Prized Possession

I couldn’t wait to get to this book in my hands and Ms. Knight didn’t disappoint. We left the last book with Tad on the edge of a kiss that Scott was about to lay on him and Max walked in. That interruption sent Tad into a tailspin emotionally and had him questioning not only his own emotions, but Scott’s as well and at the same time trying to figure out what Max’s issue with him was. Tad thinks he knows, but is afraid to ask because he might hear what he himself is nervous about~ his commitment level to whatever is happening between him and Scott. As before, Tad is walking that line between admitting he has genuine desire for a man, and whether or not to make that part of his life known. His buddies are a central part of his life. They are important to him, but he doesn’t know how they would react to his new found revelation and that makes him hold back.

Knight threw in some subtle word play that made me laugh and at the same time ache for Tad. He is truly struggling with his emotions and in previous books, I thought he might be playing games with Scott out of curiosity, but this book delves more deeply into Tad’s mind set. He shows huge growth as far as his feelings for Scott and his willingness to let Scott in on what he is thinking. And Scott takes a HUGE risk with Tad. I’m not going to give it away, but he takes on a roll which makes him vulnerable on so many levels. It is no secret, from my previous reviews, that I had issues with Tad and thought him to be very shallow, but in this book, I found my emotions all over the place as he moved through several levels of fear, acceptance, release, and fear again. Scott has always been my favorite character- still is- but he was frustrating at times in this part of the story. He gave mixed signals and contradicted himself, even as he allowed Tad to settle more completely in his life.

I cannot wait to see what happens next. Knight introduced a few new characters and we will hopefully gain more insight into Tad’s friends and their history. Some of Scott’s friends piqued my interest and I’m dying to see what happens with Max. The emotions are raw at times and Knight has a knack of hitting the nail on the head in terms of those human frailties we sometimes avoid so we don’t have to look too closely at ourselves. The angst is real for both characters. Scott wants Tad to accept himself and Tad wants Scott to give him time. She is brilliant and her writing is positively insightful. And, once again, she left me wanting more!

A side note….. I love the covers of the books. This cover is perfect and reflects the shift from focusing on Tad to looking at what it means to be a man which ultimately is what I see Tad struggling with. He is caught up in what he assumes are his friends’ definitions and then sees an incredibly male, and very masculine, person in Scott who he desires. Will he be able to bring the two parts of his life and mind together? What will Knight throw at Tad and Scott next? I can’t wait to find out!

Prized Possession:Upending Tad Volume #4
Let me start off by saying that Kora Knight blew me away with this one.
This is a short series which which throws a big punch, you must read this from the beginning to better understand what is going on with the two main characters Tad and Scott.
This book is a bit different from the others but by saying that I mean in the best of ways.
In the previous stories we see how Tad is so uncertain about how his feelings to Scott are he questions all these new emotions that he is feeling and it drives him crazy with wonder.
Scott has been this cocky dominant take charge persona all along but…. And I say but, we get to see a different side here and that in my opinion only wakes Tad up and helps ease his doubts on all his conflicting thoughts about where this is going for him.
Tad is faced with having his friends/ pose meeting Scott while Scott teaches a kickboxing class, and he is terrified on how he will hide his emotions from them when they are all face to face. I think the build up and interaction, which then leads Scott and Tad into a wrestling match, which by the way is a comfort zone and dominate place for Tad is exactly the milestone needed in pairing between these two.
I’ll leave it at that because what happens next you must read this to experience the explosive chemistry and principe that is too come.
They are both tested from here on in and let me tell you Ms Knight rocked this “Spot On”
So if you haven’t read this amazing series yet I suggest you do so now so you don’t miss out on this fantabulous read.
I very highly recommend this emotional and yes “Hot” read.
A very powerful Quote is remembered by Tad, which in fact helps him in his decision as to what has to happen next:
“The most important thing is to be able to sacrifice what you are for what you will become”

There are some journeys you just cant wait to get off of. Rest assured this isnt one of them!!!!

This journey isnt one that has a set itinerary the twists and turns keep it exciting. Tad is becoming more at ease with his feelings and desires, even if he is still trying to figure it all out.

