is beautiful, an eccentric dresser, and a graphic designer wunderkind. He’s also lugging around some family baggage.
These two forces collide at Stoker & Steele, an advertising agency in Cleveland, and sparks fly. Donovan is Sam’s boss and to all appearances the two go together like oil and vinegar, not an unfair assessment, but they also bring out the best in each other.
I’m delighted to say that this book by Sara Dobie Bauer brings me back to the level of enjoyment I had with We Still Live. Maybe I enjoy her Ohio set stories better? Dunno. Last year I read what I now know are the first few chapters of this in the Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology and I liked it very much. My complaint was that it just stopped and here is the full, satisfying story.
There is age gap, first time gay (Donovan), and some kink, (the domineering kind), but these things are almost incidental to the development of the relationship between the MC. Make no mistake, the sex scenes are scorching and reading how creative Donovan gets with Sam shouldn’t be done in public. But what I liked most was how SDB explored the reasons for Donovan’s perpetual bad mood and Sam’s NO DATING policy. I loved that, despite everything, Donovan didn’t deceive himself or make a big production about his attraction for Sam. I loved that though he enjoys submitting in the bedroom Sam doesn’t let Donovan get away with anything outside the bedroom. He’s very clear on a demarcation between what he wants in his sexual relationship and who he is as a man in the world. I was thrilled to see actual bi representation with both MC. I loved that Donovan’s ex, though flawed, isn’t portrayed as a villainess, just human.
I really enjoyed the sense of humor, Sam and Donovan’s inner monologues particularly, but also Zen (her trippy self) and Monica who translates Donovan to his colleagues. I liked how these people were grounded in authenticity. In a former life I worked in advertising and IMO the author perfectly captured that world. I particularly enjoyed the art aspect, how the MC related to it, how it informed their lives. I can also say that this is perhaps one of my favorite covers ever. Not only because I find it beautiful but because it perfectly captures the story between the covers and speaks to its sensibilities.
If I must have niggles I’ll say that … nah. Nothing. Nothing worth complaining about in a romance that otherwise made me happy with smart characters and a love story I can believe without having to squint even once.
***more on the blog***
April 30, 2022
I enjoyed the first 40% a lot but after that things went downhill.☹️😔
Tons of tell and not show when it came to personal growth of both characters and the development of their romantic relationship. They spend a ton of time bickering but I needed so much more romance. It seemed too fast to be believable in any way.
It was enemies to lovers but I never felt the love connection aside from a select few sweet moments. I also just didn’t warm up to either character and at times thought they would both be better off if they moved on from the relationship. I didn’t hate this but unfortunately it wasn’t a win for me.
I did like the writing though. 😊
Tons of tell and not show when it came to personal growth of both characters and the development of their romantic relationship. They spend a ton of time bickering but I needed so much more romance. It seemed too fast to be believable in any way.
It was enemies to lovers but I never felt the love connection aside from a select few sweet moments. I also just didn’t warm up to either character and at times thought they would both be better off if they moved on from the relationship. I didn’t hate this but unfortunately it wasn’t a win for me.
I did like the writing though. 😊
September 12, 2020
This was such a page turner. I loved the angst and banter, the jealousy and the fights....it was all right up my alley.
One star deduction because the reconciliation felt anticlimactic. I expected grovelling and I do not like when the wronged party, if you can call it that, instigates things again. But what followed was beautiful.
Also, Sam's "nobody gets in" act was forced sometimes but that's a minor niggle.
All in all, a good read. A surprise really because I didn't think I meshed with this author.
One star deduction because the reconciliation felt anticlimactic. I expected grovelling and I do not like when the wronged party, if you can call it that, instigates things again. But what followed was beautiful.
Also, Sam's "nobody gets in" act was forced sometimes but that's a minor niggle.
All in all, a good read. A surprise really because I didn't think I meshed with this author.
September 6, 2020
Loved it!
New to me author but this one had a lot of my favorites.
GFY
Enemies to lovers
Age gap
Witty banter
The good kind of angst
Some mild kink
Delicious steam
The blurb and cover drew me in and this one did not disappoint!
New to me author but this one had a lot of my favorites.
GFY
Enemies to lovers
Age gap
Witty banter
The good kind of angst
Some mild kink
Delicious steam
The blurb and cover drew me in and this one did not disappoint!
September 8, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 Stars. Rounding up.
🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 Heat Level
5/5 Weird fashion I didn’t understand but was strangely intrigued by. 🤣
Please accept this verbal vomit/random thoughts and feelings in place of an actual review:
✅ Lets just get this part out of the way. This book was hot!
✅ Age gap done right.
✅ My kryptonite (or one of them): uptight/stuffy/grumpy vs liquid sunshine.
✅ Bisexual awakening.
✅ Angst and baggage with reasons. Not angst for angst sake.
✅ Fashion that I was perplexed but entertained by.
✅ Did I mention it was hot?
❌ I will admit I didn’t fully connect to the writing. Not sure why. I connected more the further I went. But something never fully hooked me. I can’t put my finger on it.
⚠️ (Neutral feeling) This one isn’t an issue with the book but more a personal preference.
I would definitely read another book by this author in the future. I did try one in the past and couldn’t get into it but this one has made me want to try another.
🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 Heat Level
5/5 Weird fashion I didn’t understand but was strangely intrigued by. 🤣
Please accept this verbal vomit/random thoughts and feelings in place of an actual review:
✅ Lets just get this part out of the way. This book was hot!
✅ Age gap done right.
✅ My kryptonite (or one of them): uptight/stuffy/grumpy vs liquid sunshine.
✅ Bisexual awakening.
✅ Angst and baggage with reasons. Not angst for angst sake.
✅ Fashion that I was perplexed but entertained by.
✅ Did I mention it was hot?
❌ I will admit I didn’t fully connect to the writing. Not sure why. I connected more the further I went. But something never fully hooked me. I can’t put my finger on it.
⚠️ (Neutral feeling) This one isn’t an issue with the book but more a personal preference.
I would definitely read another book by this author in the future. I did try one in the past and couldn’t get into it but this one has made me want to try another.
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August 26, 2021DNF @ 70%
i'm so fucking bored. i'm out. i don't mind recycled storylines but i want impact from it. also, these two mcs felt bland to me.
i'm so fucking bored. i'm out. i don't mind recycled storylines but i want impact from it. also, these two mcs felt bland to me.
October 1, 2020
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*I didn't like it*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
The book centers around the new graphic designer Sam Shelby (26) and his boss and Director of Creative Development, Donovan Cooper (37). I did not like Donovan nor Sam. I did not like Sam acting like the boss and making decisions while Donovan is the actual boss. I did not like Donovan allowing Sam to walk over him. I felt no connection, no chemistry between the two characters. At all. The sex wasn't all that and I just wanted to give up the book. While the book had potential, none of the characters were likable. At least that's my opinion. I just couldn't connect with either of them, nor did I find any of them sexy. Overall, I don't regret reading it, but it just wasn't for me. I felt nothing for the character or the story itself. I had plenty more to complain about but I'm just too tired to even care to write a more in depth review. The end result is the same anyway; I didn't like the book, the characters lacked depth and so did the relationship. Also I didn't feel the "enemies to lovers" trope as the "enemies part" wasn't really there.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M).
Series: - Standalone.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - No one.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Probably not.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Not really.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2.5/2 stars.
February 8, 2023
Huh, I wanted to reread this, bc I loved it for the first read, but now it can’t hold my attention. Strange🤨
This was one of the best books for me in 2020. Re-read material for sure!
This was one of the best books for me in 2020. Re-read material for sure!
September 14, 2020
This book has a beautiful cover.
But I’ve never met two more unlikeable main characters in a book before (Donovan and Sam). Granted, Donovan was less hateful than Sam but that’s only because Donovan was mostly one dimensional and Sam really was that bad.
Sam is bisexual, and a pretty big, embarrassing, and offensive bisexual cliche at that; would sleep with everyone he meets, actually sleeps with 98% of people he meets, doesn’t really “get” relationships, has multiple fuck buddies on the go and doesn’t understand why his fuck buddies might be bothered by this.. the list goes on. I am not easily “offended”, but this cliched rendering of a bisexual character actually did make me mad. It’s like the author went through a list of bisexual myths and thought they were character traits.
But did I mention the cover? It’s really nice.
The entire book we are told repeatedly that Sam is caring and kind and everyone he meets loves him because he’s so good looking and caring and kind. He flits around each page, in his ~super hipster weird sweaters~ drinking his hipster IPAs, being really really ridiculously good looking and bedding almost every person he meets, while his internal monologue features gems such as this;
”One of the best threesomes of Sam’s life had happened on Valentine’s Day, in fact. The couple had later broken up, the woman ending up in his bed for a few months before he tossed her.”
