Never Hollowed By The Stare

boys love manga | MM romance | indie music | giveaways and more

Never Hollowed By The Stare
  • Home
  • REVIEWS+RECS
    • MANGA
    • BOOK REVIEW
    • SOUNDTRACK
    • QUOTE
    • TRAILER
    • DESERT ISLAND CASTAWAYS
    • BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
    • Reviews A-Z
    • MINI MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MEMES+TAGS
    • MUSIC MONDAY
    • LAST YEAR I WAS READING
    • FLICKer FADE SUNDAY
    • TAGS
    • MISC POSTS
    • PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
    • FIRST LINES FRIDAY 56
  • TOURS & BLITZES
    • COVER REVEAL
    • GIVEAWAYS
  • About + Ratings
    • ABOUT + RATINGS
    • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • Policy + Contact
  • Home
  • REVIEWS+RECS
    • MANGA
    • BOOK REVIEW
    • SOUNDTRACK
    • QUOTE
    • TRAILER
    • DESERT ISLAND CASTAWAYS
    • BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
    • Reviews A-Z
    • MINI MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MEMES+TAGS
    • MUSIC MONDAY
    • LAST YEAR I WAS READING
    • FLICKer FADE SUNDAY
    • TAGS
    • MISC POSTS
    • PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
    • FIRST LINES FRIDAY 56
  • TOURS & BLITZES
    • COVER REVEAL
    • GIVEAWAYS
  • About + Ratings
    • ABOUT + RATINGS
    • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • Policy + Contact

Archives

  • June 2023 (27)
  • May 2023 (100)
  • April 2023 (76)
  • March 2023 (106)
  • February 2023 (104)
  • January 2023 (109)
  • December 2022 (118)
  • November 2022 (128)
  • October 2022 (122)
  • September 2022 (107)
  • August 2022 (118)
  • July 2022 (104)
  • June 2022 (112)
  • May 2022 (114)
  • April 2022 (61)
  • March 2022 (115)
  • February 2022 (88)
  • January 2022 (92)
  • December 2021 (90)
  • November 2021 (114)
  • October 2021 (118)
  • September 2021 (127)
  • August 2021 (84)
  • July 2021 (114)
  • June 2021 (113)
  • May 2021 (119)
  • April 2021 (112)
  • March 2021 (122)
  • February 2021 (101)
  • January 2021 (90)
  • December 2020 (121)
  • November 2020 (127)
  • October 2020 (129)
  • September 2020 (120)
  • August 2020 (131)
  • July 2020 (131)
  • June 2020 (138)
  • May 2020 (118)
  • April 2020 (109)
  • March 2020 (105)
  • February 2020 (99)
  • January 2020 (111)
  • December 2019 (112)
  • November 2019 (94)
  • October 2019 (74)
  • September 2019 (54)
  • August 2019 (51)
  • July 2019 (54)
  • June 2019 (47)
  • May 2019 (43)
  • April 2019 (53)
  • March 2019 (41)
  • February 2019 (41)
  • January 2019 (47)
  • December 2018 (52)
  • November 2018 (51)
  • October 2018 (56)
  • September 2018 (61)
  • August 2018 (55)
  • July 2018 (59)
  • June 2018 (90)
  • May 2018 (60)
  • April 2018 (60)
  • March 2018 (57)
  • February 2018 (51)
  • January 2018 (50)
  • December 2017 (45)
  • November 2017 (50)
  • October 2017 (52)
  • September 2017 (35)
  • August 2017 (50)
  • July 2017 (12)
  • June 2017 (12)
  • May 2017 (21)
  • April 2017 (87)
  • March 2017 (16)
  • January 2017 (5)
  • December 2016 (4)
  • November 2016 (25)
  • October 2014 (67)
  • September 2014 (109)
  • July 2011 (7)
  • June 2011 (14)
  • May 2011 (77)
  • April 2011 (25)
  • March 2011 (5)
  • manga,  Uncategorized

    MANGA: Summer’s Curse

    May 19, 2020 / No Comments

    Summer’s Curse – Deulsoom

    Hyunsoo falls in love with the campus idol, Kwon Jiwon, at the freshman welcoming party. But Jiwon suddenly disappears a week before summer vacation and appears again… As a cat?! A cute romantic comedy of an adorable couple who struggle to change Jiwon back to normal.

