These books are a great read. They follow 4 people and their relationships as well as all the trouble and hatred they have to overcome to be happy and to be with the person they want to be with.
The themes covered in the books have been written really well and shows you an insight into the things and hatred a person who is gay/bisexual has to deal with on a daily basis.
All of the stories are heartwarming but also sad in parts but love will win out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-02-01 06:17:552020-02-01 08:24:40REWIND Boxed set (Rewind Series Books 1-4) By Rowan Shaw – Review by Kerry Carr
Take a journey to France in this LGBT adult series focusing on love, diversity, bisexuality, and own voices.
BOOK 1: REWIND
The day Enzo Chevalier lost his hearing, everything changed. Forced to rebuild his future and fight for his dreams, Enzo refused to let anything take him down…until the man of his life walked out on him and shattered his heart.
Florian Beaudry had his whole life figured out. His business was flourishing and everything was settling down at last. Or so he believed…until he walked in on his girlfriend and best friend.
Still on the rebound and unable to trust another man, Enzo never expected a chance encounter with Florian. The one person he thought he would never see again. The one person he missed the most.
Were they truly meant to get a second chance or were they doomed from the start?
BOOK 2: RETURN
Unable to find an apartment he could afford in Paris, Raphaël Diop had no other choice but to move in with the enigmatic Adrien Dupuis, a charming man with many secrets.
If cohabitation seemed like a bad idea from the start, things only got worse when Adrien acknowledged his attraction to Raphaël, making an offer difficult to resist.
But sleeping together wasn’t an option for Raphaël, not when it might cost him the only place where he could live.
Could they truly ignore their desire for each other, or could Raphaël believe that one night together might be worth risking it all?
BOOK 3: REVIVE
To Patrick Lefèvre, nothing matters besides his family, his friends, and sex. He isn’t cut out for relationships, and everyone knows it.
Since his divorce, Brandon Smith has had a lot going on. There’s no time for hookups or one-night stands. Not until he meets Patrick—a man as elusive as he is gorgeous.
Little does Brandon know that the man he just slept with is his new therapist. And his appointment is tomorrow.
Can Patrick and Brandon deny their deep attraction and develop a normal client/therapist relationship?
Can they limit themselves to hooking up once—or should they give their passion one more chance?
After all, what harm could come from one more night together?
BOOK 4: REBOUND
Bisexual YouTuber Noah Perrin had everything he could dream of. His channel was thriving, and his ten-year relationship with his boyfriend Hugo was rock solid—or so he believed until Hugo dumped him.
Completely lost, Noah watched as his life began to fall apart—until one phone call to his best friend and ex-lover Adrien Dupuis changed everything.
Would Noah expose himself to more pain by moving in with Adrien—a man he’d always desired but could never have—a man already tied to somebody else?
Noah would have never guessed he’d find support in a woman from Adrien’s entourage—a woman who makes him an offer he cannot refuse—a chance to finally be himself, to finally be happy.
Was this offer the opportunity he’d always dreamed of or was it just another dream meant to fail and break his heart?
Rowan Shaw is the queer author of REWIND, a bisexual romance series set entirely in her home country, France.
Her writing is own voices when it comes to bisexuality, queerness, and French culture.
Addicted to reading and writing, Rowan can usually be found with a book in her hands or sitting in front of her computer, typing while listening to music from the 80’s.
