Jason Rimbaud

Well now I think the note makes sense...Keith has Leia somehow. I still think Brandon and Keith make a better couple. But I'm twisted that way.

Seems that Leia is trapped in-between realities...since this has not been mentioned before I wonder if Brandon has a different gift than other creators as he can access this other place. Still don't like Jordan, he's too nice...too perfect. Brandon is a train wreck in all the right ways. Thus far, besides a few issues I have with being to angsty, I'm enjoying this narrative muchly.

My thoughts exactly. She is the enabler and Keith is the creator. Or at least that's my theory. I just wish the plot would move quicker...I am so curious about the creators/enablers...I want to know more.

So with all the clues you are leaving for us thus far, my theory is Keith is a creator/enabler. Keith is definitely one if not the main villain . It all just fits too neatly. He wasn't attracted to Brandon until he first started creating after meeting Jordan. I do think Keith is a better character than Jordan. Jordan is pretty vanilla right now in the scheme of things.

Funny enough, Brandon's experiences are definitely ones I can relate too. I've known many people who before certain encounters were completely straight, then whammo. All of a sudden you see them in a gay club with their legs over their shoulders in a swing. Besides, in my younger days I was a straight edge Emo myself. I do wish the plot would kick in as I am interested in these creators and enablers. PS: Brandon should not be a creator, he should be an enabler.

Its funny how people cope with things differently. Some use cutting, as Brandon did, while others used self-medication. I used sex as a weapon and a tool for manipulation. Either way its broken people handling stressful situations the best they can. Interesting chapter. Can we call what happened between Keith and Brandon a rape? And I have been in situations when I was much, much, much younger, that once I achieved release, I was so self loathing. Not from any religious or moral issues, more of I can't believe I just did this with you and all my friends are going to know it kind of way. Off to chapter four.

So it doesn't take two...I like the duality of meaning of the words creating and enabling. It made me laugh. Some more intrigue with another couple with the same power. I wonder if we have met them yet in the story. I went back and didn't see anyone that might be flagged as the other creator or enabler. Maybe they will be adults. Is there a League of Creators out there with their own rules? On to chapter three.

So I will say this is one of the most interesting plots I've read in a long time. The ability to bring something to life after drawing it could be quite dangerous. Though it seemed that it took two to bring the pencil to life, Brandon and Jordan. Seems like Leia might have come into contact with someone/something from one of these other dimensions. How many "creators" will there be? I'll head into chapter two now. J

I have held my tongue about some of the religious undertones that have taken place over the last fifteen chapters or so. The callous way the President authorized the brainwashing of others to protect his sons interest pushed me to my limit. The author tries to get the reader to overlook that his hero’s are making slaves out of people and paints it in a light that they would never use it for bad. Knight is a straight male that was forced to have relations with an underage male. This just reenforces that Religious people will do whatever it takes to push their agenda. Let’s not forget that President Jacobs authorized his son to have sex with another boy to further his own agenda. I am rather disgusted by the authors attempts to normalize this behavior. I know it’s a story but damn, this is a hard pill to swallow wrapped up in I did it for the greater good rhetoric That is way too prevalent in todays times. The Jacobs are not good people.

I'm surprised that no one picked up the name Dylan Thomas, a famous poet who did not go gently into that good night. That was the first thing I noticed in chapter one. I think the differences in policy concerning the British can be chalked up to this is not set in our past/present but a version much like an alternate universe. Things are similar but not quite right.

