Idol Lives
A Gay K-pop Romance
by KT Salvo
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Pub Date Aug 06 2024 | Archive Date Dec 31 2024
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Description
Love is their spotlight, the world their stage. But fame always demands a price.
Global power couple Jason Park and Woo Tae Hyun thought they had it all, weathering a storm of jealousy and danger to emerge on top of their game. But a surprise inheritance turns their world into an unforgiving new battleground. Jason faces unknown enemies seeking to destroy his father's legacy, haunted by the fear of failing everyone he loves. And Tae Hyun's dazzling tour entangles him with a captivating rival, testing his loyalty and threatening everything he's built with Jason.
Under the spotlight’s relentless glare, whispers turn to poison, promises falter, and old wounds resurface. In this explosive conclusion to Jason and Tae Hyun's story, will their love, once a beacon of hope, become the greatest casualty of their ambition? Or will they defy the odds, forging a path where their hearts, not the pressures of fame, determine their destiny?
Dive into a world of passion, secrets, and a love that defies all odds in Idol Lives!
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Praise for The Idol Romance Series:
"Idol Moves is a dazzling sequel with darker twists and a deeper love." Korey Broderick, KoreyB.com
"Everyone who loves K-pop and steamy m/m romances that feature strong female side characters will have a good time with this book. I definitely did." The Sassy Library Fox
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9798988445463 |
PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 321 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
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Why do I keep comparing the Idol Romance series to K-dramas and Thai BLs, you ask?
Because reading this series is like reading a beloved K-drama ─ first in Idol Minds everything is meet-cute-fall-in-love-fluffy ─ next up Idol Moves brings the super shady, dark and murdery part ─ and the third act, just when you are feeling safe and happy for your couple, WHAM! the unexpected and painful storyline shows up ─ I’m looking at you Idol Lives. To wrap it up in the last hour, they all live happily ever after… except for the bad guys, because f#ck them!
The fact that Jason and Tae Hyun keep running off to Phuket adds a little Thai BL flavor to the classic K-drama recipe. I love the recipe!
Recommended for: readers looking for something similar to your favorite K-dramas; steamy romance readers
Content warning: emotional abuse and manipulation, homophobia, violence including physical assault and a death by suicide
I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Wow! I love this series! This last book in the trilogy was packed with action from start to finish. There are two bad guys, both very bad, but with understandable if not excusable motives. I love that our MCs are flawed people who fight with each other but care enough to talk out their issues because they are committed to each other. If you love the Asian pop music world, these books are for you! Thanks to the author for representing the LGBTQIA+ experience in such a loving and sensitive way!
I highly recommend this series to readers of LGBTQIA+ romance and lovers of Kpop.
Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!
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IDOL LIVES is the conclusion to Salvo's Idol Romance trilogy. I note that this series should be read in order; they are NOT standalone books.
UGH I just love Jason and Tae Hyun so much. In this book, they're very much an established couple. Tae Hyun has just begun his tour, which I was very pleased we got to see so much of on-page, and Jason is left reeling after the news of his parents' sudden deaths at the end of book 2. In short, Major Stuff forces our MCs to separate at a time when, really they need each other most. So while they are physically separated for large sections of the book, the events that separate them are serious enough that it feels justified. Moreover, we get to see both their biggest insecurities brought to bear and also the strength of their love tested and, ultimately, strengthened. I really enjoy reading about couples who deal with and overcome conflict in the relationship (a fave trope is marriage in crisis), so I appreciated their fight. It was just series enough to be a meaningful addition to the book, and their reconciliation came quick enough to not take away from the joy of their love. Salvo knows just how long we want our MCs to be on the outs: not long. Once again, Jason and Tae Hyun are communication kings.
Like its predecessors, Idol Lives is all the over-the-top plot fun (but still nicely focused on the experiences of queer celebrity life, particularly for Tae Hyun) AND the deeply romantic heart of a K-drama. Three books later, I'm still so fascinated by the world Salvo has created and how satisfyingly fresh of an addition to the contemporary romance subgenre this series is. I've just had so much fun with this series.
Bonus? I learned at the end of the book that Salvo is continuing the series with a new book featuring a different MM couple, set to release in 2025. Can't wait!
Actual rating: 4.5 stars (really liked)
MAJOR thanks to Jetspace Studio and Netgalley for the eARC! #IdolLives is out on 8/6!
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