A review by jamieb_19
Benji by N.R. Walker

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

He was a siren to me.
His body called to me in ways I’d never known.

This was a super fast read. I read it in two sittings. Everything moves quickly from when Nolan and Benji meet after an unfortunate incident in which Nolan hits Benji with his car. Nolan takes Benji in while he recuperates (which doesn't take long, it wasn't a bad accident). This works out well for Benji because he's got some people after him.

From here, it's basically a lot of Nolan playing hooky from work so he can stay home and have sex with Benji—until the last 25% or so when the mystery of who is after Benji finally comes out. I'm wondering if any of that will carry over into the other books because it felt like it wrapped up very quickly at the end.

The relationship between Benji and Nolan was very quick and instalove but I did like how good Nolan was to Benji. The power dynamic between them heavily leaned toward Nolan but he never treated Benji as less than and didn't do anything that Benji didn't enthusiastically agree to.