Who Would Like This Book:
This Is Not the End is a fresh, deeply character-driven romance about a married couple and the husband's best friend, all wrapped up in rockstar glam and polyamorous feels. Sidney Bell does wonders with bisexual and unconventional relationships, offering a caring, nuanced look at love in all its forms. The characters leap off the page - each distinct, flawed, and lovable - and the emotional depth will satisfy readers who crave stories about real people working through real emotions. If you're a fan of poly romance, found family, or diverse representation, this one's a must. Bonus: plenty of steamy scenes and moments that will tug at your heartstrings.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the opening a bit bumpy and the introspection heavy, wishing for more external plot conflict outside the trio's emotional struggles. If you're looking for nonstop action or straightforward, traditional romances, this might not tick your boxes. There’s also a baby in the mix, which isn't everyone's cup of tea (especially if you want your steamy reads to be totally child-free). If angst, present-tense narration, or unconventional love stories aren’t your thing, proceed with caution.
About:
'This Is Not the End' by Sidney Bell revolves around a polyamorous relationship between characters Anya, Zac, and Cal. The story delves into their deep emotional connections and explores the dynamics of their triad relationship with honesty and maturity. The author, Sidney Bell, portrays the characters in a nuanced and realistic manner, making their love and struggles feel raw and authentic. Readers praised the book for its steamy love scenes, character depth, and the way it beautifully portrays the complexities of love in various forms.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings may include discussions of societal acceptance, polyamory, and issues surrounding emotional conflicts in relationships.
Has Romance?
Romance is a pivotal element in This Is Not the End, featuring a high level of romantic development among the main characters.
From The Publisher:
Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.
A bold and deeply emotional novel, This Is Not the End marks a new way of looking at love, family, and happily-ever-after.
Zacary Trevor is the love of Anya Alexander's life. Their sometimes tumultuous marriage has survived ups, downs, and all the in-betweens. With successful careers, a lovely home, and a beautiful child, domestic bliss is a hard-earned reality for two people whose hedonistic days are in the not-so-distant past. They're happy.
Enter Zac's best friend, the deeply reserved Cal Keller. Zac's friendship with Cal is the foundation of his career and-until Anya and their son came along-the most important relationship of his life. Cal's a cipher, someone Anya can't help but gravitate to, even if they don't always get along. Even more, she's drawn to the Zac she sees when he's with Cal-a careful, cautious version of her husband, someone with hidden thoughts and desires kept secret even from her.
Inviting Cal into their home, deeper into their life, is a risk.
Zac should say no. He knows he should. But he doesn't. From the first, the hint at the life the three of them could have together is exhilarating. And finding a new definition for family just might be worth the risk to every bond that exists between them.
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