Before he tossed her.
I will concede that after this Sam lamented to himself for 5 seconds about his assholery..... but only about the fact that he did “toss” this woman and not the fact that he flippantly refers to the woman in terms that most of us reserve for actual garbage. Then he walked around being really, really ridiculously good looking and doing more asshole things. There’s a way to illustrate character development and contrition, but this book ain’t it. Sigh.
I do love some angst between emotionally damaged characters, but I didn’t find anything compelling or interesting in this book that hasn’t been done previously and more effectively elsewhere. A lot of it downright annoyed me or made me mad. I would have DNF but I’ve been busy and felt too tired to go looking for another book, so, in an act of kindle unlimited masochism, I forced myself to slog it out to its predictable and unremarkable end. Never again.
But I’ve never met two more unlikeable main characters in a book before (Donovan and Sam). Granted, Donovan was less hateful than Sam but that’s only because Donovan was mostly one dimensional and Sam really was that bad.
Sam is bisexual, and a pretty big, embarrassing, and offensive bisexual cliche at that; would sleep with everyone he meets, actually sleeps with 98% of people he meets, doesn’t really “get” relationships, has multiple fuck buddies on the go and doesn’t understand why his fuck buddies might be bothered by this.. the list goes on. I am not easily “offended”, but this cliched rendering of a bisexual character actually did make me mad. It’s like the author went through a list of bisexual myths and thought they were character traits.
But did I mention the cover? It’s really nice.
The entire book we are told repeatedly that Sam is caring and kind and everyone he meets loves him because he’s so good looking and caring and kind. He flits around each page, in his ~super hipster weird sweaters~ drinking his hipster IPAs, being really really ridiculously good looking and bedding almost every person he meets, while his internal monologue features gems such as this;
”One of the best threesomes of Sam’s life had happened on Valentine’s Day, in fact. The couple had later broken up, the woman ending up in his bed for a few months before he tossed her.”
Before he tossed her.
I will concede that after this Sam lamented to himself for 5 seconds about his assholery..... but only about the fact that he did “toss” this woman and not the fact that he flippantly refers to the woman in terms that most of us reserve for actual garbage. Then he walked around being really, really ridiculously good looking and doing more asshole things. There’s a way to illustrate character development and contrition, but this book ain’t it. Sigh.
I do love some angst between emotionally damaged characters, but I didn’t find anything compelling or interesting in this book that hasn’t been done previously and more effectively elsewhere. A lot of it downright annoyed me or made me mad. I would have DNF but I’ve been busy and felt too tired to go looking for another book, so, in an act of kindle unlimited masochism, I forced myself to slog it out to its predictable and unremarkable end. Never again.
February 1, 2021
✽ 4.25 STARS ✽
This is my first book by Sara Dobie Bauer and I really loved it! It was quick read, I was fully invested from the beginning to the end. Story is not emotionally too deep, but ticks all favorites boxes:
✔ Enemy to lovers
✔ Office romance
✔ Mild angst
✔ Age-gap
✔ Steamy
✔ Gay for you
Okay, I must confess I am not such fan of GFY. Story must be realistic enough to be convincing and at this Sara Dobie Bauer succeeded perfectly.
Side note: this book's general rating is under 4 stars. I think reason is, and this is also your warning, Sam and Donovan are not in exclusive relationship almost till the end. Sam sleeps also with other people, so technically there is no cheating, but if you might have any problems with it just don't read the book.
This is my first book by Sara Dobie Bauer and I really loved it! It was quick read, I was fully invested from the beginning to the end. Story is not emotionally too deep, but ticks all favorites boxes:
✔ Enemy to lovers
✔ Office romance
✔ Mild angst
✔ Age-gap
✔ Steamy
✔ Gay for you
Okay, I must confess I am not such fan of GFY. Story must be realistic enough to be convincing and at this Sara Dobie Bauer succeeded perfectly.
Side note: this book's general rating is under 4 stars. I think reason is, and this is also your warning, Sam and Donovan are not in exclusive relationship almost till the end. Sam sleeps also with other people, so technically there is no cheating, but if you might have any problems with it just don't read the book.
