THIS WAS REALLY GOOD.
I really loved the plot. It felt full, and yeah some things were silly, but better than an empty or boring plot. The characters were well rounded, with valid emotions and consistent character. The relationship was healthy. Loved that he was his BROTHER'S tutor, not his own. Otherwise it would have been freaky.
Things didn't just disappear - ex. Fred - they kept coming back and having a good explanation and finish to them.
Jace's worries about their relationship due to the homophobia he had faced was soooo saddddd, but I liked that it was a consistent and serious plot point in the story.
Honestly was not expecting that much smut, and it felt silly at times, especially when it was fight sex. But whatever.
Fred was crazy. Die.
Jace is so much stronger than me. Bad situation after bad situation he found himself in, and bro was completely fine afterwards that's a piece of bad writing tbh. If I were Jace I'd have killed myself ngl.
I think their reunion and finale where they finally decided to be together for good despite the gossip could have been done a bit better, but it's OK.
I really liked how they gave us a little update in the special chapters too. I wonder how Jin is, but not that much. He was there for the drama only honestly, but thanks for taking care of my bro Jace .
I think the two characters, especially the "bottom", are such a breath of fresh air for yaoi. They both look like men. Masculine men. Like how the majority of gay men look like irl. I liked that.
Jace was such a relatable protagonist, especially at the beginning.
Carlyle is a shit name. His parents DESPISED him.
Very fun read.
Duke's Private Tutor