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Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw. I probably should mention that this is a bisexual romance, if you don’t like this type of stories, I wouldn’t probably read it. However, for those of us that can read this type of storyline you are absolutely going to love this book especially if you liked Rewind. Now I have found while this is a part of a series it can be read as a standalone. Return is centered around Adrien and Raphel. Liked both main characters and I really wouldn’t be able to pick which of these two I would say was my favorite. What I also liked about this book was that the secondary characters added another level to this story, so love a book when you get to know the secondary characters as well as the primary characters. Return is written so well it just seems to flow nicely. You will probably get a little lost in this book for the simple reason you are not going to be able to put the book down, until life rudely interrupts.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sue Kemphttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSue Kemp2019-07-03 00:52:012019-07-03 06:23:18RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Sue Kemp
A great read about opposites. Raphael is just looking for a flat in Paris. He finds one but the owner seems to be an arrogant young man with erotic pictures on his walls. With nowhere else to go, Raphael takes a risk and moves in despite their opposites. Can they get along and make it work? A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Adrien sarcastic and arrogant but vulnerable underneath or Raphael cautious and shy but caring underneath. I really liked the contrasts between them done to perfection to make their dislike relatable. The only issue I would raise is that I felt that Daniel was unnecessary and jarred from the narrative. I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the inside Ariens hous with the wide rooms and white floors and ornate tiles for a sense of luxuty.and contrasting wonderfully with the bold and bright colours of the paintings perfectly written. Or the college in the rain with the umbrella and waiting in the queue so vivd it’s as if you’re actually there. Once again, a wonderful tale about sexuality with a wonderful representation of gay people and their struggles in society. The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and different ways of life and was easy to follow with names in chapter titles. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Oakeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Oakes2019-07-02 07:35:342019-07-02 07:43:32RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Sarah Oakes
Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw . It has an excellent storyline that easily flows from start to finish. As always with this author, I enjoy the character development and creativity put behind each one. Each character had their own unique personality. I had a hard time picking my favorite character between Raphael and Aiden, but I felt drawn more to Raphael than I did Aiden. I also really enjoyed the scenery of this novel. It seemed very realistic and easy to visualize. It was a wonderful romantic and mysterious read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-07-01 19:02:432019-07-02 04:41:18RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the Rewind series and WOW it was an incredible book. From page one and until the end, I fell in love with the characters and could not put down. This book tells the story of Raphael and Adrien. Raphael is a student and he cannot afford a place of his own in Paris. He then meets Adrien and moves in with him. He’s a man with such amazing charisma but also many secrets. There is an attraction between them both, but Raphael is worried to take that leap and mess up having a place to stay. How long can they ignore the attraction between them? Can maybe one night help the sexual tension? I loved this book and highly recommend. Rowan Shaw has given us an amazing FIVE star read!
This is the second book in this series but it can be read as a standalone but I would suggest reading the first one because it’s awesome and also because it’s where we first met Raphael. I am so glad that this book is just as good as the first. There is a lot of raw emotion in this story. I was completely drawn into the story needing to know where the relationship was going to go between Adrian and Raphael, and I also really felt connected as I found out more about each character. I couldn’t help but want everything to work out for each of them whether they end up together or not. The chemistry and attraction between these two was evident from the beginning. There are some intimate romantic scenes in this story and I found that they were done tastefully without losing any of the heat that comes with these scenes. I loved reading this story I highly recommend it and I cannot wait to read the next one.
RETURN is the second in “The Rewind Series” and can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. It is a full bodied romance that has a slow burn, angst, emotions, sexy times and friendship. The characters are complex and well developed and there are a few who are just downright evil.
The story line is well plotted and flows with ease. This was a quick read on a rainy Sunday afternoon and I would absolutely recommend it. There are a few terms that are “new” to some people’s vocabulary and I would just like to say this: It doesn’t matter what word is used – it’s still flesh and bones and heart and brains. No matter what pronoun or sexual identity someone is – we are all still human beings.
This was a great read during pride month (or any month for that matter).
What another brilliant book by author Rowan Shaw. Return is Book 2 in the Rewind Series, and for this not being a genre of book I usually read, I can’t deny that I enjoyed this book just as much as the first. This is a well-written book that flows from chapter to chapter with characters that are well developed, connectable and you grow to love throughout. I loved Raphael and Adrien story, they go along on a journey in which they have a strong and undeniable chemistry. This book while can be read as a stand-alone, I highly suggest you pick up Book 1 as this is where we first meet our main character.
I was captivated with this read from the get go – and you will be too! I can’t wait to see what else this author brings but until then don’t miss this read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2019-06-30 17:22:172019-06-30 19:07:18RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Chantelle Smith
Well after reading rewind the first book of the series I didn’t think I could love this book as much but Oh my god I loved it more! I really have been swayed into reading more m/m novels by reading this it was such a beautiful read the story line flowed and was written wonderfully. I was pulled into their world and I felt a great connection with the character’s which made reading this novel even more of enjoyable experience. I was so looking forward to reading this story and I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest if anything it excelled my expectations. I look forward to reading more from this author!!