September 7, 2020
This was one of those rare books that you just can’t put down. I fell asleep holding my kindle, and when I opened my eyes at 5:30am on a Sunday, I started reading again instead of trying to sleep. I loved every page.
GFY. Age-gap. Enemies to lovers. Opposites attract. Mild kink. This checked so many of my boxes.
At first I thought grumpy soon-to-be-divorced Donovan was an asshole. And Sam seems so fun and amazing and intense. But once they start hooking up, Sam was the asshole that made me want to scream. He was very clear that he doesn’t do relationships and has other fuck buddies, but poor Donovan clearly wants more and is accepting whatever Sam gives him. I think neither of them was ready for a real relationship at that point. But soon Sam finds himself seeking Donovan. Thinking about Donovan even when he is with other people. But he is scared. And Donovan is falling hard and fast.
The sex is hot, with mild kink. Their banter was so much fun. Their fights keep you involved and wanting to fix them. There is just enough angst to keep you reading. Their HEA was awesome. I just loved this book.
I want to read more from this author, and I want it now! ❤️ let me know if you have favourites I should check out.
GFY. Age-gap. Enemies to lovers. Opposites attract. Mild kink. This checked so many of my boxes.
At first I thought grumpy soon-to-be-divorced Donovan was an asshole. And Sam seems so fun and amazing and intense. But once they start hooking up, Sam was the asshole that made me want to scream. He was very clear that he doesn’t do relationships and has other fuck buddies, but poor Donovan clearly wants more and is accepting whatever Sam gives him. I think neither of them was ready for a real relationship at that point. But soon Sam finds himself seeking Donovan. Thinking about Donovan even when he is with other people. But he is scared. And Donovan is falling hard and fast.
The sex is hot, with mild kink. Their banter was so much fun. Their fights keep you involved and wanting to fix them. There is just enough angst to keep you reading. Their HEA was awesome. I just loved this book.
I want to read more from this author, and I want it now! ❤️ let me know if you have favourites I should check out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2020
3.75 stars
Loved the angst. It was almost too much (not the amount of angst but that particular line of angst). I loved the push/pull.
But this author committed a cardinal sin against my reading enjoyment. She had the "injured party" be the one who went back and fight for the relationship.
Nope. Lots of points off for that.
Loved the angst. It was almost too much (not the amount of angst but that particular line of angst). I loved the push/pull.
But this author committed a cardinal sin against my reading enjoyment. She had the "injured party" be the one who went back and fight for the relationship.
Nope. Lots of points off for that.
September 10, 2022
DNF @ 26%.
Let's face it, I picked this because of the cover... which is gorgeous.
Unfortunately, I've never taken such an instant to two characters as fast as I have these two.
Donovon hates Sam because he tucks his socks into his pants. He tells Sam he is greedy after finding out Sam is bisexual. He thinks another character is probably is a felon based on his appearance.
Sam is oversexed... because he is a greedy bisexual, I guess. He's brat.
Both of these men, and probably everyone else they work with, are extremely unprofessional, even if you disregard all the sexual harassment.
I just find it disappointing that a book that has a cover as nice is this, that is written quite well and evokes strong emotions for the characters, just so happens to make me hate everything about these characters as individuals and as a couple... though they probably deserve each other.
Let's face it, I picked this because of the cover... which is gorgeous.
Unfortunately, I've never taken such an instant to two characters as fast as I have these two.
Donovon hates Sam because he tucks his socks into his pants. He tells Sam he is greedy after finding out Sam is bisexual. He thinks another character is probably is a felon based on his appearance.
Sam is oversexed... because he is a greedy bisexual, I guess. He's brat.
Both of these men, and probably everyone else they work with, are extremely unprofessional, even if you disregard all the sexual harassment.
I just find it disappointing that a book that has a cover as nice is this, that is written quite well and evokes strong emotions for the characters, just so happens to make me hate everything about these characters as individuals and as a couple... though they probably deserve each other.
July 14, 2022
⭐️ 4.5 Stars ⭐️
I wanted to give it 5 stars, but with time I learned that only few books are perfect. It wasn’t perfect, but IMO it was really close to that.
What can I say? I really really loved this book.
Even though their personality was a little OTT, the MCs felt real to me— Donovan was broody, miserable and sad. Sam was sassy, arrogant and a little bit emotionless, but only on the outside (and I loveddd him! Exactly my kind of character) and together they were... Kind of perfect for each other.
