Hi, book buddies :-) Before the world went sideways, again, I got some book mail. It's a pretty man on a cover, but it's so, so much more. An unforgettable tale of grief and taboo romance.
HIS CUSTODY by Tamsen Parker
Keyne O’Connell leads a charmed life. But one dark summer night before her senior year robs her of everyone she loves, thrusting her into the custody of her boyfriend’s intimidating, much older brother.
Jasper Andersson is not a good man. His business dealings are barely legal. He’s a womanizer and a drug user. He has no interest in becoming Keyne’s guardian, although given her limited options, he doesn’t have much of a choice. And when his feelings become far from platonic, he must protect her at whatever the cost…even from himself.
MY OPINION
This is a poignant tale of grief and unorthodox love.Tragedy strikes in the first chapters and paints the atmosphere with bleak tones. The author’s words recreate the raw, harrowing journey of bereavement with accurate detail. It's tough and touching to go through every step along with Keyne and Jasper, yet it's also therapeutic, letting you get in touch with your innermost vulnerability.
Jasper is a bad boy, a ruthless businessman, yet he's got a good soul. And his deep desire to do right by Keyne is inspiring, sweet, moving. Keyne is a young girl lost in her struggle against unthinkable loss, drowning in pain yet still gasping for a way out, a way to love and be loved.
I felt as if I got to know the characters really well, they were breathing and feeling like real people. Time passed for all of us together, sharing routines to keep us sane, conversations filled with emotional intimacy, events both about daily life and big decisions. And with each minute and every month of their lives, love was brewing and desire was pulsing.
Despite the taboo nature of this age-gap relationship, the pace made it understandable, but especially the needs of these characters as they connect and bond over not only grief but a lifetime of trust and a year of living together in complete dedication to their unique sense of family.
It comes a time when the fated, complex feelings of these tragic characters take an even more complicated turn. This happens in the second half of the book which means a radical change as in the first part we encounter hard issues of bereavement and their psychological consequences.
They fall in love while giving into their deepest, unusual tendencies. This might not be to everyone's tastes, but it is all rendered with utmost beauty and sensibility. There’s no passionate scene that is not coloured with love, respect, devotion and consent. While Jasper teaches with masterful concern, she blooms with her self-awakening. This kinky scenario is explicit and abundant, and it goes through several phases as the characters grow in their relationship. That includes a very selfless yet dramatic decision on his part that can be considered heartbreaking, but also eye-opening and necessary.
The final chapters are painful, beautiful, and rewarding. I could have done without some exploration on her part, but it is part of the lessons they both had to learn. Very interesting, intense, and controversial romance. Not to be taken lightly.
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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND
Tamsen Parker is a USA Today bestselling romance writer, with books in the erotic romance, hot contemporary, sports, and now sweet subgenres, and writes about f/f, m/f, and m/m couples falling for each other.
She lives with her family outside of Boston, where she tweets too much, sleeps too little and is always in the middle of a book. Aside from good food, sweet rieslings and gin cocktails, she has a fondness for monograms and subway maps. She has also been bitten by the planner bug and may be consumed by her washi tape and sticker stash any day now. She should really start drinking coffee.
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Let me know what you think of the cover, or the book if you read it. I'm very curious about your impressions ;-) Stay safe, stay light.
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