Unpretentious

The LastText is just what it sets out to be: a straightforward m/m romance. The storyline is simple and all of the story elements and characters pretty much follow the usual simple formula for a romance. As such, it is an enjoyable escapist book that will make readers feel good and be glad they read it.
If the book were trying to be anything more than the escapist romance novel it is, you would still have to admire the storyline and feel pretty comfortable with the characters.
On the other hand, if you were looking for a best seller quality book, you would notice that the character of Jace is far too perfect—perfect hair, perfect body, blue eyes (of course) large equipment for love making, and far too patient and understanding.
You would also notice that there really isn’t too much to the plot. It is a simple telling of the development of a romance from beginning to fulfillment.
And you would also notice that the grief of Merrick for his diseased partner goes on for far too long and far too intensely. To carry grief for two full years is not unusual, but to be obsessed by it is far from the norm. Anyone who has suffered and intense loss (like I have) knows that the pain doesn’t end, but life adjusts, keeping the old love in a revered and special place while filling life with the happiness and joy of a new love.
In the end, that”s how The Last Text does turn out, just as a straightforward escapist romance novel should. ( )

Unpretentious

The LastText is just what it sets out to be: a straightforward m/m romance. The storyline is simple and all of the story elements and characters pretty much follow the usual simple formula for a romance. As such, it is an enjoyable escapist book that will make readers feel good and be glad they read it.
If the book were trying to be anything more than the escapist romance novel it is, you would still have to admire the storyline and feel pretty comfortable with the characters.
On the other hand, if you were looking for a best seller quality book, you would notice that the character of Jace is far too perfect—perfect hair, perfect body, blue eyes (of course) large equipment for love making, and far too patient and understanding.
You would also notice that there really isn’t too much to the plot. It is a simple telling of the development of a romance from beginning to fulfillment.
And you would also notice that the grief of Merrick for his diseased partner goes on for far too long and far too intensely. To carry grief for two full years is not unusual, but to be obsessed by it is far from the norm. Anyone who has suffered and intense loss (like I have) knows that the pain doesn’t end, but life adjusts, keeping the old love in a revered and special place while filling life with the happiness and joy of a new love.
In the end, that”s how The Last Text does turn out, just as a straightforward escapist romance novel should. ( )

Unpretentious

The LastText is just what it sets out to be: a straightforward m/m romance. The storyline is simple and all of the story elements and characters pretty much follow the usual simple formula for a romance. As such, it is an enjoyable escapist book that will make readers feel good and be glad they read it.
If the book were trying to be anything more than the escapist romance novel it is, you would still have to admire the storyline and feel pretty comfortable with the characters.
On the other hand, if you were looking for a best seller quality book, you would notice that the character of Jace is far too perfect—perfect hair, perfect body, blue eyes (of course) large equipment for love making, and far too patient and understanding.
You would also notice that there really isn’t too much to the plot. It is a simple telling of the development of a romance from beginning to fulfillment.
And you would also notice that the grief of Merrick for his diseased partner goes on for far too long and far too intensely. To carry grief for two full years is not unusual, but to be obsessed by it is far from the norm. Anyone who has suffered and intense loss (like I have) knows that the pain doesn’t end, but life adjusts, keeping the old love in a revered and special place while filling life with the happiness and joy of a new love.
In the end, that”s how The Last Text does turn out, just as a straightforward escapist romance novel should. ( )