I have read a couple of books by this author but she always blows my mind. I’m new to the m/m romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book in the Rewind series and it was all I wanted and more. I was so happy when I got this book. I could not put it down for anything. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible story.
Raphael has no place to go. He left home when he was a young man and now he is trying to find a place to live. Raphael finds an add for an apartment for rent. He goes to see the apartment and he is shocked that he can afford it. Raphael and his new room mate Adrien are totally different. When they start to get to know each other they find out that they have feelings for one another. Raphael likes Aiden but they both have secrets that could ruin everything. Will Raphael and Adrien find what they are looking for or will they find trouble instead?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, mystery, and forgiveness. You can’t help but to fall in love with these characters. Raphael had a hard life when he was a child but it only made him stronger. He has a heart of gold and loves very deeply. Aiden has a very hard time letting people into his life. He also had a hard life but he puts walls up to protect himself from heartache. These characters have some steamy scenes that might not be for some readers. This talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what this author will write about next.
This is the second book in the series. This story follows the lives of Adrien and Raphael.
Adrien seems to have it all, a nice apartment, lots of money and is extremely attractive but he has a past that has left him with scares. Add into this his job and he is a person with many secrets.
Raphael is a student in desparate need of somewhere to live and and when he answers Adriens add for a roommate neither of them are aware how they will change each others lives.
This story is about love and risking everything you know for a chance of happiness with someone you love
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the series but can be a stand alone book as well. Rowan Shaw paints the perfect picture with her words. That makes reading her books a lot easier. There was a warning in the synopsis that I passed on in the description of my review. The story of Rapheal and Adrien can be uncomfortable for some readers. The story has some strong emotions that could spark the readers emotions. Personally, I can empathize with anyone (real or fictious) so this story, even though I loved it, took me on some big emotional moments. Rapheal is a college student looking for a place to live (on the cheap side) and he found Adrien. Both had strong emotions for one another but neither one really knew what was in store. Will Adrien and Raphael give in to their emotions or will turn away from each other?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2019-06-29 16:53:362019-06-29 17:11:00RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Erica Fish
Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw. This book can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading Rewind first as that is where we meet Raphael for the first time. This book started out a little slow for me, but really made up for it by the end. This is Raphael and Adrein’s story. I love the witty banter between the two of them, and how their story comes together. The love scenes are sizzling hot. I highly recommend this book, series and author. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.
This was an excellent second book to Rewind. Raphael and Adrien are wonderfully written characters and their story is beautiful. I also really liked the glimpse of Enzo and Florian to get a taste of how their relationship is working out.
Raphael is such a strong man. I didn’t think at first that he would be able to follow all of the rules set in place when moving into Adrien’s apartment, but he did even though he broke the biggest rule but kept it to himself. He struggles a lot with his feelings for Adrien but manages to suppress them so that he can continue living in the apartment and has somewhere to sleep.
Adrien broke my heart. His whole story is heart wrenching from his family issues to how young he was when he started his current job. I can understand him completely not wanting to give up or let anything interfere with his job because he needs the money and never wants to have to live on the streets again. At the same time my heart hurts because if you finally found love, wouldn’t you do anything to keep it?
The secondary characters are just as wonderful, I love how they have Adrien’s back through it all even if it may mean they can no longer do business with him, as long as he was happy. An overall fantastic book, I would highly recommend. I can’t wait to see more from this author!
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the Rewind series. I enjoyed the first book in the series and was interested in what would happen in this book. This can be read as a standalone and enjoyed because the story is contained. Raphaël Diop is a student living in Paris looking for affordable housing. Adrien Dupuis has a room available in his apartment. The two do not have much in common and live very separate lives. Will their relationship change? The characters are well written and I enjoyed learning about them. Also, the secondary characters added to the story and did not take away from the story of Adrien and Raphaël. This is a bisexual romance and if this is not a comfortable theme this might not be the book for you. I believe that if you can read this story you will enjoy this book and get to know Raphaël and Adrien better.
