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His Quiet Agent

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In 'His Quiet Agent' by Ada Maria Soto, the story revolves around Arthur, a quiet and unremarkable agent who craves more recognition at work. His path crosses with Martin, a mysterious and introverted coworker known as 'The Alien,' who rarely interacts with others. As Arthur befriends and nurtures Martin, a sweet and authentic romance unfolds between them. The book delicately explores themes of asexuality, friendship, and acceptance, while maintaining a subtle and heartwarming writing style that captivates readers with its quiet charm and emotional depth.

Characters:

The characters are well-defined through their quirks and emotional experiences, creating a relatable dynamic as they navigate their relationship.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is direct yet poignant, allowing for emotional depth while maintaining a light-hearted tone.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows two secret agents navigating their emotional lives, emphasizing a sweet connection through acts of service amidst personal challenges.

Setting:

The setting revolves around an office environment in a secret agency, contributing to the story's understated emotional tone.

Pacing:

The pacing is leisurely, prioritizing character development and emotional connection over fast-paced plot progression.
THERE WAS something about ficus trees Arthur found disconcerting. It was how he could never tell if they were real or plastic. It would irritate him to the point where he would break a leaf trying to ...

Notes:

The main characters, Arthur and Martin, are secret agents who mostly work at desks rather than in the field.
Arthur believes he might be demisexual, while Martin appears to be sex-averse asexual, but he never labels his orientation.
The romance develops through acts of service, rather than physical intimacy, leading to a steam rating of 0 (no kissing or explicit scenes).
The story balances sweet moments with content warnings such as disordered eating and the death of a parent.
The narrative explores the theme of personal baggage and emotional struggles, emphasizing connection over traditional romance tropes.
It's a unique take on the MM romance genre, featuring both main characters on the ace spectrum.
Despite its short length, the characters are well-developed, with readers becoming invested in their relationship.
The story is set in an unnamed government agency, adding an element of mystery to their roles as agents.
The book focuses on the power of love and friendship in overcoming loneliness and isolation.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include disordered eating, torture (implied), presumed off-page kidnapping, death of a parent, and allusions to past abuse.

Has Romance?

The romance is a central theme of the book, focused on emotional connection rather than physical expressions.

From The Publisher:

Arthur Drams works for a secret government security agency, but all he really does is spend his days in a cubical writing reports no one reads. After getting another "lateral promotion" by a supervisor who barely remembers his name, it's suggested that Arthur try to 'make friends' and 'get noticed' in order to move up the ladder. It's like high school all over again: his attempts to be friendly come across as awkward and creepy, and no one wants to sit at the same table with him at lunch. In a last-ditch attempt to be seen as friendly and outgoing, he decides to make friends with The Alien, aka Agent Martin Grove, known for his strange eating habits, unusual reading choices, and the fact that no one has spoken to him in three years.Starting with a short, surprisingly interesting conversation on sociology books, Arthur slowly begins to chip away at The Alien's walls using home-cooked meals to lure the secretive agent out of his abrasive shell. Except Martin just might be something closer to an actual secret agent than paper-pusher Arthur is, and it might be more than hearts at risk when something more than friendship begins to develop.Please note this book has a Heat Rating of zero.

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Incredible
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I did a little by happy dance be when I realized that one of the couple was asexual. Knew going into the audiobook that there wasn't going to be any smutty scenes but thought it would be off the page. As an asexual myself I'm a little sadned that I rarely find books about asexuals especially romances. The audiobook was perfectly narrated and easy to get invested in. This had the "one love intrestet get badly injured and taken cared for by the other/hospital" something I seem to stumble upon quite a lot especially in m/m romances, luckily it's one of my favorite. Love the oh so affectionate and tender love scenes

 
 
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