A Suitable Stray
R. Cooper
This is the newest book in the "Suitable" series. While it takes places chronologically before and during A Suitable Consort, I liked reading it as the newest. It helps you understand the timeline better and appreciate the characters more. The main character here is Tiiran, part fae and nicknamed the Terror of the Great Library. He has no time for fools, is blunt, and protective of the library. Two men are very interested in him. Nikoly is helpful, lovely,.and works in the library. Orin is big as a bear, a little rough around the edges, and works as an Outguard. The way these characters interact with Tiiran and each other is interesting but Tiiran is obviously the lynchpin. It's told from Tiiran's POV. The story takes its time, the relationships grow naturally. There are a few explicit sex scenes, but the real meat of the book is Tiiran and his growth as a person. He's the best part of the book, his thoughts, his interactions with the other characters, and his love for the Great Library. R. Cooper is one of my favorite authors. Her books are an automatic buy for me. I really enjoy this series, and this is a great addition to it.