    Boy likes boy/cat = win!

    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    BOOK BLITZ: Unshackled by Cara Dee (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    November 21, 2021

    BOOK BLAST: Blood Stained Tea by Amy Tasukada (Excerpt)

    August 20, 2021

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Coven by Mell Eight (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    December 28, 2022
  • book,  Uncategorized

    REVIEW: Broken by Colette Davison

    May 19, 2020 / 6 Comments
    44179067. sy475

    Heaven and Hell Club: Broken – Colette Davison

    Rule #1: Keep running.

    Jag’s rules have kept him safe and free since he escaped conversion therapy, but that was before he walked into Heaven and Hell. A no-strings fling with the club owner, Michael, turns into so much more as Jag finds himself breaking one rule after another.

    Michael hasn’t been able to commit to anyone since his partner died, until Jag walks into his club. Falling in lust with the elfin young dancer is easy, and his heart is quick to follow.

    Michael gives Jag a reason to stay, but fear rules Jag’s heart more than love. Despite his deepening feelings for Michael, Jag knows he can’t stay. Can he?

    **Contains adult themes, content, and language.**


    My introduction to Colette Davison‘s Heaven and Hell Club was its delightful prequel, Unbreakable, starring Michael’s bestfriend, Mac and Mac’s partner, Russel. Michael was still with his boyfriend, Edward, and they were saving up money to buy the club.

    Fast forward almost 6 or so years after, the club is now a thriving pole dancing club in the evenings and an exercise venue at daytime, Michael is still feeling the emptiness left by Edward’s death

    I was more or less expecting the same humorous, angsty vibe but Broken had much more angst, less humor. I wasn’t as riveted to it as I would have liked. Once I stopped reading, I didn’t feel an urgent need to pick it up again. Not that I wanted to drop it totally. I wanted to see Jag have his closure. It’s just that, it felt a little flat for me.

    Jag came in out of the nowhere, asked for a job, did one heck of an audition and earned a spot on stage as an angel. He does not talk much about himself. As the story progress, we gradually learn that he was a victim of conversion therapy a.k.a abuse. He ran away when he was able.

    Jag is a survivor. He believes he’s broken. He was a bit naive about his rights and the legalities of such therapy. Running is the only life he knows. He has rules that helped him survive. Rules that he broke one by one as he and Michael grew closer.

    Michael took a chance on a mysterious young man who wouldn’t even reveal his real name. Well, he was a really good dancer. The attraction between them was almost instant. The romance was OK. I wasn’t as enthusiastic about Michael and Jag as with Mac and Russel, but I know both MCs were what each other needs.

    I’m not a fan of age gap but here, it made sense that Michael was older. He was able to offer the kind security and knowledge of practical world matters that come with age. This was especially crucial when they set about solving Jag’s issues.

    I really liked how Jag acknowledged Edward’s part in Michael’s life, instead of feeling threatened.

    All the Heaven and Hell boys are all perfectly likable (Mac is my favorite so far). I wished they have more page time. The story was very couple-centric, most of it just Michael and Jag. We are told that Jag feels more and more at home in the club as time goes by. And that he’s becoming friends with the others. I wanted to see his interactions with other dancers instead of just being told about it.

    Broken is a hurt comfort story about a second chance at love and finding a place to belong to. It’s also about healing, trust, new beginnings and meeting the right person that makes you break all the rules. Even if I wasn’t entirely wowed, it’s still an enjoyable read overall.

    P.S.

    Unbreakable review here.
    Colette Davison books here.

    Rating:
    3 Stars – not exactly setting my world on fire but I liked it

    Soundtrack: Broken Songs for Broken People
    Artist: Human Drama
    Album: Broken Songs for Broken People

    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    BLOG TOUR: Fawned by Winter Prior (Excerpt & Giveaway + Playlist)

    November 24, 2020

    RELEASE BLITZ: Gideon by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell (Giveaway)

    November 8, 2020

    BLOG TOUR: For The Boys by B.L. Mute (Giveaway)

    October 24, 2022
  • song,  Uncategorized

    SOUNDTRACK: Broken Songs For Broken People by Human Drama

    May 19, 2020 / 2 Comments

    Soundtrack To Heaven and Hell Club: Broken by Colette Davison

    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BOOK BLITZ & GIVEAWAY: Timeless Christmas by Renee Matthews

