I did an immersive read, and loved John Solo’s narration for this one! Move over cat daddy because the rat daddies are here! Strange Lad was everything I didn’t know I needed! Strange Lad picks up where Beneath Cherry Blossoms Memories ends, but we get to figure out the extent of the secret Jorge has been keeping from everyone, and what a secret it is! I am team Oli and Jorge forever because they are the cutest and sweetest friends to lovers with all the pining and yearning and the most endearing and heartwarming connection.  Sweet sweet Jorge is always there for those around him, but who is there for Jorge in the way he needs? And Oli, who has been in love with Jorge for as long as he can remember, is working through his trauma and addiction, with Jorge by his side. When Oli is the center of Jorge’s attention, he never wants to give that up.  Oli and Jorge’s story is one of self-discovery, genuine connection, and recovery. The dynamic between Oli and Jorge was so dang sweet, and they were so fiercely protective of one another that I was swooning left and right. But don’t let the sweetness fool you because these two discover how to enjoy each other and it’s spicy! Everything about Oli’s past that is revealed gives the other side to why his relationship with his brother is in ruin, and Oli has my support. Oli deserves protection at all costs and Jorge provided that. And delightful Jorge? I could not get enough of him, he had me cracking up left and right and when he was vulnerable? I just wanted to wrap him up and never let him go like his abuela. The way each couple fights for their HEA is relatable and endears them to your heart. I cannot wait for book 3!