So if you like age-gap, hurt/comfort, GFY with a medium-angst story but with two MCs full of life (in their on way) with HFN ending— highly recommended! 👏🏻
I wanted to give it 5 stars, but with time I learned that only few books are perfect. It wasn’t perfect, but IMO it was really close to that.
What can I say? I really really loved this book.
Even though their personality was a little OTT, the MCs felt real to me— Donovan was broody, miserable and sad. Sam was sassy, arrogant and a little bit emotionless, but only on the outside (and I loveddd him! Exactly my kind of character) and together they were... Kind of perfect for each other.
So if you like age-gap, hurt/comfort, GFY with a medium-angst story but with two MCs full of life (in their on way) with HFN ending— highly recommended! 👏🏻
September 30, 2020
4.5★'s
I think I should just call 2020 the year of "this book should not have worked for me but totally did" because it just keeps happening to me!
This book totally worked for me.
I think I even loved it a little.
And guys, I should not have even liked it all that much. There were so many things that normally drive me crazy but just made the story more here.
I didn't want to put this down and couldn't wait to get back to it when I had to.
I did hit a point, probably about half way where I lost a little momentum and was a little bothered but man, it was brief and then I was just back all in.
I don't know exactly what it was about this one. It seemed a little raw. It seemed a little real. Mostly, it just wasn't perfect and was not even remotely trying to be and I think all that just won me over.
It also felt freeing. It felt little like a light in the dark and I embraced it.
I know this won't be for everyone but for me, it was definitely for me.
I think I should just call 2020 the year of "this book should not have worked for me but totally did" because it just keeps happening to me!
This book totally worked for me.
I think I even loved it a little.
And guys, I should not have even liked it all that much. There were so many things that normally drive me crazy but just made the story more here.
I didn't want to put this down and couldn't wait to get back to it when I had to.
I did hit a point, probably about half way where I lost a little momentum and was a little bothered but man, it was brief and then I was just back all in.
I don't know exactly what it was about this one. It seemed a little raw. It seemed a little real. Mostly, it just wasn't perfect and was not even remotely trying to be and I think all that just won me over.
It also felt freeing. It felt little like a light in the dark and I embraced it.
I know this won't be for everyone but for me, it was definitely for me.
July 25, 2021
2.5 Stars
Overall Opinion: I was thinking this was okay until I started writing everything out here. I struggled with this one a lot. I liked Sam right off the bat but then he really rubbed me the wrong way as things progressed. Donovan was a mess and I didn’t like how he based his happiness on if Sam would want him or not. I also feel like Sam’s family drama was a little OTT and all the drama was wrapped up really quickly with not enough answers in the end. I think the premise and overall storyline was good, but there was too much that muddled it all up in the end.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Donovan and Sam’s story. Donovan is going through the motions of his life after his world is turned upside down by his soon to be ex wife. He isn’t all that thrilled to work with the confident new employee that everyone else loves and he cannot deny is talented. Sam moved back to Cleveland for family issues that he doesn’t want to face and he finds he enjoys pushing the buttons of his new hot, grumpy boss. Donovan starts to notice things about Sam that he never has before about a man and lines get crossed. There is some family and work drama and some sexy times…and they get a HFN ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between focusing on Donovan and Sam in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright. It had some time jumps that I didn’t like and it felt rushed towards the end. I never skimmed.
Instalove: No, more like hate-to-f-buddies-to-more.
H1 (Hero #1) rating: 3 stars. Donovan. I liked him but I wanted him to be better at communicating.
H2 (Hero #2) rating: 2 stars. Sam. While I liked how he was himself, I didn’t like how self focused he was and how he was often even selfish.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Alright. They have some tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story. Some light BDSM elements.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: Yes
Cheating: Not technically
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends with some closure (but not enough) and what I would call a HFN ending
Safety: This one should be either Safe with exception or Not Safe for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences
Overall Opinion: I was thinking this was okay until I started writing everything out here. I struggled with this one a lot. I liked Sam right off the bat but then he really rubbed me the wrong way as things progressed. Donovan was a mess and I didn’t like how he based his happiness on if Sam would want him or not. I also feel like Sam’s family drama was a little OTT and all the drama was wrapped up really quickly with not enough answers in the end. I think the premise and overall storyline was good, but there was too much that muddled it all up in the end.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Donovan and Sam’s story. Donovan is going through the motions of his life after his world is turned upside down by his soon to be ex wife. He isn’t all that thrilled to work with the confident new employee that everyone else loves and he cannot deny is talented. Sam moved back to Cleveland for family issues that he doesn’t want to face and he finds he enjoys pushing the buttons of his new hot, grumpy boss. Donovan starts to notice things about Sam that he never has before about a man and lines get crossed. There is some family and work drama and some sexy times…and they get a HFN ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between focusing on Donovan and Sam in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright. It had some time jumps that I didn’t like and it felt rushed towards the end. I never skimmed.
