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Guest Review: Shattered Glass by AC Katt
Kris' review of Shattered Glass by AC Katt.
Can love survive and be rekindled when a heart is broken like Shattered Glass?
Milo grew up in fear, hiding the fact that he was gay. Becoming a rock star with his band Shattered Glass was a dream come true. Finally lovers with Liam, the friend he'd desired since childhood, Milo worries about his image and keeping their relationship a secret.
Liam knew he loved Milo, even as a kid. But their fame and fortune can't buy him the happiness of talking Milo out of the closet, able to freely express their love. Unfortunately, a fellow band-mate with vengeance on his mind conspires to break the lovers up in the most vicious way possible, destroying the couple's relationship and shredding Liam's peace of mind.
Six years later, Liam is older, wiser, and has rebuilt his life after the devastating loss of Milo and the band. Forced into a tenuous working reunion, Liam knows his heart still belongs to Milo. Working together to uncover the web of lies that pulled them apart, now all they have to do is survive the psychopath intent on silencing Liam and his music forever.
Contains hot rock star manlove, mysterious motives, and a brotherhood of friends strong enough to forgive.
Content Warning: Graphic language, violence, sensual and explicit scenes of m/m sexuality including oral sex, anal sex/play, sex toys, forced seduction.
I love books that have artistic characters so when I read the synopsis for this one I knew i had to read it. The story begins in the middle for one scene in 2002 then goes back to the time when they first meet as children in 1985 and then moves forward from there. 12 year olds Sam and Milo meet 6 year old Liam when he moves to the neighborhood after his father dies. It follows them as they create a band and then end up with 12 year old Liam as the lead singer and burgeoning songwriter. I actually found it helpful that once I got further into their story I went back and re-read the prologue once i knew the characters better.
The band takes off and the story follows their career and the relationships between the men with an emphasis on Milo and Liam. Liam has been in love with Milo for years and does not know if Milo returns his regard. Little does he know that Milo is majorly attracted to him but is well aware that Liam is jailbait so is biding his time for Liam to grow up. Liam does and they enter into a relationship but then Bart enters the picture and is working behind the scenes to sabotage their relationship and the band. The band breaks up and everyone goes their separate ways, but they are still linked emotionally whether they like it or not. And Bart is still out there spreading his poison.
The band takes off and the story follows their career and the relationships between the men with an emphasis on Milo and Liam. Liam has been in love with Milo for years and does not know if Milo returns his regard. Little does he know that Milo is majorly attracted to him but is well aware that Liam is jailbait so is biding his time for Liam to grow up. Liam does and they enter into a relationship but then Bart enters the picture and is working behind the scenes to sabotage their relationship and the band. The band breaks up and everyone goes their separate ways, but they are still linked emotionally whether they like it or not. And Bart is still out there spreading his poison.
Great storyline, found the characters very interesting. It was very raw and harsh in some scenes that some readers might have an issue with but it made for a more intense story. The only complaint that I have with the book was the soapbox points during the story. I have seen many authors do this well and many not so well. This one was one of the ones that was very blatant gay rights soapbox. I like a more subtle approach. That was the only thing that detracted me from the storyline, besides that (and a little overuse of the word "sobbed") this was a great story. It was very intense and engrossing, I cried once or twice during the story.
The characters great very well thought out, everyone had their own flaws and their own growth over the course of the story. If I cannot get into the characters, I cannot get into the story, so that is important to me. Liam had alot of maturing to do, which was hard for him and he had to go through a lot to get it. Milo had trust issues he had to let go of before any relationship was going to work with him. I was totally involved in these characters. I could not wait to see how everything resolved and for them to finally be together.
I give this a strong 4.5 (not a 5 because of the couple of things I mentioned) out of 5.
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3 comments:
I want to read this!
Sounds good. Great review Kris!
I just put this on my kindle. Can't wait to start reading it. Thanks for the great review.
lol Yes, the word "sobbed" was overused wasn't it?
I didn't care for this one. Unlike you I couldn't get into the characters at all. And this is exactly why there are so many books out there. :)
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