Forrest's #Win was a spur of the moment read instigated by a post on a Facebook group. The post made me seek out the book, and then the blurb insisted that I read it straightaway. That was the best decision I made that day! Jennifer Cody is a new to me author, although I’ve had Bishop to Knight One in my TBR for ages. Forrest’s #Win was actually a last-minute addition to this books of the month post, but I knew I was reading something special by the time I was 25% through. The story is certainly...

Holy god, is this book bad. I have no idea how it isn't the author's first book, because it is so outrageously bad that one star doesn't feel useful enough. The plot is ridiculous and I hate it. There is almost never a reason to have a character raped, and even less of a reason to graphically depict it. The fact that Forrest's rape is the inciting incident depicted in complete detail is insane. I don't get why Cody thought it was a good idea to write a graphic rape scene as a way to push two cha...

DNF @ 57%. [04/24/2022]

The writing felt very formal and impersonal so it was hard to grow attached to the characters and their perspectives. This also felt more like a memoir on therapy and rape recovery than a romance book. I appreciate the author’s dedication to realism but it wasn’t for me. When I skimmed to see the plot line with Faith… jeez. Why so reliant on the “crazy ex-girlfriend” trope?

DNF @ 34%

I enjoyed the story and both main characters and appreciate that in addition to the romance, the book tackles the difficulties and nuances of recovery in an honest way. I thought it fitting that the characters used terms from therapy in their communication.I was at times uncomfortable with the depiction of women in the story, although this is partly because the MM romance genre as a whole has a problem with overuse of the crazy evil ex-girlfriend. So it’s in this context that it bothers me, plus...

2.5 stars rounded up, i guess.

the review will come when i can get my thoughts together... this book was a whole ass mess.

so good... it made me think and wonder.. it was sexy and good.. well written.. i cant wait to read more by this author and this series.

FORREST'S #WIN is the first book in the Recovery Road series, and WOW! Just, WOW! This story deals with the (on-page) rape of one of the main characters, and the healing process both of them undertake following that. Okay, so first things first. The rape scene. Yes, it's on-page and yes, it's horrible. However, I felt it was written exceptionally well, giving the horror of the situation without sensationalising it. It is over fairly quickly and then the focus is on the recovery. If rape is a tri...

Hurt/comfort, friends to lovers, bi-awakening, quirky characters - this book had a lot of my favorite elements, and it delivered. From page one I loved Forrest - he’s unique and knows it, and so when he wants to explore his sexuality he has his assistant Blake schedule it in. It goes horribly wrong, and Blake and Forrest then pick up the pieces afterwards. Yes, there is on page sexual assault. It is short (maybe a page) and I didn’t think it was overly graphic, so I was able to handle it. What f...

This was an emotional read, dealing with two friends, Forrest and Blake, who have to learn to heal after Forrest is raped and Blake feels responsible for it happening. These guys were gorgeous, Forrest lives his life by an extremely strict schedule and Blake is paid to help him manage everything. The friendship and understanding between these two were really lovely and it made it seem very organic to move from friendship to more when down the track they are forced to look at how they interact an...