Talker is a very colorful person, he talks non-stop about music, he moves to the music in his head or in his earbuds, he is friendly and yet he is so very different most people keep their distance, it's not only the tattoos that cover half of his face and hand (a "full sleeve") it's the no-nonsense vibe of a punk. Yet Brian KNOWS Talker, and he knows that though he is all about the show, inside he just wants to be loved and cared for in a gentle sweet way. That's exactly what he is willing to offer, and yet Talker just doesn't BELIEVE Brian could want him.
The story was sweet, touching and heart breaking. Talker is the kind of guy who puts himself out there which is exactly why he gets hurt. Brian envies that same ability but he knows the true meaning of it which is why he guards Talker as best as he can from himself and (when possible) others.
My only complaint about this story is Brian. Though he is sweet and I got his struggle he felt somehow "slow". People call him stupid and I don't know if it's the naive personality of a guy who was home schooled by an artistic aunt or there is more to it. I sometimes had a hard time understanding his logic or the things he chose to say / not say.
The story ends with a happy for now feel that I guess considering their long friendship could be enough, at least for me. I truly believe I GOT a whole story even though it's a short novella. But we DO have two more installments :)
Additional Details: Kindle Ebook, 83 pages, 26-27 December 2015 / On GoodReads
ABOUT THIS SERIES
Talker is a New Adult MM Romance by Amy Lane.It's a sort of "coming of age" story though Brian and Talker are in their early 20s.
Both Brian and Talker's childhood weren't easy, both grew up without their parent, each for a different reason, but Brian had a loving aunt who raised him and home schooled him, which is a part of the reason he had a hard time fitting in. Talker on the other hand, had a very difficult upbringing in the system, and he also never fit in anywhere and not only because of his special appearance (a whole lot of tattoos covering burn marks). When Talker and Brian find each other they immediately become good friends but it takes a LONG time before Talker accepts that Brian is NOT actually "straight" and is in love with him (and not just love him as a best friend).
This is no "regular" romance in which best friends turn into lovers, it also has a very dark side in which both Talker and Brian are hurt and need to deal with the ache - both physical and mental and find the strength in one another.
The first novella is told from Brian's POV and the following two are told from Talker's POV. While the first two are more dark, the third one, closing the HEA was all about finding true peace with one another. It closed the story in a beautiful heart warming way. Couldn't have asked for more.
Totally on the "GRAB AND READ!" list :)
Books:
1. Talker (Published 31 August 2010) ★★★★½
2. Talker's Redemption (Published 18 January 2011) ★★★★★
3. Talker's Graduation (Published 11 October 2011) ★★★★★
Both Brian and Talker's childhood weren't easy, both grew up without their parent, each for a different reason, but Brian had a loving aunt who raised him and home schooled him, which is a part of the reason he had a hard time fitting in. Talker on the other hand, had a very difficult upbringing in the system, and he also never fit in anywhere and not only because of his special appearance (a whole lot of tattoos covering burn marks). When Talker and Brian find each other they immediately become good friends but it takes a LONG time before Talker accepts that Brian is NOT actually "straight" and is in love with him (and not just love him as a best friend).
This is no "regular" romance in which best friends turn into lovers, it also has a very dark side in which both Talker and Brian are hurt and need to deal with the ache - both physical and mental and find the strength in one another.
The first novella is told from Brian's POV and the following two are told from Talker's POV. While the first two are more dark, the third one, closing the HEA was all about finding true peace with one another. It closed the story in a beautiful heart warming way. Couldn't have asked for more.
Totally on the "GRAB AND READ!" list :)
Books:
1. Talker (Published 31 August 2010) ★★★★½
2. Talker's Redemption (Published 18 January 2011) ★★★★★
3. Talker's Graduation (Published 11 October 2011) ★★★★★
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