Retro Review Tour for Foxes by Suki Fleet

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Blurb

When Dashielís body is found dumped on an East London wasteland, his best friend Danny sets out to find the killer. But Danny finds interaction difficult and must keep his world small in order to survive. By day he lives in an abandoned swimming pool and fixes electrical devices to trade for supplies, but by night, alone, he hunts sharksóa reckless search for dangerous men who prey on the vulnerable.

A chance meeting with an American boy selling himself on the streets throws this lonely existence into disarray. Micky is troubled, fragile, and Danny feels a desperate need to protect himófrom what, he doesn't know. As Danny discovers more about Micky, he realizes that what Micky needs saving from is the one thing Danny can't help him fight against.

To save Micky, Danny must risk expanding his world and face something that scares him more than any shark ever could: trusting he will be accepted for who he is. If a freezing winter on the streets, a sadistic doctor, and three thousand miles don't tear them apart first, that is.

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2016 Rainbow Award Winner - Best Gay Young Adult

Review

5 amazing stars

This is my second book by Suki Fleet and I find her style unique and very appealing. This is a very emotional NA story with unforgettable characters which will give you all the feels. It's painful and raw and realistic and deeply sad but also happy and optimistic and magical. I would go as far as to say it reminds me of magical realism - the author brings inexplicable magic even in the most mundane things in life.

The story is told from Danny's POV, a neuroatypical young man with the biggest heart. He is a true superhero chasing away the bad guys and doing his best to protect those he loves. And he falls in love and overcomes loss and ultimately discovers he is much stronger than he believed himself to be. I loved everything about him. His presence was strong and powerful even when head trouble looking people in the eye or speaking to them.

Micky, a troubled young man, was just as wonderful. He was not perfect, far weaker and more lost than Danny but at the same time he gave him the greatest gift - acceptance and unconditional love. he saw past his appearance, read his mind and soul and was exactly what Danny needed - a patient and understanding friend/lover/partner. They were a perfect match, giving each strength and confidence and hope for the future. Micky cherished the care and protection Danny provided and at the same time he was not pushing him towards impossible things but let him find his own strength and worth.

The supporting characters were also deftly drawn and gave richness and depth to the story. I felt deeply for them and rooted for their HEA as much as I did for Danny and Micky.

Reading this story I cried and laughed and hugged my loved ones tightly and got my heart broken and then mended, ending with the goofiest, most happy smile. If you like masterfully written stories with complex characters and intriguing plot, you need to read this book. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions that makes you think and feel and stays with you for a long time after the final page.

Author Bio and Links

Award Winning Author. Prolific Reader (though less prolific than she'd like). Lover of angst, romance and unexpected love stories.

Suki Fleet writes lyrical stories about memorable characters, and believes everyone should have a chance at a happy ending.