Ooh, that is quite interesting! I can see why an incestuous relationship between Rook and Thom would have to be cut.
If it wasn't an incestuous relationship, I'm still quite glad it was cut out, since it gives the book a little more variety, and I find that once I get what I want (in this case Rook/Thom), then it's a bit boring.
I agree with you though, I'd have preferred to see Rook/Thom over Royston/Hal, since the latter is just a bit too sweet to me, and I think the anticipation of it, rather than the fulfillment of it was more interesting. (I'm awkward, aren't I? "Oooh, I want this!....But not now that it's happened." haha)
I think the anticipation of it, rather than the fulfillment of it was more interesting
I feel the same way. It somehow seems that it came too easily, Royston's "oh no, I mustn't" being their only problem. Maybe it would be more interesting if Hal had been more hesitant... That said, I still really like them ;)
That's exactly it! I hadn't thought of it that way, but yes, there's not a lot of conflict, and it's not that I wanted it to be drawn out for too long, but aside from Hal's inexperience, it felt a little like he just swooned into Royston's arms. I do still really like them, but they didn't appeal to me as much as Rook and Thom, I guess.
I'm glad it's not just me that found Royston/Hal a little too sugary at times.*g* I did enjoy the build up to their relationship, though - the 'getting-caught-in-the-rain', and the boathouse scenes are some of my favourites from their half of the story.
Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean about the anticipation being more interesting than the fulfillment: for instance, I find I enjoy reading about the unresolved sexual tension much more than the boring resolved stuff. ;)
If it wasn't an incestuous relationship, I'm still quite glad it was cut out, since it gives the book a little more variety, and I find that once I get what I want (in this case Rook/Thom), then it's a bit boring.
I agree with you though, I'd have preferred to see Rook/Thom over Royston/Hal, since the latter is just a bit too sweet to me, and I think the anticipation of it, rather than the fulfillment of it was more interesting. (I'm awkward, aren't I? "Oooh, I want this!....But not now that it's happened." haha)
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I feel the same way. It somehow seems that it came too easily, Royston's "oh no, I mustn't" being their only problem. Maybe it would be more interesting if Hal had been more hesitant... That said, I still really like them ;)
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Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean about the anticipation being more interesting than the fulfillment: for instance, I find I enjoy reading about the unresolved sexual tension much more than the boring resolved stuff. ;)
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Again, exactly what I think, and if I do want something resolved, there's normally more than enough fanfic out there!
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