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M/M romance

To See the Sun

by Kelly Jensen

M/M romance readers associate with emotional intimacy, rich worldbuilding and slow burn. Weak plot is the clearest recurring caution.

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M/M romance readers associate with emotional intimacy, rich worldbuilding and slow burn. Weak plot is the clearest recurring caution.

Pairing
M/M
Setting
Romance
Dynamic
M/M romance
Heat
Slow Build Heat
Pace
Well Paced
Biggest divide
Slow Burn

Reader reactions

What stayed with readers

These are recurring reactions across independent reviews and reader discussions—not a rating and not a claim that every reader agreed.

What several readers liked

5 sources

Emotional Intimacy

Reviewer appreciates the slow dance between the leads as they gradually realize they are in love.

More reader context
  • The relationship is incredibly touching and well developed as the characters learn about each other, work together, and fall in love
  • The courtship is filled with easy silences, tentative touches, and shared joy of working the land and being a family
5 sources

Rich Worldbuilding

Reviewer praises the science fiction world-building, noting the author drops readers into a well-established world and delivers on the promise of discovery.

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  • Worldbuilding is superb, with details about both planets seamlessly incorporated to create vivid mental images of contrasting environments
  • The reviewer praises the worldbuilding, noting that the different environments shape characters' lives and that the planet Alkirak is integral to atmosphere and plot rather than a throwaway concept
4 sources

Slow Burn

Reviewer calls it a very slow burn romance, generally liking the relationship development but wishing they moved faster at some points.

More reader context
  • The slow-burn romance between Bram and Gael is beautifully done
  • The romance between Bram and Gael is described as very slow-burn, which the reviewer found appropriate
3 sources

Balanced Romance Plot

Reviewer states they were not bored despite the book being a pure romance, which they usually avoid for fear of boredom.

More reader context
  • The main focus is the budding romance between the MCs while the sci-fi setting is meaningfully incorporated rather than superficial
  • There is enough drama to keep things moving but not too much
  • the story is essentially about two people wanting affection, companionship, and family
3 sources

Tender

The story is quiet, sweet, and gorgeously romantic, focused on two lonely people finding connection.

More reader context
  • The reviewer describes the book as a charmingly sweet romance within a sci-fi setting
  • At its heart it is a sweetly romantic story about two lonely people who find everything they wanted in each other
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Likable Lead

Bram and Gael are described as decent, likeable, ordinary men with relatable wants and needs.

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  • Bram and Gael are described as decent, likeable, ordinary men seeking companionship and connection

What may not work for you

2 sources

Weak Plot

The final-act black moment comes out of nowhere and is resolved too quickly, undermining the dramatic tension.

More reader context
  • Reader wished the story had focused more on Kyp's awakening, his life, and the running away part, though still loved the book overall
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  • Strong Narration. Narrator TJ Clark delivers an enjoyable performance with attractive voice, good pacing, clear enunciation, well-differentiated character voices, and well-judged emotional expression.
  • Character Growth. The insecurity between the couple plays a fundamental role in their development as a couple and the plot.
  • Complex Characters. Eke and Kyp's sacrifices for each other despite no positive outcome, trying to instill hope in one another, made the reader love the characters.
  • Slow Build Heat. Bram explicitly wants connection and affection rather than just sex, and the romance develops as a slow burn.
  • Slow Paced. A commenter finds the book easy to put down and wishes for more emphasis on the relationship rather than planet and technology descriptions.
  • Uneven Pacing. First half described as very powerful but second half felt a little rushed.
  • Well Paced. The reviewer states the pacing is right for the characters' situation and enjoyed seeing the relationship unfold.
  • Romance Forward. At its heart the story is about two lonely people finding what they have been missing in each other, with romance as the central focus.
  • Strong Plot. Reviewer appreciates that the narrative maintains tension despite having less action than the author's other series.
  • Emotional. The fish storyline made the reader sad.

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