Instalove: No, more like hate-to-f-buddies-to-more.
H1 (Hero #1) rating: 3 stars. Donovan. I liked him but I wanted him to be better at communicating.
H2 (Hero #2) rating: 2 stars. Sam. While I liked how he was himself, I didn’t like how self focused he was and how he was often even selfish.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Alright. They have some tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story. Some light BDSM elements.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: Yes
Cheating: Not technically
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This ends with some closure (but not enough) and what I would call a HFN ending
Safety: This one should be either Safe with exception or Not Safe for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences
September 25, 2020
Gah! Wonderful!
Grumpy ad executive, Donovon, is stuck in a rut and his ex-wife isn't making life easier, not least because she's run off with his best friend. He's pushing forty and miserable.
Enter the young ad designer, Sam, whose brilliant, bubbly, and wears hideous socks. Naturally, Donovon hates him. The kid's obnoxious, doesn't listen, and has a string of sexual partners. So why can't Donovon stop thinking about him in the shower, beneath Donovon's hands, up against a wall...
I loved this story. It's funny and poignant and everything 2020 is NOT.
Brilliant.
Grumpy ad executive, Donovon, is stuck in a rut and his ex-wife isn't making life easier, not least because she's run off with his best friend. He's pushing forty and miserable.
Enter the young ad designer, Sam, whose brilliant, bubbly, and wears hideous socks. Naturally, Donovon hates him. The kid's obnoxious, doesn't listen, and has a string of sexual partners. So why can't Donovon stop thinking about him in the shower, beneath Donovon's hands, up against a wall...
I loved this story. It's funny and poignant and everything 2020 is NOT.
Brilliant.
September 4, 2020
Owwww my favorite troop enemies-to-lovers!! I’m so excited! This author always delivers the best of the best!
✅ Enemies-to-lovers
✅ Age gap
✅ Romantic comedy
✅ Hot, grumpy boss man
✅ Snarky , young graphic designer
Sam Shelby, twenty-six, is the new, very competent, Graphic Designer at Stoker & Steele and bluntly honest with his opinions. He doesn’t mince his words, even against his eleven years older boss Donovan Cooper, Director of Creative Development. Donovan doesn’t like bratty Sam at all, even despises him.
Sam is out and proud bi with several fuck buddies. When there is the opportunity to play with grumpy, miserable, and fresh divorced, straight Donovan who’s maybe not so straight at all, it’s something else.
Sam doesn’t do sleep-overs and does only temporary and hates clingy persons who think they love him. Duh everybody loves Sam.
Watch the grumpy, caring Boss and the sparkling independent designer fight for the upper hand, both rude af.
“Leave him. Leave him before he leaves you. Hurt him before he hurts you.”
No instant love here, more the opposite. There are lust and no feelings. They aren’t desperate or in need to be with the other. Mostly they don’t even like each other. Until they do.
Under the, on first sight, indifference attitudes, there are vulnerable layers. Gosh, I loved them so hard. There is so much story around these men.
It fits all so well with each other, their past, present, and future. Wonderful development of characters with awesome characteristics. There was delightful humor to find with the most snarky, blunt comments.
A sparkling story with humor, romance, delicious sexiness, hurt, romance, and... last but not least Art, yes! Awesomeness!
An absolutely adorable and wonderfully written narrative with the most lovable characters.
✅ Enemies-to-lovers
✅ Age gap
✅ Romantic comedy
✅ Hot, grumpy boss man
✅ Snarky , young graphic designer
Sam Shelby, twenty-six, is the new, very competent, Graphic Designer at Stoker & Steele and bluntly honest with his opinions. He doesn’t mince his words, even against his eleven years older boss Donovan Cooper, Director of Creative Development. Donovan doesn’t like bratty Sam at all, even despises him.