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) By Rowan Shaw. This story had me on an emotional roller coaster but I loved every minute of it. This can be read as a stand-alone without any confusion but do yourself a favor and read the first one because it’s really great also. Each character captured my heart in different ways and truly made this an incredible story. From page one I knew I’d be completely hooked on this story. The author does a wonderful job of dealing and writing raw emotional things and balances them well with steamy scenes and romance. I love the attention to even the smallest details. I loved this book and can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five huge stars all the way!
Return by Rowan Shaw is the exact reason why I love reading M/M books. Rowan writing just has this way of pulling you into this world that she has created and not letting you go. She had me hooked with Rewind but Return was something that I couldn’t put down and wanted to read again after I finished; so many yummy scenes. Rowan is becoming one of my favorites for LBGTQ writers. The blurb only tells you part of what this book is about, the other side is something that I have never read before when it has come to M/M romances. I loved that Rowan took a chance with this storyline. LOVE IS FREE!! Looking forward to the next book and seeing where Rowan Shaw is going to take me to next in Paris.
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw is another great addition to this series! I really enjoyed the first book, so I was looking forward to this one and it didn’t disappoint. This one is probably my favourite of the two which shows that Rowan is finding her stride with the characters and I really felt invested in Raphael’s story. The story is well written and Rowan does it beautifully. Return is a beautiful and emotionally charged read and the world and characters are vivid and felt real. If you love MM/MF then is definitely for you and if you are not take a chance.
Return is the second Book in the Rewind series. I found myself lost in the pages I couldn’t put it down once I started reading This story is about Raphael and Adrien. These two definitely have attraction to each other. These two meet when Raphael is looking for a place to live. He’s a student and he’s curious about who Adrien really is. Adrien is a stubborn but handsome man. Both of them deny what is right in front of them. What does their future look like? Find out what happens next in this must read Book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-06-27 22:10:272019-06-27 22:24:23RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw and I wasn’t sure I was going to like Raphaël and Adrien’s story but that changed quickly once I got a few pages into it.
As much as I love Raphaël, I think Adrien won my heart in this story. He has been hurt so many times by people, though I don’t think he would admit the pain to himself let alone someone else. But due to his fear he doesn’t see the people there who do care.
I loved Noah, he was a true friend to Adrien and proved that more than once. I could see myself being like Raphaël’s Mom if ever in that situation.
I hope to see more books by this Author for sure, but also in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2019-06-26 21:16:232019-06-26 21:30:39RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Robin Rankin
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw. This is this story of Raphael Diop and Adrien Dupuis who live in Paris. Raphael is trying to find a roommate because he can’t afford to live by himself. Raphael is a student and Adrien is a mystery man with lots of secrets. When Adrien tell Raphael he is attracted to him its hard to resist but Raphael knows that would be a huge mistake. Adrien had been living a dreary, lonely life until Raphael moves in so he doesn’t want to mess the situation up but their attraction is so strong. Will Raphael chance his only place to live in Paris by having an affair with Adrien and will Adrien let Raphael in his circle despite all his secrets? This is a bisexual story and there are some risque scenes so if that makes you uncomfortable beware. This is a great love story and I loved this book!
Return by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you won’t want to ever return. This is the second novel in the Rewind series, that being said it can be read as stand-alone. This has been a great series as its rare to find novels set in France and the beauty of the setting descriptions are well done and you enjoy them so much. The alternating POV can be a little troublesome at times, or maybe that’s just me, but on the other side it did give balance to the story. This may not be for everyone as it does show us amazing M/M scenes and it has an amazing depth that will surprise you, do give the series a go as you won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2019-06-26 11:30:472019-06-26 12:14:30RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Sara Oxton
Return is the 2nd book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. The rewind series is a set of contemporary bisexual romances set in France. This book contains m/m, m/f and m/f/m sexual scenes. I had previously read the first book in this series, Rewind, and had thoroughly enjoyed it so was looking forward to reading this. My only concern was that I did not like the main character, Raphael in the first book. I decided that I would forget that I had known him before and judge him purely on this book. I’m so glad I did as I really loved the character of Raphael in this book. The author really gets you to know so much about her main characters and there was so much to Raphael that you couldn’t help but love him. I also adored the other main character Adrien. He‘s such a complex character with so much heartache in his past that he feels unlovable. The interaction between Raphael and Adrien was great to read, with both of them trying hard to resist their growing attraction to each other. I loved this story and can’t wait to see what Rowan Shaw has for us in the next instalment in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-06-26 06:49:412019-06-26 09:01:01RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Karyn Taylor
Return was a great 5 star read and book two in the Rewind series. I really enjoyed the first book in the series and was excited to read this one. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down.
