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Featured Story: Rule #3


Renee Stevens

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I hope everyone had a great weekend, but now it's time to start off a new week. A great way to start the week is to take a look at a story that can be found on Gay Authors. Today's feature is Rule #3 by CassieQ. William King was nice enough to provide us with this great review. If you haven't already done so, maybe it will inspire you to take a look. If you do, don't forget to leave Cassie some reviews. Enjoy!

 

Rule #3
CassieQ

Reviewer: William King
Status: Complete
Word Count: 16,582

 

I will often start a review of a story by saying something about whether it was well written, and easy and enjoyable to read. This story was all those things, but more than the fluidity of the writing and the well-balanced pace, there was the intriguing concept of the plot.


As I got deeper into the story, I could not help thinking it was all too Nice!  I repeatedly thought to myself—no way—things have to start getting nasty here, or it’s not real. But at the same time, I couldn’t help the warm feeling that leapt off the pages; I was drawn to these three nice characters.


It was Marc who was at the center of things; the story revolved around this central character, but it was Ryland who came most alive. Don’t read that statement to mean Marc and Gabriel were not well-drawn personages, they were. Even Gabriel’s character was full enough, although of the three, he was the least written. But Ryland's feelings and emotions were so real, it felt like he was there with me when I was reading the story.


The premise of the story is they all 'do the right thing' in extraordinary circumstances, but I doubt such relationships occur very often. And if they do, I can’t imagine that they work out like in Rule #3. But therein lies the skill of the author—a twofold talent—on the one hand, Cassie can tell a story that can’t fail to make you feel good inside, but on the other hand, she can do so in such a way it becomes completely believable.


I found this story a joy to read and a treat for the heart, ending with what I have to suppose is a happily ever after—with a twist. Read Rule #3 to find out what that is!


Category: Anthology   Genres: Romance   Tags: young adult, gay, urban, light-hearted   Rating: Mature

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I love Cassie's writing. Geeks is one of my all-time favorites, so I will do my best to give this a read. :)  Great review, William... you left me intrigued... cheers... Gary....

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34 minutes ago, Headstall said:

I love Cassie's writing. Geeks is one of my all-time favorites, so I will do my best to give this a read. :)  Great review, William... you left me intrigued... cheers... Gary....

:yes:  Geeks is great :D 

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2 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

:yes:  Geeks is great :D 

Wish I had the time to reread it... wish I had the time to read everything on site :) 

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32 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

:yes:  Geeks is great :D 

I always felt like we needed a bit of sequel to Geeks. The end of the story wasn't the end of their story.

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This is delightful, William King, and completely made my day.  Thank you!  :hug:

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