Sam is out and proud bi with several fuck buddies. When there is the opportunity to play with grumpy, miserable, and fresh divorced, straight Donovan who’s maybe not so straight at all, it’s something else.
Sam doesn’t do sleep-overs and does only temporary and hates clingy persons who think they love him. Duh everybody loves Sam.
Watch the grumpy, caring Boss and the sparkling independent designer fight for the upper hand, both rude af.
“Leave him. Leave him before he leaves you. Hurt him before he hurts you.”
No instant love here, more the opposite. There are lust and no feelings. They aren’t desperate or in need to be with the other. Mostly they don’t even like each other. Until they do.
Under the, on first sight, indifference attitudes, there are vulnerable layers. Gosh, I loved them so hard. There is so much story around these men.
It fits all so well with each other, their past, present, and future. Wonderful development of characters with awesome characteristics. There was delightful humor to find with the most snarky, blunt comments.
A sparkling story with humor, romance, delicious sexiness, hurt, romance, and... last but not least Art, yes! Awesomeness!
An absolutely adorable and wonderfully written narrative with the most lovable characters.
September 26, 2020
Love me a m/m enemies to lovers (GFY) trope, especially one as cute as this 💕
September 9, 2020
The hype is true- read it.
December 27, 2020
So, I just got around to reading this...
*wears the cone of shame*
****Highly Recommended Art****
For Fans of #AgeGap #WorkplaceRomance #BiAwakening #GFY
Why read this book...
1. The Characters..
Donovan, a 37 year old "straight" Ad Director, is going through a divorce after his wife cheats in him with his best friend. He is lonely, depressed and grumpy. #GrumpyMenAreMyKryptonite
Then comes Sam, the 26 year old new hot shot graphic designer. Sam is bisexual, pretty, mouthy and shows all of it off. #ScratchTheSurface
2. The Relationship...
Donavan hates Sam. But he also thinks Sam is pretty, has aweful dress sense and wants to kiss and do naughty things to him. #rawr
But Sam doesn't do relationships and exclusivity, doesn't want to let Donavan in, and is afraid of all the boundaries he and Donavan are crossing. #NothingGoesAsPlanned
3. The Romance...
Both men are broken and lacking one way or another. They're too different and too hardheaded. The push and pull between them is as frustrating as it is endearing. Sam has walls around his heart and Donavan reaches the conclusion that he will not give up, no matter what Sam says or does. #InItForTheLongHaul
4. The Heat...
The book is very sexy, even if it's not super steamy. Just like the artists in her book, Ms. Bauer paints her love scenes using her words instead of colors. #ColorMeHot
5. The HEA...
Donavan and Sam are in a good place. Donovan is following a long lost dream, and Sam is getting the help he needs to be healthy and whole. They're together and happy. #HappilyYours
Niggles...
I wanted an HEA farther into the future.
Them not being exclusive.
#happyreading
*wears the cone of shame*
****Highly Recommended Art****
For Fans of #AgeGap #WorkplaceRomance #BiAwakening #GFY
Why read this book...
1. The Characters..
Donovan, a 37 year old "straight" Ad Director, is going through a divorce after his wife cheats in him with his best friend. He is lonely, depressed and grumpy. #GrumpyMenAreMyKryptonite
Then comes Sam, the 26 year old new hot shot graphic designer. Sam is bisexual, pretty, mouthy and shows all of it off. #ScratchTheSurface
2. The Relationship...
Donavan hates Sam. But he also thinks Sam is pretty, has aweful dress sense and wants to kiss and do naughty things to him. #rawr
But Sam doesn't do relationships and exclusivity, doesn't want to let Donavan in, and is afraid of all the boundaries he and Donavan are crossing. #NothingGoesAsPlanned
3. The Romance...
Both men are broken and lacking one way or another. They're too different and too hardheaded. The push and pull between them is as frustrating as it is endearing. Sam has walls around his heart and Donavan reaches the conclusion that he will not give up, no matter what Sam says or does. #InItForTheLongHaul
4. The Heat...
The book is very sexy, even if it's not super steamy. Just like the artists in her book, Ms. Bauer paints her love scenes using her words instead of colors. #ColorMeHot
5. The HEA...
Donavan and Sam are in a good place. Donovan is following a long lost dream, and Sam is getting the help he needs to be healthy and whole. They're together and happy. #HappilyYours
Niggles...
