Tessa Cardenas

This is an interestig take on a three-way relationship. When Caleb joins Chris and Scott in their on-again/off-again relationship it solves about as many problems as it creates.

The description of the developing emotions and trust between the three partners as they each find their place in the 'triangle' is central to the book. Both external (friends, parents) and internal (insecurities, lack of talking about issues) try to force them apart, yet they manage to hold out.

This focus on mostly internal developments was what held me back from a 5-star rating. For me personally there wasn't enough action which slowed down the pace too much for my liking. If you're looking for a novel foused on internal characer movements, this is one I can recommend.
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The Strongest Shape by Tessa Cárdenas is one of the best ménage books I’ve read in ages. No one felt like that odd one out and the boys truly worked together to make their relationship work – with much angst of course!! The secondary characters were well written and while the world building was reasonably strong, it was the interactions between the 3 that held my attention. Honesty, there is nothing better than well written ménage, where all characters feel like they’ve a part to play, as opposed to one being the odd cock out. It was plenty hot too! Wicked, cool read and the cover is gorgeous. Best viewed in a large format. Merow. http://sharrow.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/shorts-7/… (mehr)