Precious_boy

by K.Z. Snow

CCC

Intriguing instance of sordid optimism.

Disillusioned innocence and a lesson in the difference between predatory and symbiotic love. Jon and Ethan, Marcus and Ethan, Jon and Donald--let's just say that none of them are perfect, but one is certainly better than the others.

I had a little difficulty accepting the quick transition in their relationship. Ethan's childhood crush never seems to be completely resolved rather morphed into lust with a side of hero worship. While Jon falling back into Donald's game was reasonable and definitely set up the catalyst for Jon to move forward, there was no parallel event for Ethan. He's still the wishful boy wanting and finally getting it. While the romantic in me wanted to rejoice, the realist is screaming, WHOA! There's some unresolved issues here.

I enjoyed reading this. I felt like a bunch of it was unrealistic: Donald's attitude, Marc's easy dismissal, and the lack of repercussions, both mental and physical for Ethan. My favorite part, and the real cracker, thing that just shoots straight through the heart is when you finally understand the title.