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A review by ashbellareadsmm
Off Balance by Rebecca Rathe
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Genre: M/M Romance
Format: E-Book
Series: Forbidden Goals #5
Prior reading is not required
Check your triggers prior to reading. There are some heavy topics discussed and seen throughout the pages
Character Development: 4/5 • Cameron and Dom were dynamic characters. Both Cameron and Dom have something to prove to themselves. Finding each other in the madness was so beautiful.
Plot: 4/5 • The plot was engaging and well written. All the characters in this book felt real like they could be real characters in the real world. The book was a slow-burn romance however it was done well. I did not feel like I wanted to rush to the end for them to be together. I enjoyed the build up.
Writing Style: 4.5/5 • The book was well written, with no grammatical or spelling errors. Things were explained in a way that didn't feel like overkill. Each MC's POV felt like an individual character, with their own emotions and thoughts.
Spice Level: 3/5 • The spice evolved naturally. Even though there was some serious pining when Dom and Cam finally came together it was explosive. Both touch starved and needy men.
Overall Rating: 4.75/5 • Cam and Dom were gritty, raw and emotional characters. I loved them both individually and together. The adoration that Dom holds for Cam is next level. Everyone deserves a Dom in their life as their own personal hype man. He was such a teddy bear, cinnamini MC and I here for every second of it. The way Becca described the scenes I felt like I was there watching Cam dance. I could see him through Dom's eyes. Also, I appreciate the Antoni and Ellis cameos from Choke Up. All in all this was a great additional to the Forbidden Goals series. ♥
All pre-order profits from Off Balance are being donated by the author to the Trevor Project with a matching donation going to the ACLU Foundation
Tropes:
• Boxer x Ballet Dancer
• Age Gap
• Size difference
• Bi-awakening
• Brother's Stepson
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Cinnamon roll MC
• HEA
Cheating: Yes BUT not between the main characters.
Third-act breakup: No
POV: Dual POV (First Person POV)
KU: Yes
I received an advance review copy, and this is my honest review.
Format: E-Book
Series: Forbidden Goals #5
Prior reading is not required
Check your triggers prior to reading. There are some heavy topics discussed and seen throughout the pages
Character Development: 4/5 • Cameron and Dom were dynamic characters. Both Cameron and Dom have something to prove to themselves. Finding each other in the madness was so beautiful.
Plot: 4/5 • The plot was engaging and well written. All the characters in this book felt real like they could be real characters in the real world. The book was a slow-burn romance however it was done well. I did not feel like I wanted to rush to the end for them to be together. I enjoyed the build up.
Writing Style: 4.5/5 • The book was well written, with no grammatical or spelling errors. Things were explained in a way that didn't feel like overkill. Each MC's POV felt like an individual character, with their own emotions and thoughts.
Spice Level: 3/5 • The spice evolved naturally. Even though there was some serious pining when Dom and Cam finally came together it was explosive. Both touch starved and needy men.
Overall Rating: 4.75/5 • Cam and Dom were gritty, raw and emotional characters. I loved them both individually and together. The adoration that Dom holds for Cam is next level. Everyone deserves a Dom in their life as their own personal hype man. He was such a teddy bear, cinnamini MC and I here for every second of it. The way Becca described the scenes I felt like I was there watching Cam dance. I could see him through Dom's eyes. Also, I appreciate the Antoni and Ellis cameos from Choke Up. All in all this was a great additional to the Forbidden Goals series. ♥
All pre-order profits from Off Balance are being donated by the author to the Trevor Project with a matching donation going to the ACLU Foundation
Tropes:
• Boxer x Ballet Dancer
• Age Gap
• Size difference
• Bi-awakening
• Brother's Stepson
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Cinnamon roll MC
• HEA
Cheating:
Third-act breakup:
POV: Dual POV (First Person POV)
KU: Yes
I received an advance review copy, and this is my honest review.