I wanted an HEA farther into the future.
Them not being exclusive.
#happyreading
September 4, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
Abstract Love follows two men who could not be more different from each other. Donovan lives an ordered life, where the only place he allows his real self and his artistic passions to come out is in a locked room in his apartment. But he hasn’t gone in there in some time—even his love of painting has fizzled over the years, just as his marriage did. Sam is like a burst of energy—chaotic, sloppy, brilliant, and allergic to committed relationships. No one ever sleeps over and everyone knows up front that Sam is not looking for anything long term. He enjoys multiple partners and refuses to allow himself to be pinned own.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
Abstract Love follows two men who could not be more different from each other. Donovan lives an ordered life, where the only place he allows his real self and his artistic passions to come out is in a locked room in his apartment. But he hasn’t gone in there in some time—even his love of painting has fizzled over the years, just as his marriage did. Sam is like a burst of energy—chaotic, sloppy, brilliant, and allergic to committed relationships. No one ever sleeps over and everyone knows up front that Sam is not looking for anything long term. He enjoys multiple partners and refuses to allow himself to be pinned own.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
September 6, 2020
Abstract Love is a unique love story.
While I like the story, I had a love-hate relationship with Sam Shelby. Yeah, I thought it was going to be with Donovan. But no, I loved Donovan.
I didn't really like Sam's relationships with other people, and his hookups while he's also kinda involved with Donovan.
It's hard for me to like Sam, honestly. But imagining that he's physically described a Timothee Chalamet's lookalike, I forgave him with his freedom behavior. And learning about his past, why he hates relationship, hurt me.
But Sam never promised Donovan anything, and Donovan seemed okay with that, despite his jealousy towards everyone who's close to Sam, or flirted with him.
Abstract Love is a fast pace, sexy and at some point, uniquely romantic (Sam and Donovan's way).
Give it a try.
Note : there's no cheating, because their relationship was made near the end. The only cheating was Donovan's wife cheated on him with his best friend.
While I like the story, I had a love-hate relationship with Sam Shelby. Yeah, I thought it was going to be with Donovan. But no, I loved Donovan.
I didn't really like Sam's relationships with other people, and his hookups while he's also kinda involved with Donovan.
It's hard for me to like Sam, honestly. But imagining that he's physically described a Timothee Chalamet's lookalike, I forgave him with his freedom behavior. And learning about his past, why he hates relationship, hurt me.
But Sam never promised Donovan anything, and Donovan seemed okay with that, despite his jealousy towards everyone who's close to Sam, or flirted with him.
Abstract Love is a fast pace, sexy and at some point, uniquely romantic (Sam and Donovan's way).
Give it a try.
Note : there's no cheating, because their relationship was made near the end. The only cheating was Donovan's wife cheated on him with his best friend.
September 12, 2020
Disappointing
I read Abstract Love when it was a novella, that was few months ago. I sincerely enjoyed that first version; even think , gave it a 3.5 or 4 stars rating.
But , this isn't the version I liked. Something went sideways when the story was extended. Now, my ratings drops down to 2 stars. 1 stars for the beautiful cover and 1 star for the memories of the original short story.
And do you know , what is my biggest disappointment? I was one of those readers who said wanted more of the characters and wished the novella was longer.
And here we are now; a longer story with the same characters but what I liked in the novella is missing from the novel.
It's like Donovan and Sam had a personality change , when story was revised and extended.
C'est la vie ... this is one of those cases , when less is better as more isn’t always good.
I read Abstract Love when it was a novella, that was few months ago. I sincerely enjoyed that first version; even think , gave it a 3.5 or 4 stars rating.
But , this isn't the version I liked. Something went sideways when the story was extended. Now, my ratings drops down to 2 stars. 1 stars for the beautiful cover and 1 star for the memories of the original short story.
And do you know , what is my biggest disappointment? I was one of those readers who said wanted more of the characters and wished the novella was longer.
And here we are now; a longer story with the same characters but what I liked in the novella is missing from the novel.
It's like Donovan and Sam had a personality change , when story was revised and extended.
C'est la vie ... this is one of those cases , when less is better as more isn’t always good.
zz-dnf
October 3, 2020DNF at 19%
January 7, 2021
Por fin algo no cliché, gracias Dios mío.
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