♡ Slow Burn

♡ Queer Historical Romance

♡ Strangers to Friends to Lovers 

This book was short, beautiful, and sweet.  I adored the characters and the overall mediterranean-like setting.  It was so enjoyable to read.  And of course, the queer normative setting, chronic illness representation, and positive sex-worker vibes were such a welcomed bonus.  

The angst was long with this book and it really felt like reading a queer historical romance meets slice of life story.  I love how it ended and all the friendships and relationships formed.

Hylas and Zo were written so well.  Hylas moving to the Red Balconies for a job he was hired to do for the island.  While Zo was one of the companions at the Red Balconies; a bit more reserved and socially awkward than the others Zo finds himself becoming friends with Hylas and then perhaps a bit more than friends… 

Thank you to the author and PrideBookTours on Instagram for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

Angst Level: 💧💧 (2/5)

POV: Duel, Third Person

Release Date: 20, June 2024

Rep: Chronically ill (Love Interest), LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters)