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A love story comes out of the shadows.
Everyone in Kevin’s life knows him as straight rather than bisexual. There was no need to come out until now, but loving Hugo is worth any prejudice he’ll encounter. Hugo does his best to be patient while Kevin navigates his way toward openness, but he refuses to be put back in a closet for long.
Kevin wants to tell his kids without screwing up their newfound stability, and he worries about telling his ex because Erin might use the truth against him to renegotiate custody. Kevin wants it all finalized, but time isn’t on his side.
When Erin gets grim news, it shakes everyone to the core and rips Kevin away from the life he planned with Hugo. The news brings Hugo’s past hurts bubbling to the surface. Yet when Erin turns to Hugo for support, their new connection shows him how essential he is to Kevin and his kids.
Despite the chaos, it’s clear Hugo is very much a part of this unconventional family.
REVIEW - 5 Stars!
The North Star series by Posy Roberts is one of the first male/male series that I read and it remains dear to my heart to this day, making this re-edited and re-released edition that much more special.
In Fusion, book two, Kevin and Hugo are now a couple, with Kevin remaining closeted. His divorce is almost final when his soon to be ex-wife, Erin, asks Kevin to keep the kids for a bit as she isn’t feeling well. In doing so, Kevin’s daughter figures out that Hugo and her dad are dating, and is asked to keep it a secret.
Hugo is already upset and hurt that Kevin is still so firmly in the closet, but putting pressure on Olive to lie bothers him even more. He is tired of all the deceit and doesn’t want to be kept a secret any longer.
There are so many wonderful themes in this story. First, Kevin’s ongoing struggle with coming out as bisexual. Not being able to come out until his father died, he still struggles with how to tell people. Having been married to a woman, he believes people will assume he is straight, as opposed to bi, and he equates this with lying to them his whole life; in the back of his mind, he is still afraid of his father’s homophobia, fearing others will hate him for this also.
Another recurring theme is the damage that has been done to Hugo by being Kevin’s dirty little secret all those years ago. He knows Kevin is committed to him, but he struggles with being a secret again, fearing that Kevin will once again leave him when things become too tough. To make matters even worse, Hugo cannot face sharing Kevin again, as it tore up his heart the first time.
Fusion is not an uplifting book. Erin’s impending diagnosis hits all of them hard, causing a lot of struggles. But, the beauty of this story is the way that Hugo is brought into the family with Erin’s acceptance, appreciation and love. The relationship that develops between Hugo and Erin is amazing, genuine and will bring some tears to your eyes.
One of the most special aspects of this book is the overall character of Erin. Many times, the ex-wife is featured as jealous, bitter and manipulative. The fact that Erin is none of these, instead being understanding, supportive and appreciative is exquisite!
Kevin’s kids are adorable. It’s nice to read a story where the kids play a vital role and are good kids. I also love the way their reactions and feelings are handled, with tact and care.
Hugo’s best friend Summer once again is featured and one cannot help but fall in love with her. She is the friend we all desire: supportive, realistic and the best sounding board ever!
The North Star series is best enjoyed in order and in Spark, the first book, the lake takes on an integral role in the story. In Fusion, the importance of water continues, this time with the ocean instead of the lake. I find it breathtaking the way the ocean is used and I hope all readers will enjoy that moment as much as I did.
In Fusion, Posy Roberts once again writes in a manner that allows us to feel every single emotion, even Erin’s, as Posy includes her point of view often. Please do yourself a favor and dive into this series immediately, as the journey is emotional, riveting and awe-inspiring.
Book One - Spark
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