Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsNot my usual 'fare', but still enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
I'm not sure where I found this story because the notion of age play is not something that I'm into. However, the "narcolepsy" subject matter was intriguing, so I decided to give it a go.
First off, I will say that while I love 'daddy' dynamics, as I've said age play is NOT my thing. I don't find it arousing, but I can understand one's desire for it. It must be very confusing for an adult, who has childlike tendencies, to be alive in this world right now. As someone who doesn't feel they fit in in any way at all, I can respect this.
This is not my ONLY daddy/boy novel; in fact I've read quite a few. I found the dynamics between the two characters believable and realistic. I am guessing that the reviewers who did not finish don't understand this lifestyle at ALL and that's why this didn't resonate with them. Just to keep things faire. Given their roles, I think their dialogue was realistic, and even though instalove never feels like it's realistic for me I didn't let that alter my opinion of the story.
It's low-angst until the end, and there isn't a ton of smutty stuff, but overall I think that if you're curious about age play at all, this is a good place to start.
As for the narcolepsy; I found it very relatable and a good representation of someone who has this disorder, as well as others' reactions to it. We don't live in a world that accepts imperfections at all, and my heart went out to Ollie for his struggle and I praised Holden's willingness to accept him unconditionally. I wish I had someone to care for me like Holden did Ollie. <3
I didn't find any errors, and the only technical issues I experienced were with the formatting. Indents were all over the place and in the middle of the page. It was a little distracting but I understand that unless you have access to a formatting program or someone who has one, it's quite tricky to get it perfect. The book was still 100% readable; it's just a pet peeve of mine.
4.5 stars overall for entertainment value. :) I probably won't reread this at all, but I probably will seek out other books by the author. I'm curious if she has any that focus on other people with "special needs" and how she handles those. I also have a little bit more of an understanding to age play and even if it's not my thing, I can respect it more than I did before.
