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A review by dinohakari
The Head Game by Brigham Vaughn
5.0
OMG I so loved this book! I mean, [b:The Husband Game|170171787|The Husband Game (Relationship Goals #1)|Brigham Vaughn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685628369l/170171787._SY75_.jpg|131499192]? I loved it too, but I wasn't expecting to love this one as much! It really is special, maybe not for the common reasons one reads these stories, where there are exes, or deep cases of closet cases, or awakenings, or well anything like that. Both men were open about their sexualities, maybe not advertising it, but open nonetheless. No family issues or rejections (on the contrary, their families were loving. Extremely loving in Nico's case!). No, this story has none of that.
What it does have is two men with personalities as different as day and night, who are deeply attracted to each other, although at first, neither realized how deep that attraction was. And what we have, is like a pivotal moment in one's life, can change the trajectory of another person's life. And how those two people decide to support each other in those difficult moments, making the best of it, even if the result is not what they expected. And it was amazing how, despite everything, their relationship felt so natural. Even during those first moments where August still thought of Nico as someone annoying, you could see and feel that they matched like the pieces of a beautiful, sexy puzzle.
I can't say which of the two MCs I liked more. Both so different, and yet, both with a depth of character that surprised me, because where Nico seemed superficial and careless, always thinking about having a good time, underneath there is a sweet man who is open to finding that person to share his life with. And August, who seemed too closed off and uptight, hides a wounded heart but willing to risk again, despite his fears, and with a soul thirsty for someone to care for and dedicate himself to. So even though the story does have its angsty parts, what stands out is how in times of adversity, an outstretched hand, a word of encouragement or a hug can mean everything.
I have to say, the only thing I may not have liked so much is the amount of time and place that Skylar took up in the book. I mean, I understand why she was necessary, but maybe her presence was a little much?
I'm looking forward to the next one, because since I started reading her books, [a:Brigham Vaughn|7578712|Brigham Vaughn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1388354321p2/7578712.jpg] has not disappointed me!
I was given an advanced copy and voluntarily wrote a review.
What it does have is two men with personalities as different as day and night, who are deeply attracted to each other, although at first, neither realized how deep that attraction was. And what we have, is like a pivotal moment in one's life, can change the trajectory of another person's life. And how those two people decide to support each other in those difficult moments, making the best of it, even if the result is not what they expected. And it was amazing how, despite everything, their relationship felt so natural. Even during those first moments where August still thought of Nico as someone annoying, you could see and feel that they matched like the pieces of a beautiful, sexy puzzle.
I can't say which of the two MCs I liked more. Both so different, and yet, both with a depth of character that surprised me, because where Nico seemed superficial and careless, always thinking about having a good time, underneath there is a sweet man who is open to finding that person to share his life with. And August, who seemed too closed off and uptight, hides a wounded heart but willing to risk again, despite his fears, and with a soul thirsty for someone to care for and dedicate himself to. So even though the story does have its angsty parts, what stands out is how in times of adversity, an outstretched hand, a word of encouragement or a hug can mean everything.
I have to say, the only thing I may not have liked so much is the amount of time and place that Skylar took up in the book. I mean, I understand why she was necessary, but maybe her presence was a little much?
I'm looking forward to the next one, because since I started reading her books, [a:Brigham Vaughn|7578712|Brigham Vaughn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1388354321p2/7578712.jpg] has not disappointed me!
I was given an advanced copy and voluntarily wrote a review.