So far throughout this journey Scott has been in the drivers seat. I think this is one of the reasons Tad is questioning the direction of his travels. He is more of a spectator involved as someone just along for the ride. That is all about to change. *wicked evil grin*

One part of this story is about to come full circle. There is a new bet on the table and Tad is fully informed this time and he is also determined not to lose. Or is he? Sometimes the victor misses out on the best spoils of the battle and the battle is hot as hades!!!

Get comfy and have a tall cold beverage handy! I will let you know this journey isnt over yet. There are still choices to be made and each will have its own consequence. We also get the added twist of a new character that brings a new feeling into play. I do hope we get to find out more about him. *wink*

Keep your eyes on Kora Knight and check out her other stories while you wait for the next leg in Tads journey. *rubs hands together in anticipation*
To see other fun stuff that goes with this review check out Books’n Cozy Spots here *wink* http://talon-ps.com/books-n-cozy-spots-book-reviews-prized-possession-by-kora-knight/

I’ve been reading M/M stories for about 18 months now and Ms Knight is definitely one of the better writers out there. Who am I kidding, this book was supposed to be published on Saturday, but was delayed and I was sat obsessively checking Amazon every two hours until it was finally released on Sunday night, at which point I bought it and read it within an hour or so and damn the early morning start. Ms Knight has written two characters you can really care about, who stay with you long after the lights go out, and I am very keen for the next instalment, and the next and the next. The developing relationship, with both the hot sex and awkward moments, is fantastic, and I am very much looking forward to being able to read the whole story arc in one sitting eventually (this instalment publishing is really frustrating!). I like that I don’t know where each instalment is going – so many of these books can be very predictable – but that I am invested enough in the characters of Tad and Scott to hope that they get to some place happy, preferably together. If these stories go all Game of Thrones on me and everyone starts dropping like flies, I’m going to be very unhappy ;0)
But, and I’m really afraid there is a but, which means I can’t give this series a full 5 stars just yet (would be 4.75 if I could) … there are moments in the stories which I personally find really jarring, which knock me out of the world Ms Knight has created. Some are spelling errors – to be stretched tightly is taut, not taught, and the expression of sympathy, mock or otherwise, is (as far as I’m aware) “aww”, not “awe” – but the one that really gets my goat is the repeated use of the word “apropos”. No-one uses the word apropos in normal conversation. No-one. Not even Stephen Fry uses the word apropos in normal conversation. And yet we are supposed to believe that it is the word that trips most naturally off the tongue (or at least in the mind) of a 24 year old student, as opposed to, oh I don’t know, “appropriate”?
I’m sorry, this is probably a really petty quibble when the books as a whole are so good, and I really do enjoy them so much, and hope that Ms Knight continues writing for a good long while, but as I say, I find it a really jarring note in an otherwise perfect concoction. I like to immerse myself in good writing, and it is uncomfortable when you get jolted out of place by just one or two little things that aren’t quite right.
As I say, however, this is a really small complaint, and no doubt others will disagree with me anyway – it is just my opinion. As, however, is this – if you haven’t tried these books, please do – they are great and Ms Knight deserves a wider audience.

Update 8 June: Ms Knight recently issued new versions of the first and fifth books in this series, and I’ve just re-read the first, only to find that my above (very minor) complaints have been addressed – apropos consigned to the waste bin! So (a) thanks so much for the revised text and (b) review now definitely 5 stars. This really is a great series and I’m so happy the characters made it through without too much angst and trauma (just the right amount…). Thanks again for the amends – now a perfect read to cheer me up on my crappy commute – I’m guessing no one on my train really knows what I’m grinning at on the kindle!

I love Kora’s work and this series is seriously hot. This is book 4 of the loser takes all series about Tad and Scott. This is an M/M book, which are my favourites and I love them. The sex scene’s in these books are very very detailed, long a hot with a capital H !!! I recommend you read this whole series, the story is very very good and even though the sex scene’s are hot, there is a very good story behind it all. I am totally in love with Scott. 5 star reads, well done Kora Knight, can’t wait for the next one !!!

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