Together in a Broken World

Quite a fun read. It does remind me of a number of similar apocalyptic gay romances, but it holds its own. I was occasionally distracted by the sheer amount of decay as described over the course of the year since civilization collapsed… as described it seemed more like five to ten years worth of crumbling/plant growth. And in a few spots the distances traveled didn’t seem realistic. But those are small quibbles as the story itself was extremely engaging. The story played out without being overly predictable. I cared about the characters. Lots of adventure and slow burning romance.

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Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it’s the secrets they keep that might kill them.

Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town’s sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive.

Eighteen-year-old Aiden is on a critical mission for the covert Scientific Collective, delivering vials whose contents could cure the Infection. Tortured by his boyfriend’s death, he welcomes the risks of the perilous journey. When a militia attacks Aiden, he flees to Zach’s town.

The boys escape together and soon form a bond as they comfort each other in this desolate and broken world. The farther they travel, the more their affection grows, as do the forces pulling them apart. But their greatest threats are the secrets they keep. Zach hides details of his uncle’s death, and Aiden conceals the vials’ sinister origins. In order to survive, they’ll have to confront the truths that could tear their love apart.

The Purple Fantastic Steam Rating gives this a soft 3 out of 5. The book does contain sexual activity, but it remains fairly discreet on specifics. You can read more about the Steam Ratings on the About Page.

book-author

Paul Michael Winters

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Description

Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it’s the secrets they keep that might kill them.

Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town’s sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive.

Eighteen-year-old Aiden is on a critical mission for the covert Scientific Collective, delivering vials whose contents could cure the Infection. Tortured by his boyfriend’s death, he welcomes the risks of the perilous journey. When a militia attacks Aiden, he flees to Zach’s town.

The boys escape together and soon form a bond as they comfort each other in this desolate and broken world. The farther they travel, the more their affection grows, as do the forces pulling them apart. But their greatest threats are the secrets they keep. Zach hides details of his uncle’s death, and Aiden conceals the vials’ sinister origins. In order to survive, they’ll have to confront the truths that could tear their love apart.

Additional information

book-author

Paul Michael Winters

Format

Audiobook, Hardcover, Kindle Books, Paperback

Language

English

Publisher

Nine Star Press

Pages

381

Year Published

2024

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