Jude1111

4.5 Stars.





Loved it.
This book worked in so many ways for me.I loved the Before and After first from Archer's pov and then from Mallory.And a story that spans over years is totally my thing.




It's not an easy read at times,it deals with a lot of emotive subjects and it's definitely not a fluffy MM with an abundance of sex scenes.


I made the mistake of reading some reviews just after I started reading it and a few mentioned something that I would have preferred not to know in advance so I'm going to be deliberately vague here.


Archer is grieving over the loss of his parents three years ago.He's exsisting......
As a reader you can feel his sadness and emptiness.Then he meets Danny who is pushy,endearing,and turns out to be a great friend to Archer in so many ways.An invitation from Danny for Archer to spend Thanksgiving with him and his father is about to change his life....


Mallory is dealing with his own grief.He's living a solitary life really only focusing on his work.

There is no insta lust here,no immediate attraction,no falling into bed.It's a slow burn but the story wouldn't have had such a strong impact on me if that was the case here.

Despite the age difference (17 years ), Archer and Mallory have a lot of similarities.They are both quiet,reserved and are comfortable in each others silences.They develop a friendship and feelings long before anything physical happens.


I found this really difficult to review without spoilers.
I don't want to give anything away...

-not why the story spans over a number of years,

-not how their relationship plays out,

-not how family plays a part.


Read the blurb,go into it relatively blind and I'm sure you'll love it.Yes,it's sad but it's actually quite beautiful.

Highly Recommended.


An Arc of Arrows Through Archer was kindly provided to me by the Author in exchange for an honest review.