Altogether

Brill Harper

Book 1 in the series:It's Complicated

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friendship and self discovery

block style narrative

character perspectives

genuine and loving relationship

well developed characters

evolution of triad connection

casual threesome

steady pacing

"Altogether" by Brill Harper revolves around Penelope, a nerdy and awkward young woman who embarks on a journey of sexual exploration with her best friend's brother, Fletch, and his roommate, Shane. As their relationship progresses, the trio delves into a MMF dynamic, navigating the complexities of emotions and intimacy. The story is a blend of steamy scenes and emotional depth, showcasing the evolution of the triad's connection from a casual threesome to a genuine and loving relationship. Through multiple perspectives, the book explores themes of sexuality, friendship, and self-discovery in a college setting.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with unique personalities ranging from the nerdy heroine to the confident male leads, each evolving in their feelings and interactions.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is engaging and flows well, though it employs a block-style narrative for character perspectives, making it distinct but potentially less immersive.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a nerdy virgin discovering her sexuality alongside two male friends while navigating the complexities of a growing triad relationship.

Setting:

The setting predominantly takes place in a college environment, primarily around an off-campus house shared by the main characters.

Pacing:

The pacing is steady, focusing on the development of relationships with minimal external drama, allowing for personal exploration among the characters.

I slump into the nearby desk chair clutching the stripped-off bottom sheet to my chest. I’m overreacting. It might not even be Sami that wrote...er...slashed...the warning. Maybe the words were carved...

Notes:

The story revolves around Penelope, a nerdy virgin, who moves in with her best friend's brother, Fletch, and his roommate, Shane.

The book explores a MMF (male-male-female) relationship in a college setting.

Penelope approaches losing her virginity scientifically, preparing with online research before engaging with the guys.

Fletch is characterized as a boy scout who looks out for others, while Shane is a cocky and flirty hedonist.

The characters develop not just sexually, but also emotionally, leading to a deeper bond between all three.

Many readers questioned the logic of Penelope's friends leaving her alone during summer break, indicating a disconnect in their relationship dynamics.

The writing received praise for balancing steamy scenes with emotional depth, although some scenes were considered short.

The narrative includes multiple points of view, allowing readers to see the evolving feelings of each character.

The book features themes of sexual awakening and the fluidity of relationships among the triad.

Penelope's emotional development is a central theme, though some readers felt her character became less relatable later in the story.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book has moderate content warnings related to sexual themes, potential mentions of adult situations, and the complexities of polyamorous relationships.

Has Romance?

The romance is a significant and central theme of the book, with a strong development of relationships among the characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

The day I find the words, "Die Bitch" carved into my dorm mattress, I'm pretty sure I'm not ready for the whole college experience and think I should just pack up and go home. It's not like I'm having the time of my life anyway-I'm your basic late bloomer. A socially awkward freshman who's never even been kissed.My best friend from back home has other ideas, though, and somehow convinces her older brother and his friend to take me on as a third roommate in their house near campus. Her very hot brother and his equally gorgeous best friend. It's basically chiseled bodies, piercing eyes, strong hands, and testosterone twenty-four-seven at my house. They're the kind of guys a nerdy girl like me could never even dream about. Though, that doesn't stop me from my lurid fantasies.But the day Shane finds my secret notebook, the one where I outline my plan to lose my virginity using the scientific method, he offers me another proposition: He and Fletch will tutor me until I'm ready to take what I learn from our lessons out of the house and into the wild. Now I've got two virile men giving me a very adult education, and the one thing I've always been good at is being a star pupil. The best part is I don't have to choose-I get them both and can literally do anything I want to them.Except keep them.

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