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The Fight For Identity (2013)

by Andrew Grey(Favorite Author)

4.21 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1623806127 (ISBN13: 9781623806125)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Dreamspinner Press

series

The Good Fight

review 1: Another great addition to the community of characters that Andrew is fleshing out in this series (i have many of this author's books but this series is speaking to me in a more direct way than I'd figured - and that a very good thing).Will and Takoda are a great pairing. I liked the elements of both character's backgrounds. Even so far as to associating Bryce/Jerry's reaching out to the rez community to give them classes in computers and technology to give them opportunities that might not otherwise present themselves. So for Takoda to be part of the Bryce/Paytah circle was kind of a nice check in the plus/pro column of the story.I was definitely riled by Will's father's obsessive hatred for the native community that Will wanted to get closer to (his father, Kevin, may hav... moree had a good reason for his actions but it only emphasized his small nature (despite his big words to the contrary) that he wouldn't let his son eek out his own life on his own terms. Now, here's where I come to a but of a cross-roads with this series. There are two issues (which for the life of me I don't see a way around so I guess I understand the limitations of this series coming clearer into focus (at least for this reader)): 1) damn, if there aren't a ton of gay natives running around on this rez (I say that with a helluva smirk). Seriously though, from my own experience, natives (if they're brought up traditionally) have a differing view on sexuality and human nature - it varies from nation to nation but is generally an acceptable truth. But yowzah, these white boys sure got lucky. (I'll get off this soap box now cause I might be killing the thing I like most about this series - hot lusty native men who like other hot lusty men). I will say that while not going to deep into the cultural specifics, Andrew paints a fairly even representation of native life. This third book in the series sort of takes us out of the reservation directly (for the most part) concentrates on Will's ranch which happens to encompass a spot that is sacred to the neighboring native community. His father, who currently runs the family owned operation, is doing his best to keep the natives from congregating there for a special ceremony held each year. The struggle that Takoda and Will must grapple with (besides their own budding attraction to each other) is this prejudice that Kevin holds towards Takoda and his people. Racism, homophobia and cultural differences are constant themes through out the book. It was interesting to see that Will's dad resorted to violence against his own son (while professing to love him and want what's best) when he thinks Will has gone around his back to support the natives in their worship ceremony on their lands. While its usually nice to have a HAE at the end of a book, I wonder if things were rapped up a little too neatly here. Life doesn't always play out this cleanly. Indeed, while I know these are ultimately romance novels, the struggles that they are pitted against shouldn't tie themselves up so easily. Might be a way for the series to grow if a longer arc that all great characters Andrew has crafted could really work together on something (Jerry/John, Bryce/Paytah, and now with this book, Will/Takoda) that the couples could build as a team between them. Perhaps this is what he intends down the road and the prospect is a promising one since we've gotten to know each of their individual stories, it would be nice to see the men come together on an issue facing them all, their love for their partners, and a greater bond between each other. Here's hoping that the series continues.Kudos again, Andrew. Well done!
review 2: This rating might be due to me not feeling well last night while reading this, but I just didn't really care for any of the characters. I never clicked with any of them, the story felt rushed, and the characters weak.The story arc wasn't as gripping as the first two of the series either. I found myself just skimming along to see why Will's father was such a douche canoe, and get the given HEA.Maybe when the next book comes out and I re-read the series I will feel different. less

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