This is the third book in Jason Fronde’s “Boyfriends Past” series. In it, we return to follow the love story of Matt and Kyle, two young men who have loved each other since they were teenagers. However, their relationship has been fraught with challenges – not the least of which being that Kyle is closeted and fearful of how his conservative family will react if they found out about him being gay. When Matt moves away for college, the two are forced to go long-distance for the first time ever. This proves to be too much for their already struggling relationship, and they break up soon after reuniting following graduation. Now working together in a new city, Matt and Kyle must come to terms with all that has happened between them before they can finally find happiness in each others arms once again.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for LGBT+ people who are looking for a love story that reflects their own experience. It also may be of interest to those who want to learn more about what it’s like to be closeted and how that affects relationships.
Pros :
- It has a well-developed plot
- It is an LGBTQ+ book that handles the characters and their story arcs with care
- The author writes realistically about love and relationships
Cons :
- The author’s writing style may not be for everyone.
- The book may be too short for some readers.
- The story could potentially end on a cliffhanger
Learn more about the author
Jason Fronde is a queer writer and creator based in Toronto. His writing has been featured in several anthologies, including Best Gay Romance 2016 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel. Kissing In The Dark Dark-Room is his third novel.
Reader Reviews
“Kissing in the Dark Dark-Room is a beautiful and powerful love story that I absolutely adored. Matt and Kyle’s journey to find their way back to each other was filled with so much emotion, growth, and passion. This book left me feeling incredibly happy and satisfied.”
“This book is amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good love story with a little bit of drama.”
“Beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time!”
“I couldn’t put this down. The characters are so well written and you feel everything they do.”