Queen B’s Decree: Once Upon You and Me was a sweet (and sexy) queer romance.
I really loved how it doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Ethan is so open about his plus size, and very clear about his needs and boundaries during sexy times. It’s so healthy and wholesome and a breath of fresh air. There’s also discussion about loneliness after divorce, the parentification (and abandonment) that Taylor went through. It almost felt like this story was more about their friendship than the romance.
But the romance was still there. It felt natural, despite their age gap and the forbidden aspect. I really grew to love these characters while watching them fall in love.
Overall, this was a quick and enjoyable read and I’ll keep Timothy Janovsky on my list!
Book: Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky
Series: standalone
Genre: Contemporary
Plot Devices/Tropes: age gap, LGBTQ+