I thought maybe we were at a precipice, ready to leap into the unknown of a new beginning.
I dug deep on my TBR when I was choosing my next read and came across this one. I’ve always heard such good things about it, but never got around to reading it. Well, I finally picked it up and was so glad I did. This was a beautiful story! I was either crying or on the verge of tears throughout the whole first half of the book. Between everything going on with Luka’s father and Luka and Rook trying to reconnect after Luka being away for the last five years, it was an emotional roller coaster. The second half of the book went a little easier on my heart, but was no less beautiful, and then the tears returned for the heartwarming ending. I understand now why people love this book. I’m just sorry it took me so long to get to it!
“You give me what I need every time I look at you. By simply… existing.”
Luka and Rook were the definition of soulmates. Their bond leapt from the page, right from the very beginning of the book. I loved how Rook’s chapters all began with a short flashback; it helped color in the full picture, and I liked how the flashback always tied in to what was happening in the present day. Luka had been in love with Rook since they were kids, but always ran from it because he never thought Rook would return those feelings. The pain and regret Luka felt after cutting Rook out of his life for the last five years was palpable. My heart hurt for both of them. Rook was so hurt, but he didn’t want to be mad at Luka, and Luka didn’t know how to repair the damage, but he needed his best friend so much. I loved seeing these two find their way back to what they once were.
I also loved their journey into becoming romantically involved. The demisexual rep was great. There were a lot of aspects to Rook’s journey that I could personally relate to. I loved seeing him realize he wasn’t broken or destined to be alone. He finally discovered the reason he never felt much for other people he dated was because he never had the chance to form a connection with them like he had with Luka. The pining and yearning from both men as their relationship slowly evolved was done so well. They loved each other so much and made such good partners; seeing them grow together and support one another warmed my heart. This is a story that will linger in my mind and heart for a long time to come!
Luka and I were like two rivers, raging toward the same open sea, and there wasn’t a thing in this world, not death or distance or time, or even my own naivety that would keep us apart.
The Book Boyfriend Addict 