He's also still missing his husband who passed away 3 years ago due to a car accident. He likes living his quiet life while raising his son, Evan. He doesn't speak out for the LGBQT community. Isaiah was the complete opposite of Victor. He stands strong in what he believes and isn't afraid to speak his mind. The vulnerability he shows when he admits he wants to be a part of a loving relationship and a family. The way he radiated passion and grace on the stage. Then there was this other side to him the dancer. He was an activist who spoke out about his country, Russia and all of the awful horrible truths they do to their LGBQT people. He was the star of the book for me and I really loved his character. The blurb promised a lot but definitely didn't deliver.Īrc received from the publisher,via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I never really warmed to Isaiah and hated his treatment of Victor at times,he does redeem himself in the end but it was just a bit late for me. Victor is described in the blurb as being Brash,loud,and gender fluid.Firstly I really didn't consider him brash at all.He was loud in respect of his opinions but all he was doing was standing up for his beliefs.If I hadn't read the blurb for this there is absolutely no way I would have thought Victor was gender fluid.Wearing make up and one reference to lingerie DOES NOT make someone gender fluid.And his gender identity is never mentioned or discussed in the book.He came across as a slightly effeminate man and that's all.This is definitely a major issue as I'm sure a lot of people might be drawn to this book because of the blurb.
it's my first read by this Author and the writing style definitely worked for me.
Evan,I found him quite fascinating and would love to read his story when he's older. I really liked Victor,I thought he was a beautiful character inside and out and I absolutely loved how he bonded with Evan. The two men hook up one night but Isaiah makes it very clear that's all it will be.When Victor is denied asylum Isaiah makes him an offer.they will get married and have a marriage of convenience.No sooner said than done and off to Vegas they go!ĭespite my rating this isn't a bad story but there is one issue that couldn't be overlooked.But,I'm going to start with what I liked, Isaiah is a NFL player,preferring to live his life away from the public eye as much as possible.He lost his husband three years ago and is raising their adopted 14 year old son,Evan.He's terrified of going through the pain of loss again. Victor is a Russian ballet dancer currently seeking asylum in the US.He's very vocal and passionate about gay rights,something he's not prepared to change.
The blurb definitely had me exited.A gender fluid ballet dancer and a NFL player.just my thing.Unfortunately this did not live up to expectations.
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