Emmet and Jeremey are two of the most special characters that I hold close to my heart. I do not disguise the fact the Carry the Ocean is one of my favorite books of all time. Dual POV from Jeremey and Emmet, no messing with the established HEA, just more feels and more love. Iggy Toma rocks this! He is fantastic, the narration is damn near perfect, and such an absolute joy to listen to. So glad I listened instead of read these because I think my experience would have been quite different. I think he made these characters exactly what they were. Iggy Toma was incredible again in this book. Seriously I will be recommending these books to everyone I know. I hope that isn't a spoiler, but I had to say it. My favorite part about this book is when Emmet realizes that even though he doesn't always like to be touched, Jeremey sometimes needs that so he pushes past his fears and gives Jeremey what he needs, only to learn that maybe it's what he needs too. Jeremey is still struggling a lot but Emmet has grown so much in this book. I loved that the author didn't just have the characters overcome their difficulties but she made them work with those issues and learn to live with them together. Listening to their relationship grow was beautiful. I needed to know what came next for Jeremey and Emmet when I finished book 1 and this was everything I needed it to be. Oh I loved the second book in this series. He only hopes there isn't a variable in his formula he's failed to foresee. When their campaign attracts the attention of the opposition's powerful corporate lobbyist, Emmet relies on his skill with calculations and predictions and trusts he can save the day-for himself, his friends, and everyone with disabilities. In addition to navigating his boyfriend's increased depression and anxiety, Emmet has to make his autistic tics acceptable to politicians and donors, and he wonders if they're raising awareness or putting their disabilities on display. With the help of Jeremey and their friends, he starts a local grassroots organization and fights every step of the way. When the State of Iowa restructures its mental health system and puts the independent living facility where they live in jeopardy, Emmet refuses to be forced into substandard, privatized corporate care. Some prefer sensory sacks.Įmmet Washington has never let the world define him, even though he, his boyfriend, Jeremey, and his friends aren't considered 'real' adults because of their disabilities.

Shelter the Sea by Heidi Cullinan