DK loves killing off family members. Though his entire family dying in a matter of days is a bit coincidental. Henry goes from one moment acting afraid of his father and the next idolizing him as well. Wonder if that's DK's intention? I'm not sold on the fact that Pastor Jacobs is a bad man just yet. He has done or at least allowed some bad things to happen but that doesn't make him bad per se. I'll reserve judgement for now. PS: I smell like chicken wings. J

Nothing like jumping right in to the thick of things... Though the narrative seems to frame Christianity as the villain's, any extremist philosophy could be substituted in its place. Would someone who is planning on a coup let an outsider in on their plans, probably not. A father who is that laser focused on taking over the status quo wouldn't give a damn about Dylan, no matter how smart he may or may not be. Though he did mention "the file", something a normal preacher would not have on anyone. As for allowing his son to be "raped or at the very least used sexually" for blackmail, most right wing Christians would never allow such a thing to happen. As homosexually was and still is in lots of circles wrong and a sin. Depending what is in Dylan's file, a gay scandal of his own perhaps, he probably wouldn't allow his son anywhere near him. Unless the Christian thing is only a means for power. On to the next chapter

I just finished reading the first three books of DK's Do Over saga, I won't mention here why I didn't finish reading the forth, and this is my next foray into his world building. Interesting open to say the least. Quite a few bits of information that I am eager to continue reading. Though its weird that this is another story where the protagonist is twelve years old when we start. DK seems to be fixated on this age group. But he's claiming to be 140 years old so there is a lot of opportunity for time jumps so hopefully soon we'll be out of the pre-teen era quickly.

I have to give up on this story, I never liked Brian and being in his head, even worse. I'm off to another story. J

Davey just keeps James Bonding all the time...like its a compulsion. Though I think Davey mentions to Sean that he is going to tell everyone. Or the author passes it off in the narrative somewhere. A new wrinkle in this Do-Over with the addition of Jeremy. If all the time travelers are dead...I don't think they are, why would there be another Do Over. We are missing something.

I know it's a fools errand, but I'm still hoping for a Davey and Sean relationship. They are the only two that understands what the other is feeling and have now lived two lifetimes together. First as strangers, than friends, then somewhat enemies, now friends. Bye Bye Bye Brian!

Whew...out of Brian's head. I hope its not going to jump around, POV, that is. That always gets confusing to my little brain.

*bangs head on the table* I knew it...I knew we would get inside Brian's imperfect head. Cautiously, more then ever before, I am heading to the next chapter.

Bush used to be the head of the CIA and there are theories out there, albeit conspiracy ones, that he had something to do about the cover up of Kennedys assassination. So him wanting Jeb to go back fits completely with his "Destiney" of creating a dynasty. Don't forget, Jeb was doing pretty well running for President when Trump came along the scene. Early pundits were predicting another Clinton/Bush race. Now it looks like I have to suffer through with more Brian and Davey. Blech.

Fingers crossed it's not a red herring....

Just goes to prove that you can't keep a secret no matter how hard you try. Though it's harder to keep when you tell everyone that you're a time traveler. Is it bad that I have no sympathy for Brian getting shot? I wonder why I dislike him as a character so much? Though him dying would cause Davey to go back personally. Or the fact that whoever the President picked gets killed...or we could have a whole new character thus no more Brian to worry about. Yes, that's the one I want. If you can't re-write a person that is already having a Do-Over, couldn't they send someone else back in time, and then hook up with Davey from this timeline as well as Sean? Please don't let it be Brian...

That was my impression as well. Davey has gotten so good at lying and manipulating others that he is keeping a secret. Plus things mentioned in the previous chapters, the game is afoot.

I've had this weird feeling that Davey and Sean are going to be connected for all these do overs. Which is why I am now fully supporting Davey and Sean...Goodbye weird "perfect" Brian. Sean is the only person that can have stability for both of them throughout all these Do Overs. Talk about a love that can last forever. 😃

Just drama for the sake of plot...not a fan of this chapter at all. It seems to contrived. Took me a good long minute to remember that Sean was in the bubble from the first time line when he went back in the second time line to warn Davey about the attack where he died. That was a head scratcher for sure...

Maybe its my dislike for Brian but him going from anger to almost accepting Davey is a bit forced. I think having Davey's old life and new life come together in this manner is a bit of lazy plot device just to get Davey and Brian in the same place. It would have been better if they didn't meet until later on in the timeline. Without any kind of manipulation from Davey. IE: the shooting range and stroking his ego. If they truly are meant to be together, then no matter how much time goes by they will be...let fate make that decision.