A Dangerous Thing
4.5 stars Jake can be such an ass and Adrien doesn't even see it. He puts up with way more than is even believable. They've been "together" three months and in this book they finally kiss. Jake's homophobia and self-loathing is getting tiring. It's also confusing as he is inconsistent with affection. Why a guy whose been out his whole life would be willing to be with someone like Jake who doesn't even let Adrien touch him is too far fetched.
But... Lanyon is a gifted writer and this book is a joy to read. It's clever and funny in parts, emotional and intense in others. There's a lot of action and danger and desperate moments. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. (The fact that I was too sick to get out of bed was not a factor, I swear.)
Some excerpts (all taken from early in the book):
(Going to a bookcase of old books) "I approached slowly, my pulse quickening in excitement known only to book lovers in the advanced stage of addiction."
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"You're the one paying that no account Ted Harvey to sit around and smoke dope all day."
"I'm paying hum to look after my property." Smoking dope was a perk.
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(When closeted Jake does something domestic) Someday he was going to make some woman a wonderful wife.
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"How come you never came back when your granny passed away?"
"I was eight. I didn't have my driver's licence."