While usually I'm a HUGE fan of Christina, a definite auto-buy / auto-read, this one didn't work for me. I don't know exactly why. I thought maybe it was them being rather young (this IS New Adult), but I think it's mostly the way they circled each other didn't get me excited, rather frustrated by their redundant thoughts, trying to justify every little step they made outside of their friendship as "not a big deal" while it CLEARLY was for both of them.
Elliot and Morgan have been best friends for years. They love each other dearly and couldn't see themselves living without one another (which is another justification for NEVER changing their bestfriends dynamics). Morgan has a certain disability. I like the way Christina finds unique yet genuine characters, flawed like we all are, even if we don't share exactly what the MCs are dealing with. For Morgan, this is who he is but he IS frustrated people - guys - think less of him or are not interested in him (sexually) due to his disability. Another reason to love Elliot who sees FAR past Morgan's daily difficulties.
When Morgan walks into their apartment and sees Elliot hooking up, he is embarrassed, frustrated and mostly VERY turned on. From there, the road to exploring more between them starts. It's a slippery slop. It happens gradually and almost naturally. Especially with Morgan being stressed out about his brother's upcoming wedding and Elliot stressed about his grades. They have enough pent up frustration as well as a need to find comfort in each other's arms. Which is exactly what happens...
This COULD have been a fabulous novella, there is a lot to like about the MCs, their relationship and it's progression and yet I was frustrated with both of them. Morgan more than Elliot actually. Especially concerning his brother's best friend and what happened with him 8 years ago. While I understood why it made "an impression" and was hard to push aside, I also didn't understand why he was making such a big deal about it NOW. It almost felt like the whole thing was there only for the "big finale" and the resolve of the novella.
While this novella is a part of the "Easton U Pirates", and we DO get a bit of the two couples from the previous installments - which was great! - it's not exactly connected as neither of the guys play any sports though Elliot is friends with the guys on the team (as an ex-player). It's offered as a free read through Prolific Works (link bellow).
All in all, an okay read.
 | Rating: ★★★ | Free Read | 136 pages | Read on: 13 January 2022 |  |  |
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