Author: ⟫ Marina Vivancos
Blurb: ⟫ Nathan had always loved his twin brother. How could he not? They had been inseparable since before birth. They’d shaped each other. Were each other’s homes.
But even love, Nathan knew, could go too far. Too deep. So he had tried to keep his distance—had gone to a different college, tried to make a life without his brother.
Now that they’re both back home for summer, though, Nathan doesn’t know how to escape the way he feels…or the way his brother might feel in return.
Review: ⟫ If the title wasn’t enough of a clue to let you know this one is incest (or twincest) then consider this your only warning.
The writing was very good – imagery was crisp and clear, and you got a sense of what Nathan was struggling with very strongly. The whole story is told from Nathan’s perspective. As the quieter twin – the nerd versus the popular jock – you very much felt his confusion, sense of loss and general disquiet. Because of how he feels about his brother, Nathan decided to go to a separate college and is feeling the pinch of being alone for the first time ever – the hurt is palpable and you feel for him deeply.
There are a few flashbacks where you learn a little more about how protective Simon is of his twin. However, one of my favourite moments was when Nathan’s mother was talking to him and telling him a story that outlined so strongly the depth of Simon’s need for his brother – it gave another side to his twin that Nathan had never considered and it changed things quite a lot.
I really enjoyed the story and only wish it had been longer. The sex was quite visceral as Nathan gave himself over to belonging to his brother completely, and I think it was quite telling with regard to how much Simon had been fighting the same things as his brother. If twins or something being taboo are one of your kinks, then I think you’ll find this book enjoyable and I’m happy to recommend it.
I received an ARC from GRR.
