Blues (Rainbow Connection #2) by Lynn Townsend ~ ARC Review
Blurb
Rising sophomore Beau Watkins gave up everything to be with his boyfriend, Vin. Beau is disowned by his father, tormented by his brother, is rapidly running out of money, and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. On top of that, his boyfriend seems to see Beau as little more than a live-in maid. Troubled by word of his missing father and fighting nightmares of his own, Vin Reyes turns to alcohol to drown his pain. What's worse, a handsome transfer student is a little too interested in Beau. Vin throws away everything that's made him happy with both hands, terrified of his own feelings of inadequacy.When Vin and Beau's happily-ever-after turns into a train wreck of drinking problems, resentment, insecurity, jealousy, and violence, they both try to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives. Their mutual friends, Hector and Ann-Marie, try to help the two young men as best they can, but neither want to listen. Beau accepts a morally questionable job offer to pad his finances and Vin starts a downward spiral of self-destructive behavior that sends him right for rock bottom. Can Vin and Beau win through doubt and guilt, jealousy and recklessness, to find their place in the world?
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Blues (Releases Jan 28th)
Tracy's Review
4.5 stars*This book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
Beau and Vin are back at school. Beau starting his Sophomore year, Vin his Senior. Beau is still dealing with the bashing and being disowned by his family. Vin is still looking for his father.
Beau and Vin are still deeply in love, but sometimes love just isn't enough to hold together a relationship. Their demons threaten to tear them apart.
I would love to say this book was a joy to read but it wasn't. I don't mean this in a bad way. It was just such an anxiety ridden book, so full of angst. I was so frustrated I had to put it down and walk away, to save my iPad from being thrown at the wall. This book takes you on a roller coaster ride emotionally. It made me happy, sad, angry, frustrated, but it also was humorous, and made me laugh out loud. It was painful to watch Vin spiral out of control, and come face to face with his demons. I wasn't sure if I wanted to slap him or hug him. I love Beau, but I think Beau is angry and still so sad. Even at the end of this book, I don't think he has fully dealt with the rejection of his family. I think he is starting to, but still has a long way to go.
The writing in this book flows well, and although I was frustrated, I was never bored. Lynn had me captivated from page one to the very end. I love that unlike most authors, she doesn't give you a ton of inner dialogue. Most of this book is actual scenes between the characters. My only true complaint is that at times something would happen, when the MC's weren't together, and we would see how one character dealt with it, but when the POV switched to the other MC, it would jump ahead to another scene. Things happened and I wanted to know how the other person felt, what they thought.
Even as frustrated as I was I still love Beau and Vin. Lynn still captures the love, chemistry and passion between the two young men, and I can't wait to take the next leg of their journey!
About Lynn
Lynn Townsend is a displaced Yankee, a mother, a writer, a dreamer, and the proud owner of a small black hole residing under her desk that tends to eat kittens, odd socks, staplers, and her car keys.
Finding Lynn around the web
Twitter: @tisfan
Website: http://paidbytheweird.blogspot.com
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