Title: Doc
Series: What a Colorful Feeling Book Three
Author: Rowan Massey
Genre: Gay, Sci Fi, Dystopian
LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay
Publisher: Self
Pages: 385
Reviewer: Gloria, Paranormal Romance Guild
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About The Book
Here at the end of the world, could there still be something left to hope for?
Emporium is in ruins and so is Dr. Atul Sardana’s life. With thoughts of the people he’s lost and the lifelong scientific passions he’s failed at whirling in his mind, the man known mostly as Doc is taken in by his brother, Avi, and his brother’s head scientist, London. Doc has every intention of ending his own life, but with Avi, London, and a bodyguard preventing him from doing so, he finds another way to punish himself. Having avoided taking drugs his whole life, he decides to start trying out all of them. Instead of meeting resistance, his companions consider it a good idea and join in.
After a lifetime of pushing people away, drugs start giving Atul a way to let people in. In his brother, he sees remnants the young man who helped him when he needed it most, and with London, he starts to give in to a romantic spark that has been waiting for him for years.
But the world won’t allow Atul to heal for long. News reaches them that there is a poisonous fog taking over the southern reaches of the planet, and it’s swiftly moving northward. Their labs are sent a sample of the poison, but can they work quickly enough to save the world?
The Review
*author note.. This is a dark series that doesn’t hold back on the tragedy. You have been warned. Although other books in this series fit the romance genre, this one does not. None of them can be read as a stand-alone novel.
As the review chair for a book guild, we get submissions from many authors. My reviewers get to pick what they wish and can return if they feel uncomfortable with any book. Some see triggers, some worry after reading the blurb. I on the other hand read everything and thank goodness for that! If that had been the case I would have missed something very special.
I have read Ozzy and Wally’s books and have had many reactions to these stories. I couldn’t wait to read this from Doc’s POV. I knew it would be tough. But Doc’s book has opened more feelings than I would ever imagine….Kudos to his author.
Atul nee Doc now becomes a zombie. He has been against the drugs as he tries to work with some of the kids in emporium …we learn he has lost much, he is a very complicated person and now wishes Oblivion after finding Wally dead on the field. His brother Avi brings him back to the city, and with London Avi’s assistant begin the alphabet of drugs with Doc to try and help him overcome his loss. This is the most loving part of the series as Atul and London find each other, and we now learn all the deepest secrets Doc has. Wow what a read…After 3 books our author lets us love Doc…….and Doc is humanized……
But alas, again our authors warning comes to speed and we are left bereft, stunned you must read this…..The Pandemic comes as a poisonous cloud!
Book #4 will be Jace’s POV…Rowan….Save me…..having nightmares.
The Reviewer
I am Gloria Lakritz/aka grammy, and I am the Chairperson and Senior Reviewer for the The Paranormal Romance Guild. I am a reader of all genres and I love everything written. My excitement a few years ago, in meeting a group of Small Published and Indie writers on Amazon, had put me on a course to have them form a group for the benefit of their field. Here we are today, a little over 1 yr old and 50 strong. I am proud of them, and I think that we can grow and help all who dare to dream!!!
In my spare time, I am the President of a Financial Services Company, ENG Financial Corp, with 3 full service brokers. I have lived and worked in New Port Richey, Fl since 1989 and am the Proud Mother of two daughters and Prouder Grandmother of 4 grandchildren.
I am a Member of West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, A Woman in Philanthrophy for Morton Plant Hospitals, a Board Member for the PTA of Cypress Elementary School, Chair Captain for the Cancer Relay of New Port Richey’s Relay for Life, and Treasurer for the Paranormal Romance Guild.
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