I can't really begin to even describe the ups and downs in this story. On the surface, it seems like a light-hearted coming-of-age of a privileged fourteen-year-old gay boy who has a crush on his straight best friend. But once the reader is drawn in, things get more complicated, and darker. The way slavery is a part of this society seems so logical and accepted, it's scary. It reminds me very much of the way the prison system is accepted as a part of society in Remastering Jerna (although I'll say right now, the plots of each story are no where similar at all).I should have anticipated what was to come, but I just didn’t see it! And the epilogue was such a perfect touch – JK Rowling could certainly learn a thing or two from from this author about writing one properly! I don't want to say more because I don't want to spoil the story, but this is certainly one that will be on my mind for quite some time. Just be warned - there is sex with characters under the age of 17 if that matters to you. definitely an interesting idea, but both the setting and plot are just too poorly constructed. It just felt to me that the author focus too much on introducing the technical framework of the slavery system, rather than portraying its implications and impacts on this particular society, which makes this whole alternate universe seems too unrealistic. As for the characters, none of them really stands out apart from the protagonist, who I personally found a bit too perfect - though not in a grossly Gary Stu way, was still difficult to relate to and empathize with.... the whole read overall felt bland and disconnected
What do You think about A Dish Served Cold (2010)?
This is not my type of book. It was recommended by a friend, so I read it. It is pretty great.
—douglas
Isn't this story on aarinfantasy? i remember reading the beginning on a free site
—tina
Good read. Different from others by same author. Enjoyed.
—seymore
