Tumbled Olympic Passions Book 2 edition by EE Grey Literature Fiction eBooks
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A chance at the Olympics has been everything Auden has always wanted, but now that it’s within his grasp, he finds himself slipping further away. Does he really want to be an Olympic gymnast when there’s so much more to life? To make things worse, he has both a major crush on his friends-with-benefits teammate, Trayce, and free-spirited musician named Shane. With Olympics trials looming on the horizon, Auden has to decide what he really wants and how much he’s willing to give up to get it. (M/M)
Tumbled Olympic Passions Book 2 edition by EE Grey Literature Fiction eBooks
1) I thoroughly enjoyed Tumbled and the book held my attention from start to finish. Audens character development and dilemma throughout the book felt real and I was very happy with the resolution. A very well written and researched read.2) I'm not into sports romances or open-ended romances. This one ticked off both boxes, plus added a love triangle that gives us a lot to work with but not much to show in the end. Despite that, however, this is a well crafted story with realistic characters, even though the setting is supposed to be the near-future but reads like contemporary. This is about youths trying to find their place in the world, and how to fit their personal and professional lives together. Wanting to be free from expectations and demands is a struggle every young person can identify with and relate to. But wishing to excel at what you're great at and to follow your dreams is also a struggle, just different kind. I liked this story but wasn't wow'd by it.
3) There's little time wasted. The story is short and sweet and the plot develops at a good clip without sacrificing the good, meaty parts of a story. And speaking of which, this story *feels* like a story. One of the criteria I use is "if sex were removed, would there still be a plot?" The answer is a most astounding yes, and the plot itself is excellent. I have to applaud the author for the good use of pace, the right use of tension, and even though we expect the protagonist to win at the end, it's still very satisfying to read. Not a lot of cruft or excess. There isn't much to the external setting, but venue development when required is very good. The gym itself, the bar and the surrounding areas are scaffolded enough to let a reader imagine what they see, but specific enough to allow for some unique flavor. The little details are what help. These also don't take away from the focus of the story, which are the characters more than the setting. The characters feel different from one another. It doesn't feel like voices are "shared" between them as in some stories. Everyone is unique and this author has a knack for bringing characters to life. Each one had their own hopes, dreams, fears, and mannerisms and felt very real and human, most of all. Clear, concise, enjoyable. Easy to read. Straightforward. Enough to sate the reader's need to consume without robbing the reader of the ability to imagine for themselves. Excellent. Strong Recommendation for Consideration. This is the first time in reading the slush for the awards that I have been so enthusiastic about a story. I believe this is one of the best I've read so far and am glad I was able to judge this gem. Thank you!
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Tumbled Olympic Passions Book 2 edition by EE Grey Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Auden is near the penultimate goal of any professional athlete - the Olympic games. Recently crowned the world champion, he’s feeling the pressure more than ever, but he doesn’t really have anyone to share it with, other than fellow athlete and occasional lover, Trayce. So when Shane picks him up one night and then slots himself into Auden’s life, he thinks he’s found nirvana. But Shane isn’t all he appears to be, and Auden needs to make a decision before it’s made for him.
I went back and forth with this book. I can absolutely see Auden’s dilemma and his struggles. He’s isolated from most of the world, his father has a one-track mind and stresses Auden out, and the boy he’s totally gone for thinks committed relationships are ridiculous and unrealistic. Auden was just ripe for the picking by the first boy to really pay attention to *him*. However, his connections to both Shane and Trayce felt almost stiff rather than an organic coming together with either one, which threw off the chemistry, as well.
The plot is great, no question on that point! I enjoyed the way the author took me through the trials and tribulations of career amateur athletes (professionals aren’t allowed to compete in national or world championships or the Olympics).
Unfortunately, the pacing was also off in that it bounced around from day to week to month without much consistency in the beginning, and I found myself having difficulty tracking the timeline, even with the month listed at the beginning of the chapters. This was helped somewhat by the “plucky best friend” as she named herself, Auden’s bestie Anya, whom I adored. She was sweet, spicy, and always honest, and if I read M/F or F/F, I’d like to see a book on her, but alas, I don’t. Plucky best friend it is!
There was surprisingly little character development over most of the book, then *boom* - tons of it at the end. This also somewhat hindered my ability to connect to Auden and Trayce. In the end, I decided it was “okay” and hereby give it three stars. Will I give this author another try? Sure! This is my first exposure, and I may very well like something else better.
***ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Cat from Alpha Book Club.***
1) I thoroughly enjoyed Tumbled and the book held my attention from start to finish. Audens character development and dilemma throughout the book felt real and I was very happy with the resolution. A very well written and researched read.
2) I'm not into sports romances or open-ended romances. This one ticked off both boxes, plus added a love triangle that gives us a lot to work with but not much to show in the end. Despite that, however, this is a well crafted story with realistic characters, even though the setting is supposed to be the near-future but reads like contemporary. This is about youths trying to find their place in the world, and how to fit their personal and professional lives together. Wanting to be free from expectations and demands is a struggle every young person can identify with and relate to. But wishing to excel at what you're great at and to follow your dreams is also a struggle, just different kind. I liked this story but wasn't wow'd by it.
3) There's little time wasted. The story is short and sweet and the plot develops at a good clip without sacrificing the good, meaty parts of a story. And speaking of which, this story *feels* like a story. One of the criteria I use is "if sex were removed, would there still be a plot?" The answer is a most astounding yes, and the plot itself is excellent. I have to applaud the author for the good use of pace, the right use of tension, and even though we expect the protagonist to win at the end, it's still very satisfying to read. Not a lot of cruft or excess. There isn't much to the external setting, but venue development when required is very good. The gym itself, the bar and the surrounding areas are scaffolded enough to let a reader imagine what they see, but specific enough to allow for some unique flavor. The little details are what help. These also don't take away from the focus of the story, which are the characters more than the setting. The characters feel different from one another. It doesn't feel like voices are "shared" between them as in some stories. Everyone is unique and this author has a knack for bringing characters to life. Each one had their own hopes, dreams, fears, and mannerisms and felt very real and human, most of all. Clear, concise, enjoyable. Easy to read. Straightforward. Enough to sate the reader's need to consume without robbing the reader of the ability to imagine for themselves. Excellent. Strong Recommendation for Consideration. This is the first time in reading the slush for the awards that I have been so enthusiastic about a story. I believe this is one of the best I've read so far and am glad I was able to judge this gem. Thank you!
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