    December 15, 2019

    RELEASE BLITZ: Melody Of The Heart by Blake Allwood (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    May 31, 2022

    RELEASE BLITZ: Friendly Fire by Saxon James (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    August 23, 2021
  • Uncategorized
    May 19, 2020 / No Comments

    Broken Songs (for broken people)

    Broken songs for broken people
    Broken windows into broken souls
    Gathered pieces of stories told … These are
    Broken words with many different meanings
    Take from them what you wish
    With broken trust they are just meaningless

    I sit drifting now like many times before
    Like every man before me, and like every man to come
    I sway back and forth, how ‘bout I sway toward you now
    Placing words one in front of the other
    It’s easy, I can show how to write

    Broken songs for broken people …

    Just dream a little dream and play it like the truth
    If you want you can look them in the eyes
    As they look at you
    And when you’re done just turn and run
    And never let them see the part you hide
    Just let them hold the part you got them to believe …
    singing

    Broken songs for broken people …

    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    FAVORITE COVERS: October 2021

    November 2, 2021

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: No Flag by Liz Borino (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    June 8, 2021

    COVER REVEAL: Dravyn’s Garden by Jessamyn Kingley

    January 2, 2020
  • trailer,  Uncategorized

    MOVIE FEATURE: Mamma +Mamma

    May 19, 2020 / No Comments
    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    BOOKS I DNFed OR PUT ON HOLD (Part 2)

    February 1, 2020

    DOUBLE COVER REVEAL: Hurricane Reese + Typhoon Toby by R.L. Merrill (Giveaway)

    July 29, 2020

    COVER REVEAL: Let It Rein by D.P. Denman

    February 14, 2023
  • Uncategorized

    COVER REVEAL: Surviving the Merge by C.P.Harris (Giveaway)

    May 19, 2020 / No Comments
    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    COVER REVEAL: Abandoned But Not Alone by Nicole Dykes

    January 20, 2023

    AUDIO TOUR: Total Creative Control by Joanna Chambers & Sally Malcolm (Giveaway)

    March 12, 2023

    BLOG TOUR: Sins of the Father by Morgan Brice (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    September 16, 2022
  • Uncategorized

    RELEASE BLITZ: The Longer You’ll Stay by Logan Grey (Excerpt)

    May 19, 2020 / No Comments
    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    COVER REVEAL: Becoming Bennet by Cora Rose & Nicole Dykes

    April 29, 2023

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Like You’ve Nothing Left to Prove by E.L. Massey (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    March 15, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: Priest by Amy Thorn & Raven Amor (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    March 2, 2022
  • Uncategorized

    NEW RELEASE BLITZ: Ge-Mi Part 2 by Mell Eight (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    May 19, 2020 / No Comments
    Read More
    neverhollowed

    You May Also Like

    BLOG TOUR: Salad On The Side by Karenna Colcroft (Excerpt & Giveaway)

    May 18, 2022

    NEW RELEASE: Shiver by Crea Reitan

    May 25, 2023

    RELEASE BLITZ: Frat Wars: Master Of Mayhem by Saxon James (Giveaway)

    March 23, 2022

You can never have too much MM romance or indie music. Welcome and enjoy your stay!

FOLLOW NEVER HOLLOWED BY THE STARE

Follow Never Hollowed By The Stare on WordPress.com

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Follow Me

May 2020
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Apr   Jun »

If you like my content, please consider using my Amazon affiliate links below to get a copy of your favorite MM romance & yaoi manga. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying Amazon purchases at no additional cost to you.

As a more ethical alternative, you can also use Bookshop.org to buy paperbacks and MP3 CD audiobooks and help support independent bookstores.

Rakuten Kobo UK
Alibris: Books, Music, & Movies

DISCLAIMER

Book images and promotional materials are from Goodreads or media kits provided for blog tours, cover reveals and release blitzes. Manga covers and other images are sourced through Google image search. The two dorks in the header image is from a manga by TogaQ & Kikuchi Neko. The cat logo is my own design. Reviews and other writings found in the blog are mine unless otherwise stated. All Buy Links to Amazon and Bookshop in my posts contain affiliate links.

Support This Site

If you like my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your donations will help keep this website going. Thank you so much!

Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Rakuten Kobo UK
SEARCH NOW:
by title
by author

Instagram

…
2023©Never Hollowed By The Stare