We get Raphael and Adrien’s story. Raphael is moving to Paris for his studies and needs to find a place to live. When he answers to an ad that Adrien has posted, things take an interesting twist.
Adrien was very quiet at first. As the days go by they get to know each other better and start to have a deep connection. The life that Adrien leads is something else but when Raphael came along things changed for Adrien.
Can Adrien and Raphael have a future together? Will they get the HEA they both deserve?
There are some very interesting elements to this story. I was once again pulled in by Rowan Shaw’s writing. I loved the secondary characters and we get lots of hot and steamy scenes and I enjoyed seeing the characters from Rewind as well. I’m excited to read the next book in the series, can’t wait to read Parker’s story.
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the incredible Rewind series. Just like the first book I found this one to be steamy, detailed, emotional, romantic and heart wrenching.
Raphael and Adrien’s story had me hooked from the very start; I was able to read it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to put it down. I loved all of the raw emotion and all of the detail as it made it very easy to picture everything playing out in my head which made it highly entertaining.
While this book can definitely be read as a standalone, I would suggest reading the first book as well, it’s just as incredible as this one and should not be missed!
This is a book and series I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for their next read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2019-06-25 14:37:052019-06-25 14:46:33Return (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
RETURN is the second book of the Rewind series from Rowan Shaw. I would recommend that you pick up book one first if you haven’t done so as this is where we first meet and see the lead, Raphael, and for me where I actually fell in love with his character. This book was a tad slower to me and I found myself struggling to get through the first bit. However, that did subside and I soon found myself needing to know what would become of the story.
This one brought the heat factor quite a bit, so fyi if that isn’t your thing it’s here. With that said, Rowan Shaw can sure write some awesome bedroom scenes, and truly I feel, does it with tact and grace. That is no easy feat, and I feel a lot of times it muddies the waters of a good LGBTQ novel. This is never the case here and I adored every second of it. I loved the growth that we got to see with Raphael. I found his story to be gripping and raw, something that I love in a good novel. I can’t wait to see what will come next!
Another great read from this author! I really enjoyed the first book in the series so I was looking forward to reading the second and it didn’t disappoint at all. I think I may have enjoyed this one a little more than the first, I found a deeper connection with the characters and I really found myself dragged into Raphael’s story. The way the author wrote about him just really had my attention from the very beginning. I never deny that I am not really a fan of m/m stories so whilst some of the content wasn’t what I like to read about I cannot fault the way in which the story was written and I would much rather read a well written story with content I’m not overly keen on than a boring story with content I enjoy. A beautiful, emotionally charged story with lovely characters that you can’t help but like! I look forward to more from this author again in the future.
Another great male/male love story! Another story to open the eyes of readers who might not be sensitive to others. And a great love story proving once again, you can’t help who you love!
“One couldn’t be forced to be bi any more than they could be forced to by gay or straight.”
This story has a little bit of everything including sexy humor!
“Who wants to read when they could be having sex?” I froze, my fork inches from my mouth, and stared at him. “That’s a good point, though one doesn’t prevent the other.”
Rowan Shaw takes the serious subject of sexual orientation and shows not only the tender and loving side but also the horrible side of closed minded people. Shaw has a writing style that can draw you in, making you relate to characters you didn’t know you would or even could, relate to. Shaw has quickly moved to the top of my one click list! Highly recommend Shaw’s stories.
Most certainly not normally a book with tones I would automatically pick up. However Shaw does a brilliant job getting the reader to invest in the characters presented. This book does stand well on its own and you will not be at a loss if you have not already read the first in the series. However I believe you will ultimately appreciate the plot and character development if you have read book one. Very well written. Even if you do not agree with the lifestyle outlined, the reader will unwittingly become very invested in the characters and the choices they face. Well written.
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